Method of applying at least one false eyelash and associated necessary accessories

Abstract

Method of applying at least one false eyelash and associated necessary The invention relates to a method of applying a false eyelash comprising the steps: - provision of an adhesive product, a false eyelash (1), and an applicator (5) comprising a retention surface (51), - deposition of the adhesive product on the false eyelash, - grasping the false eyelash with the retention surface (51), the contact between the false eyelash (1) and the retention surface (51) defining a retention force of the false eyelash (1) on the applicator (5), - transfer of the false eyelash to the natural eyelashes, - removal of the applicator (5). The retention force of the false eyelash (1) on the natural eyelashes, induced by the contact between the false eyelash, the adhesive, and the natural eyelashes, is greater than the retention force of the false eyelash on the applicator (5). Removing the applicator leaves the false eyelash in place on the natural eyelashes. Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 12

Description

Title of the invention: Method for applying at least one false eyelash and associated kit

[0001] The present invention relates to a method of applying at least one false eyelash comprising the following steps: - supply of an adhesive product, at least one false eyelash, and an applicator comprising at least one retaining surface, - supplying or depositing the adhesive product on the base line of the natural eyelashes and / or on the natural eyelashes and / or on the base line of at least one false eyelash and / or on the eyelashes of at least one false eyelash, - reversible gripping of the at least one false eyelash with the retaining surface of the applicator, the contact between the at least one false eyelash and the retaining surface defining a retention force of the false eyelash on the applicator induced by the retaining surface of the applicator, - transfer of at least one false eyelash from the applicator to the natural eyelashes so as to deposit the base line of the false eyelash on the base line of the natural eyelashes and / or on the natural eyelashes, - removing the applicator away from the user's eyes and separating the false eyelash from the retaining surface.

[0002] When a user wishes to place false eyelashes, in particular on their natural eyelashes or on one of their eyelids, in particular near the implantation line of their natural eyelashes, or base line of the natural eyelashes, it is generally necessary to transfer them, using a gripping tool, from a false eyelash storage element to the user's natural eyelashes.

[0003] Generally, a false eyelash is formed from artificial fibers. It comprises a base line to which a plurality of artificial eyelashes and / or artificial fibers are attached. The base line of a false eyelash is curved in order to adapt to the curvature of the eyelid. Similarly, artificial eyelashes are curved in order to reproduce the curvature of natural eyelashes.

[0004] Since false eyelashes are generally fragile and the curvature of their base line is generally easily deformable, the step of transferring the false eyelash can be tricky, particularly if it is grasped and / or positioned on the natural eyelashes with the user's fingers.

[0005] In addition, applying the false eyelash accurately to the natural eyelashes can be complicated for the user. Indeed, since the natural eyelashes are located in the vicinity of the user's eye, it is common that, when applying the false eyelash to the natural eyelashes, the view The user's eye may be temporarily blocked, which can hamper the accuracy of the deposition. The deposition step can therefore be stressful and tedious, as the user must be focused and meticulous in order to obtain a satisfactory result.

[0006] US 2020 / 0323325 describes a method of applying false eyelashes in which the user uses a false eyelash applicator comprising two branches forming a clamp. The user then pinches the false eyelash between the branches in order to transfer it to the natural eyelashes.

[0007] However, such application methods do not necessarily make it possible to obtain simplified gestures for the user and better precision when applying the false eyelash to the natural eyelashes.

[0008] In particular, to hold the false eyelash in the clamp, the operator must constantly apply a force bringing the branches of the clamp closer together, which by default causes the operator's hand to tense up. This generally impairs the precision of the positioning of the false eyelash on the natural eyelashes, and can make the application unpleasant for the operator.

[0009] Furthermore, the use of pliers to grasp, manipulate and position the false eyelash is likely to alter the integrity and / or geometry of the false eyelash, the latter being gripped between the jaws of the pliers during these steps of use.

[0010] An aim of the invention is to propose a method of applying at least one false eyelash that is simplified and precise for the user.

[0011] To this end, the invention relates to a method for applying at least one false eyelash of the aforementioned type, characterized in that the reversible gripping of the at least one false eyelash is carried out by simple contact between the retaining surface of the applicator and the at least one false eyelash, and in that the retention force of the false eyelash on the natural eyelashes induced by the adhesive product is greater than the retention force of the false eyelash on the applicator, the withdrawal of the applicator leaving the at least one false eyelash in place on the natural eyelashes by simple contact between the false eyelash, the adhesive product and the natural eyelashes.

[0012] By simple contact with the retaining surface, the user grasps the false eyelash and moves it to the natural eyelashes. The retention force of the false eyelash on the natural eyelashes induced by the adhesive product being greater than the retention force of the false eyelash on the applicator, and being advantageously greater than or equal to 125%, preferably between 150% and 250% of the retention force of the false eyelash on the applicator, the user does not need to use his fingers, or any tool, in order to retain the false eyelash on the natural eyelashes when he removes the applicator. The movement is then more fluid, more relaxed and the user can apply the false eyelash on the natural eyelashes without muscular tension, which increases the precision of the positioning. In addition, once the false eyelash is correctly positioned on the natural eyelashes or on the eyelid with the applicator, the effort of retaining the false eyelash on the natural eyelashes or on the the eyelid induced by the adhesive product ensures the immobility of the false eyelash when removing the applicator.

[0013] According to a variant, the application method according to the invention comprises the following characteristic:

[0014] - the applicator is removed by simply moving the retaining surface away from the false eyelash, without grasping the false eyelash by the user's or an operator's fingers, or by a false eyelash holding tool.

[0015] Since the applicator is removed by simply moving the retaining surface away from the false eyelash, the risk of damaging the false eyelash by deformation is minimized. The user does not need to hold the false eyelash on the eyelashes when removing the applicator, and thus does not apply pressure to a portion of the false eyelash, which could, on the one hand, deform the artificial eyelashes of the false eyelash, and on the other hand, modify the position of the false eyelash on the natural eyelashes. In the case where the false eyelash has not been correctly positioned with the applicator, the user would then have to use his fingers to reposition the false eyelash which would have moved when removing the applicator.

[0016] According to a variant, the application method according to the invention comprises the following characteristic:

[0017] - the transfer and deposition of at least one false eyelash on the natural eyelashes are done by above the user's eyes, in which the user's hand is located above their eyes, without obstructing their field of vision.

[0018] Holding the applicator while applying the false eyelash above the user's eyes allows the false eyelash to be applied without obstructing the user's vision, which provides greater comfort for the user and greater precision in applying the false eyelash. A better quality result can thus be obtained.

[0019] According to a variant, the application method according to the invention comprises the following characteristic:

[0020] - the removal of the applicator is followed by a step of pinching the at least one false eyelashes with natural eyelashes, using a pinching area of ​​the applicator.

[0021] The step of pinching the false eyelash with the natural eyelashes fuses the false eyelash with the natural eyelashes to give a more natural result. In addition, this step helps to strengthen the hold of the false eyelash with the adhesive and the natural eyelashes for a longer lasting hold of the false eyelash on the natural eyelashes.

[0022] According to a variant, the method according to the invention comprises the following characteristic:

[0023] - the step of reversibly gripping the at least one false eyelash with the retaining surface of the applicator is performed with a gripping section of the applicator, and the step of pinching the at least one false eyelash with the natural eyelashes using a pinching region included in the applicator is performed with a tweezer-shaped section of the applicator, opposite the gripping section in a direction of elongation of the applicator.

[0024] The gestures associated with the application and pinching steps are intuitive for the user who only has to turn the applicator over, it is also quick in that the user only handles a single object.

[0025] According to a variant, the application method according to the invention comprises the following characteristic:

[0026] - a step of turning the applicator between the depositing step and the step of pinch.

[0027] The retaining surface of the applicator being opposite the pinching region, the user intuitively turns the applicator over, and thus easily and quickly passes from the application step to the pinching step when applying the false eyelash. The user thus only handles a single, more compact object.

[0028] According to a variant, the application method according to the invention comprises the following characteristic:

[0029] - the retaining surface of the applicator comprises a plurality of projecting members of retainer, in particular a plurality of spikes and / or teeth, extending between an end linked to the retaining surface and a free end opposite the linked end and in which, during the contact gripping step, the projecting retaining members are inserted and / or embedded in the false eyelash, advantageously by separating the artificial eyelashes from the false eyelash, the false eyelash catching by friction within the projecting retaining members.

[0030] The projecting members are inserted between the artificial eyelashes of the false eyelash by separating them, the user can reversibly grasp the false eyelash by simple contact between the retaining surface of the applicator and the false eyelash.

[0031] The user can then move the false eyelash that he has just grasped towards natural eyelashes in order to deposit the false eyelash on the natural eyelashes, while having a robust and nevertheless reversible retention of the false eyelash on the applicator.

