EP0875169B1 - Mascara applicator and device for applying mascara incorporating said applicator - Google Patents

Mascara applicator and device for applying mascara incorporating said applicator Download PDF

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EP0875169B1
EP0875169B1 EP98400817A EP98400817A EP0875169B1 EP 0875169 B1 EP0875169 B1 EP 0875169B1 EP 98400817 A EP98400817 A EP 98400817A EP 98400817 A EP98400817 A EP 98400817A EP 0875169 B1 EP0875169 B1 EP 0875169B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/021—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D40/267—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
    • A46B2200/106—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara including comb like element

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  • the present invention relates to an applicator, in particular for a product for make-up as well as a packaging and application set using a such applicator.
  • the invention is particularly suitable for products used for making up eyelashes, eyebrows, eyelids, etc.
  • the invention targets in particular liquid products whose viscosity is such that they can flow by gravity.
  • versatile formulas mascara-liner, among others
  • polymers crosslinkable or coagulable prseudo-latex, silicones
  • pigments or emollients. Mention may also be made of oils, gels, emulsions, sera, etc.
  • applicators offering more than one application characteristic, and / or allowing make up with the same applicator different surfaces. So for example, in the field of mascaras, it may be desirable to be able to make up with the same applicator for both eyelashes and eyelids, or eyebrows and eyelids, or eyelashes and eyebrows. Similarly, it may be interesting to be able to have an applicator which, for making up the same surface, offers two application characteristics, one for example, for the application of product, the other for the finish, or in the case of a mascara for the eyelashes, one for the application of the product, the other for the separation of the eyelashes after application.
  • Patent application EP-A-0 511 842 describes a brush which makes it possible to ensure different functions necessary for applying a mascara.
  • the brush is made entirely with bristles, but whose profile is discontinuous. So the brush has two portions which differ from each other due to the shape of their section transverse and / or their size. Indeed, each zone is formed of hairs which do not because of their length, flexibility, profile shape and dimension so that each zone allows the application of mascara different.
  • Patent application WO-A-96/29905 describes a mascara brush which has a single application area carried by a wire.
  • the wire ends with a head which has a shape allowing it to perform a function different from that of the application area.
  • This head is for example designed to separate the eyelashes.
  • an applicator allowing, with at least two different application areas, to obtain at least two application characteristics, either for the same area to be treated, or for two different areas.
  • an applicator in particular for make-up product, comprising a first application zone consisting of an X axis support, having a plurality of reliefs or asperities on at least part of its surface, said reliefs or asperities being able to retain on the surface of the product, transport it and return it on a surface to treat, the support as well as the reliefs or asperities which it comprises coming from molding of a moldable material, and a second application zone adjacent to the first, a portion of which is integral with a first end of the first application zone, said second application zone being constituted at least by part, of a material capable of pumping deep product and / or fibers natural or synthetic.
  • the first application area which, preferably, represents a part substantial axial length of the applicator retains the product on the surface which it defines, by capillarity or surface tension effect, which capacity of retention can be further increased by any treatment, chemical or electrochemical, or by corona effect, or by spraying a varnish and charges, so as to modify its surface state, and to make it rougher.
  • the second application area is made of a material which by its nature (fibrous or porous) is able to retain the product on the one hand on the surface, and on the other goes deeper (by capillary pumping, either in the material itself in the case of a porous material, ie between the fibers).
  • the first application zone has an axial length of 2 to 10 times, and preferably 3 to 7 times greater than the axial length of the second application area.
  • the second application zone is aligned axially with said first area of application.
  • the second application area forms an angle with respect to the X axis of the first application area. This allows for certain applications to facilitate the gestures of application of the product present on the second application area.
  • the angle formed by the second application area relative to the first can be between 2 ° and 45 °, and preferably between 5 ° and 30 °.
  • the applicator as a whole can form such an angle by relative to the axis of the rod, the first and second application areas being aligned with each other.
  • the second application area can consist of a brush, a brush twisted, felt tip, flocked tip, foam, foam flocked, sintered, etc.
  • the second application zone forms a point tapered towards the end opposite the first application zone.
  • Other shapes are possible, however, depending in particular on the surface to be treat.
  • the first application zone comprises a plural of longitudinal and / or angular sectors, each of the sectors having reliefs of shape and / or dimensions and / or arrangements different and defining different application characteristics. it allows to further increase the number of possible application characteristics with such an applicator.
  • the reliefs or asperities can consist of grooves, slots, spikes, diamond tips, grooves, ridges, bosses, fins, etc.
  • reliefs or asperities can be of uniform dimensions (depth, width) over the entire surface of the first application area, or may be of variable dimensions.
  • the depth of the reliefs can range from 0.1 mm to 3 mm, and preferably from 0.5 mm to 2 mm.
  • the reliefs can be aligned axially and / or perpendicular to the axis, or staggered. This gives great flexibility in the application of the product. In the case of a product to be applied to hair fibers, such as eyelashes, we can play on the ability to comb, smooth or separate eyelashes after application.
  • the first application zone comprises at least two planar, concave or convex faces, the reliefs being formed of ridges formed in each of the corners of the first application zone, and oriented perpendicular to the X axis.
  • the shape of the first application area is chosen according to the profile of the surface on which the product is to be applied.
  • the first zone application can be cylindrical, conical, frustoconical, or shaped rugby ball, fish ball, water drop, peanut, etc.
  • the first application zone comprises a second end opposite to the first, said second end being integral with a rod aligned with said axis X, and comprising gripping means.
  • the diameter of the rod may be between 0.8 mm and 5 mm, and preferably, between 1 mm and 2 mm.
  • the rod is of section smaller than the section average of the first area of application of the applicator. This characteristic substantially improves the spin of the applicator, when it is extract from the reservoir containing the product to be applied.
  • the rod can be molded with the first application area.
  • the applicator forms a separate part with respect to the rod, on which it can be mounted by welding, gluing, snap-fastening, force-fitting, etc ..
  • the gripping means may include means able to cooperate with additional means provided in the vicinity of a defined opening by a free edge of a reservoir containing said product, so as to close off sealing said opening.
  • the fibers of the second application zone can be vegetable fibers (cotton, rayon, cellulose), animal, mineral, or fiber material thermoplastic (polyamide, polyester, Nylon) and / or elastically deformable such than elastomers, thermoplastic elastomers, elastomers vulcanized, etc.
  • the material capable of pumping product deep can consist of a sinter or a foam chosen from polyurethane or polyethylene foams, polyvinyl chloride, polyether, NBR (natural rubber), SBR (synthetic rubber), etc.
  • the materials used to form the first application area can be thermoplastic materials such as polyethylenes, polypropylenes, polyacetals, polyurethanes, polyvinyl chlorides, polystyrenes, etc. and / or elastomers such as elastomers of polyethylene, polyurethane; polyester; polyether block amides; polyvinyls; ter-polymers ethylene, propylene and a diene (EPDM); polymers of block styrene-butadiene (SEBS-SIS); silicone, nitrile elastomers, butyl, etc., or a mixture of such materials with vegetable fibers such than cotton or cellulose fibers.
  • thermoplastic materials such as polyethylenes, polypropylenes, polyacetals, polyurethanes, polyvinyl chlorides, polystyrenes, etc. and / or elastomers such as elastomers of polyethylene, polyurethane; polyester; polyether block amides; poly
  • the first zone application comprises at least one groove or slot extending axially over substantially the entire length of said first zone.
  • the first application zone comprises at least two faces, said grooves or slots being able to be arranged either in the vicinity of the edges separating two contiguous faces, ie in the middle of said faces.
  • Such grooves can have a depth between 0.5 mm and 3 mm, and a width between 0.1 mm and 3 mm.
  • the grooves or slots can be arranged perpendicular to the axis, instead of longitudinally. They can communicate with each other, or be isolated from each other.
  • the second application zone can be fixed to the first by gluing, welding, strength mounting, snap-fitting, or obtained by overmolding or sub-molding with the first application area.
  • the second application zone forms at its end opposite to its free end, an extension capable of fitting into an axial recess formed in the support of the first application zone, said recess being able to be isolated from the surface of the first application area.
  • the extension may extend to inside the recess over all or part of the length of the support. This characteristic is particularly advantageous in that it allows without increase the external volume, increase the pumping capacity of the second application area, especially during spinning, thus allowing absorb almost all of the excess product on the first application area, while keeping the second application zone free of any excess product.
  • the longitudinal slots open inside of the axial recess, in which case, the extension located inside the recess, serves as a material bridge for the retention of liquid between the edges delimiting the groove.
  • the extension can be of the same nature as the area of application, or of a different nature.
  • a set of packaging and application of a makeup product comprising a applicator according to the invention.
  • Such a packaging unit may include a reservoir containing the product and a free edge of which defines an opening, the applicator being carried by a rod, one end opposite to the applicator comprises suitable means to removably close said opening when the applicator is arranged to inside the tank, wiping means being provided for dosing the product on the applicator when the latter is removed from the reservoir for application of the product.
  • the wringing means comprise a block of foam axially traversed by a channel or at least one slot.
  • a foam of an elastomer such as polyurethane or polyether, in particular.
  • the wringing means comprise a member in the form of split diabolo.
  • a wiping member can be made of a material elastically deformable, such as a thermoplastic elastomer.
  • the applicator 1 shown in Figure 1 includes a first application area 2, constituting the major part of the applicator and obtained by molding a material such as thermoplastic resin or powder.
  • This first application zone 2 defines a volume centered on the X axis, of circular section variable between the first end 3 and the second 4.
  • the area of this area application has grooves 5 oriented perpendicular to the X axis of the applicator.
