EP1466542B1 - Device for the application of a line - Google Patents

Device for the application of a line Download PDF

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EP1466542B1
EP1466542B1 EP04290975A EP04290975A EP1466542B1 EP 1466542 B1 EP1466542 B1 EP 1466542B1 EP 04290975 A EP04290975 A EP 04290975A EP 04290975 A EP04290975 A EP 04290975A EP 1466542 B1 EP1466542 B1 EP 1466542B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
    • B43L—ARTICLES FOR WRITING OR DRAWING UPON; WRITING OR DRAWING AIDS; ACCESSORIES FOR WRITING OR DRAWING
    • B43L25/00—Ink receptacles
    • B43L25/007—Portable ink receptacles; Filling devices for receptacles
    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
    • B43L—ARTICLES FOR WRITING OR DRAWING UPON; WRITING OR DRAWING AIDS; ACCESSORIES FOR WRITING OR DRAWING
    • B43L25/00—Ink receptacles
    • B43L25/10—Ink receptacles with means for holding objects
    • 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
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1072—Eyeliners

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  • the present invention relates to a device for applying a line, in particular for making a line from a cosmetic product on a surface to be coated.
  • the invention is particularly of interest in the field of cosmetic applicators such as trimmers, also called “eyeliners”, provided for the realization of a continuous or discontinuous line to the eyelid border.
  • the applied stroke is intended to emphasize the outline of the eyes, to modify their line and their dimension.
  • Application devices according to the invention allow fine and precise application of such a continuous line, the application can be performed with one hand and in particular by not requiring the use of a mirror to control the 'application.
  • the gesture associated with the device of the invention makes it possible to coat the contour of an eyelid, with certainty, over a defined length and by controlling the starting point of the line.
  • the application can be made under conditions where the user is subjected to shaking, for example in a means of transport, because this application can be done by keeping permanently a fixed point of support on the eyelid.
  • eyeliners are known such that the tip-shaped applicator is mounted at the end of a rod fixed in a hood, and this hood is designed to be mounted on a tank of produced so that the applicator is immersed in the product in an assembled position of the cap on the reservoir. Then, the user who wants to draw a line at the edge of her eyelid must regularly move the tip of the applicator along the surface to be coated. This makeup operation is difficult to perform without erasures. The resulting line often has unwanted recesses.
  • cosmetic applicators are known that are capable of transferring an amount of product available on an application means to a surface to be coated, and in particular to an eyelid, the application means extending between two arms carried by a handle.
  • the invention proposes for this purpose to have an application means, preferably flexible and elongated between two points, these two points being preferably made at the ends of two arms mounted on a handle of the device, the device also comprising a product reservoir capable of being able to recharge the means of application, especially between two uses.
  • an application means preferably flexible and elongated between two points, these two points being preferably made at the ends of two arms mounted on a handle of the device, the device also comprising a product reservoir capable of being able to recharge the means of application, especially between two uses.
  • flexibility of the arms added to a flexibility of the application means provides comfort to the application of the product while having only to hold the handle in one hand.
  • the make-up gesture associated with a device according to the invention can confer a greater visibility, insofar as the handle can be held and oriented parallel to an axis according to which the application means is brought closer to the area to be coated.
  • the user applies a first end of the application means, located near a point of attachment of this application means on one end of the arm, on the skin at a desired starting point. of the line.
  • the applicator is then folded so as to gradually apply the line on the skin.
  • the application means is preferably flexible.
  • the length of this application means can be adapted by choosing it elastically deformable. The user thus forms on the skin a line between the two ends of the arms, or only a portion of this line.
  • the flexibility of the arms also gives a certain softness of application, the tension exerted on the surface to be coated is reduced.
  • the invention also relates to a set of packaging and application on a surface to be coated, in particular an eyelid, a cosmetic and or care composition, comprising a gripping member, two arms mounted on the gripping member and an application means capable of applying this composition to the surface to be coated, the application means being retained between these two arms, characterized in that it comprises a reservoir containing the product and capable of loading the application means , the organ of gripper comprising means for being connected to the reservoir in a position preventing a load of the application means when the latter is applied against the application surface.
  • an opening of the reservoir may be hidden in a cavity of the gripping member adapted to receive the reservoir.
  • the application means is mounted on the reservoir so that, even connected to the gripping member, it can not be applied to a surface to be coated until the reservoir is detached from the gripping member and this means of application.
  • At least one of one of the two arms and or a junction between these two arms and the gripping member is at least partially elastically deformable.
  • the mounting of the arms on the gripping member can be disassembled.
  • the arms are then detachable from this gripping member.
  • the cosmetic product applied thanks to the device of the invention is preferably fluid, and more particularly liquid or semi-liquid.
  • Cosmetic Directive 76/768 / EEC the term “cosmetic product” means any substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with various superficial parts of the human body (epidermis, hair and hair systems, nails, lips) with a view exclusively to or mainly to clean them, to perfume them, to modify their appearance, or to protect them, and or to keep them in good condition.
  • this product is an eyeliner used to emphasize the edge of the eyelids.
  • the application means is elastically deformable.
  • the application means has a portion intended to be applied against a surface to be coated.
  • this portion elongates at rest in a direction parallel to an axis passing through the two ends of the arms.
  • this portion of the application means is coated directly with the product.
  • one of the two and possibly the two arms are elastically deformable.
  • the gripping member has an elastically deformable means in the vicinity of a junction with the two arms.
  • this junction is more elastically deformable than a more rigid portion of the gripping member.
  • the arms can form an arc. They support the means of application between two free ends of this arc.
  • the arc formed is for example a circular arc, an oval arc, an elliptical arc.
  • the arms may also be arranged to form a V or a U, or other arrangements for presenting an end of each of these arms protruding relative to the gripping member to which they are attached.
  • a first arm has a first free end, and a second arm has a second free end.
  • the application means is for example stretched between this first free end and the second free end.
  • the two arms are contiguous and form a single arc-shaped part such that the two free ends of this arc respectively correspond to the first free end and the second free end.
  • the application means is held by pivoting joints at the free ends of the arms. These joints each pivot for example about a pivot axis orthogonal to a main axis of elongation of the gripping member. These joints may be pivots, or more generally, ball joints. In a variant, the pivots may comprise slides in which the application means can slide.
  • the application means has a wire portion intended to be applied against a surface to be coated in a direction orthogonal to an axis of the gripping member.
  • the tank is provided with a slot to insert at least the application means. Inserted in this slot, the means of application is able to handle a dose of product.
  • the product contained in the reservoir is impregnated on a buffer.
  • This buffer is for example a U-shaped foam, a hollow of the U is opposite the slot, to receive the application means.
  • this foam is open cell.
  • the pad may be made of felt.
  • the slot preferably has a length less than a rest distance between the two free ends furthest apart from the two arms.
  • the arms are flexible, they can be elastically deformed to insert or remove the application means of this slot.
  • the arms are not flexible, it is the slot which is then elastically deformable to tolerate insertion or removal of the application means.
  • the gripping member is detachable from both arms. It is particularly interesting to detach the gripping member when the application means is disposed in the slot of the reservoir. In this position, it is even possible to hold the gripping member finally detached on the tank.
  • the gripping member may comprise a screw thread for cooperating with a threaded wall of the reservoir.
  • the gripping member can be slammed or clipped on the reservoir to be retained.
  • the gripping member comprises elastic retention means to be reversibly fixed on the two arms.
  • the two arms can be integrally rotatably mounted on the gripping member around a fixed axis of rotation, the axis of rotation forming a non-zero angle, for example of the 45 °, with a main axis of elongation of the gripping member.
  • the axis of rotation and the main axis of elongation may or may not intersect at a junction between these two arms and the gripping member.
  • the subject of the invention is also a packaging and application assembly on a surface to be coated, in particular an eyelid, with a cosmetic and / or care composition, comprising a gripping member and an application member, the organ having a longitudinal axis and a surface inclined at one end of this axis forming a non-zero angle and different from 90 ° with the longitudinal axis, and the applicator member comprising two arm and an application means retained between these two arms and adapted to apply this composition to the surface to be coated, the two arms having a complementary surface bearing against said inclined surface, so that the application means can be engaged in rotation relative to the gripping member.
  • a cosmetic and / or care composition comprising a gripping member and an application member, the organ having a longitudinal axis and a surface inclined at one end of this axis forming a non-zero angle and different from 90 ° with the longitudinal axis, and the applicator member comprising two arm and an application means retained between these two arms and adapted to apply this composition to the surface
  • the user can change the angle formed between the main axis of elongation and a plane passing through the two arms.
  • the invention makes it possible to wear makeup with different gestures depending on the desired effect, or to modify the angle of attack of the application means during the application.
  • the gripping member comprises a surface inclined relative to the main axis of elongation, and against which carries a complementary surface of the two arms, the axis of rotation standing orthogonally to this inclined surface.
  • the two arms can extend in a plane orthogonal to this complementary surface.
  • the two arms and the gripping member can be assembled in various ways, including snap-fastening, hot or cold riveting, riveting, clamping.
  • at least one of the two arms and the gripping member comprises a pivot which is engaged in a housing of the other of the two arms and the gripping member to form the axis of rotation. This pivot can be snapped, riveted, riveted or tight in said housing.
  • the gripping member may be made for example with the aforementioned pivot, which can project on the inclined surface aforesaid.
  • This pivot can be made in several parts and in particular be split or not.
  • This pivot can be provided with an elastic recess at one end to snap into the housing.
  • the two arms and the gripping member cooperate to allow a user to immobilize the two arms in at least one predefined position with respect to the gripping member, and preferably in at least two, see three predefined positions.
  • At least one relief can be made on at least one of the surfaces facing the gripping member and the two arms, to allow a user to more easily immobilize the gripping member in a position predefined angle relative to both arms.
  • a first position of the two arms may be such that they extend in a plane parallel to the main axis of elongation of the gripping member. This first position can for example be observed in a rest position, and or after having driven the two arms in rotation by 180 ° relative to this rest position.
  • a second position of the two arms may be such that they extend in a plane forming a non-zero angle, for example of the order of 45 °, with the main axis of elongation of the body of gripping. This second position can be obtained after rotation of 90 ° relative to the first position.
  • the gripping member may, in a particular embodiment of the invention, also serve as a closure cap of the reservoir, being for example arranged to attach, for example by clipping, on an opening of the reservoir.
  • the device comprises a cap adapted to be retained on the gripping member so that the application means and possibly the two arms are masked in this cap.
  • the tank may be integral with the cap. Then in the mounted position of this cap on the gripping member, a dispensing orifice of the reservoir can lead to an outer periphery of the cap, or in a housing of the cap receiving the application means.
  • FIG. 1 shows an application assembly 1 according to the invention.
  • the assembly 1 comprises a gripping member 2, also called handle 2 in the description which follows, at one end 3 of which are shown two arms, preferably flexible, respectively 4 and 5.