[0032] The invention also relates to a kit for applying at least one false eyelash comprising a false eyelash applicator comprising a retaining surface intended to reversibly retain at least one false eyelash, at least one false eyelash separated from the applicator, and an adhesive product intended to be supplied or deposited on the base line of the natural eyelashes and / or on the natural eyelashes and / or on the base line of the at least one false eyelash and / or on the eyelashes of the at least one false eyelash, the retaining surface and the adhesive being configured so that a retention force of the false eyelash on the natural eyelashes induced by the adhesive product is greater than the retention force of the false eyelash on the applicator induced by the contact of the false eyelash with the retaining surface of the applicator.

[0033] The contact false eyelash retention system simplifies application for the user who does not have to apply pressure with their fingers as they would have to with an applicator with two arms forming a clamp between them. By simple contact, the user grasps the false eyelash and moves it to the natural lashes. The movement is then smoother, more relaxed and the user can apply the false eyelash to the natural lashes without muscle tension, which increases the precision of positioning.

[0034] According to a variant, the kit according to the invention comprises at least one tool for depositing the adhesive product separate from the applicator.

[0035] Since the adhesive product can be deposited with a tool separate from the applicator, the user uses the applicator without depositing adhesive product thereon which could modify the retention force of the false eyelash induced by the retaining surface. In addition, the user uses the applicator as is, without needing to remove the adhesive product which would have been deposited on the applicator if the adhesive product had been deposited on the false eyelash using the applicator.

[0036] Alternatively, the user has a false eyelash that is initially pre-glued, i.e. provided with an adhesive product already present on the base line of the false eyelash.

[0037] According to a variant, the kit according to the invention comprises the following characteristic:

[0038] - the retaining surface of the applicator comprises a plurality of projecting members of retainer, in particular a plurality of spikes and / or teeth, extending between an end bonded to the retaining surface and a free end opposite the bonded end and / or an adherent layer for retaining the false eyelash.

[0039] The defined retaining protruding members or the adhesive layer allow the false eyelash to be grasped by simple contact with it, without requiring any additional gripping or grasping movement on the part of the user.

[0040] Indeed, in the case where the retaining surface comprises projecting members, these are inserted / embedded between the artificial eyelashes of the false eyelash which naturally catch by friction within these projecting members.

[0041] When the retaining surface comprises projecting retaining members or an adherent layer, the user grasps the false eyelash by simple contact and moves it to the natural eyelashes. The movement is then more fluid, more relaxed than when the user must maintain force on a false eyelash gripping tweezer to keep it in the pinching position. The user can thus apply the false eyelash to the natural eyelashes or to the eyelid without muscular tension, which increases the precision of the positioning.

[0042] According to a variant, the kit according to the invention comprises the following characteristic:

[0043] - the projecting members have a transverse extent of less than 0.5 mm in particular between 0.1 mm and 0.3 mm.

[0044] Such geometric parameters of the retaining members ensure better attachment of the false eyelash to the retaining members, while facilitating their insertion between the artificial eyelashes of the false eyelash when they are removed, as well as between the natural eyelashes when the false eyelash is deposited on the natural eyelashes or on the eyelid.

[0045] According to a variant, the kit according to the invention comprises the following characteristic:

[0046] - all the projecting members have a height taken between the linked end and the identical free end, the height being advantageously between 1 mm and 5 mm, preferably between 1 mm and 2 mm.

[0047] The height of the retaining members is thus sufficient to correctly hook the false eyelash by contact, and is not too great so as to guarantee the safety of the user when bringing the retaining members close to his eyes.

[0048] According to a variant, the kit according to the invention comprises the following characteristic:

[0049] - the projecting members have different heights taken between the linked end and the free end, the envelope defined by the free ends of the projecting members being a concave envelope, the height of each projecting member preferably being between 1 mm and 5 mm.

[0050] The retaining members may have a different height, in particular in the case where the retaining surface is flat, in order to form a surface defined by the free end of the slightly curved members. This curved surface is advantageously adapted to accompany the curvature of the user's eyelid and allows comfortable deposition of the false eyelash for the user. In addition, this curvature limits the deformation of the false eyelash when it is grasped by the applicator.

[0051] Alternatively, the retaining surface has a concave curved shape and all the projecting members have an identical height between the linked end and the free end, the envelope surface defined by the free ends of the projecting members following the profile of the retaining surface.

[0052] According to a variant, the kit according to the invention comprises the following characteristic:

[0053] - the retaining surface of the applicator has a density of protruding members of retention of between 50 retaining protruding members / cm2 and 100 retaining protruding members / cm2, preferably greater than 70 retaining protruding members / cm2, and optionally comprises at least one peripheral zone devoid of retaining protruding members.

[0054] The presence of a sufficient number of retaining members makes the reversible gripping of the false eyelash effective, the retaining members thus catching between two artificial eyelashes of the false eyelash. With such a density of protruding organs, the retaining surface can be small enough to provide the necessary precision when applying the false eyelash. The area without protruding organs, advantageously located on the periphery of the retaining surface, is useful for the user who wishes to reposition the false eyelash once placed on the natural eyelashes. This smooth area does not catch the false eyelash, but allows it to be slightly translated in order to adjust the position on the natural eyelashes. A precise finish can thus be provided.

[0055] According to a variant, the kit according to the invention comprises the following characteristic:

[0056] - the applicator comprises a pinching region intended to press at least one false eyelashes with natural eyelashes.

[0057] The pinching region suggests to the user a step of pinching the false eyelash with the natural eyelashes in order to merge the false eyelash with the natural eyelashes to give a more natural result.

[0058] According to a variant, the kit according to the invention comprises the following characteristic:

[0059] - the retaining surface of the applicator extends over a gripping section of the applicator, and the pinching region extends over a clamp-shaped section of the applicator, opposite the gripping section in a direction of elongation of the applicator.

[0060] The geometry of the applicator benefits from the advantages of the tweezers for pinching and merging the false eyelash with the natural eyelashes for a more natural result, and the advantages of the retaining surface as presented above, in a single component. The user thus manipulates a single object, which can thus be more compact, and applies the false eyelash entirely with only the applicator, simply by using the first and second sides, in an intuitive manner.

[0061] The invention will appear more clearly on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of non-limiting example, and made with reference to the drawings in which:

[0062] [Fig-1] [Fig.l] is a perspective view of a fringe of false eyelashes,

[0063] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a perspective view of a cluster of false eyelashes,

[0064] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a perspective view of a support for a faux fringe eyelashes in closed position,

[0065] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] is a perspective view of the false eyelash holder of [Fig.3] in the deployed position,

[0066] [Fig.5] [Fig.5] is a perspective view of a holder for a cluster of individual false eyelashes in the closed position,

[0067] [Fig.6] [Fig.6] is a perspective view of the support of [Fig.5] in position deployed,

[0068] [Fig.7] [Fig.7] is a perspective view of a false eyelash applicator comprising skates,

[0069] [Fig.8] [Fig.8] is a perspective view of a pad of the false eyelash applicator of [Fig.7],

[0070] [Fig.9][Fig.10] Figures 9 and 10 are schematic representations of the movement of gripping the false eyelash using the applicator of [Fig.7] from the false eyelash holder of [Fig.3],

[0071] [Fig. 11] [Fig. 11] is an enlarged view of the false eyelash held on the applicator of [Fig.7],

[0072] [Fig. 12] [Fig. 12] is a schematic representation of the deposition of the false eyelash on the natural eyelashes using the applicator of [Fig.7],

[0073] [Fig. 13] [Fig. 13] is a schematic representation of the pinching of the false eyelash with the natural eyelashes using the applicator of [Fig.7],

[0074] [Fig. 14] [Fig. 14] is an exploded perspective view of a false eyelash cleaning and drying box, in the false eyelash cleaning configuration,

[0075] [Fig. 15] [Fig. 15] is a sectional view along a median vertical plane of the false eyelash cleaning and drying box of [Fig. 14], in the false eyelash cleaning configuration,

[0076] [Fig. 16] [Fig. 16] is a partially exploded perspective view of the false eyelash cleaning and drying box of [Fig. 14], in the false eyelash drying configuration, and

[0077] [Fig. 17] [Fig. 17] is a sectional view along a median vertical plane of the false eyelash cleaning and drying box of [Fig. 14], in the false eyelash drying configuration,

[0078] [Fig. 18] [Fig. 18] is a schematic representation of the mechanical test carried out in order to measure the retention force of the false eyelash of [Fig.l], on the support of [Fig.3],

[0079] [Fig. 19] [Fig. 19] is a schematic representation of the mechanical test carried out in order to measure the retention force of the false eyelash of [Fig.l], on the applicator of [Fig.7], and

[0080] [Fig.20] [Fig.20] is a schematic representation of a mechanical test carried out in order to measure the retention force of the false eyelash of [Fig.l], on the skin of a user.

[0081] A kit, or set, for false eyelashes comprises at least one false eyelash 1, a support 3 for false eyelashes, shown in Figures 3 to 6, and an applicator 5, shown in Figures 7 and 8. It optionally comprises a box for cleaning and drying the false eyelash 1, which will be described below.

[0082] A method of applying at least one false eyelash 1 is the subject of the present invention. request.

