Applicator head, applicator device and cosmetic process

Abstract

Applicator Head, Applicator Device, and Cosmetic Process. An objective of the present invention is to provide an applicator head (12) with excellent transfer performance. The applicator head according to one aspect of the present invention is an applicator head for applying a cosmetic product. The side of the applicator head has a lateral application area for applying a cosmetic product. At least one of the lateral application areas includes a tower-shaped lateral application area (30), in which the tower shape gradually narrows in width from the proximal to the distal end of the tower-shaped lateral application area. The tower-shaped lateral application area is formed by a straight line or a concave curve from the proximal to the distal end of the tower-shaped lateral application area when viewed in longitudinal cross-section.At least one space (42, 44) is provided in the tower-shaped lateral application area, and a cosmetic product can be held in at least one space. See Figure 2 for abbreviations.

Description

Title of the invention: Applicator head, applicator device and cosmetic process technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to applicator heads, applicator devices, and cosmetic processes capable of applying a cosmetic product for the lips such as a lip gloss. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] Conventionally, various applicator devices have been developed to apply a cosmetic product to the surface of the skin to make up the skin (for example, US9468280 B2, FR2971923 Bl, JP2014045876 A, US20190274411 Al, FR3058621 Al, US10980331 B2, WO2018217003 Al, US20210037950 Al).

[0003] However, even with conventional applicator devices, the transfer of a cosmetic product applied to the skin surface can still be improved. Among the many cosmetic products, the problem of transferring a cosmetic product applied to the skin surface is more significant when the applicator devices apply a lip cosmetic, such as a lip gloss. Namely, when a matte or glossy lip finishing cosmetic, or other product such as a lip gloss, is applied to the lips using conventional applicator devices, the transfer of the applied cosmetic product tends to be poor. Furthermore, no suitable technology existed to solve this problem. DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present invention was developed in light of the preceding situation. Consequently, the present invention aims to provide an applicator head, an applicator device, and a cosmetic process capable of improving the transfer of a cosmetic product applied to the skin. (Applicator head)

[0005] To achieve the object described above, one aspect of the present invention provides an applicator head for applying a cosmetic product. The side of the applicator head has a lateral application area for applying a cosmetic product. At least one of the lateral application areas includes a tower-shaped lateral application zone, in which the tower shape gradually narrows in width from the proximal to the distal end of the tower-shaped lateral application zone. The tower-shaped lateral application zone is formed by a straight line or a concave curve from the proximal to the distal end of the tower-shaped lateral application zone when viewed in longitudinal cross-section. At least one space is provided in the lateral application area in the shape of a tower, and a cosmetic product can be held in at least one space.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the applicator head may further comprise a pointed application area. The pointed application area may intersect the distal end of the lateral application area of ​​the applicator head. The pointed application area may also apply a cosmetic product.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, at least one space can be defined as a through hole or a recess in the tower-shaped application area. The contour of the through hole or recess in the tower-shaped application area may have an arched shape.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the at least one space may be two spaces. In the tower-shaped lateral application area, the two spaces may be arranged apart from each other in the longitudinal direction. The contour shapes of the two spaces may have different sizes and shapes, respectively.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the applicator head may comprise a main body portion in the form of a quadrangular pyramid. The main body portion may have four lateral application zones. In the present invention, the quadrangular pyramid shape may be referred to as a pyramid shape.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the applicator head may comprise a portion of the main body having the shape of a plate. In the present invention, the shape of the plate may be referred to as the shape of a spatula.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, in order to obtain both sufficient performance of transferring a cosmetic product through the applicator head and ease of use of the applicator head, the lateral application area in the shape of a tower of the applicator head can form an angle greater than or equal to 8 degrees and less than 20 degrees. (Applicator device)

[0012] To achieve the purpose described above, the applicator device according to one aspect of the present invention includes an applicator head according to one aspect of the present invention, a rod, a handle, and a container. The rod may have a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the rod may be connected to the proximal end of the applicator head. The handle may be connected to the proximal end of the rod. The container may hold a cosmetic product that is dispensed by the applicator head.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the applicator head and the rod may be separate elements. (Cosmetic process)

