MAKE-UP REMOVAL DEVICE

Abstract

The present invention relates to a make-up removal device (10) comprising: a container (11) containing a make-up removing liquid, at least one empty container (11), at least one cap (12) for said containers, a rod (13) connected to the cap (12) at one end, and an applicator (14) placed at the other end of the rod (13), the applicator (14) having a shape with a rounded tip and an inclined plane surface, wherein: the rod (13) with said applicator (14) is adapted to be alternatively stored in the container containing the make-up removing liquid or in said at least one empty container. Figure for summary: Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: MAKE-UP REMOVER DEVICE technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the cosmetic field and more particularly to a makeup removal device particularly suitable for removing and / or correcting traces of makeup from various parts of the face such as the eyes, and / or eyebrows and / or lips. Prior art

[0002] Several makeup removers are already known or commercially available. In most cases, these are cleansing detergents / liquids used with cotton pads or swabs. A certain amount of detergent is applied to the pad or swab and then applied to the face or area to be cleaned. However, this method of use is impractical and imprecise because it requires the use of several separate products and does not allow for the precise removal of makeup stains.

[0003] A partial solution to the practicality problem is offered by makeup remover pens, which allow the use of a single product, but these pens have several drawbacks. The pen tip is always impregnated with the detergent / makeup remover liquid, making it difficult to clean after use and resulting in wasted detergent and a risk of contamination. The pen's conical tip is also not suitable for removing and / or correcting makeup stains on all parts of the face, thus not always allowing for the necessary precision. Furthermore, makeup remover pens are generally discarded once the makeup remover liquid they contain is used up.

[0004] The inventors have solved all the disadvantages of prior art products by means of a makeup removal device capable of functionally, efficiently, precisely and practically removing traces of makeup on the eyes and / or eyebrows and / or lips. Description of the invention

[0005] According to the invention, the makeup removal device comprises:

[0006] a container containing a makeup remover liquid,

[0007] at least one empty container,

[0008] at least one cap for said containers,

[0009] a rod connected to the cap at one end, and an applicator placed at the other end of the rod, the applicator having a shape with a rounded tip and an inclined flat surface,

[0010] in which:

[0011] the rod with said applicator is adapted to be alternatively stored in the container containing the makeup remover liquid or in said at least one empty container.

[0012] According to other non-limiting characteristics:

[0013] - the makeup removal device comprises two containers and a single cap for said containers, in which:

[0014] one of said containers contains a makeup remover liquid and the other container is empty,

[0015] said cap simultaneously closes said two containers, and

[0016] the stem with said applicator is adapted to be alternatively stored in the container containing the makeup remover liquid or in the empty container;

[0017] - the applicator has a cylindrical or conical shape cut obliquely;

[0018] - the applicator is made of a material chosen from among the elastomers thermoplastics (TPE), nylon, RUBYCELL, polyurethane, latex, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, resistant foam, polyurethane sponge, natural sponge and their combinations, preferably RUBYCELL and / or TPE+nylon;

[0019] - the containers, the cap and the stem are made of identical materials or different ones chosen from plastics, glass, aluminum;

[0020] - the material of the containers, the cap and the stem is a plastic material, of preference for glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), nitrile rubber (NBR);

[0021] - the makeup removal device has dimensions of a minimum of 4 cm to a maximum height of 20 cm and minimum width of 1 cm to a maximum of 25 cm.

[0022] The present invention relates to a makeup removal device which solves the multiple problems present in the prior art.

[0023] This objective is achieved thanks to the makeup removal device having the characteristics mentioned in the attached claims.

[0024] The claims together with the description and figures form an integral part of the technical instruction provided herein concerning the invention.

[0025] The following summary description of the invention is given for the purpose of providing a basic understanding of certain aspects of the invention.

[0026] This summary description is not an extensive description and, as such, is not intended to be adapted to identify all the key or critical elements of the invention, nor adapted to fully express the object of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some of the multiple concepts of the invention in a simplified and concise form so as to anticipate certain elements present in the figures and in the detailed description below.