  • the arms 4 and 5 are assembled. to one another at a gripping zone 6 connected to the end 3 of the handle 2.
  • the gripping member 2 comprises a main axis of elongation 8.
  • the arms 4 and 5 support a means of application 12.
  • the handle 2 is detachable arms 4 and 5.
  • the handle 2 comprises de facto retention means 7 at its level. end 3 to cooperate with the gripping zone 6.
  • the retention means 7 is resilient so as to be fixed and / or be detached from the arms 4 and 5 in a reversible manner.
  • the end 3 may comprise means for cooperating with a retention means presented by the zone 6.
  • this end 3 defined on the gripping member 2 at a junction with this gripping zone 6 can be elastically deformable.
  • the end 3 then comprises for example a spring means.
  • an advantage of being able to detach a unit formed from the arms 4 and 5 and the application means 12 from the gripping member 2 makes it possible to change the application means 12, in particular when it is worn. The used unit is then for example discarded.
  • a replacement unit comprising two arms such as 4 and 5 and an application means 12 between these two arms can then be mounted on the gripping member 2 naked.
  • the units may be different so as to provide different arm positions, or application means of different structures.
  • the structure of the application means 12 contributes to the shape of the line which will then be reproduced.
  • a cabinet comprising such replacement units may have application means of different thicknesses, to allow for more or less fine lines.
  • these replacement units make it possible to avoid enduring the application means with different products, and in particular of different colors.
  • the gripping member 2 comprises a pivot 30 engaged in a complementary housing 31 of the gripping zone 6 of the two arms 4 and 5.
  • the pivot 30 is erect orthogonally along a pivot axis 34 relative to a surface 32 of the gripping member 2.
  • the complementary housing 31 opens at a surface 33 of the gripping zone 6.
  • the surfaces 32 and 33 are respectively complementary so as to can be contiguous to each other when the pivot 30 is engaged in the housing 31, and so as to tolerate rotation around this pivot.
  • surfaces 32 and 33 are planar.
  • the surfaces 32 and 33 are respectively dome-shaped concave and the other convex. For example, this dome may correspond to a hemisphere.
  • the two arms 4 and 5 are fixed relative to this gripping zone 6 so as to allow a modification of the orientation of these two arms relative to the gripping member 2.
  • the surfaces 32 and 33 form an angle different from 90 ° with the main axis of elongation 8.
  • the two arms do not necessarily extend in a plane, but they are configured so that a plane passing through the application means 12 and the gripping zone 6 can be intersecting with the main extension axis 8 in at less an angular position of the two arms 4 and 5 relative to the gripping member 2.
  • the two arms 4 and 5 are in a first position arranged in a plane passing through the axis of elongation 8 and the pivot axis 34.
  • the surfaces 32 and 33 at which the rotation takes place are slightly eccentric relative to the main axis of elongation 8.
  • the main axis of elongation 8 and the pivot axis 34 intersect at a distance from the surfaces 32 and 33. Therefore, especially in the measurement where the two arms are not symmetrical to each other, and in particular in the case where the arm 5 is shorter than the arm 4, then this first position corresponds to a minimum position of space, to the extent where only the shortest arm 5 protrudes from the gripping member 2 substantially along the axis 8.
  • the two arms have been rotated 180 ° relative to the position of FIG. 4 and are in a second position while remaining in the plane passing through the axis of elongation 8 and the pivot axis 34.
  • This second position is different from the first position in the case where the two arms are different from each other.
  • the longer arm 4 protrudes from the gripping member 2.
  • the arms are configured so that in the first position, the application means 12 extends substantially parallel to the axis of elongation 8, whereas in this second position it extends substantially orthogonally to this axis of elongation 8.
  • the two arms extend substantially in a plane intersecting the plane passing through the axis of elongation 8 and the pivot axis 34.
  • these two planes may be orthogonal .
  • This third position can be obtained by rotating 90 ° relative to one of the first or second positions
  • the pivot 30 comprises at least one groove 50 adapted to cooperate with at least three grooves such as 51 formed on the inner periphery of the housing 31.
  • the groove 50 is complementary to the grooves such as 51 for index at least the three positions mentioned above.
  • the pivot 30 has two grooves 50 diametrically opposed to cooperate with four grooves 51, the grooves 51 being equi-distributed on the inner periphery of the housing 31.
  • a relief is provided on one of the surfaces 32 or 33 to cooperate with complementary recesses provided on the other surfaces 32 or 33.
  • the gripping member 2 is molded integrally with the arms 4 and 5.
  • it is molded in a thermoplastic material at least slightly flexible.
  • the arms 4 and 5 are arched.
  • the gripping member 2 is mounted at an outer periphery of this arc.
  • the two arms are symmetrical to one another with respect to an axis intersecting the gripping zone 6, and extending along the principal elongation axis 8 of the In the example shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the two arms are more symmetrical to one another relative to a plane passing through this axis of elongation 8.
  • the arms 4 and 5 have a curvature 9, such that the axis 8 is orthogonal to a tangent of this curvature.
  • the first arm 4 has a first free end 10.
  • the second arm 5 has a second free end 11. In particular, they form a circular arc, and the ends 10 and 11 may be diametrically opposed.
  • the application means 12 is retained between these two ends 10 and 11.
  • This application means 12 is preferably elongated and forms a flexible band for example retained respectively by two joints 13 and 14 on each of the ends 10 and 11.
  • These joints 13 and 14 may for example pivot along axes respectively orthogonal to the axis of elongation 8.
  • the application means 12 comprises a boss constituting an excrescent element, sensitive during its application, and thus forming a tactile element helping to position the d a first point of the application means 12 relative to the surface to be coated.
  • the application means 12 is stretched between the two ends 10 and 11, not provided with joints, but having only means for retaining each a termination of the application means 12.
  • the ends 10 and 11 are provided with slots in which the band formed by the application means 12 can be retained.
  • the set 1 looks like a weapon to shoot arrows, the flexible arms corresponding to an arc and the means of application corresponding to the string of this bow.
  • the application means 12 may be elastically deformable. In this case also, it is not absolutely necessary to provide pivot joints such as 13 and 14. The length of this application means 12 is then adjustable so as to adapt to the length of the desired line.
  • the arms 4 and 5 may also be elastically deformable.
  • the user grasps the grasping member 2 in one of her hands, she has one of the ends 10 or 11 to near a point from which she wants to realize her line. Then, it pivots the device around this first end pressed against the surface to be coated, forming a pivot.
  • the application means 12 is thus progressively brought into contact with the surface to be coated. Given the elongated shape of this application means 12, a line of almost constant thickness is obtained.
  • the assembly 1 can come into contact with a curved surface to be coated. . In particular, it is adapted to adapt to the morphology of a generally convex eyelid.
  • the first end 10, or 11, respectively is disposed at an inner commissure of the eyelid, and the hand is moved towards the eyelid so as to position the second end 11, or respectively 10, at the an external commissure of this eyelid.
  • the application means 12 is preferably pre-coated with the product to be applied by means of an ink pad 35.
  • This ink pad 35 is for example arranged in communication with a reservoir 15.
  • the ink pad 35 is, for example, FIGS. and 3, U-shaped such that the hollow of the U is presented opposite a slot 16 of the reservoir 15.
  • the ink pad 35 is for example obtained from an open cell foam impregnated with the product contained in the reservoir By capillarity.
  • the reservoir 15 is provided with a stick or a piston or walls deformable so as to compress the product towards the ink pad 35.
  • the application means 12 can be inserted into this slot 16.
  • the reservoir 15 is provided to be able to retain the application means 12.
  • the reservoir may further comprise other retention means 17 for holding the gripping member 2 on the reservoir.
  • the reservoir 15 has for example an elongated shape, the slot 16 being formed along a main elongation axis 18 of the reservoir 15.
  • the gripping member 2 is mounted on the reservoir 15, so that its main axis of elongation 8 is superimposed with the axis 18.
  • the end 3 of the handle 2 has complementary means 19 to cooperate with the retention means 17 of the reservoir 15.
  • the reservoir 15 then comprises a housing whose opening 22 is orthogonally defined to the axis 18, and such that the retention means 7 of the end 3 can be inserted therein.
  • this housing has on an inner wall a groove to cooperate with a threaded periphery presented by the complementary means 19.
  • this slot 16 has a length, relative to the axis 18, which is less than the distance between the two ends 10 and 11 of the two flexible arms, or less at a rest length of the application means 12.
  • the ink pad 35 is disposed at a neck 36 of the reservoir 15.
  • the ink pad 35 then closes the neck so as to be in continuous fluid communication with the interior of the reservoir 15 and the product contained therein.
  • the buffer 35 is permanently impregnated with product.
  • the width of the neck 36 is here significantly smaller than the length of the application means 12 to be coated.
  • the neck 36 has two slots such as diametrically opposed so as to allow the sliding of the application means 12 between these two slots.
  • the entire length of the application means 12 can be slid between these two slots such as 37.
  • the ink pad 35 is arranged to be compressed against the application means 12 when the latter is pressed completely into the hollow slots such as 37.
  • the ink pad 35 protrudes outside the neck 36, the pad 35 being in fluid communication with the reservoir interior 15 and with the product contained therein.
  • the buffer 35 then comprises an annular groove for cooperating with a radially protruding annular lip of an inner periphery of the neck 36 to be retained.
  • the buffer 35 may in this case also be slightly crushed, or slightly sunken in the neck 36, during application against the application means 12.
  • the buffer has a length substantially identical to that of the application means 12. have to move the application means 12 in a slot such as 16 or 37, the neck 36 not necessarily being enlarged for this need, the buffer 35 is then preferably presented on the outer lateral periphery of the neck 36. The neck 36 then has a side window of which exceeds the buffer 35, this window opening into a trapezoidal section cavity configured to retain the buffer 35. The buffer 35 is then mounted in strength. In this variant also, the buffer 35 remains in fluid communication with the inside of the reservoir 15. The length of this outer lateral periphery along the axis of elongation 18 of the reservoir 15 is substantially equal to the length of the means of application 12.
  • this reservoir 15 is intended to be fixed in a cavity 38 of the gripping member 2.
  • the neck 36 provided with its ink pad 35 is disposed in this cavity 38.
  • gripper 2 then serves as a closure cap of the reservoir 15.
  • the reservoir 15 is inserted at a rear zone of the gripping member 2, opposite the end 3 at which the arms 4 and 5 are attached.
  • the reservoir 15 has on its outer periphery retention means 39 adapted to cooperate with complementary means 40 presented on the inner periphery of the cavity 38.
  • the retention means 39 is an annular collar adapted to come s snap into an annular groove 40 of the inner periphery of this cavity 38.
  • the outer periphery of the neck 36 also comprises an annular ring 41 adapted to abut on the inner periphery of the cavity 38, so as to ensure a tight connection.
  • the reservoir 15 is sealed inside the cavity 38.
  • a preferred use of such an assembly 1 is to remove a cap 42 mounted on the gripping member 2, the cap 42 serving to mask the two arms 4 and 5 and the application means 12, especially when in the first position.
  • the cap 42 may also serve to maintain the application means 12 in a constant humidity environment.
  • the cap 42 includes a humidifier to prevent drying out of the applicator means 12.
  • the user releases the reservoir 15 from the cavity 38, then comes to coat the application means 12 by means of the ink pad 35, see FIG. 6. Finally, the user applies this application means 12 coated with the product on an eyelid 43, see Figure 7, in particular near the base of the eyelashes 44.
  • the user before application of the applicator means 12 on the eyelid, the user again arranges the reservoir 15 in the gripping member 2, the gripping member 2 being thus ballasted by the reservoir 15, it is so more pleasant to handle.
  • a cap such as 42 comprises a second reservoir forming a reserve of product, for example a product different from that contained in the reservoir 15.
  • This second reservoir is for example presented at the inner periphery of the cap 42, and in this case, in a closed position of the assembly, the application means 12 is maintained in contact with this product reserve.
  • this second reservoir can be accessible only from the outer periphery of this cap 42. In this case, the cap must be previously released from the gripping member 2 to allow coating the application means 12 with the product. of this second tank.