[0083] With reference to Figures 1 and 2, the false eyelash 1 comprises a base line 10 to which a plurality of artificial eyelashes 11 are attached. The artificial eyelashes 11 and advantageously the base line 10 are formed from artificial fibers.

[0084] By "artificial" is meant in particular that the eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 and / or the fibers constituting them are not formed from natural eyelashes growing spontaneously on a human being, in particular on the human being on which the false eyelash 1 is placed.

[0085] The false eyelash 1 may be a full fringe, as shown in [Fig.l]. The baseline 10 and the artificial eyelashes 11 are then configured (in size and / or number of artificial eyelashes 11 provided) to completely cover, from one end of the natural eyelash baseline to the other, the natural eyelashes of a user.

[0086] In this first case, the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1 has for example a length, taken along the base line 10 following its curvature, from one end to the other of the base line 10, of between 15 mm and 35 mm.

[0087] Furthermore, in the case of a full fringe, the false eyelash 1 has, for example, a mass of between 0.01 g and 0.09 g.

[0088] Alternatively, the false eyelash 1 may be a cluster of a few artificial eyelashes 11 linked to the base line 10, as shown in [Fig. 2]. Such a false eyelash 1 is then called a “cluster” and is generally used alone or in combination with other cluster-type false eyelashes 1 in order to adorn part, or all, of the user's natural eyelashes.

[0089] In this second case, the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1 has for example a length, taken along the base line 10 following its curvature, from one end to the other of the base line 10, of between 0.3 cm and 1 cm.

[0090] Furthermore, in the case of a “cluster”, the false eyelash 1 has, for example, a mass of between 0.001 g and 0.008 g.

[0091] The base line 10 of the false eyelash 1 is generally curved in a C shape so as to reproduce the curvature of the base line of natural eyelashes.

[0092] Similarly, the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 are generally curved so as to reproduce the curvature of the natural eyelashes. The curvature of the artificial eyelashes is substantially located in a plane perpendicular to the tangent to the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1, taken at the point of connection of an artificial eyelash 11 on the base line 10.

[0093] The false eyelash 1 has a density of artificial eyelashes 11 for example between 20 artificial eyelashes 11 per centimeter of baseline 10 and 200 artificial eyelashes 11 per centimeter of baseline 10, preferably between 80 artificial eyelashes 11 per centimeter of baseline 10 and 150 artificial eyelashes 11 per centimeter of baseline 10.

[0094] The artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 have a cross-section which is for example circular, of transverse extent for example between 0.05 mm and 0.1 mm.

[0095] The artificial eyelashes 11 are for example made of polymer, in particular polybutylene terephthalate and / or polyamide.

[0096] The base line 10 of the false eyelash 1 and / or the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 are capable of being covered with a cosmetic product having adhesive and / or aesthetic properties.

[0097] By “adhesive properties” it is understood that the cosmetic product promotes adhesion between the false eyelash 1 and the user's natural eyelashes.

[0098] By “aesthetic” it is understood that the cosmetic product can be used to pigment the false eyelash 1, to give them more volume and / or to give them more length.

[0099] The cosmetic product is for example a makeup product.

[0100] More generally, a cosmetic product is a product as defined in Regulation EC No. 1223 / 2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, dated November 30, 2009, relating to cosmetic products.

[0101] The holder 3 for false eyelashes is illustrated in Figures 3 to 6. The holder 3 comprises an outer housing 30 comprising an upper rim 30A and at least one side wall 30B, the upper rim 30A extending from the side wall 30B. The outer housing 30 defines an interior volume and is configured to receive an inner housing 31 in its interior volume.

[0102] The outer casing 30 has a lateral access opening 32 to the interior volume of the outer casing 30. The inner casing 31 is movable in translation relative to the outer casing 30 through the access opening 32 between a position inserted into the interior volume of the outer casing 30, shown in Figures 3 and 5, and a position extracted from the interior volume of the outer casing 30, shown in Figures 4 and 6. The translation of the inner casing 31 relative to the outer casing 30 is carried out in a direction of movement of the inner casing 31 towards the outside of the outer casing 30.

[0103] The upper edge 30A of the external housing 30 defines a central window that is advantageously partially or totally transparent. By “transparent”, it is understood that the interior of the external housing 30 is visible to the naked eye by a user located outside the external housing 30.

[0104] In the example shown in Figures 3 to 6, the external housing 30 is polygonal in shape, and more precisely hexagonal in shape. Thus, the side wall 30B of the external housing 30 has six side faces forming a hexagonal prism.

[0105] The internal housing 31 comprises a bottom 31A and at least one side wall 31B projecting vertically relative to the bottom 31A.

[0106] The bottom 31A of the internal housing 31 has a peripheral contour of polygonal shape, having more than five sides. In the example shown in Figures 3 to 6, the bottom 31A is hexagonal in shape, to correspond to the shape of the interior volume of the external housing 30.

[0107] The internal housing 31 also comprises a gripping element 33 intended to be grasped by a user to move the internal housing 31 in translation between the inserted position and the extracted position from the internal volume of the external housing 30.

[0108] The gripping element 33 may be a tab, a handle, a grip, or any other element serving as an interface with a user.

[0109] The gripping element 33 projects outwardly from the outer housing 30, in the direction of movement of the inner housing 31, as seen in [Fig.6].

[0110] The internal housing 31 comprises at least one retaining element 34 for at least one false eyelash 1 projecting from the bottom 31A in a central elevation direction Z shown in [Fig. 3]. The central elevation direction Z is here perpendicular to the direction of movement of the internal housing 31.

[0111] The internal housing 31 also comprises at least one rib 35 projecting relative to the bottom 31A. The rib 35 extends here in the direction of movement of the internal housing 31 and connects the retention element 34 to at least one side wall 31B of the housing 31.

[0112] In the example of [Fig.6], the rib 35 also connects the retention element 34 to the gripping element 33.

[0113] In the example shown in Figures 3 to 6, the retention element 34 has a generally frustoconical shape of revolution around the central elevation direction Z from the bottom 31A of the internal housing 31 to an upper edge 36. The upper edge 36 is curved around the central elevation direction Z in projection in a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z. The curved upper edge 36 then has, in projection in a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z, a closed contour in the shape of a circle or ellipse.

[0114] The retention element 34 comprises at least one support wall 37 of the false eyelash 1 extending between the bottom 31A and the curved upper edge 36. The retention element 34 comprises at least two fixing tabs 38 of a false eyelash 1, projecting from the support wall 37.

[0115] The support wall 37 advantageously has a curved shape.

[0116] In particular, the support wall 37 has a shape that is concave towards the outside at least opposite each fixing lug 38. In other words, the frustoconical shape of the retention element 34 is defined by rotation around the central elevation direction Z of a curved generatrix that is concave towards the outside.

[0117] In the example of [Fig.4], the support wall 37 has two opposite storage regions located on either side of the rib 35.

[0118] Each storage region is provided at its ends along the rib 35 with two fixing lugs 38, directed towards each other.

[0119] In the example of [Fig.5], other fixing lugs 38, for example two additional fixing lugs 38, are arranged in each storage region, between the lugs 38 located at the ends.

[0120] Each fixing lug 38 extends opposite the support wall 37 between a first end 38A secured to the support wall 37 and a free end 38B angularly offset relative to the first end 38A around the elevation direction Z. The free end 38B here has a tapered shape.

[0121] Each fixing lug 38 extends in a curved manner around the elevation direction Z, projecting into a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z.

[0122] Each tab 38 defines between the first end 38A and the free end 38B at least one wedging surface 39 of a false eyelash 1, extending opposite the support wall 37 of the false eyelash 1.

[0123] By "pinching" is meant that the false eyelash 1 is held between the pinning surface 39 and the support wall 37, and against the support wall 37, being blocked, but without being pinched. The false eyelash 1 is held by friction between the artificial eyelashes 11 and the support wall 37 under the effect of the self-weight of the false eyelash 1 which tends to press the false eyelash 1 by gravity against the support wall 37.

[0124] The gravity bearing of the false eyelash 1 against the bearing wall 37 is sufficient for the false eyelash 1 to rest on the bearing wall 37, but the false eyelash 1 is sufficiently light to be held against the bearing wall 37 without needing to be clamped against the bearing wall 37.

[0125] The friction is notably reinforced by the respective curvatures of the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1, of the artificial eyelashes 11 and of the support wall 37.

[0126] The outwardly directed concave shape of the support wall 37 provides significant support and increases the friction surface between the artificial eyelashes 11 and the support wall 37. However, it does not provide an obstacle to the false eyelash 1 sliding outwards by a “slide” effect.

[0127] To counter this effect, each tab 38 facing the support wall 37 holds the false eyelash 1 against the support wall 37 in order to prevent the false eyelash 1 from moving away from the support wall 37. Thus, the holding of each false eyelash 1 on the retention element 34 is ensured by its wedging without pinching between the support wall 37 concave towards the outside and at least one tab 38 facing it.