[0027] The makeup removal device of the present invention comprises a container for the makeup remover liquid, a cap for the container, a rod connected to the cap at one end, and an applicator placed at the other end of the rod, characterized in that the applicator has a shape with a rounded tip and an inclined flat surface. Brief description of the drawings

[0028] The features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments given by way of non-limiting example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0029] [Fig-1] (Fig-1A-1D) and (Fig. 1E) respectively represent a drawing of the device makeup removal device of the present invention in its preferred embodiment and the respective cap to which the rod with applicator is connected.

[0030] [Fig.2] represents a schematic drawing of the makeup removal device of the present invention in a top section (Fig. 2A), an incident section (Fig. 2B), a lateral section (Fig. 2C and Fig. 2D).

[0031] [Fig.3] represents a schematic drawing of the container of the makeup removal device represented on the (Fig. 2A-2D) in a top section (Fig. 3A), an incident section (Fig. 3B), a lateral section (Fig. 3C and Fig. 3D).

[0032] [Fig.4] represents a schematic drawing of the cap to which the stem is connected with applicator of the makeup removal device shown in (Fig. 2A-2D) in a superior section (Fig. 4A), an incident section (Fig. 4B), a lateral section (Fig. 4C and Fig. 4D).

[0033] [Fig.5] represents an example of an embodiment of the container of the device makeup removal shown on (Fig. 2A-2D) in a top view (Fig. 5A), an incident view (Fig. 5B), a side view (Fig. 5C and Fig. 5D).

[0034] [Fig.6] represents an example of an embodiment of the cap to which the stem is attached with applicator of the makeup removal device shown in (Fig. 2A-2D) in top view (Fig. 6A), an incident view (Fig. 6B), a side view (Fig. 6C and Fig. 6D).

[0035] [Fig.7] (Fig. 7A-7E) respectively represent an example of an embodiment of the makeup removal device of the present invention with three containers placed side by side and three closing caps and the respective cap to which the rod with applicator is connected.

[0036] [Fig.8] (Fig. 8A-8E) respectively represent an example of an embodiment of the makeup removal device of the present invention with two containers placed side by side and two closing caps and the respective cap to which is connected the rod with applicator.

[0037] In the context of this description, it is understood that the figures are not necessarily to scale and that terms such as upper, lower, longitudinal, orthogonal, lateral, above, below, etc. are used according to their conventional meaning unless otherwise indicated. Description of preferred embodiments

[0038] The makeup removal device of the present invention comprises a container for the makeup remover liquid, a cap for the container, a rod connected to the cap at one end, and an applicator placed at the other end of the rod, characterized in that the applicator has a shape with a rounded tip and an inclined flat surface.

[0039] With reference to the figures, the makeup removal device 10 of the present invention comprises a container 11, a cap 12, a rod 13 and an applicator 14.

[0040] The container 11 may have different shapes and sizes, provided that it is suitable for holding an adequate quantity of makeup remover liquid and capable of holding the stick with the applicator inside. The size of the container 11 must also ensure that the applicator 14, once inserted, can come into contact with the makeup remover liquid.

[0041] Suggested shapes include geometric shapes (cylindrical, parallelepiped, cubic, square, rectangular, triangular, rhomboidal, conical, hexagonal, etc.) and creative shapes (e.g., flower-shaped, etc.), with cylindrical and parallelepiped shapes being preferred due to their ease of use. The dimensions of the container 11 must be suitable for use as a cosmetic accessory and therefore large enough to hold an adequate amount of makeup remover and for the entire makeup removal device 10 to be easily handled and stored in a bag.

[0042] The container 11 can be refilled, i.e. refilled with makeup remover liquid, once all or part of its contents have been used.