[0014] To achieve the object described above, the cosmetic process according to one aspect of the present invention may use the applicator device according to one aspect of the present invention. The cosmetic process may include a step of bringing the tower-shaped lateral application area of ​​the applicator head to the point where a lip cosmetic product, in particular a lip gloss, is taken, into contact with the lips, and applying the lip cosmetic product, in particular a lip gloss, from the tower-shaped lateral application area of ​​the applicator head onto the lips.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic process may further include a step of bringing the tip application area of ​​the applicator head to the place where a lip cosmetic product, in particular a lip gloss, is taken, in contact with the lips, and applying the lip cosmetic product, in particular a lip gloss, from the tip application area of ​​the applicator head onto the lips.

[0016] Since the present invention is configured as described above, the following effects can be obtained. (Applicator head)

[0017] Since the applicator head according to one aspect of the present invention has a lateral application area in the shape of a tower, the transfer of the cosmetic product from the applicator head to the skin can be substantially improved. (Applicator device)

[0018] Since the applicator device according to one aspect of the present invention is equipped with the applicator head according to one aspect of the present invention, the transfer of the cosmetic product from the applicator device to the skin can be significantly improved. (Cosmetic process)

[0019] Since the cosmetic process according to one aspect of the present invention uses the applicator device according to one aspect of the present invention, the transfer of the cosmetic product onto the lips can be substantially improved.

[0020] In the present invention, the term "transfer" is used to describe both the amount of cosmetic product applied from the applicator head to the skin and the processes by which the cosmetic product is distributed onto the skin by the applicator heads. Brief description of the drawings

[0021] [Fig-1] Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a schematic configuration of a applicator device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] [Fig.2] The [Fig.2] is an external perspective view of the applicator head according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] [Fig.3] The [Fig.3] is a front view of the applicator head according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] [Fig.4] The [Fig.4] is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the applicator head according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] [Fig.5] The [Fig.5] is a side view of the applicator head according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] [Fig.6] Fig.6 is a top view of the applicator head according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] [Fig.7] The [Fig.7] is an external perspective view of the applicator head according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] [Fig.8] Fig.8 is a front view of the applicator head according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] [Fig.9] The [Fig.9] is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the applicator head according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] [Fig. 10] The [Fig. 10] is a side view of the applicator head according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] [Fig. 11] The [Fig. 11] is a top view of the applicator head according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] [Fig. 12] The [Fig. 12] is an external perspective view of the front side of the applicator head according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] [Fig. 13] The [Fig. 13] is an external perspective view of the rear side of the applicator head according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] [Fig. 14] The [Fig. 14] is a front view of the applicator head according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] [Fig. 15] The [Fig. 15] is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the applicator head according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] [Fig. 16] The [Fig. 16] is a side view of the applicator head according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] [Fig. 17] The [Fig. 17] is an external perspective view representing the upper surface side of the applicator head according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] [Fig. 18] The [Fig. 18] is a rear view of the applicator head according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] [Fig. 19] Fig. 19 is an external perspective view representing the lower surface side of the applicator head according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] [Fig. 20] Fig. 20 is a front view of the applicator head according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] [Fig.21] Fig.21 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the head applicator according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] [Fig. 22] Fig. 22 is a side view of the applicator head along the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] [Fig. 23] Fig. 23 is an external perspective view representing the surface side upper part of the applicator head according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] [Fig. 24] Fig. 24 is a rear view of the applicator head according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] [Fig. 25] Fig. 25 is a bottom view of the applicator head according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] [Fig. 26] Fig. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a step in the application of the process cosmetic according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] [Fig. 27] Fig. 27 is an explanatory diagram of an additional step application of the cosmetic process according to an embodiment of the present invention. Best embodiment of the invention (Applicator device)

[0048] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0049] Figure 1 shows a schematic configuration of an applicator device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The applicator device 10 shown in Figure 1 comprises an applicator head 12, a rod 14, a container 16, and a handle 18.