  • the grooves can be of identical or variable depth, in depending on the nature of the application. Such grooves are able to retain product on the surface, between the tops of the furrows, in particular by tension effect superficial.
  • the second end 4 of the application area 2 is integral with a rod 6, intended as will be seen below for gripping the applicator and when mounted on a packaging unit.
  • the rod is obtained by molding with the application area.
  • the diameter of the rod is in the range of 1 mm to 2 mm.
  • the diameter of the application area 2 is, in the vicinity ends 3, 4, of the order of 5 to 7 mm, and of the order of 3 to 4 mm at the neighborhood of the center.
  • the rod can be made of an identical material or different from the material forming the molded part.
  • the assembly consisting of the first application zone 2 and the rod 6 can be molded in a type molding device forming an elongated impression, determined by a plurality of sector-shaped mold parts coming from adjoin by adjacent radial faces when closing the mold, said sectors being susceptible to movement with a radial component between the closed position and an open position.
  • a type molding device forming an elongated impression, determined by a plurality of sector-shaped mold parts coming from adjoin by adjacent radial faces when closing the mold, said sectors being susceptible to movement with a radial component between the closed position and an open position.
  • Such devices are good known in the field of molding, and therefore do not require any additional detailed description.
  • the material can be introduced into the mold by injection, compression or by casting.
  • the first end 3 is integral with a second application zone 7, aligned axially with the first application zone, and constituted according to this mode of realization, of a flocked point.
  • a flocked tip consists of a elastomer core for example, covered by flocking with cotton fibers, rayon or polyamide 8. These fibers define a thin "carpet", able to pump product by capillary action.
  • the flocking may include a mixture bristles or fibers of different lengths and / or of different diameters, and / or different natures.
  • the pumping capacity is further accentuated by realizing the core of the tip flocked in sintered or open cell foam material or semi open.
  • the length of the flocked tip can be of the order of 5 mm to 1 cm, and its diameter near the end adjacent to the first zone of application, is preferably less than or equal to the diameter of the end 3.
  • the flocked tip can be mounted on the applicator by any suitable means (bonding, welding, snap-fastening, crimping, etc.). So such a brush is particularly suitable for making up eyelashes with application area 2, then using the same formula, to achieve a more or less fine line on the eyelid with the tip of the flocked tip 7.
  • the grooves are replaced by bosses 53, in the shape of a diamond point, aligned or staggered.
  • the second application area 7 consists of a brush consisting of a tuft axially oriented bristles.
  • this network of fibers of Nylon for example, is capable of pumping the product by capillarity and of retaining it both on the surface, only in depth, between the hairs.
  • the first application area is of rectangular or square section.
  • the section of this application zone 2 will decreasing between the second end 4 integral with the rod 6, and the first end 3 secured to the second application zone 7.
  • the surface of the first zone application has grooves 5 capable of retaining product on the surface.
  • longitudinal grooves 10, 11, 12, 13 are provided at each of the angles of the application area 2.
  • These grooves 10, 11, 12, 13, as shown in the sectional view of Figure 3B are arranged so as to have their bottoms respective converging towards the X axis.
  • the grooves 5 open at their ends in grooves 10, 11, 12, 13. Such grooves help to increase by substantially the product retention area by tension effect superficial.
  • the second application zone consists of a point felt.
  • the assembly of the felt tip on the applicator is made by means of a sleeve or axial extension carried by the end of the felt tip, opposite its free end, and able to be inserted at force in an axial housing passing longitudinally through all or part of the first application zone, said axial housing being isolated from the surface outside of the first application area.
  • the sleeve can also be held in place in the recess by gluing or welding.
  • the first application area 2 is of triangular section.
  • the sides which delimit it are slightly concave.
  • the section of the molded application zone 2 gradually decreasing while approaching the second application zone 7.
  • a longitudinal groove 10 is arranged longitudinally substantially in the middle of each of the faces. of the ridges 14 are made on each of the edges of the triangle, so as to retain of the product on the surface, by the effect of surface tension.
  • the second area Application 7 is also there, consisting of a brush tapered at its free end, and whose maximum section is preferably less than the minimum section of the first application area 2.
  • the first application zone 2 forms a straight cylinder of revolution, traversed longitudinally by at least one groove 10.
  • the surface of the first application zone has grooves 15 arranged over its entire length, perpendicular to the X axis, and opening out by their ends in the groove (s) 10.
  • the second application area 7 consists of a tip made of sintered material.
  • the end of the rod opposite the applicator 1 comprises gripping means 16, further forming a cap capable of closing a reservoir containing the product to be applied.
  • Such cap can be obtained from molding with rod 6 and the first zone application 2.
  • the cap 16 comprises a side skirt 17 whose surface exterior can be covered with an overlay (not shown).
  • the surface internal side skirt includes a thread 18 adapted to cooperate with a corresponding thread provided on the external surface of the tank neck.
  • the cap defines an axial chimney 19, one closed end of which carries the rod 6, and whose external diameter is adapted to seal the opening of the product tank.
  • the applicator shown in Figure 6 differs from other embodiments in that the first application area 2 defines a plurality of sectors longitudinal 20, 21, 22 having different reliefs, so as to allow more flexibility in the application characteristics of the applicator. So a first sector 20 has bosses in the shape of a diamond point, staggered. A central sector 21 has grooves perpendicular to the X axis. A third sector has rows of reliefs serrated, oriented parallel to the X axis.
  • the second application area 7 consists of a twisted brush 23 with a maximum diameter at most equal to diameter of the first application zone, and configured as a point in the direction of its free end.
  • the twisted brush 23 is produced in a conventional manner by means of a rigid or semi-rigid wire, folded into a hairpin, which wraps around itself, after having appropriately arranged fibers, Nylon for example, between the two branches of the folded wire.
  • This application area in the form of a twisted brush can advantageously be used for separate the eyelashes after application using the molded part 2, or to make up the corner of the eye, or any other surface difficult to access.
  • Brush 23 can be mounted on the end 3 of the first application area by inserting force in an axial housing formed in the support of the first zone Application 2, an unhaired end of the core of the brush.
  • Figures 7A-7B illustrate another embodiment of the applicator according to the invention.
  • the first application area 2 has an elongated section, generally planar, so as to define two main faces, traversed right through by a slit or light 10 extending axially over substantially the entire length of the molded part, and delimited mainly by two longitudinal edges 50, 51.
  • the end 3 of the molded part, opposite the rod 6, has an axial hole inside which a flocked felt tip is forcibly mounted 7.
  • the felt tip is of length sufficient to extend axially inside the slot 10, over substantially the entire length of the molded part, and has its point which emerges beyond the molded part. This emerging part forms the second application zone 7, adjacent to the first 2.
  • the part 52 of the felt tip located inside the molded part 2 acts as a material bridge between the edges of the molded part, delimiting the slot 10, so as to produce at least one liquid bridge between said slots edges 50, 51.
  • part 52 due to its location slightly set back from the edges 50, 51 of the molded part, does not come not in substantial contact with the surface to be treated, and only serves as a support for the liquid retained on the surface by the first application zone.
  • grooves 5 are formed on the external surface of the first application zone, so as to retaining product on the surface by surface tension effect.
  • a front view of the Figure 7A device is shown in Figure 7B.
  • the molded application area 1 is of substantially circular section, and provided with three slots 10, 11, 12, angularly spaced 120 ° and communicating with each other at the axis X.
  • the external surface generated by this molded part has grooves 5 perpendicular to the X axis to retain product on the surface.
  • the width of the slots is of the order of 1 to 2 mm. In length, the slots extend over substantially the entire axial length of the application zone 2, without however leading to the ends 3, 4.
  • a block of flocked foam 7 is fixed by gluing, in alignment with the X axis, on the end 3 of the first application area. Such block of foam, in the shape of a drop of water, is particularly suitable for eyelid makeup.
  • a front view of the applicator of Figure 8A is shown in Figure 8B.
  • material bridges can be made by molding inside slots 10, 11, 12, so as to produce liquid bridges.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment of a packaging assembly and application using a brush as described with reference to Figures 1 to 6.
  • This assembly 100 comprises a reservoir 101, one end of which is closed by a bottom 102, and the other end of which is surmounted by a neck 103 in the form of a insert, snapped on a free edge of the tank 101.
  • the external surface of the neck 103 has a thread 104 capable of cooperating with the thread 18 carried by the internal surface of the side skirt 17 formed by the cap 16 secured to the rod 6.
  • the internal skirt 19 of the cap has an outside diameter suitable for closing sealingly the opening 105 delimited by the free edge of the neck 103.
  • a overlay 106 is disposed on the cap.
  • a block of foam open or semi-open cells 109 Inside the pass, near its lower end, is mounted by gluing or welding, a block of foam open or semi-open cells 109, forming a wiping member.
  • the block of foam 109 is axially crossed by a channel 110 (of diameter less than external diameter of the rod 6), or two slots arranged in a cross.
  • a channel 110 of diameter less than external diameter of the rod 6
  • the organ wring 109 is in the form of a split diabolo, described in more detail in the French patent 2,730,911.
  • the applicator 1 In the closed position of the cap 16, the applicator 1 has its free end in the vicinity of the bottom 102 of the tank 101 and dips in the product P, the rod 6 passing through the channel 110 of the wiper member 109.
  • the user unscrews the cap 16 and extracts the applicator.
  • the rod is wiped by the organ 109, as well as the applicator 1.
  • the wringer retains any excess product on the application area 2.
  • Application area 7 is also wrung out by switching to across the block of foam, so that the point it defines is perfectly tapered, and has no drop of product at its free end in excess. Any excess product that may remain on the molded part of the applicator flows onto the second application zone, where it is absorbed.
  • the spin is perfectly uniform over the entire length of the applicator, ie of identical quality for the two application zones.
  • the applicator perfectly loaded and wrung out, is ready for use.
  • Even in the case or the second application area is a twisted brush, as discussed in with reference to FIG. 6, the bristles which it contains are not damaged, in in particular because of its maximum section, which is preferably less than the minimum section of the molded part 2.
  • the applicator in particular the molded part 2, may be of shape curve, to further improve the precision of makeup.