[0128] The false eyelash 1 thus retains a natural shape and its deformation is minimal, since it simply abuts between the outwardly concave support wall 37 and at least one facing tab 38.

[0129] Furthermore, the elastic memory of the false eyelash 1, combined with the geometry of the fixing tabs 38, allows it to brace between the support wall 37 and the tabs of fixing 38 in order to be held against the support wall 37.

[0130] At least one free part of the wedging surface 39 extends at rest at a distance from the support wall 37 of the false eyelash 1. In the example shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the entire wedging surface 39 of each tab 38 extends at a distance from the support wall 37 of the false eyelash 1 between the first end 38A and the free end 38B.

[0131] In at least one plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z, the free part of the wedging surface 39 extends at least partly parallel to the support wall 37 of the false eyelash 1. The minimum distance between the free part of the wedging surface 39 and the support wall 37 of the false eyelash 1 taken along a normal to the support wall 37 of the false eyelash 1 is preferably greater than 0.1 mm, and in particular between 0.2 mm and 1.5 mm.

[0132] This distance advantageously creates a clearance between the fixing tab 38 and the support wall 37, in which the false eyelash 1 is placed and held, resting on the support wall 37 by means of the base line 10 and / or the artificial eyelashes 11, without compression or tightening of the false eyelash 1.

[0133] In this same plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z, the free part of the wedging surface 39 comprises, from the first end 38A to the free end 38B, a first section 39A extending parallel to the support wall 37 of the false eyelash 1 and a second section 39B extending the first section 39A, the second section 39B moving away from the support wall 37 of the false eyelash 1 of the retention element 34.

[0134] In the example shown in Figures 3 to 6, the first section 39A, in projection in a plane perpendicular to a normal to the support wall 37 opposite the first section 39A, has a contour in the shape of a parallelogram, and more precisely in the shape of a rectangle. The second section 39B, in projection in a plane perpendicular to a normal to the support wall 37 opposite the second section 39B, has a trapezoid shape converging from the first section 39A to the free end 38B.

[0135] Advantageously, the second section 39B comprises a chamfer at the free end 38B. The chamfers guide the false eyelash 1 during its introduction between the fixing tab 38 and the support wall 37.

[0136] In the example of [Fig.4], the length of each leg 38 taken along the wall 37 is less than half the length of the storage region taken along the wall 37 between two adjacent legs 38, in particular less than 25% of the length of the storage region, taken along the wall 37 between two adjacent legs 38.

[0137] When removing the false eyelash 1 from the support 3 using the applicator 5, the false eyelash 1, not being pinched between the wedging surface 39 and the support wall 37, slides between the tabs 38 without deforming them, under the effect of a tensile force exerted on the false eyelash. 1 by the applicator 5 in a direction normal to the support wall 37.

[0138] Alternatively, and as will be described in more detail later, when removing the false eyelash 1 from the support 3 using the applicator 5, the false eyelash 1 slides between the tabs 38 without deforming them, under the effect of a tensile force exerted on the false eyelash 1 by the applicator 5 according to a combined movement relative to the support 3, comprising a component extending in the elevation direction Z.

[0139] The convergent shape of the second section 39B simplifies the removal of the false eyelash 1 from the support 3 according to one of the methods described below, by minimizing the risk of irreversible deformation of the false eyelash 1.

[0140] Advantageously, the fixing lugs 38 are spaced apart from each other, in a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z, by a distance such that a user can pass a finger between two fixing lugs 38, for example to facilitate the insertion of the false eyelash 1 between the fixing lugs 38 and the support wall 37 of the support 3.

[0141] As a further variant, each tab 38 is elastically deformable between a fixing position in which the first section 39A extends at a first distance from the support wall 37 and a disengagement position in which the first section 39A extends at a second distance from the support wall 37, the second distance being greater than the first distance.

[0142] In another variant, not shown, the support 3 also comprises at least one relief, in particular in the shape of a grain of rice, projecting from one of the support wall 37 of the false eyelash 1 or of the fixing tab 38 towards the other of the support wall 37 of the false eyelash 1 or of the fixing tab 38.

[0143] The support 3 thus designed makes it possible to hold the false eyelash 1 in a robust but reversible manner. The false eyelash 1 removed from the support 3 is not deformed and is directly ready to be placed on natural eyelashes.

[0144] Indeed, the fixing tabs 38 extending in a direction included in a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z, the false eyelash 1 is held by the tabs 38 without any particular deformation other than that which would result from its own weight.

[0145] The user can thus remove the false eyelash 1 from the support 3 and place it directly on his eyelashes without, in most cases, any additional operation of reshaping the false eyelash 1.

[0146] The wedging of the false eyelash 1 is effective since the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 rest on the support wall 37 which has a concavity in section in a plurality of vertical axial planes passing through the central elevation direction Z. Thus the shape of the eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 is preserved. In addition, the false eyelash 1 as a whole matches the curved shape of the support wall 37 in a plurality of planes perpendicular to the central elevation direction Z.

[0147] Furthermore, the legs 38 follow this curvature in the perpendicular planes at least along the first section 39B, creating an obstacle to the movement of the false eyelash 1, in particular in a direction normal to the support wall 37, and ensuring that it is held against the support wall 37.

[0148] The applicator 5 for false eyelashes is shown in Figures 7 and 8.

[0149] The applicator 5 comprises a body 50 elongated in a longitudinal direction L shown in [Fig.7]. The body 50 comprises an elongated central section 50A, a false eyelash 1 gripping section 50B extending from the central section 50A in a first direction in the longitudinal direction L, and a clamp-shaped section 50C extending from the central section 50A in the longitudinal direction L, in a second direction longitudinally opposite the gripping section 50B.

[0150] The sections 50B, 50C are connected to the central section 50A which they extend respectively on either side of the central section 50A.

[0151] The gripping section 50B comprises a surface 51 for retaining false eyelashes 1 by contact provided with a reversible system for retaining the false eyelashes 1 by contact.

[0152] The retaining surface 51 generally extends in a transverse direction T, substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L. In at least one plane perpendicular to the transverse direction T, the section of the retaining surface 51 is inclined relative to the longitudinal direction L and relative to the transverse direction T.

[0153] The inclination of the section of the retaining surface 51 in projection in the plane perpendicular to the transverse direction T, relative to the longitudinal direction is for example between 10° and 80°, in particular between 30° and 50°.

[0154] The retaining surface 51 has a concave curved shape.

[0155] In the example shown in Figures 7 and 8, the contact retention system comprises a plurality of projecting retention members 52, in particular a plurality of pins. The projecting retention members 2 are not limited to pins as shown but could also comprise teeth and / or any other projecting element having capacities for retaining a false eyelash 1 (hooks for example).

[0156] The retaining surface 51 has a density of protruding members 52 of between 50 protruding members / cm2 and 100 protruding members / cm2, preferably greater than 70 protruding members / cm2.

[0157] The retaining surface 51 also comprises at its periphery at least one zone 53 devoid of projecting retaining members 52.

[0158] In the example of [Fig.7], the retaining surface 51 comprises two zones 53 devoid of projecting retaining members 52 each extending along two opposite transverse edges of the retaining surface 51.

[0159] The length of the area of ​​the retaining surface 51 provided with projecting retaining members 52, taken transversely along the retaining surface 51 following its curvature, is greater than 30%, in particular between 30% and 100% of the length of the base line 10, as defined above. This allows robust attachment by simple contact.

[0160] The projecting members 52 each extend between an end 52A connected to the retaining surface 51 and a free end 52B opposite the connected end 52A.

[0161] The projecting retaining members 52 have a transverse extent, taken in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of elongation of the members 52, less than 0.5 mm, in particular between 0.1 mm and 0.3 mm, and preferably equal to 0.2 mm.

[0162] Each projecting member 52 is for example spaced from a neighboring projecting member 52 by a distance, taken in a plane perpendicular to the direction of elongation of the members 52, of between 0.2 mm and 0.3 mm.

[0163] The projecting members 52 are suitable for engaging between the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1, in particular when the artificial eyelashes 11 have a transverse extent of between 0.05 mm and 0.1 mm.

[0164] The projecting retaining members 52 are for example made of polymer, in particular polyolefin, in particular polypropylene.

[0165] The dimensions of the projecting retaining members 52, and in particular their transverse extent, allow the projecting members 52 to be flexible, and in particular to be elastically deformable in bending.

[0166] In the example of [Fig.7], all the projecting members 52 have an identical height taken along the longitudinal direction L, the height being between 1 mm and 5 mm, preferably between 1 mm and 2 mm.

[0167] The envelope surface defined by the free ends 52B of the projecting members 52 thus follows the profile, in particular concave, of the retaining surface 51.

[0168] The projecting members 52 may be parallelepipedal in shape, conical or truncated in shape, or even cylindrical in shape.

[0169] The clamp-shaped section 50C comprises a first branch 54 optionally provided with a first end pad 55, and a second branch 56 optionally provided with a second end pad 57.

[0170] The first and second branches 54, 56 are joined at the central section 50A.