[0050] The main body portion of the applicator head 12 has a tower shape whose cross-section is gradually reduced from the base to the tip. A piece of cotton is disposed on the surface of the main body portion of the applicator head 12. The applicator head 12 is a separate element from the rod 14. The applicator head 12 has a rod-shaped joint portion extending from the center of the base of the tower-shaped main body portion to the proximal end of the applicator head 12.

[0051] The rod 14 has a proximal end 20 and a distal end 22. The distal end 22 of the rod 14 is connected to the proximal end 24 of the rod-shaped joint portion of the applicator head.

[0052] The container 16 contains a cosmetic lip product 26 such as a lip gloss which is applied by the applicator device 10.

[0053] The handle 18 is connected to the proximal end 20 of the rod 14. The handle 18 is intended to grasp the applicator head 12. The handle 18 also serves as a cap for the container 16.

[0054] The applicator device 10 according to this embodiment is schematically configured as described above, and its operation will be described below.

[0055] First, when the user holds the handle 18 in his hand and takes the applicator device 10 out of the container 16, the cosmetic product 26 contained in the container 16 is taken by the applicator head 12.

[0056] Then, when the user puts the applicator head 12 of the applicator device 10 into contact with the lips and presses the applicator head 12 onto the lips, the cosmetic product 26 is transferred from the applicator head 12 onto the lips.

[0057] The applicator device 10 according to this embodiment includes the applicator head 12 having a tower shape. Consequently, the application area of ​​the cosmetic product 26 can be increased. In this way, the amount of transfer of the cosmetic product 26 from the applicator device 10 onto the lips can be increased. Therefore, a sufficient amount of transfer of the cosmetic product 26 from the applicator device 10 onto the skin can be achieved even if the cosmetic product 26 is a lip gloss.

[0058] As described above, according to the applicator device 10 of the present embodiment, the applicator head 12 having a tower shape is provided. Consequently, the amount of transfer of the cosmetic product 26 from the applicator device 10 onto the lips can be significantly improved.

[0059] (Method for manufacturing the applicator device)

[0060] A manufacturing process for the applicator device according to the present invention will be described below.

[0061] In this embodiment, the applicator head 12 of the applicator device 10 is manufactured separately from the rod 14. The applicator head 12 comprises a main body portion and a piece of cotton. An adhesive is sprayed onto the main body portion of the applicator head 12. A piece of cotton is placed on the main body portion of the applicator head 12 where the adhesive is sprayed. In this way, the applicator head 12 can be manufactured.

[0062] The proximal end 24 of the rod-shaped joint portion of the applicator head 12 is fixed to the distal end 22 of the rod 14. The handle 18 is fixed to the proximal end 20 of the rod 14.

[0063] In this way, the applicator device 10 is completed by assembling the applicator head 12, the rod 14 and the handle 18, which are manufactured separately. In the present In this embodiment, since the applicator head 12 of the applicator device 10 is manufactured separately from the rod 14, the adaptability of the applicator head 12 to the applicator devices can be improved. (Applicator head)

[0064] The applicator head 12 according to the embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below.

[0065] <Premier mode de réalisation>

[0066] Figures [Fig. 2] to [Fig. 6] show the applicator head 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure [Fig. 2] is an external perspective view. Figure [Fig. 3] is a front view. Figure [Fig. 4] is a longitudinal cross-sectional view. Figure [Fig. 5] is a side view. Figure [Fig. 6] is a top view.

[0067] In this embodiment, the main body portion of the applicator head 12 has the shape of a quadrangular pyramid. More specifically, the overall shape of the main body portion of the applicator head 12 has the shape of a quadrangular pyramid.

[0068] In the present invention, the applicator head may include a lateral application zone for applying a cosmetic product to the lateral portion of the applicator head. In the present embodiment, the lateral portion of the applicator head 12 includes four lateral application zones 30, 32, 34, and 36.

