Applicator member, applicator and cosmetic device

Abstract

A coating member for attachment to a shaft member of a construction applicator and for coating a cosmetic liquid on a coating target, the coating member comprising: a shaft portion attached to the shaft member and extending along a shaft axis; and a head portion projecting distally from a distal end of the shaft portion, wherein the head portion comprises a first coating surface, a second coating surface opposite the first coating surface, and a peripheral portion, wherein the second coating surface is a curved surface projecting away from the shaft axis, and wherein the first coating surface is flatter than the second coating surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to an application member for applying a cosmetic liquid, such as eyeshadow, to an application target, such as the eyelid; an applicator including such an application member; and a beauty device including such an applicator. Background Technology

[0002] Traditionally, the coating member disclosed in US10575621B 1 has been proposed as a coating member for applying cosmetic liquids such as eyeshadow to a coating target such as the eyelid.

[0003] The applicator includes: a shaft portion attached to the shaft member of the applicator; and a head portion protruding from the distal end of the shaft portion, the head portion including a concave first surface, a convex second surface opposite the first surface, and a peripheral portion. Such an applicator is constructed by attaching the shaft portion to the shaft member, and the applicator is removably attached to the neck portion of a container body containing cosmetic liquid. The applicator is pulled out of the container body when applying cosmetic liquid, and the concave first surface retains the cosmetic liquid such that when pulled out, the cosmetic liquid adhering to the convex second surface is wiped off by contact with a wiper disposed inside the container body. Then, by bringing the second surface into contact with the target, the cosmetic liquid on the first surface is first applied to the target.

[0004] In addition to the aforementioned disclosures as coating components, coating components disclosed in WO 2019 / 124920A1, US2019 / 0000212A1, FR 3066682 A1, WO 2018 / 91819A1, WO 2016 / 51072, and US 9468280 B2 are also known. Summary of the Invention

[0005] However, in these coating components, cosmetic liquid needs to be applied in different orientations.

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide an application component, applicator, and beauty device capable of applying cosmetic liquids in different orientations.

[0007] The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems by means of the following method. The coating member according to the present invention is a shaft member for attaching to a construction applicator and for applying cosmetic liquid to a coating target, comprising:

[0008] The shaft portion, which is attached to the shaft member and extends along the shaft axis; and

[0009] The head portion protrudes distally from the distal end of the shaft portion, wherein...

[0010] The head portion includes a first coating surface, a second coating surface opposite to the first coating surface, and a peripheral portion, wherein

[0011] The second coating surface is a curved surface protruding away from the axis, and in which

[0012] The first coated surface is flatter than the second coated surface.

[0013] According to the present invention, since the first coating surface, which is flatter than the second coating surface, can hold more cosmetic liquid, a relatively large amount of cosmetic liquid can be applied to the coating target by contacting the first coating surface with the coating target. Furthermore, if desired, the cosmetic liquid applied to the coating target can be diffused and blurred by contacting the second coating surface with the coating target. Additionally, if desired, lines of cosmetic liquid can be drawn by contacting the peripheral portion with the coating target. Therefore, cosmetic liquid can be applied to the coating target in different orientations.

[0014] Furthermore, in the coating component according to the present invention, a retention groove for retaining cosmetic liquid may be provided in the peripheral portion.

[0015] According to the present invention, when the peripheral portion is brought into contact with the application target to draw lines of the cosmetic liquid, the cosmetic liquid contained in the retention groove is supplied to the peripheral portion in contact with the application target. Therefore, this prevents the lines of the cosmetic liquid from becoming unclear or broken. Consequently, the lines of the cosmetic liquid can be drawn more smoothly using the peripheral portion.

[0016] Furthermore, in the coating component according to the invention, the retention groove extends at the distal end of the head portion.

[0017] According to the present invention, because the retaining groove is formed on the distal end of the head portion, the thickness is thinner at the distal end of the peripheral portion. Therefore, it is possible to draw finer lines of cosmetic liquid when drawing lines of cosmetic liquid with the distal end of the peripheral portion.

[0018] Furthermore, in the coating component according to the invention, a pair of retention grooves may be provided on opposite sides of the peripheral portion.

[0019] According to the present invention, as mentioned above, because the retaining groove is formed on the side of the head portion, the thickness at the side of the peripheral portion becomes thinner. Therefore, it is possible to draw finer lines of cosmetic liquid when drawing lines of cosmetic liquid using the side of the peripheral portion.

[0020] Furthermore, in the coating member according to the invention, the head portion may be tilted relative to the axis of the second coating surface along its extended head axis.