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The assembly has two arms (4, 5) mounted on a handle (2) and an application unit (12) for applying cosmetic composition on a surface to be applied. The application unit is held between the arms. The handle comprises a holding unit for holding a reservoir (15) containing a cosmetic product in a position to prevent a charge of the application unit when the product is applied against the application surface.

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La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif d'application d'un trait, notamment pour réaliser un trait à partir d'un produit cosmétique sur une surface à enduire. L'invention a en particulier un intérêt dans le domaine des applicateurs cosmétiques tels que des ligneurs, également appelés "eyeliners", prévus pour la réalisation d'un trait continu ou discontinu à la bordure des paupières. Le trait appliqué est destiné à souligner le contour des yeux, à en modifier leur ligne et leur dimension.The present invention relates to a device for applying a line, in particular for making a line from a cosmetic product on a surface to be coated. The invention is particularly of interest in the field of cosmetic applicators such as trimmers, also called "eyeliners", provided for the realization of a continuous or discontinuous line to the eyelid border. The applied stroke is intended to emphasize the outline of the eyes, to modify their line and their dimension.

Des dispositifs d'application selon l'invention permettent une application fine et précise d'un tel trait continu, l'application pouvant être réalisée d'une seule main et en particulier en ne nécessitant pas l'utilisation d'un miroir pour contrôler l'application. En effet, la gestuelle associée au dispositif de l'invention permet d'enduire le contour d'une paupière, avec certitude, sur une longueur définie et en contrôlant le point de départ du trait. L'application peut être réalisée dans des conditions où l'utilisateur est soumis à des secousses, par exemple dans un moyen de transport, car cette application peut se faire en gardant en permanence un point d'appui fixe sur la paupière.Application devices according to the invention allow fine and precise application of such a continuous line, the application can be performed with one hand and in particular by not requiring the use of a mirror to control the 'application. Indeed, the gesture associated with the device of the invention makes it possible to coat the contour of an eyelid, with certainty, over a defined length and by controlling the starting point of the line. The application can be made under conditions where the user is subjected to shaking, for example in a means of transport, because this application can be done by keeping permanently a fixed point of support on the eyelid.

Dans l'état de la technique, on connaît des "eyeliners" tels que l'applicateur, en forme de pointe, est monté au bout d'une tige fixée dans un capot, et ce capot est prévu pour être monté sur un réservoir de produit de manière à ce que l'applicateur soit immergé dans le produit dans une position assemblée du capot sur le réservoir. Ensuite, l'utilisatrice qui veut dessiner un trait à la bordure de sa paupière doit déplacer régulièrement la pointe de l'applicateur le long de la surface à enduire. Cette opération de maquillage est difficile à réaliser sans ratures. Le trait obtenu comporte souvent des décrochements non souhaités.In the state of the art, "eyeliners" are known such that the tip-shaped applicator is mounted at the end of a rod fixed in a hood, and this hood is designed to be mounted on a tank of produced so that the applicator is immersed in the product in an assembled position of the cap on the reservoir. Then, the user who wants to draw a line at the edge of her eyelid must regularly move the tip of the applicator along the surface to be coated. This makeup operation is difficult to perform without erasures. The resulting line often has unwanted recesses.

Ainsi il est connu du document US-3,343,552, d'utiliser un applicateur préformé de manière à être parfaitement adapté à la surface sur laquelle il doit être appliqué. Le maquillage des yeux tel qu'enseigné par ce document, n'est pas adaptable. L'applicateur étant préformé au pourtour extérieur d'une paupière moyenne, il ne convient pas à toutes les utilisatrices.Thus, it is known from US Pat. No. 3,343,552 to use a preformed applicator so as to be perfectly adapted to the surface on which it is to be applied. The makeup of the eyes as taught by this document, is not adaptable. Since the applicator is preformed around the outside of an average eyelid, it is not suitable for all users.

De l'enseignement du document US-3,516,423, on connaît des applicateurs cosmétiques pour déposer des faux-cils à la bordure d'une paupière. Un tel applicateur comporte deux bras agencés comme des ciseaux telles qu'un support est disposé entre des extrémités des deux bras. Ce support est collant et apte à y retenir ces faux-cils. En fonction de l'écartement des deux bras, le support adopte une forme plus ou moins concave pour s'adapter à la forme plus ou moins convexe des paupières de l'utilisatrice. La manutention d'un tel applicateur nécessite de pouvoir maintenir les deux bras dans un écartement spécifique pour maintenir la courbure du support. Ce type d'applicateur pose un problème du fait qu'il oblige l'utilisatrice à contracter ses mains et à maintenir cette contraction lors de l'application des faux-cils. De plus, dans le cas où l'applicateur est maintenu selon une forme convexe, le faux-cil est alors plus difficile à détacher de son support adhésif.From the teaching of US-3,516,423, cosmetic applicators are known for depositing false eyelashes at the edge of an eyelid. Such an applicator comprises two arms arranged as scissors such that a support is disposed between the ends of the two arms. This support is sticky and able to hold these false eyelashes. Depending on the spacing of the two arms, the support adopts a more or less concave shape to adapt to the more or less convex shape of the user's eyelids. The handling of such an applicator requires to be able to maintain the two arms in a specific spacing to maintain the curvature of the support. This type of applicator poses a problem because it forces the user to contract her hands and maintain this contraction when applying the false eyelashes. In addition, in the case where the applicator is held in a convex shape, the false eyelash is then more difficult to detach from its adhesive support.

De l'enseignement du document US-6,508,255, on connaît des applicateurs cosmétiques aptes à reporter une quantité de produit disponible sur un moyen d'application sur une surface à enduire, et notamment sur une paupière, le moyen d'application s'étendant entre deux bras portés par un manche.From the teaching of document US Pat. No. 6,508,255, cosmetic applicators are known that are capable of transferring an amount of product available on an application means to a surface to be coated, and in particular to an eyelid, the application means extending between two arms carried by a handle.

Il existe un besoin de fournir un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application de conception simple, permettant une application facilitée et répétable d'un produit fluide directement sous la forme d'un trait. L'invention propose à cet effet de disposer un moyen d'application, de préférence souple et de forme allongée entre deux points, ces deux points étant de préférence réalisés aux extrémités de deux bras montés sur un manche du dispositif, le dispositif comportant également un réservoir de produit apte à pouvoir recharger le moyen d'application, notamment entre deux utilisations. De préférence, une flexibilité des bras additionnée à une souplesse du moyen d'application permet d'obtenir un confort à l'application du produit tout en n'ayant qu'à tenir le manche dans une main.There is a need to provide a packaging and application device of simple design, allowing easy and repeatable application of a fluid product directly in the form of a line. The invention proposes for this purpose to have an application means, preferably flexible and elongated between two points, these two points being preferably made at the ends of two arms mounted on a handle of the device, the device also comprising a product reservoir capable of being able to recharge the means of application, especially between two uses. Preferably, flexibility of the arms added to a flexibility of the application means provides comfort to the application of the product while having only to hold the handle in one hand.

Par ailleurs, la gestuelle de maquillage associée à un dispositif selon l'invention peut conférer une plus grande visibilité, dans la mesure où le manche peut être tenu et orienté parallèlement à un axe selon lequel on rapproche le moyen d'application de la zone à enduire.Moreover, the make-up gesture associated with a device according to the invention can confer a greater visibility, insofar as the handle can be held and oriented parallel to an axis according to which the application means is brought closer to the area to be coated.

De préférence, l'utilisatrice applique une première extrémité du moyen d'application, située à proximité d'un point d'attache de ce moyen d'application sur une extrémité du bras, sur la peau au niveau d'un point de départ souhaité du trait. L'applicateur est ensuite rabattu de manière à appliquer progressivement le trait sur la peau. Dans les cas où la surface à enduire est courbe, le moyen d'application est de préférence souple. Par ailleurs, la longueur de ce moyen d'application peut être adaptée en le choisissant élastiquement déformable. L'utilisatrice forme ainsi sur la peau un trait entre les deux extrémités des bras, ou seulement une portion de ce trait. La flexibilité des bras confère de plus une certaine douceur d'application, la tension exercée sur la surface à enduire en est diminuée.Preferably, the user applies a first end of the application means, located near a point of attachment of this application means on one end of the arm, on the skin at a desired starting point. of the line. The applicator is then folded so as to gradually apply the line on the skin. In cases where the surface to be coated is curved, the application means is preferably flexible. Furthermore, the length of this application means can be adapted by choosing it elastically deformable. The user thus forms on the skin a line between the two ends of the arms, or only a portion of this line. The flexibility of the arms also gives a certain softness of application, the tension exerted on the surface to be coated is reduced.

L'invention a encore pour objet un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application sur une surface à enduire, notamment une paupière, d'une composition cosmétique et ou de soin, comportant un organe de préhension, deux bras montés sur l'organe de préhension et un moyen d'application apte à appliquer cette composition sur la surface à enduire, le moyen d'application étant retenu entre ces deux bras, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un réservoir contenant le produit et apte à charger le moyen d'application, l'organe de préhension comportant des moyens pour être lié au réservoir dans une position empêchant une charge du moyen d'application lorsque ce dernier est appliqué contre la surface d'application.The invention also relates to a set of packaging and application on a surface to be coated, in particular an eyelid, a cosmetic and or care composition, comprising a gripping member, two arms mounted on the gripping member and an application means capable of applying this composition to the surface to be coated, the application means being retained between these two arms, characterized in that it comprises a reservoir containing the product and capable of loading the application means , the organ of gripper comprising means for being connected to the reservoir in a position preventing a load of the application means when the latter is applied against the application surface.

Par exemple, une ouverture du réservoir peut être masquée dans une cavité de l'organe de préhension apte à recevoir le réservoir. En variante, le moyen d'application est monté sur le réservoir de telle sorte que, même connecté à l'organe de préhension, il ne peut pas être appliqué sur une surface à enduire tant que le réservoir n'est pas détaché de l'organe de préhension et de ce moyen d'application.For example, an opening of the reservoir may be hidden in a cavity of the gripping member adapted to receive the reservoir. Alternatively, the application means is mounted on the reservoir so that, even connected to the gripping member, it can not be applied to a surface to be coated until the reservoir is detached from the gripping member and this means of application.