[0069] In the present embodiment, at least one lateral application zone may have a tower shape that gradually narrows in width from the proximal to the distal end of the lateral application zone. In the present embodiment, the two lateral application zones 30 and 32 may have a tower shape in which the width gradually narrows from the proximal end 38 to the distal end 40 of the lateral application zones 30 and 32.

[0070] The tower-shaped lateral application zone according to the present invention can be formed by a straight line or a concave curve from the proximal end to the distal end of the lateral application zone when viewed in longitudinal cross-section. In the present embodiment, each of the tower-shaped lateral application zones 30 and 32 is formed by a concave curve from the proximal end 38 to the distal end 40 of the tower-shaped lateral application zones 30 and 32, respectively, when viewed in longitudinal cross-section shown in [Fig. 4].

[0071] The tower-shaped lateral application area according to the present invention can form an angle greater than or equal to 8 degrees and less than 20 degrees with the longitudinal direction of the applicator head.

[0072] In the longitudinal cross-sectional view shown in [Fig. 4], the straight line (virtual) connecting the proximal end 38 and the distal end 40 of the tower-shaped lateral application area 30 of the applicator head 12 forms an angle of 8.5 degrees with the longitudinal axial direction (central axial direction) of the applicator head 12.

[0073] In the present embodiment, like the tower-shaped lateral application zone 30, the tower-shaped lateral application zone 32 forms an angle of 8.5° degrees with the longitudinal axial direction (central axial direction) of the applicator head 12.

[0074] According to the present invention, at least one space for holding a cosmetic product can be defined in the tower-shaped lateral application area. In the present embodiment, two spaces 42 and 44 arranged apart from each other in the longitudinal direction (longitudinal direction in [Fig. 2] to [Fig. 6]) are defined in the tower-shaped lateral application areas 30 and 32.

[0075] According to the present invention, the space can be defined as a through hole or a recess in the tower-shaped lateral application area. In the present embodiment, spaces 42 and 44 are defined as through holes in the tower-shaped lateral application area 30, respectively. In the present embodiment, spaces 42 and 44 are defined as through holes in the tower-shaped lateral application area 32, respectively.

[0076] As shown in [Fig. 3], in the tower-shaped lateral application areas 30 and 32, each of the contour shapes of the two spaces (through holes) 42 and 44 has an arched contour shape. As shown in [Fig. 3], in the tower-shaped lateral application areas 30 and 32, the contour shapes of the two spaces (through holes) 42 and 44 have different sizes and shapes, respectively.

[0077] The applicator head according to the present invention may further comprise a pointed application zone that intersects the distal end of the lateral application zone of the applicator head. In this application mode, the applicator head 12 further comprises a pointed application zone 46 that intersects the distal end 40 of the lateral application zone 30 of the applicator head 12, as shown in [Fig. 3]. Namely, the applicator head 12 has a configuration in which a lateral application zone 30 passes to the opposite lateral application zone 32 at its distal end 40 via the pointed application zone 46. The pointed application zone 46 allows for the application of a cosmetic product.

[0078] The applicator head 12 according to the present embodiment is schematically configured as described above, and its operation will be described below.

[0079] The applicator head 12 has four lateral application zones 30, 32, 34, 36. The lateral application zones 30 and 32 of the four lateral application zones 30, 32, 34, and 36 are the lateral application zones shaped like towers 30 and 32. Therefore, the area of ​​the application head for applying a cosmetic product can be increased. Since the area of ​​the application head for applying a cosmetic product can be increased, the amount of cosmetic product transferred from applicator head 12 to the lips can also be increased.

[0080] In the present embodiment, each of the tower-shaped lateral application zones 30 and 32 is formed by a concave curve from the proximal end 38 to the distal end 40 of the tower-shaped lateral application zones 30 and 32 when viewed in longitudinal cross-section as shown in [Fig. 4], respectively. Therefore, the tower-shaped lateral application zones 30 and 32 of the application head 12 can be adapted to the contour shape of lips such as the lower lip. In this way, the application head 12 can provide a more accurate application of the cosmetic product to the entire lip.