[0171] The first and second branches 54, 56 are elongated in the longitudinal direction L.

[0172] The first branch 54 and the second branch 56 extend here substantially in a plane B (visible in [Fig.7]), inclined or orthogonal to the transverse direction T. They are movable relative to each other along a pinching direction P shown in [Fig.7], between a rest configuration in which the second pad 57 is arranged away from the first pad 55 and a pinching configuration in which the second pad 57 is brought closer to the first pad 55.

[0173] The pinch direction P forms with the transverse direction T, in projection in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L, an angle of between 30° and 90°.

[0174] The pads 55, 57 have a curved contour 58, for example in the shape of a banana, projecting into a median plane passing between the first branch 54 and the second branch 56 of the clamp.

[0175] The body 50 of the applicator 5 is made in a single piece, the first pad 55 and the second pad 57 being attached respectively to the first branch 54 and to the second branch 56 by means of fixing elements 59, shown in [Fig.8].

[0176] The fixing elements 59 are here pins provided with a radial widening ensuring retention by blocking in corresponding orifices, provided on the branches 54, 56.

[0177] The body 50 of the applicator 5 is for example made of polymer, in particular polyolefin, in particular polypropylene. The pads 55 and 57 are for example made of thermoplastic elastomers.

[0178] Alternatively, the body 50 is for example made of a thermoplastic polyester elastomer, for example a copolymer composed of polybutylene terephthalate terephthalate and a polyether, such as the Hytrel® elastomer for example.

[0179] The pads 55 and 57 are for example made of nitrile and / or silicone, or of a mixture of nitrile and silicone.

[0180] Advantageously, and in particular when the adhesive intended to be applied to the false eyelash 1 is an adhesive mascara, the pads 55, 57 are made of a material different from the body 50 of the applicator. For example, the pads 55, 57 are made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

[0181] When the adhesive intended to be applied to the false eyelash 1 is a glue, the pads 55, 57 are for example made in one piece with the body 50 of the applicator 5.

[0182] As a variant, not shown, the applicator 5 does not comprise pads 55, 57 but pinching portions made in one piece with the body 50 of the applicator 5.

[0183] In this variant, the branches 54, 56 are movable relative to each other along the pinching direction P, between a rest configuration in which the pinching portion of the first branch 54 is arranged away from the pinching portion of the second branch 56 and a pinching configuration in which the pinching portion of the first branch 54 is brought closer to the pinching portion of the second branch 56.

[0184] When applying the false eyelash 1 using such an applicator 5, and as will be described in more detail later, the user first places the retaining surface 51 of the applicator 5 on the false eyelash 1 in order to grip it by reversible contact retention.

[0185] The projecting members 52 are inserted between the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 by separating them, so that the artificial eyelashes 11 are attached by friction within these projecting members 52, as visible in [Fig. 11].

[0186] The user then places the false eyelash 1 on natural eyelashes while holding the applicator 5 above the eyes of the person on whom the false eyelash 1 is placed. Preferably the user seeks to place the false eyelash 1 on the natural eyelashes by aligning the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1 with a base line of the natural eyelashes.

[0187] After this depositing step, the user turns the applicator 5 over and pinches the false eyelash 1 with the natural eyelashes using the pads 55, 57, moving from the rest configuration of the first branch 54 and the second branch 56 to the pinching configuration. This step of pinching the false eyelash 1 with the natural eyelashes fuses the false eyelash 1 with the natural eyelashes, and guarantees a result that is on the one hand more durable over time, and on the other hand more aesthetic.

[0188] In a variant, not shown, the retaining surface 51 is flat.

[0189] Still in a variant not shown, the retaining surface 51 is flat and the projecting members 52 have different heights, taken in the longitudinal direction L, the envelope defined by the free ends 52B of the projecting members 52 being a concave envelope. In this variant, the height of each projecting member 52 is between 1 mm and 5 mm.

[0190] In another variant, the retaining surface 51 of the applicator is an adherent layer for retaining the false eyelash 1.

[0191] The applicator 5 thus designed allows the user to place the false eyelash 1 on natural eyelashes in a simplified and precise manner.

[0192] The contact retention system 51 of the false eyelash 1 simplifies application for the user who does not have to apply and maintain pressure with his fingers as with an applicator having two branches forming a clamp between them.

[0193] By simple contact, the user grasps the false eyelash 1 and moves it to the natural eyelashes. The movement is then more fluid, more relaxed than when the user must maintain an effort on a false eyelash grasping clip 1 to keep it in the pinching position and the user can apply the false eyelash 1 to the natural eyelashes without muscular tension, which increases the precision of the positioning.

[0194] Figures 9 and 10 illustrate a method of transferring a false eyelash 1 from a support 3 to an applicator 5.

[0195] In the example of figures 9 and 10, the false eyelash 1, the support 3 and the applicator 5 are advantageously as described above.

[0196] The user initially has the support 3 which comprises at least one retention element 34 on which at least one false eyelash 1 is held, and the applicator 5 which defines a retention surface 51.

[0197] Holding the false eyelash 1 on the retention element 34 of the support 3 defines a retention force for the false eyelash 1 on the retention element 34.

[0198] The retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the retention element 34 of the support 3 results from a mechanical engagement of the false eyelash 1 in the retention element 34, without adhesion of the false eyelash 1 to the retention element 34 of the support 3.

[0199] This force, measured according to a normal to the support wall 37 of the retention element 34, is for example greater than 0.06 N and is in particular between 0.01 N and 0.1 N.

[0200] With reference to [Fig. 18], this force is for example measured in a climatic chamber (not shown) using a dynamometer 84.

[0201] The dynamometer 84 preferably operates with an accuracy of ±0.2% of the displacement speed value, and advantageously meets the following technical characteristics: accuracy of ±0.5% of the minimum full scale, minimum sampling frequency of 1000Hz.

[0202] The retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the support 3 is measured using such a dynamometer 84. An applicator 5 as described above, connected to the dynamometer 84, gradually moves the false eyelash 1 away (preferably at a speed of 165 mm / min), away from a retention element 34 identical to that of the support 3, until the false eyelash 1 is separated from the retention element 34.

[0203] The procedure implemented in order to measure the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the retention element 34 comprises the following steps: - thermostat the items to be tested (retention element 34, false eyelash 1 and applicator 5) at 23°C for at least 3 hours, - assemble the false eyelash 1 on the retention element 34, - holding the sample comprising the false eyelash 1 assembled on the retention element 34 assembled on the base 86 of the dynamometer 84 with the elevation axis Z horizontal, - hook the applicator 5 onto the head of the dynamometer 84, positioned vertically above the base 86 and move the head of the dynamometer 84 to bring the retaining surface 51 of the applicator 5 into contact with the false eyelashes 1 while maintaining the longitudinal direction L of the applicator 5 vertical, - set the movement speed to 165 ± 10 mm per minute, - start the dynamometer 84 to move the applicator 5 vertically upwards away from the retention element 34, and - read and / or record the force measured by the dynamometer 84 when the false eyelash 1 separates from the retention element 34, this force corresponding to the measured effort.

[0204] The holding of the sample to be tested (false eyelash 1 assembled on the retention element 34) on the base 86 of the dynamometer 84 is for example carried out using a lower clamping jaw 88, as shown in [Fig. 18].

[0205] The applicator 5 is held on the head of the dynamometer 84, for example, with an upper clamping jaw 90.

[0206] As visible in [Fig.9], the user reversibly grasps the false eyelash 1 with the retaining surface 51 of the applicator 5.

[0207] The reversible gripping is carried out by simple contact between the retaining surface 51 and the false eyelash 1.

[0208] This grip defines a retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5 induced by the contact between the false eyelash 1 and the retaining surface 51 of the applicator 5.

[0209] This force, measured according to a normal to the retaining surface 51 of the applicator 5, is for example greater than 0.2 N and is in particular between 0.1 N and 0.4 N.

[0210] This effort is for example measured in a climatic chamber using the equipment and operating method described above.

[0211] Only variations in the operating mode will be described below, with reference to [Fig. 19],

[0212] The retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5 is measured using the dynamometer 84, the false eyelash 1 being progressively moved away at a speed of 165 mm / min from the applicator 5 until the applicator 5 and the false eyelash 1 separate.

[0213] To do this, the applicator 5 is immobilized vertically in the lower clamping jaw 88 with its retention surface 51 facing upwards. The false eyelash 1 is arranged assembled on the retention surface 51.

[0214] A double-sided adhesive tape 94 is applied to the baseline 10 of the false eyelash 1 and is vertically connected to the upper clamping jaw 90 of the dynamometer 84 via a hook 92, as shown in [Fig.19].

[0215] The measured force corresponds to the force measured by the dynamometer 84 when the false eyelash 1 separates from the applicator 5.

[0216] The retention element 34 and the retention surface 51 are configured so that the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the support 3 induced by the retention element 34 is less than the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5 induced by the contact between the false eyelash 1 and the retention surface 51.