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La présente invention a trait à un applicateur, notamment pour produit de maquillage ainsi qu'à un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application utilisant un tel applicateur. L'invention est tout particulièrement adaptée pour les produits utilisés pour le maquillage des cils, des sourcils, des paupières, etc. L'invention vise en particulier des produits liquides dont la viscosité est telle qu'ils peuvent s'écouler par gravité. A titre d'exemple purement illustratif, on peut citer des formules polyvalentes (mascara-liner, entre autres) à base de polymères réticulables ou coagulables (pseudo-latex, silicones), de pigments, ou d'émollients. On peut citer également des huiles, des gels, des émulsions, des sérums, etc..The present invention relates to an applicator, in particular for a product for make-up as well as a packaging and application set using a such applicator. The invention is particularly suitable for products used for making up eyelashes, eyebrows, eyelids, etc. The invention targets in particular liquid products whose viscosity is such that they can flow by gravity. As a purely illustrative example, mention may be made of versatile formulas (mascara-liner, among others) based on polymers crosslinkable or coagulable (pseudo-latex, silicones), pigments, or emollients. Mention may also be made of oils, gels, emulsions, sera, etc.

Dans le domaine du maquillage notamment, il peut être souhaitable de disposer d'applicateurs offrant plus d'une caractéristique d'application, et/ou permettant de maquiller avec le même applicateur différentes surfaces. Ainsi par exemple, dans le domaine des mascaras, il peut être souhaitable de pouvoir maquiller avec le même applicateur à la fois les cils et les paupières, ou les sourcils et les paupières, ou encore les cils et les sourcils. De même, il peut être intéressant de pouvoir disposer d'un applicateur qui, pour le maquillage d'une même surface, offre deux caractéristiques d'application, l'une par exemple, pour l'application du produit, l'autre pour la finition, ou dans le cas d'un mascara pour les cils, l'une pour l'application du produit, l'autre pour la séparation des cils après application.In the field of makeup in particular, it may be desirable to have applicators offering more than one application characteristic, and / or allowing make up with the same applicator different surfaces. So for example, in the field of mascaras, it may be desirable to be able to make up with the same applicator for both eyelashes and eyelids, or eyebrows and eyelids, or eyelashes and eyebrows. Similarly, it may be interesting to be able to have an applicator which, for making up the same surface, offers two application characteristics, one for example, for the application of product, the other for the finish, or in the case of a mascara for the eyelashes, one for the application of the product, the other for the separation of the eyelashes after application.

L'un des modes de réalisation de la brosse décrite dans le brevet US 4 887 622 décrit une brosse dont trois à cinq spires situées au voisinage de l'extrémité libre de la brosse, comportent plus de poils que les autres, pour permettre notamment le maquillage de cils plus courts ou du coin de l'oeil. Les caractéristiques d'application de cette portion d'extrémité restent toutefois proches des caractéristiques d'application du reste de la brosse. Par ailleurs, le maquillage avec un applicateur de type à poils uniquement, a ses limites qu'il peut être souhaitable, pour certaines applications de pouvoir franchir. Ces limites sont liées essentiellement au manque de variété des caractéristiques d'application possibles, bien que ces dernières années aient été marquées par l'arrivée de nouvelles possibilités en termes de caractéristiques d'application, avec l'apparition de brosses à poils dont le nombre, la nature, la disposition, la forme, ont été changés de manière substantielle. Le franchissement de ces limites répond en outre à un besoin de nouveaux concepts marketing, aptes à permettre un développement substantiel du marché en question, avec notamment des formules plus "liquides" que celles utilisées dans les mascaras traditionnels.One of the embodiments of the brush described in US Patent 4,887,622 describes a brush with three to five turns located near the free end brush, have more bristles than the others, to allow in particular makeup of shorter eyelashes or the corner of the eye. Characteristics of application of this end portion, however, remain close to application characteristics of the rest of the brush. Besides, makeup with a bristle type applicator only, has its limits that it can be desirable, for certain applications to be able to cross. These limits are linked essentially the lack of variety of application characteristics possible, although the last few years have been marked by the arrival of new possibilities in terms of application characteristics, with the appearance bristle brushes whose number, nature, arrangement, shape, have been changed substantially. The crossing of these limits responds by in addition to a need for new marketing concepts, capable of enabling substantial development of the market in question, in particular with formulas more "liquid" than those used in traditional mascaras.

La demande de brevet EP-A-0 511 842 décrit une brosse qui permet d'assurer différentes fonctions nécessaires pour l'application d'un mascara. La brosse est réalisée entièrement avec des poils, mais dont le profil est discontinu. Ainsi, la brosse présente deux portions qui différent l'une de l'autre de part la forme de leur section transversale et/ou leur taille. En effet, chaque zone est formée de poils qui ne diffèrent que de part leur longueur, leur flexibilité, leur forme de profil et leur dimension de manière à ce que chaque zone permette une application du mascara différente.Patent application EP-A-0 511 842 describes a brush which makes it possible to ensure different functions necessary for applying a mascara. The brush is made entirely with bristles, but whose profile is discontinuous. So the brush has two portions which differ from each other due to the shape of their section transverse and / or their size. Indeed, each zone is formed of hairs which do not because of their length, flexibility, profile shape and dimension so that each zone allows the application of mascara different.

La demande de brevet WO-A-96/29905 décrit une brosse à mascara qui présente une zone unique d'application portée par un fil. Le fil se termine par une tête qui présente une forme lui permettant d'assurer une fonction différente de celle de la zone d'application. Cette tête est par exemple conçue pour séparer les cils.Patent application WO-A-96/29905 describes a mascara brush which has a single application area carried by a wire. The wire ends with a head which has a shape allowing it to perform a function different from that of the application area. This head is for example designed to separate the eyelashes.

La technique du moulage d'applicateurs en forme de brosse est connue, notamment du brevet FR 2 505 633. L'applicateur n'en reste pas moins une brosse, avec les mêmes limites que celles évoquées précédemment.The technique of molding brush-shaped applicators is known, in particular from patent FR 2 505 633. The applicator nevertheless remains a brush, with the same limits as those mentioned above.

De même, il a déjà été proposé de monter sur l'extrémité libre d'une brosse de type brosse torsadée, un petit bloc de mousse. La fonction première de ce bloc de mousse est d'éviter que l'utilisatrice ne se blesse avec l'extrémité libre du fil torsadé autour duquel sont enroulés les poils. Toutefois, l'applicateur n'en reste pas moins une brosse avec ses limites et ses inconvénients. Parmi ces inconvénients non encore mentionnés, on peut citer la fragilité des brosses, et leur endommagement plus ou moins rapide, après notamment de multiples passages dans des dispositifs d'essorage, lesquels soumettent les poils à des contraintes importantes.Similarly, it has already been proposed to mount on the free end of a brush. twisted brush type, a small block of foam. The primary function of this block of foam is to prevent the user from injuring herself with the free end of the wire twisted around which the hairs are wound. However, the applicator remains not least a brush with its limits and disadvantages. Among these disadvantages not yet mentioned, we can cite the fragility of the brushes, and their more or less rapid damage, in particular after multiple passages in wringing devices which stress the bristles important.

Aussi, est-ce un des objets de l'invention que de réaliser un applicateur permettant, avec au moins deux zones d'application différentes, d'obtenir au moins deux caractéristiques d'application, soit pour une même zone à traiter, soit pour deux zones différentes.Also, is it one of the objects of the invention to make an applicator allowing, with at least two different application areas, to obtain at least two application characteristics, either for the same area to be treated, or for two different areas.

C'est un autre objet de l'invention que de fournir un nouveau concept d'applicateur, simple, économique à produire, robuste, et qui réponde aux attentes nouvelles du marché, existant ou potentiel. It is another object of the invention to provide a new concept applicator, simple, economical to produce, robust, and meets expectations market news, existing or potential.

D'autres objets de l'invention apparaítront de manière détaillée dans la description qui suit.Other objects of the invention will appear in detail in the description following.

Selon l'invention, ces objets sont atteints en réalisant un applicateur, notamment pour produit de maquillage, comportant une première zone d'application constituée d'un support d'axe X, présentant une pluralité de reliefs ou aspérités sur au moins une partie de sa surface, lesdits reliefs ou aspérités étant aptes à retenir en surface du produit, le transporter et à le restituer sur une surface à traiter, le support ainsi que les reliefs ou aspérités qu'il comporte venant de moulage d'un matériau moulable, et une seconde zone d'application adjacente à la première, dont une portion est solidaire d'une première extrémité de la première zone d'application, ladite seconde zone d'application étant constituée au moins en partie, d'un matériau apte à pomper du produit en profondeur et/ou de fibres naturelles ou synthétiques.According to the invention, these objects are achieved by producing an applicator, in particular for make-up product, comprising a first application zone consisting of an X axis support, having a plurality of reliefs or asperities on at least part of its surface, said reliefs or asperities being able to retain on the surface of the product, transport it and return it on a surface to treat, the support as well as the reliefs or asperities which it comprises coming from molding of a moldable material, and a second application zone adjacent to the first, a portion of which is integral with a first end of the first application zone, said second application zone being constituted at least by part, of a material capable of pumping deep product and / or fibers natural or synthetic.