[0081] The tower-shaped lateral application area according to the present invention can form an angle greater than or equal to 8 degrees and less than 20 degrees with the longitudinal axial direction of the applicator head.

[0082] In this embodiment, the straight (virtual) line connecting the proximal end 38 and the distal end 40 of the tower-shaped lateral application zones 30 and 32 forms an angle of 8.5 degrees with the longitudinal direction (longitudinal direction on [Fig.4]) of the applicator head 12.

[0083] As a result, when a cosmetic product is applied to the lips by the applicator device, the lateral application areas in the shape of a tower 30 and 32 can exhibit an efficient transfer performance, and furthermore the applicator device with the applicator head becomes easy to handle.

[0084] In the applicator head 12 according to the present embodiment, two spaces 42 and 44 are defined in the lateral application areas in the shape of a tower 30 and 32.

[0085] Therefore, when a cosmetic product is taken from the container onto the applicator head 12, the cosmetic product can be retained in the spaces 42 and 44 in addition to the tower-shaped lateral application areas 30, 32, 34 and 36 and the tip application area 46. Therefore, a sufficient quantity of the cosmetic product can be taken by the applicator head 12.

[0086] As described above, in the applicator head 12 according to the present embodiment, two spaces 42 and 44 are defined in the surfaces of the tower-shaped lateral application zones 30 and 32.

[0087] Therefore, when the applicator head 12 is pressed against the lips to apply the cosmetic product to the lips, the cosmetic product held in the spaces 42 and 44 of the applicator head 12 can be ejected uniformly and continuously from the spaces 42 and 44 towards the surfaces of the lateral application areas. tower shape 30 and 32.

[0088] Consequently, a sufficient quantity of the cosmetic product can be transferred from the tower-shaped lateral application zones 30 and 32 of the applicator head 12 onto the lips. Furthermore, a sufficient quantity of the cosmetic product can be transferred evenly and continuously onto the lips.

[0089] As shown in [Fig. 2], the contour shapes of the two spaces 42 and 43 are arched. Furthermore, the two spaces 42 and 44 are of different sizes and shapes, respectively. Consequently, the space 42 and space 44 allow the cosmetic product held in the spaces 42 and 43 of the applicator head 12 to be ejected more evenly and continuously from the spaces 42 and 44 onto the surfaces of the tower-shaped lateral application zones 30 and 32. This provides improved transfer of the cosmetic product from the tower-shaped lateral application zones 30 and 32 of the applicator head 12 onto the lips.

[0090] The applicator head 12 according to this embodiment further comprises a pointed application area 46. Since the pointed application area 46 has a narrower area for applying the cosmetic product than the tower-shaped lateral application areas 30 and 32, the cosmetic product can be transferred more accurately from the pointed application area 46 to the desired portion of the lips. For example, the pointed application area 46 can transfer the cosmetic product more accurately to create an M-shaped line on the upper lip. Thus, the applicator head 12 can also provide a more precise application of the cosmetic product to more complexly shaped portions of the lips.

[0091] Therefore, according to the applicator head 12, even when a lip gloss is applied from the applicator head 12 to the lips, an improved transfer from the applicator head 12 to the lips can be achieved.

[0092] < Second embodiment >

[0093] Figures [7] to [Fig. 11] show an applicator head according to the second mode of embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 7] is an external perspective view. [Fig. 8] is a front view. [Fig. 9] is a longitudinal cross-sectional view. [Fig. 10] is a side view. [Fig. 11] is a top view. In [Fig. 7] to [Fig. 11], the portions corresponding to the first embodiment are indicated by adding 100 to each reference number, and a description of these portions will be omitted.

[0094] In the present embodiment, the main body portion of the applicator head 112 has the shape of a quadrangular pyramid, as in the first embodiment. More specifically, the overall shape of the main body portion of the applicator head 112 is that of a quadrangular pyramid.

[0095] In the second embodiment, spaces 142 and 144 are defined as recesses in the tower-shaped lateral application areas 130 and 132, respectively. The recesses as spaces 142 and 144 can provide improved transfer of a cosmetic product from the applicator head 112 onto the lips as the through holes as spaces of the first embodiment.