[0217] The retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the support 3 is advantageously less than or equal to 75% of the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5.

[0218] Different methods of removing the false eyelash 1 from the support 3 by the applicator 5 will now be described in detail.

[0219] In a first mode, with reference to [Fig.9], the user approaches the applicator 5 in the direction of the false eyelash 1 by making the longitudinal direction L of the applicator 5 substantially coincide with a normal to the support wall 37 until the projecting members 52 penetrate into the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1.

[0220] The false eyelash 1 held by the penetration of the projecting members 52 within the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 is shown in [Fig. 11].

[0221] When removing the applicator 5 carrying the false eyelash 1 away from the support 3, as shown in [Fig. 10], the user moves the applicator 5 away from the support 3 by making the longitudinal direction L of the applicator 5 substantially coincide with a normal to the support wall 37. The false eyelash 1 then slides between the support wall 37 and the legs 38 in a circumferential direction to the elevation direction Z. It thus leaves the intermediate space defined between each leg 38 and the opposite support wall 37.

[0222] Alternatively, the user brings the applicator 5 towards the false eyelash 1 by making the longitudinal direction L of the applicator 5 substantially coincide with a normal to the support wall 37 until the projecting members penetrate into the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1, then applies to the applicator 5 a combined movement relative to the support 3, comprising a component extending in the elevation direction Z. In doing so, the projecting members 52 of the applicator 5 come into contact with the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1 and take the false eyelash 1 into this movement to separate them from the support 3. The false eyelash 1 then slides between the support surface 37 and the legs 38 in the elevation direction Z. It is lifted out of the intermediate space defined between each leg 38 and the support wall 37 opposite.

[0223] In another variant, the user separates the false eyelash 1 from the support 3 using a combination of these movements of extracting the false eyelash 1 away from the support 3 by means of the applicator 5.

[0224] The retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the retention element 34 of the support 3 being less than the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5, the movement of the applicator 5 away from the support 3 disengages the false eyelash 1 from the retention element 34 of the support 3 by simple contact between the retention surface 51 of the applicator 5 and the false eyelash 1.

[0225] The movement of the applicator 5 away from the support 3 is carried out by simply moving the retaining surface 51 away from the retention element 34 of the false eyelash 1, without grasping or pulling the false eyelash 1 by the fingers of the user or an operator, or by a tool for retaining the false eyelash 1.

[0226] In this way, a simple engagement by contact between the retaining surface 51 and the false eyelash 1, as visible in [Fig. 11], ensures a mechanical retention of the false eyelash 1 on the retaining surface 51 which is more robust than the mechanical retention of the false eyelash 1 in the retention element 34. The false eyelash 1 can thus be released from the retention support 34 by simple manipulation of the applicator 5, without risk of it detaching from the retaining surface 51.

[0227] As visible in Figures 9 and 10, the movement of the applicator 5 away from the support 3 is carried out by the user by a movement in a direction normal to the support wall 37 of the retention element 34 of the support 3, or alternatively with a component in the elevation direction Z, or even, in a combined movement in a normal to the support wall 37 and in the elevation direction Z. The user, by grasping the false eyelash 1 by contact with the retention surface 51 and by moving the applicator 5 in a movement as described above, easily disengages the false eyelash 1 from the retention element 34 without damaging the false eyelash 1. The movement of the applicator 5 away from the support 3 is followed by a step of depositing the false eyelash 1 on the user's natural eyelashes, as will be described later.

[0228] The method of transferring a false eyelash 1 onto an applicator 5 from a support 3 as described makes it easier for the user to transfer the false eyelash 1, without damaging the false eyelash 1 when the user removes them from the support 3.

[0229] By simple contact with the retaining surface 51, the user grasps the false eyelash 1 and separates it from the retaining element 34. The gesture is simplified, fluid and comfortable for the user who can grasp the false eyelash 1 without having to keep his fingers tense as he would have to do with a tweezer-shaped applicator.

[0230] In addition, the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5 induced with the contact with the retaining surface 51 being greater than the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the retention element 34 of the support 3, the user does not need to retain the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5 when he removes the applicator 5, and thus he does not apply pressure on a part of the false eyelash 1, which could deform the artificial eyelashes 11 and / or the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1.

[0231] Figures 12 and 13 illustrate a method of transferring a false eyelash 1 from an applicator 5 to a user's natural eyelashes.

[0232] In the example of figures 12 and 13, the false eyelash 1 and the applicator 5 are advantageously as described above.

[0233] The user initially has an adhesive product, at least one false eyelash 1, and an applicator 5 which comprises a retaining surface 51.

[0234] During a preliminary step, not shown, the user deposits the adhesive product on the base line of the natural eyelashes and / or on the natural eyelashes and / or on the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1 and / or on the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1.

[0235] As a variant, the user initially has a pre-glued false eyelash 1, i.e. provided with an adhesive product already present on the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1.

[0236] The user then reversibly grasps the false eyelash 1 with the retaining surface 51 of the applicator 5. As described above, the contact between the false eyelash 1 and the retaining surface 51 defines a retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5 induced by the retaining surface 51 of the applicator 5, and the reversible gripping of the false eyelash 1 is carried out by simple contact between the retaining surface 51 of the applicator 5 and the false eyelash 1.

[0237] The user then transfers, as shown in [Fig. 12], the false eyelash 1 from the applicator 5 to the natural eyelashes so as to deposit the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1 on a base line of the natural eyelashes and / or on the natural eyelashes.

[0238] Once the false eyelash 1 has been deposited, the user removes the applicator 5 by moving it away from the user's eyes. The removal of the applicator 5 causes the false eyelash 1 to separate from the retaining surface 51.

[0239] The retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5 is less than the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the natural eyelashes induced by the adhesive product.

[0240] The retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the natural eyelashes or on the skin of the eyelid, induced by the adhesive product, measured in a direction normal to the natural eyelashes, is for example greater than 0.5 N and is in particular between 0.4 N and 1 N.

[0241] The adhesive product used to stick the false eyelash 1 to the natural eyelashes or to the skin of the eyelid is for example an acrylate-based glue, in particular ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer, for example the glue marketed by the ARDELL Company under the reference DUO ® or DUO GREEN ®.

[0242] Alternatively, the adhesive product used to stick the false eyelash 1 to the natural eyelashes or to the skin of the eyelid is, for example, a glue as described in document WO2019003453A1, or in document WO2019003454A1, or the DAITOSOL 5500 ® glue described in patent application WO2015 / 154804.

[0243] This effort is for example measured in a climatic chamber using the equipment and operating method described previously.

[0244] Only variations in the operating mode will be described below, with reference to [Fig.20].

[0245] The false eyelash 1 is previously glued to a region of the skin 96 of a user (represented schematically by a square in [Fig.20]) using an adhesive product as described above.

[0246] The adhesive product is for example applied to the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1 and the base line 10 provided with the adhesive product is applied to a region of the skin 96.

[0247] The skin region 96 may for example be taken on the top of a user's hand.

[0248] The skin region 96 is placed on the base 86, under the head of the dynamometer 84.

[0249] The retention effort of the false eyelash 1 on the skin 96 of the user induced by the product adhesive is measured using the dynamometer 84, the false eyelash 1 being gradually moved away at a speed of 165 mm / min from the skin 96 of the user, as visible on [Fig.20], until the false eyelash 1 is separated from the skin 96.

[0250] To do this, a double-sided adhesive tape 94 is applied to the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1, for example between the skin region 96 and the artificial eyelashes 11 and is connected vertically to the upper clamping jaw 90 of the dynamometer 84 by means of a hook 92, as shown in [Fig.20].

[0251] The measured force corresponds to the force measured by the dynamometer 84 when the false eyelash 1, in particular the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1, separates from the skin 96.

[0252] The retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the natural eyelashes is advantageously greater than or equal to 125%, preferably between 150% and 250% of the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5.

[0253] Removing the applicator 5 then leaves the false eyelash 1 in place on the natural eyelashes, by simple contact between the false eyelash 1, the adhesive product and the natural eyelashes and / or the base line of the natural eyelashes.

[0254] The applicator 5 is removed by simply moving the retaining surface 51 away from the false eyelash 1, without grasping or pulling the false eyelash 1 by the fingers of the user or an operator, or by a tool for retaining the false eyelash 1.

[0255] Advantageously, the transfer and deposition of the false eyelash 1 on the natural eyelashes are done over the eyes of the person receiving the false eyelash 1. In other words, the user's hand is located above the eyes of the person receiving the false eyelash 1, as illustrated in [Fig. 12], throughout the transfer and deposition. Thus, the visual field of the person receiving the false eyelash 1 is not obstructed during the deposition of the false eyelash 1 on the natural eyelashes and the user benefits on the one hand from better precision during deposition, and on the other hand, from more comfortable gestures, in particular in the case where the user is the person receiving the false eyelash 1.

[0256] As visible in [Fig. 13], the withdrawal of the applicator 5 is followed by a step of pinching the false eyelash 1 with the natural eyelashes, using a pinching region 55, 57 of the applicator 5.