Ainsi, la première zone d'application qui, de préférence, représente une partie substantielle de la longueur axiale de l'applicateur retient le produit sur la surface qu'elle définit, par capillarité ou effet de tension superficielle, laquelle capacité de rétention peut être encore accrue par tout traitement, chimique ou électrochimique, ou par effet corona, ou par projection d'un vernis et des charges, de manière à modifier son état de surface, et à la rendre plus rugueuse. La seconde zone d'application est constituée d'un matériau qui, de par sa nature (fibreuse ou poreuse) est apte à retenir le produit d'une part en surface, et d'autre part plus en profondeur (par pompage capillaire, soit dans le matériau lui même dans le cas d'un matériau poreux, soit entre les fibres). Cette différence quant à la capillarité du matériau, l'une externe, l'autre à la fois interne et externe, permet de pouvoir appliquer le produit présent sur la première zone d'application, sans risque de perdre le produit présent sur la seconde zone d'application, en raison de sa localisation plus en profondeur. On réalise ainsi, un applicateur à double zone d'application, et qui se prête tout à fait à l'application séquentielle qu'il impose, sans risque de perte ou d'écoulement sensible du produit à appliquer en second lieu. Par ailleurs, la combinaison de deux zones d'application, dont l'une, en amont, est à chargement principalement en surface, et dont l'autre, en aval, est à chargement à la fois en surface et en profondeur, permet un essorage parfait de l'ensemble de l'applicateur, dans la mesure où la seconde zone d'application permet de manière surprenante d'absorber tout excès de produit sur la première zone, et de parfaire ainsi son essorage.Thus, the first application area which, preferably, represents a part substantial axial length of the applicator retains the product on the surface which it defines, by capillarity or surface tension effect, which capacity of retention can be further increased by any treatment, chemical or electrochemical, or by corona effect, or by spraying a varnish and charges, so as to modify its surface state, and to make it rougher. The second application area is made of a material which by its nature (fibrous or porous) is able to retain the product on the one hand on the surface, and on the other goes deeper (by capillary pumping, either in the material itself in the case of a porous material, ie between the fibers). This difference in capillarity of the material, one external, the other both internal and external, allows ability to apply the product present on the first application area, without risk of losing the product present on the second application area, due to its location in more depth. A double zone applicator is thus produced of application, and which lends itself perfectly to the sequential application which it imposes, without risk of loss or significant leakage of the product to be applied second location. In addition, the combination of two application areas, one of which, upstream, is mainly loaded at the surface, and the other, downstream, is loading both on the surface and at depth, allows a perfect spin of the entire applicator, as long as the second application area surprisingly allows any excess product to be absorbed on the first zone, and thus perfect its spin.

Avantageusement, la première zone d'application présente une longueur axiale de 2 à 10 fois, et de préférence, de 3 à 7 fois supérieure à la longueur axiale de la seconde zone d'application.Advantageously, the first application zone has an axial length of 2 to 10 times, and preferably 3 to 7 times greater than the axial length of the second application area.

De préférence, la seconde zone d'application est alignée axialement avec ladite première zone d'application. Alternativement, la seconde zone d'application forme un angle par rapport à l'axe X de la première zone d'application. Ceci permet pour certaines applications de faciliter la gestuelle d'application du produit présent sur la seconde zone d'application. L'angle formé par la seconde zone d'application par rapport à la première peut être compris entre 2° et 45°, et de préférence, entre 5° et 30°.Preferably, the second application zone is aligned axially with said first area of application. Alternatively, the second application area forms an angle with respect to the X axis of the first application area. This allows for certain applications to facilitate the gestures of application of the product present on the second application area. The angle formed by the second application area relative to the first can be between 2 ° and 45 °, and preferably between 5 ° and 30 °.

Alternativement, l'applicateur dans son ensemble peut former un tel angle par rapport à l'axe de la tige, les première et seconde zones d'application étant alignées entre elles.Alternatively, the applicator as a whole can form such an angle by relative to the axis of the rod, the first and second application areas being aligned with each other.

La seconde zone d'application peut être constituée d'un pinceau, d'une brosse torsadée, une pointe feutre, une pointe floquée, d'une mousse, d'une mousse floqué, d'un fritté, etc.. De préférence, la seconde zone d'application forme une pointe effilée en direction de l'extrémité opposée à la première zone d'application. D'autres formes sont toutefois possibles, en fonction notamment de la surface à traiter.The second application area can consist of a brush, a brush twisted, felt tip, flocked tip, foam, foam flocked, sintered, etc. Preferably, the second application zone forms a point tapered towards the end opposite the first application zone. Other shapes are possible, however, depending in particular on the surface to be treat.

Selon une variante de l'invention, la première zone d'application comporte une plural té de secteurs longitudinaux et/ ou angulaires, chacun des secteurs présentant des reliefs de forme et/ou de dimensions et/ou de dispositions différentes et définissant des caractéristiques d'application différentes. Cela permet d'accroítre encore le nombre de caractéristiques d'application possibles avec un tel applicateur.According to a variant of the invention, the first application zone comprises a plural of longitudinal and / or angular sectors, each of the sectors having reliefs of shape and / or dimensions and / or arrangements different and defining different application characteristics. it allows to further increase the number of possible application characteristics with such an applicator.

Les reliefs ou aspérités peuvent être constitués de sillons, de fentes, de picots, de pointes de diamant, de rainures, de stries, de bossages, d'ailettes, etc.. De tels reliefs ou aspérités peuvent être de dimensions (profondeur, largeur) uniformes sur toute la surface de la première zone d'application, ou peuvent être de dimensions variables. Typiquement, la profondeur des reliefs peut aller de 0,1 mm à 3 mm, et de préférence, de 0,5 mm à 2 mm.The reliefs or asperities can consist of grooves, slots, spikes, diamond tips, grooves, ridges, bosses, fins, etc. reliefs or asperities can be of uniform dimensions (depth, width) over the entire surface of the first application area, or may be of variable dimensions. Typically, the depth of the reliefs can range from 0.1 mm to 3 mm, and preferably from 0.5 mm to 2 mm.

Les reliefs peuvent être alignés axialement et/ou perpendiculairement à l'axe, ou disposés en quinconce. Cela donne ainsi une grande flexibilité dans l'application du produit. Dans le cas d'un produit à appliquer sur des fibres capillaires, tels que les cils, on peut jouer ainsi sur la capacité à peigner, lisser ou séparer les cils après application.The reliefs can be aligned axially and / or perpendicular to the axis, or staggered. This gives great flexibility in the application of the product. In the case of a product to be applied to hair fibers, such as eyelashes, we can play on the ability to comb, smooth or separate eyelashes after application.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation, la première zone d'application comprend au moins deux faces planes, concaves ou convexes, les reliefs étant formés de stries ménagées en chacun des angles de la première zone d'application, et orientées perpendiculairement à l'axe X.According to a first embodiment, the first application zone comprises at least two planar, concave or convex faces, the reliefs being formed of ridges formed in each of the corners of the first application zone, and oriented perpendicular to the X axis.

La forme de la première zone d'application est choisie en fonction du profil de la surface sur laquelle doit être appliqué le produit. A titre indicatif, la première zone d'application peut être de forme cylindrique, conique, tronconique, ou en forme de ballon de rugby, de poisson, de goutte d'eau, de cacahuète, etc..The shape of the first application area is chosen according to the profile of the surface on which the product is to be applied. As an indication, the first zone application can be cylindrical, conical, frustoconical, or shaped rugby ball, fish ball, water drop, peanut, etc.

Avantageusement, la première zone d'application comprend une seconde extrémité opposée à la première, ladite seconde extrémité étant solidaire d'une tige alignée avec ledit axe X, et comportant des moyens de préhension. Le diamètre de la tige peut être compris entre 0,8 mm et 5 mm, et de préférence, entre 1 mm et 2 mm. De préférence, la tige est de section inférieure à la section moyenne de la première zone d'application de l'applicateur. Cette caractéristique améliore de façon substantielle l'essorage de l'applicateur, lorsque celui-ci est extrait du réservoir contenant le produit à appliquer.Advantageously, the first application zone comprises a second end opposite to the first, said second end being integral with a rod aligned with said axis X, and comprising gripping means. The diameter of the rod may be between 0.8 mm and 5 mm, and preferably, between 1 mm and 2 mm. Preferably, the rod is of section smaller than the section average of the first area of application of the applicator. This characteristic substantially improves the spin of the applicator, when it is extract from the reservoir containing the product to be applied.

La tige peut être venue de moulage avec la première zone d'application. Alternativement, l'applicateur forme une pièce distincte par rapport à la tige, sur laquelle il peut être monté par soudure, collage, encliquetage, montage à force, etc..The rod can be molded with the first application area. Alternatively, the applicator forms a separate part with respect to the rod, on which it can be mounted by welding, gluing, snap-fastening, force-fitting, etc ..

Les moyens de préhension peuvent comprendre des moyens aptes à coopérer avec des moyens complémentaires prévus au voisinage d'une ouverture délimitée par un bord libre d'un réservoir contenant ledit produit, de manière à obturer de façon étanche ladite ouverture.The gripping means may include means able to cooperate with additional means provided in the vicinity of a defined opening by a free edge of a reservoir containing said product, so as to close off sealing said opening.

Les fibres de la seconde zone d'application peuvent être des fibres végétales (coton, rayonne, cellulose), animales, minérales, ou des fibres en matériau thermoplastique (polyamide, polyester, Nylon) et/ou élastiquement déformable tels que les élastomères, les élastomères thermoplastiques, les élastomères vulcanisés, etc..The fibers of the second application zone can be vegetable fibers (cotton, rayon, cellulose), animal, mineral, or fiber material thermoplastic (polyamide, polyester, Nylon) and / or elastically deformable such than elastomers, thermoplastic elastomers, elastomers vulcanized, etc.

Le matériau apte à pomper du produit en profondeur peut être constitué d'un fritté ou d'une mousse choisie parmi les mousses de polyuréthanne, de polyéthylène, de chlorure de polyvinyle, de polyéther, de NBR (natural rubber), de SBR (synthetic rubber), etc..The material capable of pumping product deep can consist of a sinter or a foam chosen from polyurethane or polyethylene foams, polyvinyl chloride, polyether, NBR (natural rubber), SBR (synthetic rubber), etc.