Au moins l'un d'un des deux bras et ou d'une jonction entre ces deux bras et l'organe de préhension est au moins partiellement élastiquement déformable.At least one of one of the two arms and or a junction between these two arms and the gripping member is at least partially elastically deformable.

En particulier, le montage des bras sur l'organe de préhension peut être démonté. Les bras sont alors détachables de cet organe de préhension.In particular, the mounting of the arms on the gripping member can be disassembled. The arms are then detachable from this gripping member.

Le produit cosmétique appliqué grâce au dispositif de l'invention est de préférence fluide, et plus particulièrement liquide ou semi-liquide. On entend par produit cosmétique, au sens de la directive cosmétique 76/768/CEE toute substance ou préparation destinée à être mise en contact avec diverses parties superficielles du corps humain (épiderme, systèmes pileux et capillaire, ongles, lèvres) en vue, exclusivement ou principalement de les nettoyer, de les parfumer, d'en modifier l'aspect, ou de les protéger, et ou de les maintenir en bon état. En particulier, ce produit est un eye-liner servant à souligner le bord des paupières.The cosmetic product applied thanks to the device of the invention is preferably fluid, and more particularly liquid or semi-liquid. For the purposes of Cosmetic Directive 76/768 / EEC, the term "cosmetic product" means any substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with various superficial parts of the human body (epidermis, hair and hair systems, nails, lips) with a view exclusively to or mainly to clean them, to perfume them, to modify their appearance, or to protect them, and or to keep them in good condition. In particular, this product is an eyeliner used to emphasize the edge of the eyelids.

Avantageusement, le moyen d'application est élastiquement déformable. Le moyen d'application présente une portion destinée à être appliquée contre une surface à enduire. De préférence, cette portion s'allonge au repos selon une direction parallèle à un axe passant par les deux extrémités des bras. De préférence, on enduit directement cette portion du moyen d'application avec le produit.Advantageously, the application means is elastically deformable. The application means has a portion intended to be applied against a surface to be coated. Preferably, this portion elongates at rest in a direction parallel to an axis passing through the two ends of the arms. Preferably, this portion of the application means is coated directly with the product.

Avantageusement, l'un des deux et éventuellement les deux bras sont élastiquement déformables.Advantageously, one of the two and possibly the two arms are elastically deformable.

Avantageusement encore, l'organe de préhension présente un moyen élastiquement déformable au voisinage d'une jonction avec les deux bras. De préférence, cette jonction plus élastiquement déformable qu'une partie plus rigide de l'organe de préhension.Advantageously, the gripping member has an elastically deformable means in the vicinity of a junction with the two arms. Preferably, this junction is more elastically deformable than a more rigid portion of the gripping member.

Les bras peuvent former un arc. Ils soutiennent le moyen d'application entre deux extrémités libres de cet arc. L'arc formé est par exemple un arc de cercle, un arc d'ovale, un arc d'ellipse. Dans une variante, les bras peuvent aussi être disposés de manière à former un V ou un U, ou toutes autres dispositions permettant de présenter une extrémité de chacun de ces bras proéminente relativement à l'organe de préhension sur lequel ils sont fixés. Un premier bras comporte une première extrémité libre, et un deuxième bras comporte une deuxième extrémité libre. Le moyen d'application est par exemple tendu entre cette première extrémité libre et la deuxième extrémité libre.The arms can form an arc. They support the means of application between two free ends of this arc. The arc formed is for example a circular arc, an oval arc, an elliptical arc. Alternatively, the arms may also be arranged to form a V or a U, or other arrangements for presenting an end of each of these arms protruding relative to the gripping member to which they are attached. A first arm has a first free end, and a second arm has a second free end. The application means is for example stretched between this first free end and the second free end.

Dans une variante, les deux bras sont jointifs et forment une seule pièce en forme d'arc tel que les deux extrémités libres de cet arc correspondent respectivement à la première extrémité libre et à la deuxième extrémité libre.In a variant, the two arms are contiguous and form a single arc-shaped part such that the two free ends of this arc respectively correspond to the first free end and the second free end.

Dans une autre variante, le moyen d'application est retenu par des articulations pivotantes au niveau des extrémités libres des bras. Ces articulations pivotent chacune par exemple autour d'un axe de pivotement orthogonal à un axe d'allongement principal de l'organe de préhension. Ces articulations peuvent être des pivots, ou plus généralement des rotules. Dans une variante, les pivots peuvent comporter des glissières dans lesquelles le moyen d'application peut coulisser.In another variant, the application means is held by pivoting joints at the free ends of the arms. These joints each pivot for example about a pivot axis orthogonal to a main axis of elongation of the gripping member. These joints may be pivots, or more generally, ball joints. In a variant, the pivots may comprise slides in which the application means can slide.

De préférence, le moyen d'application présente une portion filaire destinée à être appliquée contre une surface à enduire selon une direction orthogonale à un axe de l'organe de préhension.Preferably, the application means has a wire portion intended to be applied against a surface to be coated in a direction orthogonal to an axis of the gripping member.

Avantageusement, le réservoir est muni d'une fente pour y insérer au moins le moyen d'application. Inséré dans cette fente, le moyen d'application est apte à se charger d'une dose de produit. Par exemple, le produit contenu dans le réservoir est imprégné sur un tampon. Ce tampon est par exemple une mousse en U, dont un creux du U est en regard de la fente, pour y recevoir le moyen d'application. De préférence, cette mousse est à cellules ouvertes. En variante, le tampon peut être réalisé en feutre.Advantageously, the tank is provided with a slot to insert at least the application means. Inserted in this slot, the means of application is able to handle a dose of product. For example, the product contained in the reservoir is impregnated on a buffer. This buffer is for example a U-shaped foam, a hollow of the U is opposite the slot, to receive the application means. Preferably, this foam is open cell. Alternatively, the pad may be made of felt.

Par exemple, pour assurer la rétention du moyen d'application dans une telle fente, la fente a de préférence une longueur inférieure à une distance au repos entre les deux extrémités libres les plus écartées des deux bras. Ainsi, dans le cas où les bras sont flexibles, ils peuvent être élastiquement déformés pour insérer ou retirer le moyen d'application de cette fente. Dans une autre variante selon laquelle les bras ne sont pas flexibles, c'est la fente qui est alors élastiquement déformable pour tolérer l'insertion ou le retrait du moyen d'application.For example, to ensure the retention of the application means in such a slot, the slot preferably has a length less than a rest distance between the two free ends furthest apart from the two arms. Thus, in the case where the arms are flexible, they can be elastically deformed to insert or remove the application means of this slot. In another variant in which the arms are not flexible, it is the slot which is then elastically deformable to tolerate insertion or removal of the application means.

Avantageusement, l'organe de préhension est détachable des deux bras. Il est notamment intéressant de détacher l'organe de préhension lorsque le moyen d'application est disposé dans la fente du réservoir. Dans cette position, on peut même prévoir de retenir l'organe de préhension enfin détaché sur ce réservoir. A cet effet, l'organe de préhension peut comporter un pas de vis pour coopérer avec une paroi filetée du réservoir. Dans une variante, l'organe de préhension peut être claqué, ou clipsé, sur le réservoir pour y être retenu.Advantageously, the gripping member is detachable from both arms. It is particularly interesting to detach the gripping member when the application means is disposed in the slot of the reservoir. In this position, it is even possible to hold the gripping member finally detached on the tank. For this purpose, the gripping member may comprise a screw thread for cooperating with a threaded wall of the reservoir. Alternatively, the gripping member can be slammed or clipped on the reservoir to be retained.

De préférence, l'organe de préhension comporte des moyens de rétention élastiques pour pouvoir être fixé de manière réversible sur les deux bras.Preferably, the gripping member comprises elastic retention means to be reversibly fixed on the two arms.

Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux de l'invention, les deux bras peuvent être solidairement montés rotatifs sur l'organe de préhension autour d'un axe de rotation fixe, l'axe de rotation formant un angle non nul, par exemple de l'ordre de 45°, avec un axe d'allongement principal de l'organe de préhension. L'axe de rotation et l'axe d'allongement principal peuvent être ou non sécants au niveau d'une jonction entre ces deux bras et l'organe de préhension.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the two arms can be integrally rotatably mounted on the gripping member around a fixed axis of rotation, the axis of rotation forming a non-zero angle, for example of the 45 °, with a main axis of elongation of the gripping member. The axis of rotation and the main axis of elongation may or may not intersect at a junction between these two arms and the gripping member.

L'invention a également pour objet un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application sur une surface à enduire, notamment une paupière, d'une composition cosmétique et ou de soin, comportant un organe de préhension et un organe d'application, l'organe de préhension comportant un axe longitudinal et une surface inclinée à une extrémité de cet axe formant un angle non nul et différent de 90° avec l'axe longitudinal, et l'organe d'application comportant deux bras et un moyen d'application retenu entre ces deux bras et apte à appliquer cette composition sur la surface à enduire, les deux bras comportant une surface complémentaire portant contre ladite surface inclinée, de telle sorte que le moyen d'application peut être engagé en rotation relativement à l'organe de préhension.The subject of the invention is also a packaging and application assembly on a surface to be coated, in particular an eyelid, with a cosmetic and / or care composition, comprising a gripping member and an application member, the organ having a longitudinal axis and a surface inclined at one end of this axis forming a non-zero angle and different from 90 ° with the longitudinal axis, and the applicator member comprising two arm and an application means retained between these two arms and adapted to apply this composition to the surface to be coated, the two arms having a complementary surface bearing against said inclined surface, so that the application means can be engaged in rotation relative to the gripping member.

En faisant tourner les deux bras relativement à l'organe de préhension, l'utilisateur peut modifier l'angle formé entre l'axe d'allongement principal et un plan passant par les deux bras.By rotating the two arms relative to the gripping member, the user can change the angle formed between the main axis of elongation and a plane passing through the two arms.

L'invention permet de se maquiller avec des gestuelles différentes selon l'effet recherché, ou de modifier l'angle d'attaque du moyen d'application au cours de l'application.The invention makes it possible to wear makeup with different gestures depending on the desired effect, or to modify the angle of attack of the application means during the application.

De préférence, l'organe de préhension comporte une surface inclinée relativement à l'axe d'allongement principal, et contre laquelle porte une surface complémentaire des deux bras, l'axe de rotation se dressant orthogonalement à cette surface inclinée.Preferably, the gripping member comprises a surface inclined relative to the main axis of elongation, and against which carries a complementary surface of the two arms, the axis of rotation standing orthogonally to this inclined surface.

En particulier, les deux bras peuvent s'étendre dans un plan orthogonal à cette surface complémentaire.In particular, the two arms can extend in a plane orthogonal to this complementary surface.

Pour permettre la rotation, les deux bras et l'organe de préhension peuvent être assemblées de diverses manières, notamment par encliquetage, bouterollage à chaud ou à froid, rivetage, serrage. Par exemple, l'un au moins des deux bras et de l'organe de préhension comporte un pivot qui est engagé dans un logement de l'autre des deux bras et de l'organe de préhension pour former l'axe de rotation. Ce pivot peut être encliqueté, bouterollé, riveté ou serré dans ledit logement.To allow rotation, the two arms and the gripping member can be assembled in various ways, including snap-fastening, hot or cold riveting, riveting, clamping. For example, at least one of the two arms and the gripping member comprises a pivot which is engaged in a housing of the other of the two arms and the gripping member to form the axis of rotation. This pivot can be snapped, riveted, riveted or tight in said housing.