[0257] The step of reversibly gripping the false eyelash 1 with the retaining surface 51 of the applicator 5 is carried out with the gripping section 50B of the applicator 5, and the step of pinching the false eyelash 1 with the natural eyelashes using the pinching region 55, 57 of the applicator 5 is carried out with the clamp-shaped section 50C of the applicator 5, opposite the gripping section in the elongation direction L of the applicator 5.

[0258] In order to carry out the step of pinching the false eyelash 1 with the natural eyelashes, the user turns the applicator 5 over to switch from the gripping configuration with the gripping section 50B to the pinching configuration with the clamp-shaped section 50C.

[0259] The step of pinching the false eyelash 1 with the natural eyelashes, illustrated in [Fig. 13], is carried out quickly after the deposition of the false eyelash 1 thanks to the structure of the applicator 5 comprising sections 50B, 50C, with different functionalities.

[0260] The method of applying the false eyelash 1 as described is simple and allows precise application of the false eyelash 1 for the user.

[0261] By simple contact with the retaining surface 51, the user grasps the false eyelash 1 and moves it to the natural eyelashes. The retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5 being less than the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the natural eyelashes induced by the adhesive product, the user does not need to use his fingers, or any tool, in order to retain the false eyelash 1 on the natural eyelashes when he removes the applicator 5.

[0262] The movement is then more fluid, more relaxed and the user can apply the false eyelash 1 to the natural eyelashes without muscular tension, which increases comfort and precision of positioning.

[0263] Furthermore, once the false eyelash 1 is correctly positioned on the natural eyelashes with the applicator 5, the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the natural eyelashes induced by the adhesive product ensures the immobility of the false eyelash 1 when the applicator 5 is removed.

[0264] As indicated above, the false eyelash kit 1 according to the invention also comprises a cleaning and drying box 70 for false eyelashes 1, shown in Figures 14 to 17.

[0265] The box 70 comprises a sealed compartment 71 for cleaning at least one false eyelash 1, as well as a permeable compartment 72 for drying the at least one false eyelash 1.

[0266] The box 70 also comprises a protective cover 73 intended to reversibly close the permeable compartment 72.

[0267] The attachment of the protective cover 73 to the permeable compartment 72 is for example carried out by snap-fastening, screwing, or even, as shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 14 to 17, by placing the cover 73 on the permeable compartment 72 with a tightening that can be releasably held by hand, in order to keep the cover 73 attached to the permeable compartment 72.

[0268] For this purpose, the permeable compartment 72 may comprise a complementary fixing system, not shown, capable of cooperating with the protective cover 73 in order to reversibly close the permeable compartment 72.

[0269] Furthermore, the box 70 comprises a transfer basket 74 capable of receiving at least one false eyelash 1. The transfer basket 74 is configured so as to be inserted successively into the sealed compartment 71 for cleaning the false eyelash 1, as shown in Figures 14 and 15, and into the permeable compartment 72 for drying the false eyelash 1, as shown in Figures 16 and 17.

[0270] The sealed compartment 71 for cleaning at least one false eyelash 1 comprises a bottom 71A and at least one side wall 71B.

[0271] The watertight compartment 71 is made at least in part of an at least partially transparent material, preferably completely transparent. By “transparent” it is meant it is understood that an observer located outside the watertight compartment 71 can see with the naked eye the interior of the watertight compartment 71.

[0272] The watertight compartment 71 comprises a reversible fixing system 75 of the permeable compartment 72 on the watertight compartment 71.

[0273] The permeable compartment 72 for drying the at least one false eyelash 1 comprises a bottom 72A and at least one side wall 72B.

[0274] The permeable compartment 72 is configured to be separated from the sealed compartment 71 and reversibly change from a configuration assembled on the sealed compartment 71 to a configuration disassembled from the sealed compartment 71.

[0275] The permeable compartment 72 comprises a complementary reversible fastening system 76 configured to cooperate with the reversible fastening system 75 of the sealed compartment 71, in order to assemble the sealed compartment 71 with the permeable compartment 72.

[0276] When the complementary reversible fixing system 76 of the permeable compartment 72 cooperates with the reversible fixing system 75 of the sealed compartment 71, the sealed compartment 71 is sealed by the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72.

[0277] In the example shown in Figures 11 to 13, the reversible fastening system 75 of the watertight compartment 71 in cooperation with the complementary reversible fastening system 76 of the permeable compartment 76 is a screw system. The permeable compartment 72 is configured to be screwed onto the watertight compartment 71.

[0278] Thus, intuitively the user can close the sealed compartment 71 in a sealed manner, using the permeable compartment 72, and the box 70 thus has fewer spare parts and can be compact.

[0279] The protective cover 73 comprises an upper partition 73A and at least one side partition 73B.

[0280] The protective cover 73 has openings 77 for air circulation through its upper partition 73A and / or its side partition 73B.

[0281] The air circulating through the openings 77 advantageously allows the interior of the permeable compartment 72 to be ventilated when the cover 73 closes the permeable compartment 72, and accelerates and promotes the drying of the false eyelash 1 located inside the permeable compartment 72.

[0282] In the example of Figures 11 to 13, the protective cover 73 has at least two openings 77 facing each other and extending through the lateral partition 73B of the protective cover 73. The openings 77 are oblong in shape, elongated along a normal to the upper partition 73A of the cover 73.

[0283] The transfer basket comprises a bottom 74A and at least one side wall 74B.

[0284] In the example shown in Figures 11 to 13, the watertight compartment 71, the permeable compartment 72 and transfer basket 74 are cylindrical in shape.

[0285] The bottom 71A of the sealed compartment 71, the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72, and the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 have a concave interior surface.

[0286] Advantageously, the curved shape of the bottoms 71A, 72A and 74A promotes the cleaning and drying of the false eyelash 1 in that it allows the residues of a cleaning composition to be concentrated in a local central zone and prevents the false eyelash 1 from bathing in the residue when it is in the drying phase.

[0287] Furthermore, the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 is located at a distance from the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72 when the transfer basket 74 is inserted into the permeable compartment 72.

[0288] For this purpose, the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72 advantageously comprises at least one element 72C projecting from the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72 in the direction of the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 when the transfer basket 74 is inserted into the permeable compartment 72.

[0289] In the example of Figures 14 to 17, the projecting element 72C is a continuous annular rib extending in projection from the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72.

[0290] Alternatively, element 72C is a discontinuous rib.

[0291] Thus, the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 rests on the projecting element 72C when it is inserted into the permeable compartment 72 and is kept at a distance from the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72.

[0292] A space for collecting the excess cleaning composition is thus provided between the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 and the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72.

[0293] In a variant not shown, or in addition, the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 advantageously comprises at least one projecting element, in particular a rib, in particular annular, continuous or discontinuous, projecting from the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 in the direction of the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72, and by means of which the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 comes to bear on the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72 when it is inserted therein.

[0294] In the same way, a space allowing the collection of excess cleaning composition is thus provided between the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 and the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72.

[0295] The height separating the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 and the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72, taken vertically at the center of the transfer basket 74, when the transfer basket 74 is inserted into the permeable compartment 72, is for example greater than 0.01 mm and is in particular between 0.05 mm and 5 mm.

[0296] The transfer basket 74 has through holes 78. The holes 78 are advantageously located in the bottom 74A of the basket 74.

[0297] The holes 78 provide efficient drainage of the cleaning composition out of the transfer basket 74 and the cleaning composition can be accommodated in the space formed between the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 and the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72.

[0298] Thanks to these arrangements, the false eyelash 1 located on the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 does not bathe excessively in the surplus cleaning composition when the transfer basket 74 is placed in the permeable compartment 72 for the purpose of drying the false eyelash 1.

[0299] The transfer basket 74 also comprises a gripping area 79 intended to be grasped by a user in order to insert or remove the transfer basket 74 from the sealed compartment 71 and / or the permeable compartment 72.

[0300] A rim of the side wall 74B forms the gripping area 79 of the transfer basket 74.

[0301] More specifically, an annular bead 74C is present on an upper edge of the side wall 74B of the transfer basket 74 and facilitates gripping of the transfer basket 74 by the user.

[0302] In the example shown in Figures 14 to 17, the annular bead 74C is continuous and extends over the entire upper edge of the side wall 74B, projecting towards the inside of the transfer basket 74.

[0303] As a variant, not shown, the transfer basket 74 comprises a gripping member extending projecting from the side wall 74B towards the outside of the transfer basket 74 and / or the transfer basket 74 comprises a central spike projecting from the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 towards the inside of the transfer basket 74 and extending in a direction normal to the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74.

[0304] In all these examples, the transfer basket 74 can be moved completely away from the sealed compartment 71 and the permeable compartment 72.

[0305] In order to clean and dry the false eyelash 1, the user uses the cleaning and drying box 70 by performing the following steps.