Les matériaux utilisés pour former la première zone d'application peuvent être des matériaux thermoplastiques tels que les polyéthylènes, les polypropylènes, les polyacétales, les polyuréthannes, les chlorures de polyvinyle, les polystyrènes, etc. et/ou élastomériques tels que les élastomères de polyéthylène, de polyuréthanne, de polyester, les polyéther bloc amides; les polyvinyles; les ter-polymères d'éthylène, de propylène et d'un diène (EPDM); les polymères de styrène-butadiène séquencés (SEBS-SIS); les élastomères de silicone, nitrile, butyle, etc., ou un mélange de tels matériaux avec des fibres végétales telles que des fibres de coton ou de cellulose.The materials used to form the first application area can be thermoplastic materials such as polyethylenes, polypropylenes, polyacetals, polyurethanes, polyvinyl chlorides, polystyrenes, etc. and / or elastomers such as elastomers of polyethylene, polyurethane; polyester; polyether block amides; polyvinyls; ter-polymers ethylene, propylene and a diene (EPDM); polymers of block styrene-butadiene (SEBS-SIS); silicone, nitrile elastomers, butyl, etc., or a mixture of such materials with vegetable fibers such than cotton or cellulose fibers.

Selon un mode de réalisation préférentiel de l'invention, la première zone d'application comprend au moins une rainure ou fente s'étendant axialement sur sensiblement toute la longueur de ladite première zone. Dans une forme particulière de réalisation, la première zone d'application comporte au moins deux faces, lesdites rainures ou fentes pouvant être disposées soit au voisinage des arêtes séparant deux faces contiguës, soit au milieu desdites faces. De telles rainures peuvent avoir une profondeur comprise entre 0,5 mm et 3 mm, et une largeur comprise entre 0,1 mm et 3 mm. Alternativement, les rainures ou fentes peuvent être disposées perpendiculairement à l'axe, au lieu de longitudinalement. Elles peuvent communiquer entre elles, ou être isolées les unes des autres.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first zone application comprises at least one groove or slot extending axially over substantially the entire length of said first zone. In a form particular embodiment, the first application zone comprises at least two faces, said grooves or slots being able to be arranged either in the vicinity of the edges separating two contiguous faces, ie in the middle of said faces. Such grooves can have a depth between 0.5 mm and 3 mm, and a width between 0.1 mm and 3 mm. Alternatively, the grooves or slots can be arranged perpendicular to the axis, instead of longitudinally. They can communicate with each other, or be isolated from each other.

La seconde zone d'application peut être fixée à la première par collage, soudure, montage en force, encliquetage, ou obtenue par surmoulage ou sous-moulage avec la première zone d'application. Dans un mode de réalisation préféré, la seconde zone d'application forme en son extrémité opposée à son extrémité libre, un prolongement apte à s'insérer dans un évidement axial ménagé dans le support de la première zone d'application, ledit évidement pouvant être isolé de la surface de la première zone d'application. Le prolongement peut s'étendre à l'intérieur de l'évidement sur tout ou partie de la longueur du support. Cette caractéristique est particulièrement avantageuse en ce qu'elle permet sans en augmenter le volume extérieur, d'augmenter la capacité de pompage de la seconde zone d'application, notamment lors de l'essorage, permettant ainsi d'absorber la quasi-totalité du produit en excès sur la première zone d'application, tout en gardant la seconde zone d'application exempte de tout produit en excès. Alternativement, le cas échéant, les fentes longitudinales débouchent à l'intérieur de l'évidement axial, auquel cas, le prolongement situé à l'intérieur de l'évidement, sert de pont de matière pour la rétention de liquide entre les bords délimitant la rainure. Le prolongement peut être de même nature que la zone d'application, ou de nature différente.The second application zone can be fixed to the first by gluing, welding, strength mounting, snap-fitting, or obtained by overmolding or sub-molding with the first application area. In a preferred embodiment, the second application zone forms at its end opposite to its free end, an extension capable of fitting into an axial recess formed in the support of the first application zone, said recess being able to be isolated from the surface of the first application area. The extension may extend to inside the recess over all or part of the length of the support. This characteristic is particularly advantageous in that it allows without increase the external volume, increase the pumping capacity of the second application area, especially during spinning, thus allowing absorb almost all of the excess product on the first application area, while keeping the second application zone free of any excess product. Alternatively, if necessary, the longitudinal slots open inside of the axial recess, in which case, the extension located inside the recess, serves as a material bridge for the retention of liquid between the edges delimiting the groove. The extension can be of the same nature as the area of application, or of a different nature.

Selon un autre aspect de l'invention, on réalise également un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit de maquillage comprenant un applicateur selon l'invention.According to another aspect of the invention, a set of packaging and application of a makeup product comprising a applicator according to the invention.

Un tel ensemble de conditionnement peut comprendre un réservoir contenant le produit et dont un bord libre délimite une ouverture, l'applicateur étant porté par une tige dont une extrémité opposée à l'applicateur comprend des moyens aptes à obturer de façon amovible ladite ouverture lorsque l'applicateur est disposé à l'intérieur du réservoir, des moyens d'essorage étant prévus pour doser le produit sur l'applicateur lorsque celui ci est retiré du réservoir en vue d'une application du produit.Such a packaging unit may include a reservoir containing the product and a free edge of which defines an opening, the applicator being carried by a rod, one end opposite to the applicator comprises suitable means to removably close said opening when the applicator is arranged to inside the tank, wiping means being provided for dosing the product on the applicator when the latter is removed from the reservoir for application of the product.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, les moyens d'essorage comprennent un bloc de mousse traversé axialement par un canal ou au moins une fente. A titre d'illustration, on utilise une mousse d'un élastomère tel que le polyuréthanne ou le polyéther, notamment.According to a preferred embodiment, the wringing means comprise a block of foam axially traversed by a channel or at least one slot. As for illustration, a foam of an elastomer such as polyurethane or polyether, in particular.

Alternativement, les moyens d'essorage comportent un organe en forme de diabolo fendu. Un tel organe d'essorage peut être réalisé en un matériau élastiquement déformable, tel qu'un élastomère thermoplastique.Alternatively, the wringing means comprise a member in the form of split diabolo. Such a wiping member can be made of a material elastically deformable, such as a thermoplastic elastomer.

L'invention consiste, mises à part les dispositions exposées ci-dessus, en un certain nombre d'autres dispositions qui seront explicitées ci-après, à propos d'exemples de réalisation non limitatifs, décrits en référence aux figures annexées, parmi lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 illustre un premier mode de réalisation de l'applicateur selon l'invention;
  • la figure 2 illustre une vue partielle d'un second mode de réalisation de l'applicateur selon l'invention;
  • les figures 3A et 3B illustrent une vue en perspective et une vue en coupe d'un troisième mode de réalisation de l'applicateur selon l'invention;
  • la figure 4 illustre un quatrième mode de réalisation de l'applicateur selon l'invention;
  • la figure 5 illustre un applicateur selon l'invention, monté sur une tige équipée de moyens permettant son montage sur un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application;
  • la figure 6 illustre un cinquième mode de réalisation de l'applicateur selon l'invention;
  • les figures 7A-7B et 8A-8B illustrent encore d'autres variantes de l'applicateur selon l'invention; et
  • la figure 9 illustre un mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application selon l'invention.
The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, of a certain number of other arrangements which will be explained below, with reference to nonlimiting exemplary embodiments, described with reference to the appended figures, among which:
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a first embodiment of the applicator according to the invention;
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a partial view of a second embodiment of the applicator according to the invention;
  • Figures 3A and 3B illustrate a perspective view and a sectional view of a third embodiment of the applicator according to the invention;
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a fourth embodiment of the applicator according to the invention;
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an applicator according to the invention, mounted on a rod equipped with means allowing it to be mounted on a packaging and application assembly;
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a fifth embodiment of the applicator according to the invention;
  • FIGS. 7A-7B and 8A-8B illustrate still other variants of the applicator according to the invention; and
  • FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment of a packaging and application assembly according to the invention.

L'applicateur 1 représenté à la figure 1 comprend une première zone d'application 2, constituant la majeure partie de l'applicateur et obtenue de moulage d'un matériau telle qu'une résine ou une poudre de thermoplastique. Cette première zone d'application 2 délimite un volume centré sur l'axe X, de section circulaire variable entre la première extrémité 3 et la seconde 4. La surface de cette zone d'application présente des sillons 5 orientés perpendiculairement à l'axe X de l'applicateur. Les sillons peuvent être de profondeur identique ou variable, en fonction de la nature de l'application. De tels sillons sont aptes à retenir du produit en surface, entre les sommets des sillons, notamment par effet de tension superficielle. La seconde extrémité 4 de la zone d'application 2 est solidaire d'une tige 6, destinée comme on le verra par la suite à la préhension de l'applicateur et à son montage sur un ensemble de conditionnement. De préférence, la tige est obtenue de moulage avec la zone d'application. Le diamètre de la tige est de l'ordre de 1 mm à 2 mm. Le diamètre de la zone d'application 2 est, au voisinage des extrémités 3, 4, de l'ordre de 5 à 7 mm, et de l'ordre de 3 à 4 mm au voisinage du centre. La tige peut être constituée d'un matériau identique ou différent du matériau formant la partie moulée. The applicator 1 shown in Figure 1 includes a first application area 2, constituting the major part of the applicator and obtained by molding a material such as thermoplastic resin or powder. This first application zone 2 defines a volume centered on the X axis, of circular section variable between the first end 3 and the second 4. The area of this area application has grooves 5 oriented perpendicular to the X axis of the applicator. The grooves can be of identical or variable depth, in depending on the nature of the application. Such grooves are able to retain product on the surface, between the tops of the furrows, in particular by tension effect superficial. The second end 4 of the application area 2 is integral with a rod 6, intended as will be seen below for gripping the applicator and when mounted on a packaging unit. Preferably, the rod is obtained by molding with the application area. The diameter of the rod is in the range of 1 mm to 2 mm. The diameter of the application area 2 is, in the vicinity ends 3, 4, of the order of 5 to 7 mm, and of the order of 3 to 4 mm at the neighborhood of the center. The rod can be made of an identical material or different from the material forming the molded part.