L'organe de préhension peut être réalisé par exemple avec le pivot précité, lequel peut faire saillie sur la surface inclinée susdite. Ce pivot peut être réalisé en plusieurs parties et notamment être fendu ou non. Ce pivot peut être pourvu d'un décrochement élastique à une extrémité afin de s'encliqueter dans le logement.The gripping member may be made for example with the aforementioned pivot, which can project on the inclined surface aforesaid. This pivot can be made in several parts and in particular be split or not. This pivot can be provided with an elastic recess at one end to snap into the housing.

Avantageusement, les deux bras et l'organe de préhension coopèrent de façon à permettre à un utilisateur d'immobiliser les deux bras dans au moins une position prédéfinie par rapport à l'organe de préhension, et de préférence dans au moins deux, voir trois positions prédéfinies.Advantageously, the two arms and the gripping member cooperate to allow a user to immobilize the two arms in at least one predefined position with respect to the gripping member, and preferably in at least two, see three predefined positions.

Par exemple, au moins un relief peut être réalisé sur l'une au moins des surfaces en regard de l'organe de préhension et des deux bras, afin de permettre à un utilisateur d'immobiliser plus facilement l'organe de préhension dans une position angulaire prédéfinie relativement aux deux bras.For example, at least one relief can be made on at least one of the surfaces facing the gripping member and the two arms, to allow a user to more easily immobilize the gripping member in a position predefined angle relative to both arms.

Par exemple, une première position des deux bras peut être telle qu'ils s'étendent dans un plan parallèle à l'axe d'allongement principal de l'organe de préhension. Cette première position peut par exemple être observée dans une position de repos, et ou après avoir entraîné les deux bras en rotation de 180° relativement à cette position de repos.For example, a first position of the two arms may be such that they extend in a plane parallel to the main axis of elongation of the gripping member. This first position can for example be observed in a rest position, and or after having driven the two arms in rotation by 180 ° relative to this rest position.

En variante, une deuxième position des deux bras peut être telle qu'ils s'étendent dans un plan formant un angle non nul, par exemple de l'ordre de 45°, avec l'axe d'allongement principal de l'organe de préhension. Cette deuxième position peut être obtenue après rotation de 90° relativement à la première position.Alternatively, a second position of the two arms may be such that they extend in a plane forming a non-zero angle, for example of the order of 45 °, with the main axis of elongation of the body of gripping. This second position can be obtained after rotation of 90 ° relative to the first position.

L'organe de préhension peut, dans une mise en oeuvre particulière de l'invention, servir également de capsule de fermeture du réservoir, étant par exemple agencée pour se fixer, par exemple par clipsage, sur une ouverture de ce réservoir.The gripping member may, in a particular embodiment of the invention, also serve as a closure cap of the reservoir, being for example arranged to attach, for example by clipping, on an opening of the reservoir.

Avantageusement, le dispositif comporte un capuchon apte à être retenu sur l'organe de préhension de telle sorte que le moyen d'application et éventuellement les deux bras soient masqués dans ce capuchon. En particulier, le réservoir peut être solidaire du capuchon. Alors en position montée de ce capuchon sur l'organe de préhension, un orifice de distribution du réservoir peut déboucher sur un pourtour extérieur du capuchon, ou bien dans un logement du capuchon recevant le moyen d'application.Advantageously, the device comprises a cap adapted to be retained on the gripping member so that the application means and possibly the two arms are masked in this cap. In particular, the tank may be integral with the cap. Then in the mounted position of this cap on the gripping member, a dispensing orifice of the reservoir can lead to an outer periphery of the cap, or in a housing of the cap receiving the application means.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui suit et à l'examen des figures qui l'accompagnent. Celles ci ne sont présentées qu'à titre indicatif et nullement limitatif de l'invention. Les figures montrent :

  • Figure 1 : une vue éclatée d'un ensemble selon l'invention;
  • Figure 2 : une vue assemblée d'un ensemble selon l'invention;
  • Figure 3 : une vue en cours d'assemblage de l'ensemble selon la Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 : une vue en coupe d'une variante de réalisation d'un ensemble selon l'invention ;
  • Figure 5 : une vue éclatée d'un organe de préhension muni de deux bras selon une variante de réalisation d'un ensemble selon l'invention ;
  • Figure 6 : une vue en perspective d'une variante de réalisation d'un ensemble selon l'invention en cours de charge du moyen d'application;
  • Figure 7 : une vue en perspective d'une variante de réalisation d'un ensemble selon l'invention en cours d'application du moyen d'application sur une paupière;
  • Figure 8 : une vue en coupe d'une première variante de réalisation d'un réservoir d'un ensemble selon l'invention;
  • Figure 9 : une vue en coupe d'une deuxième variante de réalisation d'un réservoir d'un ensemble selon l'invention;
  • Figure 10 : une vue en section transversale d'une jonction entre deux bras et un organe de préhension selon une variante de réalisation d'un ensemble selon l'invention.
The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows and on examining the figures which accompany it. These are presented only as an indication and in no way limitative of the invention. The figures show:
  • Figure 1: an exploded view of an assembly according to the invention;
  • Figure 2: an assembled view of an assembly according to the invention;
  • Figure 3: a view during assembly of the assembly according to Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 is a sectional view of an alternative embodiment of an assembly according to the invention;
  • Figure 5 is an exploded view of a gripping member provided with two arms according to an alternative embodiment of an assembly according to the invention;
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of an assembly according to the invention being loaded the application means;
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of an assembly according to the invention during application of the application means on an eyelid;
  • Figure 8 is a sectional view of a first embodiment of a tank of an assembly according to the invention;
  • Figure 9 is a sectional view of a second alternative embodiment of a tank of an assembly according to the invention;
  • Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of a junction between two arms and a gripping member according to an alternative embodiment of an assembly according to the invention.

La Figure 1 montre un ensemble d'application 1 selon l'invention. L'ensemble 1 comporte un organe de préhension 2, également appelé manche 2 dans la description qui va suivre, à une extrémité 3 de laquelle sont présentés deux bras, de préférence flexibles, respectivement 4 et 5. Les bras 4 et 5 sont assemblés l'un à l'autre au niveau d'une zone de préhension 6 reliée à l'extrémité 3 du manche 2. L'organe de préhension 2 comporte un axe d'allongement principal 8. Les bras 4 et 5 supportent un moyen d'application 12.Figure 1 shows an application assembly 1 according to the invention. The assembly 1 comprises a gripping member 2, also called handle 2 in the description which follows, at one end 3 of which are shown two arms, preferably flexible, respectively 4 and 5. The arms 4 and 5 are assembled. to one another at a gripping zone 6 connected to the end 3 of the handle 2. The gripping member 2 comprises a main axis of elongation 8. The arms 4 and 5 support a means of application 12.

Dans la variante présentée Figure 1, le manche 2 est détachable des bras 4 et 5. Le manche 2 comporte de facto un moyen de rétention 7 au niveau de son extrémité 3 pour coopérer avec la zone de préhension 6. De préférence, ce moyen de rétention 7 est élastique de manière à pouvoir se fixer et/ ou être détaché des bras 4 et 5 de manière réversible. Réciproquement, l'extrémité 3 peut comporter des moyens pour coopérer avec un moyen de rétention présenté par la zone 6. Par exemple cette extrémité 3, définie sur l'organe de préhension 2 au niveau d'une jonction avec cette zone de préhension 6 peut être élastiquement déformable. L'extrémité 3 comporte alors par exemple un moyen formant ressort.In the variant shown in Figure 1, the handle 2 is detachable arms 4 and 5. The handle 2 comprises de facto retention means 7 at its level. end 3 to cooperate with the gripping zone 6. Preferably, the retention means 7 is resilient so as to be fixed and / or be detached from the arms 4 and 5 in a reversible manner. Conversely, the end 3 may comprise means for cooperating with a retention means presented by the zone 6. For example this end 3, defined on the gripping member 2 at a junction with this gripping zone 6 can be elastically deformable. The end 3 then comprises for example a spring means.

Par exemple, un intérêt de pouvoir détacher une unité formée des bras 4 et 5 et du moyen d'application 12 de l'organe de préhension 2 permet de changer le moyen d'application 12, en particulier lorsqu'il est usé. L'unité usagée est alors par exemple jetée. Une unité de remplacement comportant deux bras tels que 4 et 5 et un moyen d'application tel que 12 retenu entre ces deux bras peut alors être montée sur l'organe de préhension 2 nu. De préférence, les unités peuvent être différentes de manière à proposer des positions de bras différentes, ou des moyens d'application de structures différentes. En effet, la structure du moyen d'application 12 contribue à la forme du trait qui sera ensuite reproduit. Par exemple, un coffret comportant de telles unités de remplacement peut présenter des moyens d'application d'épaisseurs différentes, pour permettre de réaliser des traits plus ou moins fins. En variante, ces unités de remplacement permettent d'éviter d'endure le moyen d'application avec des produits différents, et notamment de couleurs différentes.For example, an advantage of being able to detach a unit formed from the arms 4 and 5 and the application means 12 from the gripping member 2 makes it possible to change the application means 12, in particular when it is worn. The used unit is then for example discarded. A replacement unit comprising two arms such as 4 and 5 and an application means 12 between these two arms can then be mounted on the gripping member 2 naked. Preferably, the units may be different so as to provide different arm positions, or application means of different structures. Indeed, the structure of the application means 12 contributes to the shape of the line which will then be reproduced. For example, a cabinet comprising such replacement units may have application means of different thicknesses, to allow for more or less fine lines. As a variant, these replacement units make it possible to avoid enduring the application means with different products, and in particular of different colors.

Selon le mode de réalisation particulier représenté sur les figures 4 à 7 et 10, l'organe de préhension 2 comporte un pivot 30 engagé dans un logement complémentaire 31 de la zone de préhension 6 des deux bras 4 et 5. Le pivot 30 est dressé orthogonalement selon un axe de pivot 34 relativement à une surface 32 de l'organe de préhension 2. Le logement complémentaire 31 débouche au niveau d'une surface 33 de la zone de préhension 6. Les surfaces 32 et 33 sont respectivement complémentaires de manière à pouvoir être accolées l'une à l'autre lorsque le pivot 30 est engagé dans le logement 31, et de manière à tolérer une rotation autour de ce pivot. Par exemple, les surfaces 32 et 33 sont planes. En variante, les surfaces 32 et 33 sont respectivement en forme de dôme l'un concave et l'autre convexe. Par exemple, ce dôme peut correspondre à une hémisphère.According to the particular embodiment shown in Figures 4 to 7 and 10, the gripping member 2 comprises a pivot 30 engaged in a complementary housing 31 of the gripping zone 6 of the two arms 4 and 5. The pivot 30 is erect orthogonally along a pivot axis 34 relative to a surface 32 of the gripping member 2. The complementary housing 31 opens at a surface 33 of the gripping zone 6. The surfaces 32 and 33 are respectively complementary so as to can be contiguous to each other when the pivot 30 is engaged in the housing 31, and so as to tolerate rotation around this pivot. For example, surfaces 32 and 33 are planar. As a variant, the surfaces 32 and 33 are respectively dome-shaped concave and the other convex. For example, this dome may correspond to a hemisphere.