[0021] According to the present invention, when an applicator with an applicator attached thereto is pulled out from a container body containing cosmetic liquid, the cosmetic liquid adhering to the second applicator surface can be effectively wiped off by the container body.

[0022] Furthermore, in the coating member according to the invention, the width of the head portion at its distal end can be narrowed distally.

[0023] According to the present invention, finer lines of cosmetic liquid can be drawn using the distal end of the head portion. Furthermore, when the applicator with the applicator attached is mounted on the container body after the cosmetic liquid has been applied to the target surface, the applicator can easily pass through the neck portion of the container body.

[0024] Furthermore, in the coating component according to the invention, the head portion can be formed linearly symmetrically with respect to the axis.

[0025] According to the present invention, it is possible to change the position of the applicator from one case of applying cosmetic liquid to the right eyelid to another case of applying cosmetic liquid to the left eyelid without significantly changing the way the applicator with the applicator is held. Therefore, the applicator becomes more convenient.

[0026] Furthermore, the applicator according to the invention is characterized in that it includes the applicator components as mentioned above; and

[0027] A shaft component that is attached to a coated component.

[0028] Furthermore, the beauty device according to the invention is characterized in that it includes an applicator as mentioned above; and

[0029] A container body containing a cosmetic liquid, with an applicator removably attached to the container body.

[0030] According to these inventions, similar to those mentioned above, by bringing the first coating surface into contact with the target, a relatively large amount of cosmetic liquid can be applied to the target. Furthermore, if desired, by bringing the second coating surface into contact with the target, the cosmetic liquid applied to the target can be diffused and blurred. Additionally, if desired, lines of the cosmetic liquid can be drawn by bringing the peripheral portion into contact with the target. Therefore, the cosmetic liquid can be applied to the target in different orientations. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 A front view of a coating component according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0032] Figure 2 It shows from Figure 1 See arrow A1 Figure 1 A view of the coated component.

[0033] Figure 3 It shows from Figure 2 See arrow A2 Figure 1 A view of the coated component.

[0034] Figure 4 It shows from Figure 3 See arrow A3 Figure 1 A view of the coated component.

[0035] Figure 5 It shows Figure 1 A perspective view of the coated components.

[0036] Figure 6 It shows Figure 1 Another perspective view of the coated component.

[0037] Figure 7 A front view of a coating component according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0038] Figure 8 It shows from Figure 7 See arrow B1 Figure 7 A view of the coated component.

[0039] Figure 9 It shows from Figure 8 See arrow B2 Figure 7 A view of the coated component.

[0040] Figure 10 It shows from Figure 9 See arrow B3 Figure 7 A view of the coated component.

[0041] Figure 11 It shows Figure 7 A perspective view of the coated components.

[0042] Figure 12 It shows Figure 7 Another perspective view of the coated component.

[0043] Figure 13 A perspective view of a coating component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0044] Figure 14 It shows Figure 13 Another perspective view of the coated component. Detailed Implementation

[0045] In the following description, a first embodiment of the application member, applicator, and cosmetic device according to the present invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings. In the drawings used in the following description, each element is scaled accordingly to make each element identifiable.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the application member 1 according to this embodiment is used to apply a cosmetic liquid, such as eyeshadow, to an application target, such as the eyelid. The application member 1 is formed of a thermoplastic elastomer and is made of... Figure 1 The surface of the coating member 1, surrounded by the frame X shown, is flocked for applying cosmetic liquid onto the coating member 1. The flocking has a length, for example preferably between 0.3 mm and 1.5 mm, and more preferably between 0.7 mm and 1.2 mm, and a thickness, for example, 1.7 dtex.

[0047] The applicator 1 is attached to the distal end of the shaft member 11 of the applicator 10. The applicator 10 includes the applicator 1, the shaft member 11, and a handle (not shown) attached to the proximal end of the shaft member 11. Furthermore, the cosmetic device includes the applicator 10 and a container body containing cosmetic liquid, and the handle of the applicator snaps into the neck portion of the container body. The handle of the applicator 10 can be removably attached to the neck portion of the container body in any suitable manner other than snap-fit. Additionally, a truncated conical wipe is disposed inside the container body, and this wipe contacts the applicator 1 when the applicator 10 is inserted into the container body and when the applicator 10 is pulled out of the container body.

[0048] In the following text, the direction away from the shaft member 11 along the axis O (along which the shaft member 11 extends) is referred to as the distal direction, and the opposite direction is referred to as the proximal direction.