L'ensemble constitué de la première zone d'application 2 et de la tige 6 peut être moulé dans un dispositif de moulage de type formant une empreinte allongée, déterminée par une pluralité de parties de moule en forme de secteurs, venant s'accoler par des faces radiales adjacentes lors de la fermeture du moule, lesdits secteurs étant susceptibles d'un mouvement à composante radiale entre la position de fermeture et une position d'ouverture. De tels dispositifs sont bien connus dans le domaine du moulage, et par conséquent, ne nécessitent aucune description détaillée supplémentaire. La matière peut être introduite dans le moule par injection, compression ou par coulage.The assembly consisting of the first application zone 2 and the rod 6 can be molded in a type molding device forming an elongated impression, determined by a plurality of sector-shaped mold parts coming from adjoin by adjacent radial faces when closing the mold, said sectors being susceptible to movement with a radial component between the closed position and an open position. Such devices are good known in the field of molding, and therefore do not require any additional detailed description. The material can be introduced into the mold by injection, compression or by casting.

La première extrémité 3 est solidaire d'une seconde zone d'application 7, alignée axialement avec la première zone d'application, et constituée selon ce mode de réalisation, d'une pointe floquée. Une telle pointe floquée est constituée d'une âme en élastomère par exemple, recouverte par flocage de fibres de coton, de rayonne ou de polyamide 8. Ces fibres définissent un "tapis" de faible épaisseur, apte à pomper du produit par capillarité. Le flocage peut comprendre un mélange de poils ou fibres de différentes longueurs et/ou de différents diamètres, et/ou de différentes natures. La capacité de pompage est encore accentuée en réalisant l'âme de la pointe floquée en fritté ou en matériau alvéolaire à cellules ouvertes ou semi ouvertes. La longueur de la pointe floquée peut être de l'ordre de 5 mm à 1 cm, et son diamètre au voisinage de l'extrémité adjacente à la première zone d'application, est de préférence, inférieur ou égal au diamètre de l'extrémité 3. La pointe floquée peut être montée sur l'applicateur par tout moyen approprié (collage, soudure, encliquetage, crimpage, etc.). Ainsi une telle brosse est particulièrement adaptée au maquillage des cils avec la zone d'application 2, puis en utilisant la même formule, à la réalisation d'un trait plus ou moins fin sur la paupière avec l'extrémité de la pointe floquée 7.The first end 3 is integral with a second application zone 7, aligned axially with the first application zone, and constituted according to this mode of realization, of a flocked point. Such a flocked tip consists of a elastomer core for example, covered by flocking with cotton fibers, rayon or polyamide 8. These fibers define a thin "carpet", able to pump product by capillary action. The flocking may include a mixture bristles or fibers of different lengths and / or of different diameters, and / or different natures. The pumping capacity is further accentuated by realizing the core of the tip flocked in sintered or open cell foam material or semi open. The length of the flocked tip can be of the order of 5 mm to 1 cm, and its diameter near the end adjacent to the first zone of application, is preferably less than or equal to the diameter of the end 3. The flocked tip can be mounted on the applicator by any suitable means (bonding, welding, snap-fastening, crimping, etc.). So such a brush is particularly suitable for making up eyelashes with application area 2, then using the same formula, to achieve a more or less fine line on the eyelid with the tip of the flocked tip 7.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 2, les sillons sont remplacés par des bossages 53, en forme de pointe de diamant, alignés ou disposés en quinconce. La seconde zone d'application 7 est constituée d'un pinceau constitué d'une touffe de poils orientés axialement. La aussi, ce réseau de fibres, de Nylon par exemple, est apte à pomper par capillarité du produit et à le retenir aussi bien en surface, qu'en profondeur, entre les poils.In the embodiment of FIG. 2, the grooves are replaced by bosses 53, in the shape of a diamond point, aligned or staggered. The second application area 7 consists of a brush consisting of a tuft axially oriented bristles. Here too, this network of fibers, of Nylon for example, is capable of pumping the product by capillarity and of retaining it both on the surface, only in depth, between the hairs.

Dans le mode de réalisation des figures 3A et 3B, la première zone d'application est de section rectangulaire ou carrée. La section de cette zone d'application 2 va en diminuant entre la seconde extrémité 4 solidaire de la tige 6, et la première extrémité 3 solidaire de la seconde zone d'application 7. De la même manière que pour le mode de réalisation de la figure 1, la surface de la première zone d'application présente des sillons 5 aptes à retenir du produit en surface. De plus, des rainures longitudinales 10, 11, 12, 13 sont ménagées en chacun des angles de la zone d'application 2. Ces rainures 10, 11, 12, 13, ainsi que représentées à la vue en coupe de la figure 3B sont disposées de manière à avoir leurs fonds respectifs convergeant vers l'axe X. Les sillons 5 débouchent par leurs extrémités dans les rainures 10, 11, 12, 13. De telles rainures contribuent à augmenter de manière substantielle la surface de rétention du produit par effet de tension superficielle. La profondeur des rainures peut varier entre 0,5 mm et 3 mm. Dans ce mode de réalisation, la seconde zone d'application est constituée d'une pointe feutre. Dans ce mode de réalisation, le montage de la pointe feutre sur l'applicateur se fait au moyen d'un manchon ou prolongement axial porté par l'extrémité de la pointe feutre, opposée à son extrémité libre, et apte à s'insérer à force dans un logement axial traversant longitudinalement tout ou partie de la première zone d'application, ledit logement axial étant isolé de la surface extérieure de la première zone d'application. Le manchon peut être également maintenu en place dans l'évidement par collage ou soudure. Avec un tel montage, on augmente la capacité de pompage de la pointe feutre, sans augmenter le volume externe de l'applicateur. Ce surplus de capacité de pompage permet d'améliorer de façon substantielle l'autonomie de la seconde zone d'application, et permet en outre d'améliorer l'essorage de l'applicateur en absorbant tout excès de produit.In the embodiment of FIGS. 3A and 3B, the first application area is of rectangular or square section. The section of this application zone 2 will decreasing between the second end 4 integral with the rod 6, and the first end 3 secured to the second application zone 7. In the same way as for the embodiment of FIG. 1, the surface of the first zone application has grooves 5 capable of retaining product on the surface. Moreover, longitudinal grooves 10, 11, 12, 13 are provided at each of the angles of the application area 2. These grooves 10, 11, 12, 13, as shown in the sectional view of Figure 3B are arranged so as to have their bottoms respective converging towards the X axis. The grooves 5 open at their ends in grooves 10, 11, 12, 13. Such grooves help to increase by substantially the product retention area by tension effect superficial. The depth of the grooves can vary between 0.5 mm and 3 mm. In this embodiment, the second application zone consists of a point felt. In this embodiment, the assembly of the felt tip on the applicator is made by means of a sleeve or axial extension carried by the end of the felt tip, opposite its free end, and able to be inserted at force in an axial housing passing longitudinally through all or part of the first application zone, said axial housing being isolated from the surface outside of the first application area. The sleeve can also be held in place in the recess by gluing or welding. With such an arrangement, the pumping capacity of the felt tip is increased, without increasing the external volume of the applicator. This excess pumping capacity allows to substantially improve the autonomy of the second application zone, and also improves the spin of the applicator by absorbing any excess of product.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 4, la première zone d'application 2 est de section triangulaire. Les faces qui la délimitent sont légèrement concaves. De la même manière que pour le mode de réalisation des figures 3A et 3B, la section de la zone d'application moulée 2, va en diminuant progressivement en se rapprochant de la seconde zone d'application 7. Une rainure longitudinale 10 est disposée longitudinalement sensiblement au milieu de chacune des faces. Des stries 14 sont réalisées sur chacune des arêtes du triangle, de manière à retenir du produit en surface, par effet de tension superficielle. La seconde zone d'application 7 est là aussi, constituée d'un pinceau effilé en son extrémité libre, et dont la section maximale est de préférence, inférieure à la section minimale de la première zone d'application 2.In the embodiment of FIG. 4, the first application area 2 is of triangular section. The sides which delimit it are slightly concave. Of the same as for the embodiment of FIGS. 3A and 3B, the section of the molded application zone 2, gradually decreasing while approaching the second application zone 7. A longitudinal groove 10 is arranged longitudinally substantially in the middle of each of the faces. of the ridges 14 are made on each of the edges of the triangle, so as to retain of the product on the surface, by the effect of surface tension. The second area Application 7 is also there, consisting of a brush tapered at its free end, and whose maximum section is preferably less than the minimum section of the first application area 2.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 5, la première zone d'application 2 forme un cylindre de révolution, droit, traversé longitudinalement par au moins une rainure 10. La surface de la première zone d'application présente des stries 15 disposées sur toute sa longueur, perpendiculairement à l'axe X, et débouchant par leurs extrémités dans la ou les rainures 10. La seconde zone d'application 7 est constituée d'une pointe en matériau fritté. L'extrémité de la tige opposée à l'applicateur 1 comporte des moyens de préhension 16, formant en outre un capuchon apte à obturer un réservoir contenant le produit à appliquer. Un tel capuchon peut être obtenu de moulage avec la tige 6 et la première zone d'application 2. Le capuchon 16 comprend une jupe latérale 17 dont la surface extérieure peut être recouverte d'un surhabillage (non représenté). La surface interne de la jupe latérale comprend un filetage 18 apte à coopérer avec un filetage correspondant prévu sur la surface externe du col du réservoir. Le capuchon définit une cheminée axiale 19 dont une extrémité fermée porte la tige 6, et dont le diamètre externe est adapté pour fermer de façon étanche l'ouverture du réservoir de produit.In the embodiment of FIG. 5, the first application zone 2 forms a straight cylinder of revolution, traversed longitudinally by at least one groove 10. The surface of the first application zone has grooves 15 arranged over its entire length, perpendicular to the X axis, and opening out by their ends in the groove (s) 10. The second application area 7 consists of a tip made of sintered material. The end of the rod opposite the applicator 1 comprises gripping means 16, further forming a cap capable of closing a reservoir containing the product to be applied. Such cap can be obtained from molding with rod 6 and the first zone application 2. The cap 16 comprises a side skirt 17 whose surface exterior can be covered with an overlay (not shown). The surface internal side skirt includes a thread 18 adapted to cooperate with a corresponding thread provided on the external surface of the tank neck. The cap defines an axial chimney 19, one closed end of which carries the rod 6, and whose external diameter is adapted to seal the opening of the product tank.