De préférence, les deux bras 4 et 5 sont fixes relativement à cette zone de préhension 6 de manière à permettre une modification de l'orientation de ces deux bras relativement à l'organe de préhension 2. En effet, les surfaces 32 et 33 forment un angle différent de 90° avec l'axe d'allongement principal 8. Ainsi en fonction d'une rotation appliquée aux deux bras, leur position relativement à l'organe de préhension 2 est modifiée. Les deux bras ne s'étendent pas nécessairement dans un plan, mais ils sont configurés pour qu'un plan passant par le moyen d'application 12 et la zone de préhension 6 puisse être sécante avec l'axe d'allongement principal 8 dans au moins une position angulaire des deux bras 4 et 5 relativement à l'organe de préhension 2.Preferably, the two arms 4 and 5 are fixed relative to this gripping zone 6 so as to allow a modification of the orientation of these two arms relative to the gripping member 2. Indeed, the surfaces 32 and 33 form an angle different from 90 ° with the main axis of elongation 8. Thus, depending on a rotation applied to the two arms, their position relative to the gripping member 2 is changed. The two arms do not necessarily extend in a plane, but they are configured so that a plane passing through the application means 12 and the gripping zone 6 can be intersecting with the main extension axis 8 in at less an angular position of the two arms 4 and 5 relative to the gripping member 2.

Figure 4, les deux bras 4 et 5 sont dans une première position disposés dans un plan passant par l'axe d'allongement 8 et l'axe de pivot 34. De préférence les surfaces 32 et 33 au niveau desquelles s'effectue la rotation sont légèrement excentrées relativement à l'axe d'allongement principal 8. En particulier, l'axe d'allongement principal 8 et l'axe de pivot 34 se coupent à distance des surfaces 32 et 33. De ce fait, notamment dans la mesure où les deux bras ne sont pas symétriques l'un de l'autre, et en particulier dans le cas où le bras 5 est plus court que le bras 4, alors cette première position correspond à une position d'encombrement minimum, dans la mesure où seul le bras 5 le plus court dépasse de l'organe de préhension 2 sensiblement le long de l'axe 8.4, the two arms 4 and 5 are in a first position arranged in a plane passing through the axis of elongation 8 and the pivot axis 34. Preferably the surfaces 32 and 33 at which the rotation takes place are slightly eccentric relative to the main axis of elongation 8. In particular, the main axis of elongation 8 and the pivot axis 34 intersect at a distance from the surfaces 32 and 33. Therefore, especially in the measurement where the two arms are not symmetrical to each other, and in particular in the case where the arm 5 is shorter than the arm 4, then this first position corresponds to a minimum position of space, to the extent where only the shortest arm 5 protrudes from the gripping member 2 substantially along the axis 8.

Figure 5, les deux bras ont subi une rotation de 180° relativement à la position de la Figure 4 et sont dans une deuxième position tout en restant dans le plan passant par l'axe d'allongement 8 et l'axe de pivot 34. Cette deuxième position est différente de la première position dans le cas où les deux bras sont différents l'un de l'autre. En particulier, dans cette deuxième position, le bras 4 le plus long dépasse de l'organe de préhension 2. En l'occurrence, les bras sont configurés de telle sorte que dans la première position, le moyen d'application 12 s'étend sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe d'allongement 8, alors que dans cette deuxième position il s'étend sensiblement orthogonalement à cet axe d'allongement 8.5, the two arms have been rotated 180 ° relative to the position of FIG. 4 and are in a second position while remaining in the plane passing through the axis of elongation 8 and the pivot axis 34. This second position is different from the first position in the case where the two arms are different from each other. In particular, in this second position, the longer arm 4 protrudes from the gripping member 2. In this case, the arms are configured so that in the first position, the application means 12 extends substantially parallel to the axis of elongation 8, whereas in this second position it extends substantially orthogonally to this axis of elongation 8.

Enfin dans une troisième position, Figure 6, les deux bras s'étendent sensiblement dans un plan sécant au plan passant par l'axe d'allongement 8 et l'axe de pivot 34. Dans cette troisième position, ces deux plans peuvent être orthogonaux. Cette troisième position peut être obtenue par une rotation de 90° relativement à l'une de la première ou de la deuxième positionFinally, in a third position, FIG. 6, the two arms extend substantially in a plane intersecting the plane passing through the axis of elongation 8 and the pivot axis 34. In this third position, these two planes may be orthogonal . This third position can be obtained by rotating 90 ° relative to one of the first or second positions

De préférence, comme représenté à la figure 10, le pivot 30 comporte au moins une rainure 50 apte à coopérer avec au moins trois gorges telles que 51 formées sur le pourtour intérieur du logement 31. La rainure 50 est complémentaire des gorges telles que 51 pour indexer au moins les trois positions mentionnées ci-dessus. Par exemple, le pivot 30 comporte deux rainures 50 diamétralement opposées pour coopérer avec quatre gorges 51, les gorges 51 étant équi-réparties sur le pourtour intérieur du logement 31. En variante, un relief est prévu sur l'une des surfaces 32 ou 33 pour coopérer avec des creux complémentaires prévus sur l'autre des surfaces 32 ou 33.Preferably, as shown in FIG. 10, the pivot 30 comprises at least one groove 50 adapted to cooperate with at least three grooves such as 51 formed on the inner periphery of the housing 31. The groove 50 is complementary to the grooves such as 51 for index at least the three positions mentioned above. For example, the pivot 30 has two grooves 50 diametrically opposed to cooperate with four grooves 51, the grooves 51 being equi-distributed on the inner periphery of the housing 31. Alternatively, a relief is provided on one of the surfaces 32 or 33 to cooperate with complementary recesses provided on the other surfaces 32 or 33.

Dans une autre variante, non représentée, l'organe de préhension 2 est moulé d'une pièce avec les bras 4 et 5. Dans ce cas, il est moulé dans un matériau thermoplastique au moins légèrement flexible.In another variant, not shown, the gripping member 2 is molded integrally with the arms 4 and 5. In this case, it is molded in a thermoplastic material at least slightly flexible.

Les bras 4 et 5 sont arqués. L'organe de préhension 2 est monté au niveau d'un pourtour extérieur de cet arc. De préférence, selon l'exemple des Figures 1 à 3, les deux bras sont symétriques l'un de l'autre relativement à un axe coupant la zone de préhension 6, et s'étendant selon l'axe d'allongement principal 8 du manche 2. Dans l'exemple représenté aux Figures 1 à 3, les deux bras sont de plus symétriques l'un de l'autre relativement à un plan passant par cet axe d'allongement 8.The arms 4 and 5 are arched. The gripping member 2 is mounted at an outer periphery of this arc. Preferably, according to the example of FIGS. 1 to 3, the two arms are symmetrical to one another with respect to an axis intersecting the gripping zone 6, and extending along the principal elongation axis 8 of the In the example shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the two arms are more symmetrical to one another relative to a plane passing through this axis of elongation 8.

Globalement les bras 4 et 5 présentent une courbure 9, telle que l'axe 8 est orthogonal à une tangente de cette courbure. Le premier bras 4 comporte une première extrémité libre 10. Et le deuxième bras 5 comporte une deuxième extrémité libre 11. En particulier, ils forment un arc de cercle, et les extrémités 10 et 11 peuvent être diamétralement opposées.Globally, the arms 4 and 5 have a curvature 9, such that the axis 8 is orthogonal to a tangent of this curvature. The first arm 4 has a first free end 10. And the second arm 5 has a second free end 11. In particular, they form a circular arc, and the ends 10 and 11 may be diametrically opposed.

Le moyen d'application 12 est retenu entre ces deux extrémités 10 et 11. Ce moyen d'application 12 est de préférence allongé et forme une bande souple par exemple retenue respectivement par deux articulations 13 et 14 sur chacune des extrémités 10 et 11. Ces articulations 13 et 14 peuvent par exemple pivoter selon des axes respectivement orthogonaux à l'axe d'allongement 8.The application means 12 is retained between these two ends 10 and 11. This application means 12 is preferably elongated and forms a flexible band for example retained respectively by two joints 13 and 14 on each of the ends 10 and 11. These joints 13 and 14 may for example pivot along axes respectively orthogonal to the axis of elongation 8.

De préférence, à proximité d'au moins une des extrémités de ce moyen d'application 12, le moyen d'application 12 comporte un bossage constituant un élément excroissant, sensible lors de son application, et donc formant un élément tactile aidant au positionnement d'un premier point du moyen d'application 12 relativement à la surface à enduire.Preferably, near at least one of the ends of this application means 12, the application means 12 comprises a boss constituting an excrescent element, sensitive during its application, and thus forming a tactile element helping to position the d a first point of the application means 12 relative to the surface to be coated.

Dans une variante, le moyen d'application 12 est tendu entre les deux extrémités 10 et 11, non munies d'articulations, mais présentant seulement des moyens pour retenir chacune une terminaison du moyen d'application 12. Par exemple, les extrémités 10 et 11 sont munies de fentes dans lesquelles la bande formée par le moyen d'application 12 peut être retenue.In a variant, the application means 12 is stretched between the two ends 10 and 11, not provided with joints, but having only means for retaining each a termination of the application means 12. For example, the ends 10 and 11 are provided with slots in which the band formed by the application means 12 can be retained.

Schématiquement, l'ensemble 1 ressemble à une arme pour tirer des flèches, les bras flexibles correspondant à un arc et le moyen d'application correspondant à la corde de cet arc.Schematically, the set 1 looks like a weapon to shoot arrows, the flexible arms corresponding to an arc and the means of application corresponding to the string of this bow.

Le moyen d'application 12 peut être élastiquement déformable. Dans ce cas également, il n'est pas absolument nécessaire de prévoir des articulations à pivot telles que 13 et 14. La longueur de ce moyen d'application 12 est alors modulable de manière à s'adapter à la longueur du trait désiré.The application means 12 may be elastically deformable. In this case also, it is not absolutely necessary to provide pivot joints such as 13 and 14. The length of this application means 12 is then adjustable so as to adapt to the length of the desired line.

En variante, les bras 4 et 5 peuvent aussi être élastiquement déformables.Alternatively, the arms 4 and 5 may also be elastically deformable.