[0049] The coating member 1 includes a cylindrical shaft portion 21 attached to the distal end of the shaft member 11 and a head portion 22 protruding from the distal end of the shaft portion 21. The shaft member 11 and the shaft portion 21 extend along the shaft axis O, and the head portion 22 extends along the head axis O'.

[0050] The shaft portion 21 includes a cylindrical shaft body 31 extending along the shaft axis O, a cylindrical small-diameter portion 32 having a diameter smaller than that of the shaft body 31, and a connecting portion 33 connecting the shaft body 31 and the small-diameter portion 32, the outer diameter of which increases from its proximal side to its distal side. The length L1 of the shaft portion 21 along the shaft axis O is, for example, 9.7 mm, and the length L2 of the shaft portion 21 from the distal end of the unflocked portion of the shaft body 31 to the proximal end of the connecting portion 33 is, for example, 6.5 mm.

[0051] The head portion 22 is a flat plate extending from the distal end of the shaft portion 21 in a distal direction, and the head portion 22 includes a substantially flat first coating surface 41, a second coating surface 42 opposite to the first coating surface 41, and a peripheral portion 43 extending circumferentially around the head portion 22.

[0052] The head axis O′ is inclined relative to the shaft axis O. In other words, the head portion 22 protrudes from the distal end of the shaft portion 21 in a direction that bends from the distal end of the shaft portion 21. For example, the angle θ1 formed by the head axis O′ and the shaft axis O is 18 degrees.

[0053] The head portion 22 has a pentagonal shape in the front view and includes a proximal portion 44 near the axis portion 21 and a distal portion 45 away from the proximal portion 44.

[0054] The proximal portion 44 has a trapezoidal shape in the front view, and the width of the proximal portion 44 in the lateral direction gradually increases from its proximal side to its distal side. For example, the width W1 at the distal end of the proximal portion 44 (i.e., the proximal end of the distal portion 45) is preferably between 5 mm and 7 mm, and more preferably between 5.2 mm and 6 mm.

[0055] The distal portion 45 has a triangular shape in the front view, and the width of the distal portion 45 in the lateral direction gradually decreases from its proximal side to its distal side.

[0056] The distal portion 45, along the head axis O', has a length L3 shorter than the proximal portion 44, along the head axis O', by a length L4. The length L4 of the proximal portion 44 is preferably between 6 mm and 9 mm, and more preferably between 8 mm and 9 mm, and the length L3 of the distal portion 45 along the head axis O' is preferably between 3 mm and 5 mm, and more preferably between 4 mm and 4.5 mm. Furthermore, the length L5 of the head portion 22 along the axis O is preferably between 10 mm and 14 mm, and more preferably between 10 mm and 13 mm.

[0057] The first coating surface 41 is inclined at its proximal portion 44 so as to gradually approach the head axis O' from its proximal side to its distal side, and extends substantially parallel to the head axis O' at its distal portion 45. Furthermore, the first coating surface 41 is convexly curved from its lateral central portion toward its lateral outer side so as to be inclined toward the second coating surface 42.

[0058] Furthermore, the first coating surface 41 is designed not to come into contact with the wiper located inside the container body when the applicator 10 is installed into the container body and when the applicator 10 is pulled out of the container body.

[0059] The second coating surface 42 curves from its central portion toward the peripheral portion 43 to approach the first coating surface 41. Therefore, the second coating surface 42 has a curved surface that protrudes away from the head axis O'.

[0060] Furthermore, the second coating surface 42 is configured to contact a wiper disposed inside the container body when the applicator 10 is attached to the container body and when the applicator 10 is pulled out of the container body. Therefore, when the applicator 10 is pulled out of the container body, the cosmetic liquid adhering to the second coating surface 42 is thoroughly wiped away by the wiper.

[0061] Furthermore, the distance D1 between the portion of the second coated surface 42 furthest from the axis O and the axis O is preferably between 4.2 mm and 5 mm, and more preferably between 4.5 mm and 4.9 mm.

[0062] The peripheral portion 43 is smoothly connected to the second coating surface 42 and has a retention groove 43A formed thereon. Except for the proximal portion of the peripheral portion 43 near the shaft portion 21, the retention groove 43A is formed almost on its circumference. As a result, the thickness of the portion of the peripheral portion 43 in contact with the coating target is thinner compared to the thickness without the retention groove 43A.

[0063] Next, the method of using the coating component 1, the applicator 10, and the beauty device will be explained.