L'applicateur représenté à la figure 6 se distingue des autres modes de réalisation en ce que la première zone d'application 2 définit une pluralité de secteurs longitudinaux 20, 21, 22 présentant des reliefs différents, de manière à autoriser plus de flexibilité dans les caractéristiques d'application de l'applicateur. Ainsi un premier secteur 20 présente des bossages en forme de pointe de diamant, disposés en quinconce. Un secteur central 21 comporte des sillons perpendiculaires à l'axe X. Un troisième secteur comporte des rangées de reliefs en dents de scie, orientées parallèlement à l'axe X. La seconde zone d'application 7 est constituée d'une brosse torsadée 23 de diamètre maximal au plus égal au diamètre de la première zone d'application, et configurée en pointe en direction de son extrémité libre. La brosse torsadée 23 est réalisée de façon conventionnelle au moyen d'un fil rigide ou semi rigide, replié en épingle à cheveux, que l'on enroule sur lui même, après avoir disposé de façon appropriée des fibres, de Nylon par exemple, entre les deux branches du fil replié. Cette zone d'application sous forme d'une brosse torsadée peut être utilisée avantageusement pour séparer les cils après application au moyen de la partie moulée 2, ou pour maquiller le coin de l'oeil, ou toute autre surface difficile d'accès. La brosse 23 peut être montée sur l'extrémité 3 de la première zone d'application en insérant à force dans un logement axial ménagé dans le support de la première zone d'application 2, une extrémité non poilée de l'âme de la brosse.The applicator shown in Figure 6 differs from other embodiments in that the first application area 2 defines a plurality of sectors longitudinal 20, 21, 22 having different reliefs, so as to allow more flexibility in the application characteristics of the applicator. So a first sector 20 has bosses in the shape of a diamond point, staggered. A central sector 21 has grooves perpendicular to the X axis. A third sector has rows of reliefs serrated, oriented parallel to the X axis. The second application area 7 consists of a twisted brush 23 with a maximum diameter at most equal to diameter of the first application zone, and configured as a point in the direction of its free end. The twisted brush 23 is produced in a conventional manner by means of a rigid or semi-rigid wire, folded into a hairpin, which wraps around itself, after having appropriately arranged fibers, Nylon for example, between the two branches of the folded wire. This application area in the form of a twisted brush can advantageously be used for separate the eyelashes after application using the molded part 2, or to make up the corner of the eye, or any other surface difficult to access. Brush 23 can be mounted on the end 3 of the first application area by inserting force in an axial housing formed in the support of the first zone Application 2, an unhaired end of the core of the brush.

Les figures 7A-7B illustrent un autre mode de réalisation de l'applicateur selon l'invention. Selon ce mode de réalisation, la première zone d'application 2 présente une section allongée, généralement plane, de manière à définir deux faces principales, traversées de part en part par une fente ou lumière 10 s'étendant axialement sur sensiblement toute la longueur de la partie moulée, et délimitée principalement par deux bords longitudinaux 50, 51. L'extrémité 3 de la partie moulée, opposée à la tige 6, comporte un orifice axial à l'intérieur duquel est montée à force une pointe feutre floquée 7. La pointe feutre est de longueur suffisante pour s'étendre axialement à l'intérieur de la fente 10, sur sensiblement toute la longueur de la partie moulée, et a sa pointe qui émerge au delà de la partie moulée. Cette partie émergente forme la seconde zone d'application 7, adjacente à la première 2. La partie 52 de la pointe feutre située à l'intérieur de la partie moulée 2, fait office de pont de matière entre les bords de la partie moulée, délimitant la fente 10, de manière à réaliser au moins un pont liquide entre lesdits bords 50, 51. Il est à noter que la partie 52, en raison de sa localisation légèrement en retrait par rapport aux bords 50, 51 de la partie moulée, ne vient pas en contact sensible avec la surface à traiter, et sert uniquement de support pour le liquide retenu en surface par la première zone d'application. De la même manière que pour les modes de réalisation des figures 1 et 3A, des sillons 5 sont ménagés sur la surface externe de la première zone d'application, de manière à retenir du produit en surface par effet de tension superficielle. Une vue avant du dispositif de la figure 7A est représentée à la figure 7B.Figures 7A-7B illustrate another embodiment of the applicator according to the invention. According to this embodiment, the first application area 2 has an elongated section, generally planar, so as to define two main faces, traversed right through by a slit or light 10 extending axially over substantially the entire length of the molded part, and delimited mainly by two longitudinal edges 50, 51. The end 3 of the molded part, opposite the rod 6, has an axial hole inside which a flocked felt tip is forcibly mounted 7. The felt tip is of length sufficient to extend axially inside the slot 10, over substantially the entire length of the molded part, and has its point which emerges beyond the molded part. This emerging part forms the second application zone 7, adjacent to the first 2. The part 52 of the felt tip located inside the molded part 2, acts as a material bridge between the edges of the molded part, delimiting the slot 10, so as to produce at least one liquid bridge between said slots edges 50, 51. It should be noted that part 52, due to its location slightly set back from the edges 50, 51 of the molded part, does not come not in substantial contact with the surface to be treated, and only serves as a support for the liquid retained on the surface by the first application zone. Of the same so that for the embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 3A, grooves 5 are formed on the external surface of the first application zone, so as to retaining product on the surface by surface tension effect. A front view of the Figure 7A device is shown in Figure 7B.

Dans le mode de réalisation des figures 8A et 8B, la zone d'application moulée 1 est de section sensiblement circulaire, et pourvue de trois fentes 10, 11, 12, espacées angulairement de 120° et communiquant entre elles au niveau de l'axe X. La surface externe engendrée par cette partie moulée comporte des stries 5 perpendiculaires à l'axe X pour retenir du produit en surface. La largeur des fentes est de l'ordre de 1 à 2 mm. En longueur, les fentes s'étendent sur sensiblement toute la longueur axiale de la zone d'application 2, sans toutefois déboucher sur les extrémités 3, 4. Un bloc de mousse floquée 7 est fixé par collage, en alignement avec l'axe X, sur l'extrémité 3 de la première zone d'application. Un tel bloc de mousse, en forme de goutte d'eau, est particulièrement adapté au maquillage des paupières. Une vue avant de l'applicateur de la figure 8A est représentée à la figure 8B. De la même manière que pour le mode de réalisation précédent, des ponts de matière peuvent être réalisés par moulage à l'intérieur des fentes 10, 11, 12, de manière à réaliser des ponts liquides.In the embodiment of FIGS. 8A and 8B, the molded application area 1 is of substantially circular section, and provided with three slots 10, 11, 12, angularly spaced 120 ° and communicating with each other at the axis X. The external surface generated by this molded part has grooves 5 perpendicular to the X axis to retain product on the surface. The width of the slots is of the order of 1 to 2 mm. In length, the slots extend over substantially the entire axial length of the application zone 2, without however leading to the ends 3, 4. A block of flocked foam 7 is fixed by gluing, in alignment with the X axis, on the end 3 of the first application area. Such block of foam, in the shape of a drop of water, is particularly suitable for eyelid makeup. A front view of the applicator of Figure 8A is shown in Figure 8B. In the same way as for the embodiment previous, material bridges can be made by molding inside slots 10, 11, 12, so as to produce liquid bridges.

La figure 9 illustre un mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application utilisant une brosse telle que décrite en référence aux figures 1 à 6. Cet ensemble 100 comprend un réservoir 101, dont une extrémité est fermée par un fond 102, et dont l'autre extrémité est surmontée d'un col 103 sous forme d'une pièce rapportée, claquée sur un bord libre du réservoir 101. La surface externe du col 103 présente un filetage 104 apte à coopérer avec le filetage 18 porté par la surface interne de la jupe latérale 17 formée par le capuchon 16 solidaire de la tige 6. La jupe interne 19 du capuchon a un diamètre extérieur adapté pour fermer de manière étanche l'ouverture 105 délimitée par le bord libre du col 103. Un surhabillage 106 est disposé sur le capuchon. A l'intérieur du col, au voisinage de son extrémité inférieure, est monté par collage ou soudure, un bloc de mousse à cellules ouvertes ou semi ouvertes 109, formant un organe d'essorage. Le bloc de mousse 109 est traversé axialement par un canal 110 (de diamètre inférieur au diamètre externe de la tige 6), ou deux fentes disposées en croix. Un tel organe d'essorage est décrit plus en détail dans la demande de brevet FR 96-02477 déposée le 28 février 1996 au nom de la demanderesse. Alternativement, l'organe d'essorage 109 est sous forme d'un diabolo fendu, décrit plus en détail dans le brevet Français 2 730 911. En position fermée du capuchon 16, l'applicateur 1 a son extrémité libre au voisinage du fond 102 du réservoir 101 et trempe dans le produit P, la tige 6 traversant le canal 110 de l'organe d'essorage 109.FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment of a packaging assembly and application using a brush as described with reference to Figures 1 to 6. This assembly 100 comprises a reservoir 101, one end of which is closed by a bottom 102, and the other end of which is surmounted by a neck 103 in the form of a insert, snapped on a free edge of the tank 101. The external surface of the neck 103 has a thread 104 capable of cooperating with the thread 18 carried by the internal surface of the side skirt 17 formed by the cap 16 secured to the rod 6. The internal skirt 19 of the cap has an outside diameter suitable for closing sealingly the opening 105 delimited by the free edge of the neck 103. A overlay 106 is disposed on the cap. Inside the pass, near its lower end, is mounted by gluing or welding, a block of foam open or semi-open cells 109, forming a wiping member. The block of foam 109 is axially crossed by a channel 110 (of diameter less than external diameter of the rod 6), or two slots arranged in a cross. Such an organ is described in more detail in patent application FR 96-02477 filed February 28, 1996 in the name of the plaintiff. Alternatively, the organ wring 109 is in the form of a split diabolo, described in more detail in the French patent 2,730,911. In the closed position of the cap 16, the applicator 1 has its free end in the vicinity of the bottom 102 of the tank 101 and dips in the product P, the rod 6 passing through the channel 110 of the wiper member 109.