[0306] First, the user places the false eyelash(s) to be cleaned in the transfer basket 74 located in the sealed compartment 71. Alternatively, the user places the false eyelash(s) to be cleaned in the transfer basket 74 located outside the sealed compartment 71 and then places the transfer basket 74 with the false eyelash(s) to be cleaned in the sealed compartment 71.

[0307] The cleaning and drying box 70 is then in the false eyelash cleaning configuration 1, illustrated in Figures 14 and 15.

[0308] The user immerses the false eyelash 1 received in the transfer basket 74 in a cleaning composition within the sealed cleaning compartment 71. The cleaning composition may be a makeup remover, micellar water or any other composition intended to remove a specific product added to the false eyelash.

[0309] The user then seals the sealed compartment 71 using the permeable compartment 72, by cooperation between the complementary reversible fastening system 76 of the permeable compartment 72 and the reversible fastening system 75 of the sealed compartment 71.

[0310] The hermetic closure of the watertight compartment 71 is for example achieved by screwing the permeable compartment 72 onto the watertight compartment 71.

[0311] The user optionally agitates the casing 70 in order to clean the false eyelash 1. Sufficient agitation allows the cleaning composition to advantageously impregnate the false eyelash 1 and to remove any product added to the false eyelash 1 that the user wishes to remove.

[0312] Once the false eyelash 1 has been cleaned, the user disassembles the permeable compartment 72 from the sealed compartment 71, and possibly removes the protective cover 73 from the permeable compartment 72.

[0313] The disassembly of the permeable compartment 72 with the sealed compartment 71 is for example carried out by unscrewing the permeable compartment 72 from the sealed compartment 71.

[0314] The removal of the protective cover 73 from the permeable compartment 72 is for example carried out by unclipping, unscrewing and / or moving the protective cover 73 away from the permeable compartment 72.

[0315] In order to allow the false eyelash 1 to dry, the user moves the transfer basket 74 from the sealed compartment 71 to the inside of the permeable compartment 72, without having to touch the false eyelashes 1 directly and risk altering their structural and / or geometric integrity.

[0316] The cleaning and drying box 70 is then in the drying configuration, illustrated in Figures 16 and 17.

[0317] Finally, the user closes the protective cover 73 on the permeable compartment 72 to allow the false eyelash 1 to dry away from surrounding contamination.

[0318] The step of closing the protective cover 73 on the permeable compartment 72 is as described above, that is to say is for example carried out by snapping, screwing and / or positioning the protective cover 73 on the permeable compartment 72.

[0319] The false eyelash cleaning and drying box 70 thus makes it possible to simply and effectively clean the false eyelash 1, and to dry it quickly, while retaining its shape and integrity during the cleaning and drying step, thanks to the absence of handling of the false eyelash 1 between cleaning and drying, and while protecting it from surrounding contamination.

[0320] The watertight compartment 71 being assemblable with the permeable compartment 72, the cleaning box 70 according to the invention is compact and easily transportable by a user.

[0321] The transfer basket 74 allows the user to insert the false eyelash 1 into the sealed compartment 71 for the cleaning step, to transfer the false eyelash 1 from the sealed compartment 71 to the permeable compartment 72 in order to allow the false eyelash 1 to dry, and this, without ever needing to touch the false eyelash 1 with a gripping element, such as fingers for example.

[0322] The curved shape of the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 and the curvature of the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1 are thus preserved.

[0323] The false eyelash 1 is thus effectively cleaned and dried, and is ready to be reused for a new deposit on natural eyelashes by a user.

Claims

Claims

1. Method of applying at least one false eyelash (1) comprising the following steps: - provision of an adhesive product, at least one false eyelash (1), and an applicator (5) comprising at least one retaining surface (51), - supplying or depositing the adhesive product on the base line of the natural eyelashes and / or on the natural eyelashes and / or on the base line (10) of the at least one false eyelash (1) and / or on the eyelashes (11) of the at least one false eyelash (1), - reversible gripping of the at least one false eyelash (1) with the retaining surface (51) of the applicator (5), the contact between the at least one false eyelash (1) and the retaining surface (51) defining a retention force of the false eyelash (1) on the applicator (5) induced by the retaining surface (51) of the applicator (5), - transfer of the at least one false eyelash (1) from the applicator (5) to the natural eyelashes so as to deposit the base line (10) of the false eyelash (1) on the base line of the natural eyelashes and / or on the natural eyelashes, - removing the applicator (5) away from the user's eyes and separating the false eyelash (1) from the retaining surface (51),

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3. characterized in that the reversible gripping of the at least one false eyelash (1) is carried out by simple contact between the retaining surface (51) of the applicator (5) and the at least one false eyelash (1), and in that the retention force of the false eyelash (1) on the natural eyelashes induced by the adhesive product is greater than the retention force of the false eyelash (1) on the applicator (5), the withdrawal of the applicator (5) leaving the at least one false eyelash (1) in place on the natural eyelashes by simple contact between the false eyelash (1), the adhesive product and the natural eyelashes. A method according to claim 1, wherein the removal of the applicator (5) is effected by simply moving the retaining surface (51) away from the false eyelash (1), without gripping the false eyelash (1) by the fingers of the user or an operator, or by a tool for retaining the false eyelash (1). A method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the transfer and the depositing at least one false eyelash (1) on the natural eyelashes is done over the user's eyes, in which the user's hand is located above his eyes, without obstructing his field of vision.

4. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the withdrawal of the applicator (5) is followed by a step of pinching the at least one false eyelash (1) with the natural eyelashes, using a pinching region (55, 57) of the applicator (5).

5. Method according to claim 4, wherein the step of reversibly gripping the at least one false eyelash (1) with the retaining surface (51) of the applicator (5) is carried out with a gripping section (50B) of the applicator (5), and the step of pinching the at least one false eyelash (1) with the natural eyelashes using a pinching region (55, 57) included in the applicator (5) is carried out with a clamp-shaped section (50C) of the applicator (5), opposite the gripping section (50B) in a direction of elongation (L) of the applicator (5).

6. Method according to claim 5, comprising a step of turning the applicator (5) between the depositing step and the pinching step.

7. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the retaining surface (51) of the applicator (5) comprises a plurality of projecting retaining members (52), in particular a plurality of spikes and / or teeth, extending between an end (52A) linked to the retaining surface (51) and a free end (52B) opposite the linked end and in which, during the contact gripping step, the projecting retaining members (52) are inserted and / or embedded in the false eyelash (1), advantageously by separating the artificial eyelashes from the false eyelash (1), the false eyelash (1) catching by friction within the projecting retaining members (52).

8. Kit comprising an applicator (5) for false eyelashes (1) comprising a retaining surface (51) intended to reversibly retain at least one false eyelash (1), at least one false eyelash (1) separated from the applicator (5), and an adhesive product intended to be supplied or deposited on the base line of the natural eyelashes and / or on the natural eyelashes and / or on the base line (10) of the at least one false eyelash (1) and / or on the eyelashes (11) of the at least one false eyelash (1), the retaining surface (51) and the adhesive being configured so that a retention force of the false eyelash (1) on the natural eyelashes induced by the adhesive product is greater than the retention force of the false eyelash (1) on the applicator (5) induced by the contact of the false eyelash (1) with the surface of retainer (51) of the applicator (5).

9. Kit according to claim 8, comprising at least one tool for depositing the adhesive product separate from the applicator (5).

10. Kit according to any one of claims 8 to 9, wherein the retaining surface (51) of the applicator (5) comprises a plurality of projecting retaining members (52), in particular a plurality of spikes and / or teeth, extending between an end (52A) linked to the retaining surface (51) and a free end (52B) opposite the linked end (52A) and / or an adherent layer for retaining the false eyelash (1).

11. Kit according to claim 10, in which the projecting members (52) have a transverse extent of less than 0.5 mm, in particular between 0.1 mm and 0.3 mm.

12. Kit according to claim 10 or 11, in which all the projecting members (52) have a height taken between the linked end (52A) and the free end (52B) which is identical, the height being advantageously between 1 mm and 5 mm, preferably between 1 mm and 2 mm.

13. A kit according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the projecting members (52) have different heights taken between the bound end (52A) and the free end (52B), the envelope defined by the free ends (52B) of the projecting members (52) being a concave envelope, the height of each projecting member (52) preferably being between 1 mm and 5 mm.

14. Kit according to any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein the retaining surface (51) of the applicator (5) has a density of retaining protruding members (52) of between 50 retaining protruding members / cm2 and 100 retaining protruding members / cm2, preferably greater than 70 retaining protruding members / cm2, and optionally comprises at least one peripheral zone (53) devoid of retaining protruding members (52).

15. A kit according to any one of claims 8 to 14, wherein the applicator (5) comprises a pinching region (55, 57) for pressing at least one false eyelash (1) with the natural eyelashes.

16. A kit according to claim 15, wherein the retaining surface (51) of the applicator (5) extends over a gripping section (50B) of the applicator (5), and the pinching region (55, 57) extends over a clamp-shaped section (50C) of the applicator (5), opposite the gripping section (50B) in a direction of elongation (L) of the applicator (5).

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