[0096] According to the applicator head 112, as the applicator head according to the first embodiment, even when a lip gloss is applied from the applicator head 112 to the lips, an improved transfer of the lip gloss from the applicator head 112 to the lips can be achieved.

[0097] Third embodiment

[0098] Figures 12 through 19 show an applicator head according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 is an external perspective view. Figure 13 is another external perspective view. Figure 14 is a front view. Figure 15 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view. Figure 16 is a side view. Figure 17 is a top view. Figure 18 is a rear view. Figure 19 is a bottom view. In Figures 12 through 19, the portions corresponding to the first embodiment are indicated by adding 200 to each reference numeral, and the portions corresponding to the second embodiment are indicated by adding 100 to each reference numeral, and a description of these portions will be omitted.

[0099] In this embodiment, the applicator head 212 includes a main body portion having a tower shape. More specifically, the overall shape of the main body portion of the applicator head 212 is plate-shaped (spatula-shaped).

[0100] In this embodiment, the applicator head 212 has a lateral application area in the shape of a tower 230. The applicator head 230 further includes lateral portions 250, 252 having a rectangular shape having a predetermined width, and lateral portions 254 which partially form a cone.

[0101] In the applicator head according to the present invention, the tower-shaped lateral application zone can be formed by a straight line or a concave curve from the proximal end to the distal end of the tower-shaped lateral application zone when viewed in longitudinal cross-section. In the present embodiment, the tower-shaped lateral application zone 230 is formed by a concave curve from the proximal end 238 to the distal end 240 of the tower-shaped lateral application zone 230, when viewed in longitudinal cross-section as shown in [Fig. 15].

[0102] In the present embodiment, the straight (virtual) line connecting the distal end 238 and the proximal end 240 of the tower-shaped lateral application area 230 of the applicator head 212 forms an angle greater than or equal to 8 degrees and less than 20 degrees with the longitudinal direction of the applicator head 212 (longitudinal direction on [Fig. 15]).

[0103] In the present embodiment, the straight (virtual) line connecting the proximal end 238 and the distal end 240 of the tower-shaped lateral application area 230 forms an angle of 8.5 degrees with the longitudinal axial direction of the applicator head 212 (longitudinal direction on [Fig. 15]).

[0104] As a result, when the cosmetic product is applied to the lips by the applicator head 212, the tower-shaped lateral application area 230 of the applicator head 212 can provide improved transfer of the cosmetic product onto the skin, and it becomes easy to handle the applicator device with the applicator head 212.

[0105] In the third embodiment, the spaces 242 and 244 are defined as recesses in the tower-shaped lateral application area 230. The recesses as spaces 242 and 244 are similar to the through holes of the first embodiment and the recesses as spaces of the second embodiment, even when the cosmetic product is a lip gloss, an improved transfer of the lip glosses from the applicator head 212 onto the lips can be achieved.

[0106] Therefore, according to the applicator head 212, as with the applicator heads according to the first and second embodiments, even when a lip gloss is used as a cosmetic product, an improved transfer of the lip gloss from the applicator head 212 onto the lips can be achieved.

[0107] In the applicator head 212 according to the third embodiment, the shape of a plate (spatula) is adopted, and a wider lateral application area in the shape of a tower 230 is provided on one side of the lateral portion of the applicator head 212. Therefore, even if the lip cosmetic product has a duller or glossy or other finish mass, the lip cosmetic product can be sufficiently spread on the lips by the applicator head 212 according to the third embodiment.

[0108] <Quatrième mode de réalisation>

[0109] Figures 20 to 25 show an applicator head according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 20 is a front view. Figure 21 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view. Figure 22 is a side view. Figure 23 is an external perspective view. Figure 24 is a rear view. Figure 25 is a bottom view.

[0110] The applicator head according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention corresponds to a modification of the applicator head according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In [Fig. 20] to [Fig. 25], the portions corresponding to the third embodiment are indicated by increasing each reference number by 100, and a description of these portions will be omitted.