Pour réaliser un trait à partir du dispositif 1, l'utilisatrice saisit l'organe de préhension 2 dans une de ses mains, elle dispose l'une des extrémités 10 ou 11 à proximité d'un point à partir duquel elle veut réaliser son trait. Ensuite, elle pivote le dispositif autour de cette première extrémité appuyée contre la surface à enduire, formant un pivot. Le moyen d'application 12 est ainsi progressivement mis en contact avec la surface à enduire. Etant donné la forme allongée de ce moyen d'application 12, on obtient un trait d'épaisseur quasiment constante. De plus, étant donné la souplesse de ce moyen d'application 12, et la flexibilité conférée par les bras flexibles 4 et 5 et éventuellement par les articulations 13 et 14, l'ensemble 1 peut venir au contact d'une surface courbe à enduire. Notamment, il est adapté pour s'adapter à la morphologie d'une paupière généralement convexe.To make a line from the device 1, the user grasps the grasping member 2 in one of her hands, she has one of the ends 10 or 11 to near a point from which she wants to realize her line. Then, it pivots the device around this first end pressed against the surface to be coated, forming a pivot. The application means 12 is thus progressively brought into contact with the surface to be coated. Given the elongated shape of this application means 12, a line of almost constant thickness is obtained. In addition, given the flexibility of this application means 12, and the flexibility provided by the flexible arms 4 and 5 and possibly by the joints 13 and 14, the assembly 1 can come into contact with a curved surface to be coated. . In particular, it is adapted to adapt to the morphology of a generally convex eyelid.

De préférence, la première extrémité 10, ou respectivement 11, est disposée au niveau d'une commissure intérieure de la paupière, et la main est déplacée en direction de la paupière de manière à positionner la deuxième extrémité 11, ou respectivement 10, au niveau d'une commissure externe de cette paupière. Inversement, et notamment dans le cas où on ne voudrait pas recouvrir toute la bordure de la paupière avec un tel trait, on dispose premièrement une des extrémités au niveau de la commissure externe de l'oeil et on tourne la main de manière à former progressivement ce trait en s'arrêtant avant d'atteindre la commissure interne de l'oeil.Preferably, the first end 10, or 11, respectively, is disposed at an inner commissure of the eyelid, and the hand is moved towards the eyelid so as to position the second end 11, or respectively 10, at the an external commissure of this eyelid. Conversely, and especially in the case where we do not want to cover the entire edge of the eyelid with such a line, we first have one end at the outer corner of the eye and we turn the hand to form gradually this trait stopping before reaching the internal commissure of the eye.

Le moyen d'application 12 est de préférence au préalable enduit du produit à appliquer au moyen d'un tampon encreur 35. Ce tampon encreur 35 est par exemple disposé en communication avec un réservoir 15. Le tampon encreur 35 est par exemple, figures 2 et 3, en forme de U tel que le creux du U est présenté en regard d'une fente 16 du réservoir 15. Le tampon encreur 35 est par exemple obtenu à partir d'une mousse à cellule ouverte imprégnée du produit contenu dans le réservoir 15 par capillarité. En variante, le réservoir 15 est muni d'un stick ou d'un piston ou encore de parois déformables de manière à pouvoir comprimer le produit en direction du tampon encreur 35.The application means 12 is preferably pre-coated with the product to be applied by means of an ink pad 35. This ink pad 35 is for example arranged in communication with a reservoir 15. The ink pad 35 is, for example, FIGS. and 3, U-shaped such that the hollow of the U is presented opposite a slot 16 of the reservoir 15. The ink pad 35 is for example obtained from an open cell foam impregnated with the product contained in the reservoir By capillarity. Alternatively, the reservoir 15 is provided with a stick or a piston or walls deformable so as to compress the product towards the ink pad 35.

Figures 2 et 3, le moyen d'application 12 peut être inséré dans cette fente 16. En particulier, le réservoir 15 est prévu pour pouvoir retenir ce moyen d'application 12. Dans le cas où l'organe de préhension 2 est démontable, seul le moyen d'application 12 et une portion des bras flexibles 4 et 5 sont insérés dans la fente 16. Le réservoir peut par ailleurs comporter d'autres moyens de rétention 17 pour retenir l'organe de préhension 2 sur le réservoir. Le réservoir 15 a par exemple une forme allongée, la fente 16 étant formée le long d'un axe d'allongement principal 18 du réservoir 15. Dans cet exemple, l'organe de préhension 2 est monté sur le réservoir 15, de telle sorte que son axe d'allongement principal 8 se superpose avec l'axe 18.Figures 2 and 3, the application means 12 can be inserted into this slot 16. In particular, the reservoir 15 is provided to be able to retain the application means 12. In the case where the gripping member 2 is removable, only the application means 12 and a portion of the flexible arms 4 and 5 are inserted into the slot 16. The reservoir may further comprise other retention means 17 for holding the gripping member 2 on the reservoir. The reservoir 15 has for example an elongated shape, the slot 16 being formed along a main elongation axis 18 of the reservoir 15. In this example, the gripping member 2 is mounted on the reservoir 15, so that its main axis of elongation 8 is superimposed with the axis 18.

Notamment, l'extrémité 3 du manche 2 présente des moyens complémentaires 19 pour coopérer avec les moyens de rétention 17 du réservoir 15. Le réservoir 15 comporte alors un logement dont une ouverture 22 est définie orthogonalement à l'axe 18, et tel que les moyens de rétention 7 de l'extrémité 3 peuvent y être insérés. En particulier, ce logement présente sur une paroi intérieure une rainure pour coopérer avec un pourtour fileté présenté par les moyens complémentaires 19.In particular, the end 3 of the handle 2 has complementary means 19 to cooperate with the retention means 17 of the reservoir 15. The reservoir 15 then comprises a housing whose opening 22 is orthogonally defined to the axis 18, and such that the retention means 7 of the end 3 can be inserted therein. In particular, this housing has on an inner wall a groove to cooperate with a threaded periphery presented by the complementary means 19.

Par exemple, pour retenir le moyen d'application 12 dans la fente 16, cette fente 16 a une longueur, relativement à l'axe 18, qui est inférieure à la distance entre les deux extrémités 10 et 11 des deux bras flexibles, soit inférieure à une longueur au repos du moyen d'application 12.For example, to retain the application means 12 in the slot 16, this slot 16 has a length, relative to the axis 18, which is less than the distance between the two ends 10 and 11 of the two flexible arms, or less at a rest length of the application means 12.

Pour pouvoir insérer ce moyen d'application 12 dans la fente 16, il est donc nécessaire de contraindre les bras 4 et 5 ici flexibles de manière à en rapprocher leurs extrémités 10 et 11. A cet effet, on présente de préférence une extrémité 10 ou 11 en butée contre un coin 20 de la fente 16, et ensuite on effectue une rotation autour de ce coin 20 formant pivot tout en contraignant le bras flexible non engagé dans la fente 16 en direction de l'autre bras. Lorsque l'autre extrémité 11 ou 10 est descendue vers la fente 16, celle ci peut être introduite sans difficultés. Une fois que le moyen d'application 12 est totalement inséré dans la fente 16, la contrainte exercée sur le coin 20 est relâchée. Cette autre extrémité 11 ou 10 vient alors en butée contre un deuxième coin 21 opposé au coin 20. La distance entre ces coins 20 et 21 est telle que le moyen d'application 12 ne peut plus ressortir à moins d'exercer à nouveau une contrainte en direction de l'un des coins 20 ou 21, et d'entraîner ensuite en rotation le moyen d'application autour d'un pivot formé par ce coin.In order to be able to insert this application means 12 into the slot 16, it is therefore necessary to constrain the flexible arms 4 and 5 in such a way as to bring their ends 10 and 11 closer together. For this purpose, an end 10 or 11 abuts against a corner 20 of the slot 16, and then rotates around this pivot wedge 20 while forcing the flexible arm not engaged in the slot 16 towards the other arm. When the other end 11 or 10 is lowered to the slot 16, it can be introduced without difficulty. Once the application means 12 is fully inserted into the slot 16, the stress on the wedge 20 is released. This other end 11 or 10 then comes into abutment against a second corner 21 opposite the corner 20. The distance between these wedges 20 and 21 is such that the application means 12 can not come out unless you exercise again a constraint towards one of the corners 20 or 21, and then rotate the application means around a pivot formed by this corner.

Une fois que le moyen d'application 12 est retenu dans la fente 16, on peut détacher l'organe de préhension 2 de la zone de préhension 6 qui reste de préférence extérieure à la fente 16. L'organe de préhension 2 est alors monté sur le réservoir 15 comme indiqué ci-dessus.Once the application means 12 is retained in the slot 16, it is possible to detach the gripping member 2 from the gripping area 6 which preferably remains outside the slot 16. The gripping member 2 is then mounted on the tank 15 as indicated above.

En variante, Figures 4 et 6, le tampon encreur 35 est disposé au niveau d'un col 36 du réservoir 15. Le tampon encreur 35 obture alors le col de manière à être en communication fluidique permanente avec l'intérieur du réservoir 15 et du produit qui y est contenu. Le tampon 35 est en permanence imbibé de produit. La largeur du col 36 est ici nettement inférieur à la longueur du moyen d'application 12 à enduire. De préférence, le col 36 comporte deux fentes telles que 37 diamétralement opposées de manière à permettre de faire coulisser le moyen d'application 12 entre ces deux fentes. Toute la longueur du moyen d'application 12 peut être coulissée entre ces deux fentes telles que 37. De préférence, le tampon encreur 35 est disposé de manière à être comprimé contre le moyen d'application 12 lorsque celui ci est enfoncé totalement dans le creux des fentes telles que 37.Alternatively, Figures 4 and 6, the ink pad 35 is disposed at a neck 36 of the reservoir 15. The ink pad 35 then closes the neck so as to be in continuous fluid communication with the interior of the reservoir 15 and the product contained therein. The buffer 35 is permanently impregnated with product. The width of the neck 36 is here significantly smaller than the length of the application means 12 to be coated. Preferably, the neck 36 has two slots such as diametrically opposed so as to allow the sliding of the application means 12 between these two slots. The entire length of the application means 12 can be slid between these two slots such as 37. Preferably, the ink pad 35 is arranged to be compressed against the application means 12 when the latter is pressed completely into the hollow slots such as 37.

En variante, Figure 8, le tampon encreur 35 dépasse à l'extérieur du col 36, le tampon 35 étant en communication fluidique avec l'intérieur de réservoir 15 et avec le produit qui y est contenu. Le tampon 35 comporte alors une gorge annulaire pour coopérer avec une lèvre annulaire radialement proéminente d'un pourtour intérieur du col 36 pour y être retenu. Le tampon 35 peut dans ce cas également être légèrement écrasé, voir légèrement enfoncé dans le col 36, lors de l'application contre le moyen d'application 12.Alternatively, Figure 8, the ink pad 35 protrudes outside the neck 36, the pad 35 being in fluid communication with the reservoir interior 15 and with the product contained therein. The buffer 35 then comprises an annular groove for cooperating with a radially protruding annular lip of an inner periphery of the neck 36 to be retained. The buffer 35 may in this case also be slightly crushed, or slightly sunken in the neck 36, during application against the application means 12.