[0043] In general, the overall dimensions of the makeup removal device 10 of the present invention can thus vary from a minimum of 4 cm to a maximum of 25 cm in height and from a minimum of 1 cm to a maximum of 20 cm in width.

[0044] The material of the container 11 may also vary and be identical or different from that of the other components of the makeup removal device 10 of the invention.

[0045] Preferred materials are plastics such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), recycled polypropylene (R-PP), polyoxymethylene (POM), polycarbonate (PC), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG), glycol-modified recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PETG), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyethylene (PE), recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET), nitrile rubber (NBR), polyketone (POK), resin, for their impermeability, lightness and strength characteristics, but other materials such as glass, aluminum, etc. can also be used.

[0046] Particularly preferred materials are PETG, PE, PP and NBR.

[0047] The plug 12 can be of different shapes and dimensions insofar as It complements container 11 and is capable of sealing it airtight, meaning that no makeup remover liquid leaks out. Preferably, therefore, the cap 12 will complement the cylindrical or parallelepiped shape of container 11. The closure system of the cap 12 on container 11 can be of any type suitable for ensuring an airtight seal, with a screw or snap closure being preferred. The material of the cap 12 can vary, as with container 11, but generally the use of the same material is preferred for both the cap 12 and container 11.

[0048] The stem 13 is attached to the cap 12 and is slightly shorter than the container 11 so that it can be fully inserted into the container 11 and allow the applicator 14 located at its end to come into contact with the liquid makeup remover when the makeup removal device 10 is closed. The stem 13 may also have different shapes but is preferably cylindrical or similar. The stem 13 may be made of any suitable material but is preferably made of the same material as the container 11 and / or the cap 12. The stem 13 is attached to the cap 12 at one end so as to be integral with it. The attachment of the stem 13 to the cap 12 may be achieved by inserting or screwing the end of the stem 13 into a suitable inner portion of the cap 12, but the stem 13 may also be formed in a single mold with the cap 12.

[0049] At the end of the rod 13 not fixed to the cap 12 is the applicator 14, which represents the characteristic and innovative aspect of the makeup removal device 10 of the present invention.

[0050] The applicator 14 has a rounded tip and a flat surface inclined relative to the tip.

[0051] A suitable shape is obtained, for example, by obliquely cutting a cylinder or a cone. A particularly preferred example of the shape of the applicator 14 according to the invention is shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0052] The applicator 14 is generally made of a different material than the other components of the makeup removal device 10, since it must be able to absorb the makeup remover liquid and apply it in the appropriate quantity, for example without dripping, to the surface of the face to be treated. The material must also allow the applicator 14 to be cleaned after use, particularly when the makeup removal device 10 is not disposable.

[0053] In the case of a disposable applicator, the applicator 14 can be removed from the rod 13 after use and replaced by another applicator 14.

[0054] Suitable materials for the applicator 14 are thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), nylon, RUBYCELL, polyurethane, latex, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, resistant foam, polyurethane sponge, natural sponge and their combinations, preferably RUBYCELL and / or TPE + nylon.

[0055] The applicator 14 is fixed to the rod 13 by any suitable means, for example fixed with glue or by pressure, preferably fixed by interlocking.

[0056] The applicator 14 allows the correct amount of makeup remover to be distributed while retaining what is needed and allows perfect adhesion to the curves of the lower and upper eyelid as well as to the lateral and medial corner, to the shapes of the lower and upper eyelid, eyebrows or lips, thus making the application of the makeup remover and the removal of makeup stains precise, uniform and safe operations.

[0057] The makeup remover liquid to be used with the makeup removal device 10 of the present invention can be a commercially available aqueous and / or oily makeup remover liquid having cleansing, quick-drying, no-rinse characteristics, so as to be properly absorbed and then applied to the face to remove and / or correct traces of makeup.

[0058] The applicator 14 is cleaned after use, for example with water or any other suitable means such as a wipe, before being returned to the container 11 when the makeup removal device 10 is closed.