[0111] Like the main body portion of the applicator head 212 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the overall shape of the main body portion of the applicator head 312 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has the shape of a plate (spatula).

[0112] As shown in [Fig.15] and [Fig.16], in the third embodiment of the present invention, a bearing is formed between the rear surface of the main body portion of the applicator head 212 and the rod-shaped joint portion of the applicator head 212.

[0113] In parallel, as shown in [Fig.21] and [Fig.22], in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, no bearing is formed between the rear surface of the main body portion of the applicator head 312 and the rod-shaped joint portion of the applicator head 312.

[0114] In other words, a very gentle slope is formed between the rear surface of the main body portion of the applicator head 312 and the rod-shaped joint portion of the applicator head 312.

[0115] Accordingly, in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the rear surface of the main body portion of the applicator head 312 can smoothly transition to the rod-shaped joint portion of the applicator head 312, compared to the case of the applicator head 212 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0116] Consequently, the applicator head 312 of the fourth embodiment of the present invention can be molded more reliably and more easily, compared to the case in which the applicator head 212 of the third embodiment of the present invention is molded.

[0117] Thus, according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the applicator head having the shape of a spatula can be manufactured more reliably and more easily. (Cosmetic process)

[0118] The cosmetic process according to the present invention using the applicator device according to the present invention will be described below. In the cosmetic process according to the present embodiment, the applicator device shown in [Fig. 1] is used as the applicator device of the present invention.

[0119] In the cosmetic process according to this embodiment, a lip gloss is used as a cosmetic product. In this embodiment, the applicator device according to this embodiment picks up the mass including the lip gloss, which is then applied to the upper and lower lips, marking the contour of the upper and lower lips with the sharp tip of the applicator.

[0120] The cosmetic process according to this embodiment includes a sampling step of lip gloss onto the applicator head. When the user holds the handle of the applicator device in their hand and removes the applicator device from the container, the lip gloss from the container is picked up by the applicator head. Because the applicator head has tower-shaped side application areas, a gap, and a pointed application area, a sufficient amount of lip gloss can be picked up from the container onto the applicator head.

[0121] After the step of picking up the lip gloss on the applicator head 12 of the applicator device 10, the cosmetic process according to this embodiment includes a step of applying the lip gloss from the tower-shaped lateral application area 30 (32) of the applicator head 12 of the applicator device 10 onto the lips as shown in [Fig.26].

[0122] As shown in [Fig. 26], with the tower-shaped lateral application area 30 (32) of the applicator head 12 of the applicator device 10 in contact with the wide portion of the lips, the tower-shaped lateral application area 30 (32) is pressed onto the user's lip. Consequently, a sufficient amount of lip gloss can be transferred from the tower-shaped lateral application area 30 onto the lips.

[0123] The user can distribute a sufficient amount of lip gloss evenly and uniformly onto the lips using the tower-shaped side application area 30 (32). Therefore, even if the lip gloss has a very dull, glossy, or other finish, a sufficient amount of lip gloss can be transferred from the tower-shaped side application area 30 (32) onto the lips. Furthermore, even if the lip gloss has a very dull, glossy, or other finish, the wider tower-shaped side application area 30 (32) makes it easier for the user to spread the lip gloss onto the lips.

[0124] After the step of picking up the lip gloss on the applicator head 12 of the applicator device 10, the cosmetic process according to this embodiment includes a step of applying lip gloss from the tip application area 46 of the applicator head 12 of the applicator device 10 onto the lips as shown in [Fig. 27],

[0125] As shown in [Fig. 27], the user brings the tip application area 46 of the applicator head 12 of the applicator device 10 into contact with the M-shaped line of the upper lip, and presses the tip application area 46 of the applicator head 12 onto the M-shaped line of the upper lip. Therefore, the lip gloss can be applied from the tip application area 46 of the applicator head 12 onto the M-shaped line of the upper lip.