Pour utiliser l'applicateur, l'utilisatrice dévisse le capuchon 16 et extrait l'applicateur. Lors de ce mouvement d'extraction, la tige est essuyée par l'organe 109, ainsi que l'applicateur 1. En réalité, en passant dans l'essoreur, ce dernier retient tout produit en excès sur la zone d'application 2. Seul le produit contenu dans les parties creuses des reliefs ou aspérités qu'elle porte, reste sur la zone d'application 2. La zone d'application 7 est également essorée en passant au travers du bloc de mousse, de manière à ce que la pointe qu'elle définit soit parfaitement effilée, et ne présente pas à son extrémité libre, de goutte de produit en excès. Tout excès de produit pouvant rester sur la partie moulée de l'applicateur, s'écoule sur la seconde zone d'application, où il est absorbé. L'essorage est parfaitement homogène sur toute la longueur de l'applicateur, c'est à dire de qualité identique pour les deux zones d'application. L'applicateur, parfaitement chargé et essoré, est ainsi prêt pour être utilisé. Même dans le cas ou la seconde zone d'application est une brosse torsadée, comme discuté en référence à la figure 6, les poils qu'elle comporte ne sont pas endommagés, en raison notamment de sa section maximale, qui est de préférence inférieure à la section minimale de la partie moulée 2.To use the applicator, the user unscrews the cap 16 and extracts the applicator. During this extraction movement, the rod is wiped by the organ 109, as well as the applicator 1. In reality, passing through the wringer, the latter retains any excess product on the application area 2. Only the product contained in the hollow parts of the reliefs or asperities that it carries, remains on the area Application area 2. Application area 7 is also wrung out by switching to across the block of foam, so that the point it defines is perfectly tapered, and has no drop of product at its free end in excess. Any excess product that may remain on the molded part of the applicator flows onto the second application zone, where it is absorbed. The spin is perfectly uniform over the entire length of the applicator, ie of identical quality for the two application zones. The applicator, perfectly loaded and wrung out, is ready for use. Even in the case or the second application area is a twisted brush, as discussed in with reference to FIG. 6, the bristles which it contains are not damaged, in in particular because of its maximum section, which is preferably less than the minimum section of the molded part 2.

Dans la description détaillée qui précède, il a été fait référence à des modes de réalisation préférés de l'invention. Il est évident que des variantes peuvent y être apportées sans s'écarter de l'esprit de l'invention telle que revendiquée ci-après. A titre d'exemple, l'applicateur, en particulier la partie moulée 2, peut être de forme courbe, pour améliorer encore la précision du maquillage.In the foregoing detailed description, reference has been made to modes of preferred embodiments of the invention. Obviously there may be variations made without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed below. AT by way of example, the applicator, in particular the molded part 2, may be of shape curve, to further improve the precision of makeup.

Claims (29)

  1. Applicator (1), especially for a makeup product (P), comprising a first application zone (2) consisting of a support of axis X and a second application zone (7) adjacent to the first, a portion of which is securely fastened to a first end (3) of the first application zone (2), the two application zones being axially offset, the applicator being characterized in that the first application zone (2) has a plurality of reliefs or bumps (5, 10, 14, 15) over at least a portion of its surface, the said reliefs or bumps being capable of retaining product at the surface, transporting it and yielding it onto a surface to be treated, the support and the reliefs or bumps it comprises coming from the moulding of a mouldable material, the said second application zone (7) consisting at least partly of a porous material and/or of natural or synthetic fibres.
  2. Applicator according to Claim 1, characterized in that the second application zone (7) is aligned axially with the said first application zone (2).
  3. Applicator according to Claim 1, characterized in that the second application zone (7) forms an angle relative to the axis X of the first application zone (2).
  4. Applicator according to Claim 3, characterized in that the angle formed by the second application zone relative to the first is between 2° and 45° and preferably between 5° and 30°.
  5. Applicator according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the second application zone (7) consists of a fine brush, a twisted brush, a felt tip, a flocked tip, a foam, a flocked foam or a sinter.
  6. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second application zone (7) forms a tip tapered in the direction of the end opposite the first application zone (2).
  7. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the axial length of the first application zone (2) is from 2 to 10 times and preferably 3 to 7 times the axial length of the second application zone (7).
  8. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first application zone (2) comprises a plurality of longitudinal sectors (20, 21, 22) and/or angular sectors, each of the sectors having reliefs of different shape and/or dimensions and/or arrangements and defining different application characteristics.
  9. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reliefs consist of slits, grooves (5), spikes, diamond tips (53), channels, stripes (14, 15), humps or wings.
  10. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reliefs are aligned axially and/or perpendicularly to the axis X, or are in a staggered arrangement.
  11. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first application zone (2) comprises at least two flat, concave or convex faces, the reliefs being formed of stripes (14) made on at least each of the angles of the first application zone (2), and oriented perpendicularly to the axis X.
  12. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first application zone (2) is of cylindrical, conical or frustoconical shape, or in the shape of a rugby ball, a fish, a drop of water or a peanut.
  13. Applicator according to any one of Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the first application zone (2) comprises a second end (4) opposite the first end (3), the said second end (4) being securely fastened to a rod (6) comprising gripping means (16).
  14. Applicator according to Claim 13, characterized in that the applicator forms an angle of between 2° and 45° and preferably between 5° and 30° relative to the axis of the rod, the said first and second application zones being aligned axially.
  15. Applicator according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the rod (6) has at least one portion whose cross section is less than the average cross section of the first application zone (2) in the region of the second end (4).
  16. Applicator according to Claim 13, 14 or 15, characterized in that the rod (6) comes from moulding with the first application zone (2).
  17. Applicator according to any one of Claims 13 to 16, characterized in that the gripping means (16) comprise means (16-19) capable of engaging with complementary means provided in the region of an opening (105) delimited by a free edge of a reservoir (101) containing the said product, so as to sealably close off the said opening.
  18. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fibres constituting the second application zone are plant fibres, especially cotton fibres, rayon fibres or cellulose fibres, animal or mineral fibres, or fibres 'made of thermoplastic material, especially of polyamide, polyester, Nylon and/or elastically deformable material such as elastomers, thermoplastic elastomers or vulcanized elastomers.
  19. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the porous material is a sinter or a foam chosen especially from polyurethane, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyether, NBR and SBR foams.
  20. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first application zone (2) consists of thermoplastic materials such as polyethylenes, polypropylenes, polyacetals, polyurethanes, polyvinyl chlorides, polystyrenes and/or elastomeric materials such as polyethylene, polyurethane or polyester elastomers, polyether-block-amides; polyvinyls; terpolymers of ethylene, of propylene and of a diene; styrenebutadiene block polymers; silicone, nitrile or butyl elastomers, or a mixture of such materials with plant fibres such as cotton or cellulose fibres.
  21. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first application zone (2) comprises at least one channel or slit (10, 11, 12, 13) extending axially over substantially the entire length of the said first zone.
  22. Applicator according to Claim 21, characterized in that the first application zone (2) comprises at least two faces, the said channels or slits (10, 11, 12, 13) being arranged either in the region of the edges separating two contiguous faces, or in the middle of the said faces.
  23. Applicator according to Claim 21 or 22, characterized in that the said channels (10, 11, 12, 13) are between 0.5 mm and 3 mm deep and between 0.1 mm and 2 mm wide.
  24. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second application zone (7) is attached to the first (2) by bonding, welding, force-fitting or snap-locking, or obtained by overmoulding or relief-moulding with the first application zone.
  25. Applicator according to any one of Claims 1 to 23, characterized in that the second application zone (7) forms, at its end adjacent to the first application zone (2), an extension capable of being inserted into an axial recess made in the support of the first application zone, the said extension extending into the recess over all or a portion of the length of the support.
  26. Packaging and application assembly (100) for a makeup product (P), characterized in that it comprises an applicator (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.
  27. Packaging and application assembly for a makeup product according to Claim 26, characterized in that it comprises a reservoir (101) containing the product, a free edge of which delimits an opening (105), the applicator (1) being borne by a rod (6), one end of which opposite the applicator comprises means (16-19) capable of removably closing off the said opening (105) when the applicator is placed inside the reservoir, draining means (109) being provided to dose the product (P) on the applicator (1) when it is removed from the reservoir (101) in order to apply the product.
  28. Packaging and application assembly according to Claim 27, characterized in that the draining means (109) comprise a block of foam through which a duct (110) or at least one slit passes axially.
  29. Packaging and application assembly according to Claim 27, characterized in that the draining means (109) comprise an hourglass-shaped member.
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