[0059] In a preferred embodiment of the makeup removal device 10 of the present invention, the container 11 is a multi-container, for example, a double or triple container. According to this embodiment, the makeup removal device 10 comprises more than one container 11, for example, two or three. The makeup remover is contained in one container 11, while the other container(s) 11 are empty and can be used to store the rod 13 with the applicator 14 when it is not possible to clean the applicator immediately after use. According to this embodiment, the rod 13 with the applicator 14 is adapted to be stored alternately in the container holding the makeup remover or in an empty container. The multi-container design thus prevents the makeup remover from becoming contaminated when it is not possible to clean the applicator immediately after use.

[0060] In the case of a multi-container, each container 11 shall be provided with a closing cap 12. Preferably, said makeup removal device 10 comprises only one rod 13 with the corresponding applicator 14.

[0061] In one embodiment, the makeup removal device 10 comprises more than one container 11 and more than one closure cap 12, i.e., one cap 12 for each container 11. Preferably, only one of said closure caps 12 has a stem 13, with the corresponding applicator 14, connected to one end thereof.

[0062] In the embodiments shown in Figures 7A-7E and 8A-8E, the makeup removal device 10 comprises three and two containers 11 respectively, and each of said containers is provided with a closing cap 12. Preferably, only one of these closing caps 12 has a rod 13, with the corresponding applicator 14, connected to one end thereof.

[0063] In a particularly preferred embodiment, shown in Figures 1A-1E, the makeup removal device 10 of the present invention is provided with two containers 11 and a single cap 12. Advantageously, said makeup removal device 10 comprises only one rod 13 with the corresponding applicator 14. The rod 13 with the applicator 14 is adapted to be stored alternately in the container containing the makeup remover liquid or in the empty container.

[0064] In this case, the cap 12 has a double closing function, that is to say, it simultaneously closes the two containers 11. Thus, it will be possible, as needed, to close the double container with the rod 13 and the applicator 14 inside the container 11 with the makeup remover liquid or to close the double container with the rod 13 and the applicator 14 inside the empty container 11.

[0065] The person skilled in the art will understand that obvious modifications and / or variations in the embodiments of the makeup removal device described above are possible, in the dimensions, shapes, materials, components, as well as in the details of the construction and method of use shown, without departing from the invention as specified in the following claims.

Claims

Claims

1. A makeup remover device (10) comprising: a container (11) containing a makeup remover liquid, at least one empty container (11), at least one cap (12) for said containers, a rod (13) connected to the cap (12) at one end, and an applicator (14) placed at the other end of the rod (13), the applicator (14) having a shape with a rounded tip and an inclined plane surface, wherein: the rod (13) with said applicator (14) is adapted to be alternately stored in the container containing the makeup remover liquid or in said at least one empty container.

2. Makeup remover device (10) according to claim 1, comprising two containers (11) and a single cap (12) for said containers, wherein: one of said containers (11) contains a makeup remover liquid and the other container is empty, said cap (12) simultaneously closes said two containers (11); and the rod (13) with said applicator (14) is adapted to be alternately stored in the container containing the makeup remover liquid or in the empty container.

3. A makeup removal device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the applicator has an obliquely cut cylindrical or conical shape.

4. Makeup removal device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the applicator (14) is made of a material chosen from thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), nylon, RUBYCELL, polyurethane, latex, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, resistant foam, polyurethane sponge, natural sponge and combinations thereof, preferably RUBYCELL and / or TPE+nylon.

5. A makeup remover device (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the containers (11), the cap (12) and the stem (13) are made of identical materials or different materials chosen from plastics, glass, aluminum.

6. Makeup remover device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the material of the containers (11), the cap (12) and the stem (13) is a plastic material, preferably glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), nitrile rubber (NBR).

7. A makeup removal device (10) according to any preceding claim, having dimensions of a minimum of 4 cm to a maximum of 20 cm in height and a minimum of 1 cm to a maximum of 25 cm in width.