[0064] First, the applicator 10 is pulled out of the container body containing the cosmetic liquid. The cosmetic liquid adheres to the surface of the head portion 22 of the applicator 1. When the applicator 10 is pulled out of the container body, the second applicator surface 42 comes into contact with a wiper disposed inside the container body. Therefore, when the applicator 10 is pulled out of the container body, the wiper wipes away the cosmetic liquid adhering to the second applicator surface 42. Because the second applicator surface 42 is a curved surface, the second applicator surface 42 makes sufficient contact with the wiper, and the cosmetic liquid adhering to the second applicator surface 42 is effectively wiped away. Therefore, excess cosmetic liquid on the surface of the head portion 22 is wiped away. The cosmetic liquid is retained on the first applicator surface 41 and in the retention groove 43A.

[0065] Then, the first coating surface 41 contacts a target object, such as the eyelid, and adheres the cosmetic liquid to the first coating surface 41. Afterward, the second coating surface 42 contacts the target object to which the cosmetic liquid has been applied by the first coating surface 41, and moves relative to the target object to evenly spread the cosmetic liquid across it. Furthermore, the second coating surface 42 can also diffuse and blur the cosmetic liquid.

[0066] Furthermore, only the distal end of the peripheral portion 43 contacts and moves relative to the application target to draw lines of cosmetic liquid on the application target. When drawing lines of cosmetic liquid, the amount of cosmetic liquid adhering to the head portion 22 decreases. However, because the cosmetic liquid retained in the retention groove 43A is supplied to the distal end of the peripheral portion 43, the lines of cosmetic liquid are drawn without becoming unclear or broken. This also applies to the case where only the side of the peripheral portion 43 contacts the application target to draw lines of cosmetic liquid.

[0067] Because the retaining groove 43A is formed almost on the entire circumference of the peripheral portion 43, and the thickness of the portion of the peripheral portion 43 that contacts the coating target is reduced, finer lines of cosmetic liquid can be drawn.

[0068] The coating component 1, the applicator 10, and the beauty device are used in the manner described above.

[0069] As described above, according to the application member 1, the applicator 10 including the application member 1, and the beauty device including the applicator 10, a relatively large amount of cosmetic liquid can be applied to the application target by bringing the first application surface 41 into contact with the application target, and if necessary, the cosmetic liquid applied to the application target can be diffused and blurred by bringing the second application surface 42 into contact with the application target. If necessary, lines of cosmetic liquid can be drawn by bringing the peripheral portion 43 into contact with the application target. In this way, cosmetic liquid can be applied to the application target in different orientations.

[0070] Furthermore, the cosmetic liquid contained in the retention groove 43A is supplied to the peripheral portion 43, which contacts the application target when the peripheral portion 43 is brought into contact with the application target to draw the lines of the cosmetic liquid. This makes it possible to prevent the lines of the cosmetic liquid from becoming unclear or broken, and thus the lines of the cosmetic liquid can be drawn more smoothly using the peripheral portion 43.

[0071] Furthermore, since the retention groove 43A is formed on the distal end of the head portion 22, the cosmetic liquid contained in the retention groove 43A is supplied to the peripheral portion that contacts the application target, and it is possible to draw finer lines of cosmetic liquid when the peripheral portion 43 is used to draw lines of cosmetic liquid.

[0072] Furthermore, when the applicator 10 is pulled out of the container body containing the cosmetic liquid, the cosmetic liquid adhering to the second application surface 42 can be effectively wiped away by a wiper disposed inside the container body. Additionally, because the width of the head portion 22 narrows distally, the application member 1 can easily pass through the neck portion of the container body and thus also through the wiper when the applicator 10 is installed back onto the container body after the cosmetic liquid has been applied to the application target.

[0073] Furthermore, because the head portion 22 is formed linearly symmetrically with respect to the head axis O′, it is possible to change the position of the applicator 1 from one case of applying cosmetic liquid to the right eyelid to another case of applying cosmetic liquid to the left eyelid without significantly changing the way the applicator 10 is held.

[0074] Next, a second embodiment of the application member, applicator, and beauty device according to the present invention will be described. In the following description, elements and substances similar to those of the application member, applicator, and beauty device according to the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0075] like Figures 7 to 12 As shown, the head portion 51 of the coating member 50 according to this embodiment has a pair of retention grooves 52A formed on its peripheral portion 52. The retention grooves 52A are formed on opposite sides relative to the head axis O'.

[0076] The application member 50, applicator, and cosmetic device having the above-described structure produce similar effects. However, in the application member 50 according to the second embodiment, the retaining groove 52A does not extend to the distal end of the peripheral portion 52, and the thickness of the portion of the peripheral portion 52 that contacts the application target is thicker than that of the application member 1 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, compared to the side portion of the peripheral portion 52, a thicker line of cosmetic liquid can be drawn using the distal end of the peripheral portion 52.