Selon une autre variante, figure 9, pour éviter de devoir déplacer le tampon 35 sur toute la longueur du moyen d'application 12, le tampon présente une longueur sensiblement identique à celle du moyen d'application 12. Par ailleurs, pour éviter d'avoir à déplacer le moyen d'application 12 dans une fente telle que 16 ou 37, le col 36 n'étant pas nécessairement élargi pour ce besoin, le tampon 35 est alors de préférence présenté sur le pourtour latéral extérieur du col 36. Le col 36 comporte alors une fenêtre latérale de laquelle dépasse le tampon 35, cette fenêtre débouchant dans une cavité de section trapézoïdale configurée pour y retenir le tampon 35. Le tampon 35 y est alors monté en force. Dans cette variante également, le tampon 35 reste en communication fluidique avec l'intérieur du réservoir 15. La longueur de ce pourtour latéral extérieur le long de l'axe d'allongement 18 du réservoir 15 est sensiblement égal à la longueur du moyen d'application 12.According to another variant, FIG. 9, to avoid having to move the buffer 35 over the entire length of the application means 12, the buffer has a length substantially identical to that of the application means 12. have to move the application means 12 in a slot such as 16 or 37, the neck 36 not necessarily being enlarged for this need, the buffer 35 is then preferably presented on the outer lateral periphery of the neck 36. The neck 36 then has a side window of which exceeds the buffer 35, this window opening into a trapezoidal section cavity configured to retain the buffer 35. The buffer 35 is then mounted in strength. In this variant also, the buffer 35 remains in fluid communication with the inside of the reservoir 15. The length of this outer lateral periphery along the axis of elongation 18 of the reservoir 15 is substantially equal to the length of the means of application 12.

Dans les exemples présentés Figures 4 à 9, ce réservoir 15 est prévu pour être fixé dans une cavité 38 de l'organe de préhension 2. De préférence, le col 36 muni de son tampon encreur 35 est disposé dans cette cavité 38. L'organe de préhension 2 sert alors de capsule de fermeture du réservoir 15. Le réservoir 15 est inséré au niveau d'une zone arrière de l'organe de préhension 2, opposée à l'extrémité 3 au niveau de laquelle les bras 4 et 5 sont rattachés. Par exemple, le réservoir 15 présente sur son pourtour extérieur des moyens de rétention 39 apte à coopérer avec des moyens complémentaires 40 présentés sur le pourtour intérieur de la cavité 38. Par exemple, le moyen de rétention 39 est une collerette annulaire apte à venir s'encliqueter dans une gorge annulaire 40 du pourtour intérieur de cette cavité 38.In the examples shown in FIGS. 4 to 9, this reservoir 15 is intended to be fixed in a cavity 38 of the gripping member 2. Preferably, the neck 36 provided with its ink pad 35 is disposed in this cavity 38. gripper 2 then serves as a closure cap of the reservoir 15. The reservoir 15 is inserted at a rear zone of the gripping member 2, opposite the end 3 at which the arms 4 and 5 are attached. For example, the reservoir 15 has on its outer periphery retention means 39 adapted to cooperate with complementary means 40 presented on the inner periphery of the cavity 38. For example, the retention means 39 is an annular collar adapted to come s snap into an annular groove 40 of the inner periphery of this cavity 38.

De préférence, le pourtour extérieur du col 36 comporte également un jonc annulaire 41 apte à venir en butée sur le pourtour intérieur de la cavité 38, de manière à assurer une jonction étanche. Dans ce cas, le réservoir 15 est monté étanche à l'intérieur de la cavité 38.Preferably, the outer periphery of the neck 36 also comprises an annular ring 41 adapted to abut on the inner periphery of the cavity 38, so as to ensure a tight connection. In this case, the reservoir 15 is sealed inside the cavity 38.

Une utilisation préférée d'un tel ensemble 1 consiste à retirer un capuchon 42 monté sur l'organe de préhension 2, le capuchon 42 servant à masquer les deux bras 4 et 5 et le moyen d'application 12, notamment lorsqu'ils sont dans la première position. Le capuchon 42 peut également servir à maintenir le moyen d'application 12 dans un environnement d'humidité constante. Par exemple, le capuchon 42 comporte un humidificateur permettant de prévenir le dessèchement du moyen applicateur 12.A preferred use of such an assembly 1 is to remove a cap 42 mounted on the gripping member 2, the cap 42 serving to mask the two arms 4 and 5 and the application means 12, especially when in the first position. The cap 42 may also serve to maintain the application means 12 in a constant humidity environment. For example, the cap 42 includes a humidifier to prevent drying out of the applicator means 12.

Ensuite, l'utilisatrice dégage le réservoir 15 de la cavité 38, pour venir ensuite enduire le moyen d'application 12 au moyen du tampon encreur 35, voir Figure 6. Enfin l'utilisatrice applique ce moyen d'application 12 enduit de produit sur une paupière 43, voir Figure 7, notamment à proximité de la base des cils 44.Then, the user releases the reservoir 15 from the cavity 38, then comes to coat the application means 12 by means of the ink pad 35, see FIG. 6. Finally, the user applies this application means 12 coated with the product on an eyelid 43, see Figure 7, in particular near the base of the eyelashes 44.

De préférence, avant l'application du moyen d'application 12 sur la paupière, l'utilisatrice range à nouveau le réservoir 15 dans l'organe de préhension 2, l'organe de préhension 2 étant ainsi lesté par le réservoir 15, il est donc plus agréable à manipuler.Preferably, before application of the applicator means 12 on the eyelid, the user again arranges the reservoir 15 in the gripping member 2, the gripping member 2 being thus ballasted by the reservoir 15, it is so more pleasant to handle.

En variante, non représenté, un capuchon tel que 42 comporte un deuxième réservoir formant une réserve de produit, par exemple d'un produit différent de celui contenu dans le réservoir 15. Ce deuxième réservoir est par exemple présenté au niveau du pourtour intérieur du capuchon 42, et dans ce cas, dans une position fermée de l'ensemble, le moyen d'application 12 est maintenu au contact de cette réserve de produit. Alternativement, ce deuxième réservoir peut être accessible uniquement depuis le pourtour extérieur de ce capuchon 42. Et dans ce cas, le capuchon doit être préalablement dégagé de l'organe de préhension 2 pour permettre d'enduire le moyen d'application 12 avec le produit de ce deuxième réservoir.Alternatively, not shown, a cap such as 42 comprises a second reservoir forming a reserve of product, for example a product different from that contained in the reservoir 15. This second reservoir is for example presented at the inner periphery of the cap 42, and in this case, in a closed position of the assembly, the application means 12 is maintained in contact with this product reserve. Alternatively, this second reservoir can be accessible only from the outer periphery of this cap 42. In this case, the cap must be previously released from the gripping member 2 to allow coating the application means 12 with the product. of this second tank.

Dans toute la description, y compris les revendications, l'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de « comportant au moins un », sauf si le contraire est spécifié.Throughout the description, including the claims, the phrase "having one" should be understood as being synonymous with "having at least one", unless the opposite is specified.

Claims (27)

  1. Assembly (1) for packaging and applying, to a surface to be coated, in particular an eyelid, a cosmetic or care composition, which includes a gripping member (2), two arms (4, 5) mounted on the gripping member, and an application means (12) capable of applying this composition to the surface to be coated, the application means being held between these two arms, characterized in that it includes a reservoir (15) containing the product and capable of loading the application means (12), the gripping member (2) including means for connection to the reservoir (15) in a position that prevents loading of the application means when the latter is applied against the application surface.
  2. Assembly according to Claim 1, characterized in that the application means (12) is at least partially elastically deformable.
  3. Assembly according to one of Claims 1 to 2, characterized in that at least one of the two arms (4, 5) is at least partially elastically deformable.
  4. Assembly according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the gripping member (2) has an elastically deformable means in the vicinity of a junction with the two arms (4, 5).
  5. Assembly according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the arms (4, 5) form an arc and support the application means (12) between two free ends (10, 11), each of these free ends being presented by an arm.
  6. Assembly according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the application means has a string-like portion designed to be applied against a surface to be coated in a direction orthogonal to a main extension axis (8) of the gripping member.
  7. Assembly according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the application means is mounted pivotably (13, 14) about pivot axes orthogonal to a main extension axis (8) of the gripping member at the free ends (10, 11) of the flexible arms.
  8. Assembly according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the gripping member is detachable (6, 7) from the two arms.
  9. Assembly according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the two arms are held on the gripping member by elastic retention means (7).
  10. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two arms are secured to and rotationally mounted on the gripping member about a stationary rotation axis (34), the rotation axis forming a non-zero angle, e.g. of the order of 45°, with a main extension axis (8) of the gripping member.
  11. Assembly according to Claim 10, characterized in that the gripping member includes a surface (32) that is inclined relative to the main extension axis (8) and against which a complementary surface (33) of the two arms bears, the rotation axis being presented orthogonally to this inclined surface.
  12. Assembly according to Claim 11, characterized in that the two arms extend in a plane orthogonal to this complementary surface (33).
  13. Assembly according to one of Claims 10 to 12, characterized in that at least one of the two arms and of the gripping member includes a pivot (30) engaged in a housing (31) of the other of the two arms and of the gripping member in order to form the rotation axis.
  14. Assembly according to Claim 13, characterized in that the pivot (30) includes an elastic attaching/detaching member capable of being snap-fitted into the housing (31).
  15. Assembly according to one of Claims 10 to 14, characterized in that the two arms (4, 5) and the gripping member (2) interact so as to enable a user to immobilize the two arms (4, 5) in at least one predefined position relative to the gripping member, preferably in at least two predefined positions.
  16. Assembly according to Claim 15, characterized in that in a first position the two arms extend in a plane parallel to the main extension axis (8) of the gripping member (2).
  17. Assembly according to one of Claims 15 or 16, characterized in that in a second position of use the two arms (4, 5) extend in a plane forming a non-zero angle with the main extension axis (8) of the gripping member.
  18. Assembly according to one of Claims 10 to 17, characterized in that at least one relief (50, 51) is produced on at least one of the facing surfaces of the gripping member and of the two arms so as to enable the user more easily to immobilize the two arms in a predefined angular position relative to the gripping member.
  19. Assembly according to one of Claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the gripping member (2) also serves as a cap for closing the reservoir (15).
  20. Assembly according to one of Claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the gripping member (2) is arranged in order to be fastened, in particular by snap-fitting, onto the reservoir (15).
  21. Assembly according to one of Claims 1 to 20, characterized in that it includes a cap (42) capable of being held on the gripping member such that the application means and, optionally, the two arms are concealed in the cap.
  22. Assembly according to Claim 21, characterized in that the reservoir (15) is integral with the cap.
  23. Assembly according to Claim 22, characterized in that when the cap is mounted on the gripping member (2) a dispensing orifice of the reservoir (15) opens out on an external periphery of the cap.
  24. Assembly according to Claim 22, characterized in that when the cap is mounted on the gripping member (2) a dispensing orifice of the reservoir opens out in a housing of the cap that receives the application means.
  25. Assembly according to one of Claims 1 to 24, characterized in that the reservoir (15) is equipped with a slot (16, 37) for receiving at least the application means.
  26. Assembly according to Claim 25, characterized in that the slot and/or the arms are elastically deformable so as to allow forcible insertion or removal of the application means into and from this slot (16, 37).
  27. Assembly according to one of Claims 1 to 26, characterized in that the product contained in the reservoir (15) impregnates a pad (35), e.g. an open-cell foam.
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