[0126] The tip application area 46 of the applicator head 12 allows the user to apply the lip gloss more accurately and evenly to the portion of complex lip shape, such as the M-shaped line of the upper lip.

[0127] In the cosmetic process according to this embodiment, the step of applying the lip cosmetic product from the tip application area of ​​the applicator head to the lips can be carried out before or after the step of applying the lip cosmetic product from the tower-shaped lateral application area of ​​the applicator head to the lips according to this embodiment.

[0128] As described above, according to the cosmetic process in this embodiment, each application step is carried out using an applicator device comprising a tower-shaped applicator head. Consequently, improved transfer of the cosmetic product from the applicator device to the lips can be achieved. As a result, according to the cosmetic process in this embodiment, the lip gloss's makeup effect can be sufficiently obtained on the lips.

[0129] In the cosmetic process according to the present embodiment, an example using an applicator device including the applicator head according to the first embodiment of the present invention has been described, but the cosmetic process according to the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it is also preferable to use an applicator device comprising an applicator head according to the second, third, and fourth embodiments of the present invention.

[0130] Various embodiments of the present invention have been explained above with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications and changes may be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and changes are included within the scope of the present invention.

[0131] In the above embodiments, embodiments in which the lip cosmetic product contained in the container is taken up by the applicator head have been described, but solid lip cosmetic products such as sticks can be taken up directly by the applicator head.

[0132] Although the applicator heads according to the embodiments are most suitable for applying lip gloss to the lips, the applicator heads according to the embodiments can also be used to apply a lip cosmetic product other than a lip gloss and cosmetic products other than lip cosmetic products.

[0133] The materials used for the applicator devices according to one aspect of the present The invention may include: thermoplastic elastomers such as Hytrel thermoplastic elastomer (from DuPont de Nemours) or a Kraiburg thermoplastic elastomer; or urethane-based thermoplastic elastomers such as Polylan, PP (urethane), PA (polyamide), or other plastic resins. Furthermore, the materials used for applicator devices according to one aspect of the present invention may include other materials such as metal and porcelain.

Claims

Demands

1. Applicator head (12, 112, 212) for applying a cosmetic product, wherein the side of the applicator head has a lateral application area for applying a cosmetic product, wherein at least one of the lateral application areas includes a tower-shaped lateral application area (30, 32, 130, 132), wherein the tower shape gradually narrows in width from the proximal to the distal end of the tower-shaped lateral application area, wherein the tower-shaped lateral application area is formed by a straight line or a concave curve from the proximal to the distal end of the tower-shaped lateral application area when viewed in longitudinal cross-section, and wherein at least one space (42, 44, 142, 144) is provided in the tower-shaped lateral application area,and a cosmetic product can be retained in at least one space; wherein the at least one space (42, 44, 142, 144) is defined as a through hole or recess in the tower-shaped application area; wherein the at least one space is two spaces (42, 44), and wherein the two spaces are arranged apart from each other in the longitudinal direction in the lateral tower-shaped application area, and the contour shapes of the two spaces have different sizes and shapes, respectively.

2. Applicator head according to claim 1, wherein the applicator head further comprises a tip application area (46) which intersects the distal end of the lateral application area of ​​the applicator head, and in which the tip application area can apply a cosmetic product.

3. Applicator head according to claim 1, comprising a portion of main body having the shape of a quadrangular pyramid having four lateral application zones (30, 32, 34, 36).

4. Applicator head (212) according to claim 1, comprising a portion of main body having the shape of a plate.

5. Applicator head according to claim 1, wherein the lateral application area (30, 32, 130, 132) in the shape of a tower of the applicator head forms an angle greater than or equal to 8 degrees and less than 20 degrees with the longitudinal direction of the applicator head.

6. Applicator device (10) comprising: the applicator head (12, 112, 212) according to claim 1; a rod (14) having a proximal end and a distal end, in which the distal end of the rod can be connected to the proximal end of the applicator head; a handle (18) connected to the proximal end of the rod element, and a container (16) for holding a cosmetic product which is picked up by the applicator head.

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