[0077] The invention of this application is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the concept of the invention of this application.

[0078] For example, although the applicator in the above embodiments is used to apply cosmetic liquids such as eyeshadow for the eyelids, the applicator can be used to apply other cosmetic liquids such as eyeliner, lipstick, or lip gloss. This also applies to applicators and beauty devices.

[0079] Although the first coating surface has a slightly convex curved surface, it can have other shapes, such as a slightly concave shape or a flat shape, as long as it is flatter than the second coating surface. In other words, the first coating surface can have various shapes, as long as it retains the cosmetic liquid after the applicator is pulled out of the container body. The curved shape of the second coating surface can also be appropriately changed. Although the second coating surface contacts the wiper when the applicator is pulled out of the container body, it is possible that the second coating surface does not contact the wiper. In this case, for example, the cosmetic liquid adhering to the second coating surface is wiped off by contact with the inner surface of the neck portion of the container body.

[0080] Although the retaining groove has a straight shape, it can have other shapes such as a wavy shape. Furthermore, the depth and width of the retaining groove can be appropriately varied. Additionally, the retaining groove may not be provided on the coating component. For example, as... Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the coating member 60 has a head portion 61 including a first coating surface 41 and a second coating surface 42 and a peripheral portion 62 without a retention groove.

[0081] Although the head portion is formed linearly symmetrically with respect to the head axis, it can also be formed non-linearly symmetrically with respect to the head axis and can have other suitable shapes.

[0082] The width of the distal end of the head portion can gradually decrease towards the distal side, and the width of the distal end of the head portion can be set appropriately.

[0083] Although the head axis is inclined toward the second coating surface relative to the axial axis, the angle of the head axis relative to the axial axis can be appropriately changed. For example, the head axis can be inclined toward the first coating surface, or it can be inclined in the lateral direction of the head portion relative to the axial axis. Furthermore, the head axis can be parallel to the axial axis.

[0084] In the first embodiment, although the retention groove is formed almost across its entire circumference, it is possible that the retention groove does not extend almost across its entire circumference, provided that the retention groove extends at the distal end of the head portion. Similarly, in the second embodiment, although a pair of retention grooves is formed on opposite sides of the peripheral portion, multiple pairs of retention grooves may be formed, or a retention groove may be formed only on one side of the peripheral portion. Furthermore, the retention groove may not extend to the distal end of the head portion, provided that it supplies cosmetic liquid to a portion of the peripheral portion in contact with the application target.

[0085] Although the head portion has a pentagonal shape in the front view, it can have other shapes such as a hexagon or a triangle. Furthermore, although the width of the head portion in the lateral direction is greater than the width of the axial portion in the lateral direction, it can be less than the width of the axial portion in the lateral direction. Additionally, although the length of the distal portion along the head axis is less than the length of the proximal portion along the head axis, the length of the distal portion along the head axis can be greater than the length of the proximal portion along the head axis.

[0086] Cosmetic liquids are not limited to pure liquids, and cosmetic liquids can be mixtures of solid materials such as powders and liquids.

Claims

1. A coating member for attachment to a shaft member of a construction applicator and for applying a cosmetic liquid to a coating target, said coating member comprising: A shaft portion, which is attached to the shaft member and extends along the shaft axis; as well as The head portion, which protrudes distally from the distal end of the shaft portion, wherein... The head portion includes a first coating surface, a second coating surface opposite to the first coating surface, and a peripheral portion, wherein... The second coating surface is a curved surface protruding away from the axis, wherein The first coating surface is flatter than the second coating surface, wherein the peripheral portion is provided with a retention groove for retaining the cosmetic liquid. The retaining groove extends on the circumference of the peripheral portion except for the proximal portion of the peripheral portion near the shaft portion, and wherein the distal end of the first coating surface protrudes distally relative to the distal end of the second coating surface.

2. The coating component according to claim 1, wherein, The head portion is inclined relative to the axis of the axis toward the second coated surface side along its extended head axis.

3. The coating component according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The width of the head portion narrows distally at its distal end.

4. The coating component according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The head portion is formed linearly symmetrically with respect to the axis.

5. An applicator, comprising: The coated component according to any one of the preceding claims; as well as A shaft member attached to the coating member.

6. A beauty device, comprising: The applicator according to claim 5; as well as A container body containing a cosmetic liquid, wherein the applicator is removably attached to the container body.

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