False eyelash holder with flexible mounting tabs

Abstract

False Eyelash Holder with Flexible Attachment Tabs. The present invention relates to a false eyelash holder (3) comprising a housing (31) including a base (31A), and a retention element (34) for the false eyelash (1) extending outward from the base (31A) along an elevation direction (Z), and including a support wall (37) for the false eyelash (1) extending between the base (31A) and an upper edge (36) curved around the elevation direction and projecting into a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction, and attachment tabs (38) for a false eyelash. Each attachment tab extends opposite the support wall between a first end (38A) fixed to the support wall and a free end (38B) angularly offset from the first end around the elevation direction (Z), projecting into a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction. Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 3

Description

Title of the invention: False eyelash holder with flexible fastening tabs

[0001] The present invention relates to a false eyelash holder comprising an internal housing including a base, at least one side wall and at least one false eyelash retention element extending outward from the base in an elevation direction, the retention element comprising at least one false eyelash support wall extending between the base and an upper edge curved around the elevation direction projecting into a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction, and at least two false eyelash attachment tabs, projecting outward from the false eyelash support wall.

[0002] When a user uses false eyelashes, it is necessary to have a suitable storage space in which the false eyelashes can be stored before being applied to the natural eyelashes, and stored once removed.

[0003] Generally, a false eyelash is made of 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 to adapt to the curvature of the eyelid. Similarly, the artificial eyelashes are curled to reproduce the curvature of natural eyelashes.

[0004] Since false eyelashes are generally fragile and the curvature of their base line or the curvature of the artificial eyelashes of false eyelashes is generally easily deformable, the storage space allocated to them must be adapted so as to limit the deformations of the curves of the false eyelashes (curvature of the base line and curvature of the artificial eyelashes), which could be generated during the storage of the false eyelashes.

[0005] When false eyelashes are to be transported by a user, it is even more important that the false eyelashes be kept in their storage space so as not to come into contact with objects that could damage them.

[0006] It is known to use false eyelash holders having a retention element for at least one false eyelash, generally adapted to conform to the curved shape of the false eyelash. The retention element may act mechanically through a geometric feature such as a slot or grooves for inserting the false eyelash, or such as a clip for attaching the false eyelash. The retention element may also act chemically, using a non-permanent adhesive to hold the false eyelash onto the holder.

[0007] While some of these solutions allow for effective retention of the false eyelash on the support, they do not necessarily guarantee that the given curves will be maintained. false eyelashes.

[0008] In particular, when a non-permanent adhesive is used, the removal of the false eyelash from the support may cause damage by deformation of the curvature of the artificial eyelashes, of the curvature of the base line of the false eyelash, or may cause some artificial eyelashes to be pulled out of the false eyelash.

[0009] Furthermore, the use of clips or pinching tabs, exerting an elastic force on the false eyelash, creates a risk of altering the integrity of the false eyelash, particularly when removing it from the support, and / or creates a risk of altering the geometry of the false eyelash, particularly when storing it on the support.

[0010] US9044077 describes a false eyelash holder comprising a base and at least one A retention element for a false eyelash protruding from the base in an upward direction. The retention element includes clips that hold the false eyelash in place, pinching it between two flat surfaces.

[0011] Other supports for false eyelashes are described in documents US3504682, US20210161265, CN216510310 and US10588389.

[0012] The support described in particular in US9044077 provides effective retention but is not entirely satisfactory. Indeed, pinching the false eyelash generally leads to an unnatural and irreversible deformation of the false eyelash, which damages it. In some cases, the false eyelash, ready to be applied to a user's natural eyelashes, no longer has the proper shape and must therefore be discarded.

[0013] One object of the invention is to provide a support for false eyelashes that allows false eyelashes to be held robustly but reversibly, and without alteration of the false eyelashes when they are stored on the support and / or when the user removes them from the support.

[0014] For this purpose, the invention relates to a support for false eyelashes of the aforementioned type, characterized in that each fixing tab extends in relation to the support wall of the false eyelash between a first end fixed to the support wall of the false eyelash and a free end offset angularly with respect to the first end around the direction of elevation, in projection in a plane perpendicular to the direction of elevation.

[0015] Since the attachment tabs extend in a direction contained within a plane perpendicular to the direction of elevation, the false eyelash can be held by the tabs without any particular deformation other than that resulting from its own weight. Indeed, the false eyelash is held against the support wall, held in place but not pinched, primarily by the friction between the artificial eyelashes and the support wall under the effect of the false eyelash's own weight. The attachment tabs essentially serve to hold the false eyelash against the support wall and / or to prevent the false eyelash from moving away from the support wall.

[0016] The elastic memory of the false eyelash, combined with the geometry of the fixing tabs, allows it to brace itself between the support wall and the fixing tabs in order to be held against the support wall.

[0017] The double curvature of the base line of the false eyelash and the artificial eyelashes also reinforces the retention of the false eyelash against the supporting wall.

[0018] The user can then remove the false eyelash from the backing and apply it directly to their natural eyelashes without, in most cases, any additional reshaping of the false eyelash. Preserving the structural and geometric integrity of the false eyelash facilitates application and achieves the desired result.

[0019] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0020] - each mounting tab extends in a curved manner around the direction elevation, projected onto a plane perpendicular to the direction of elevation.

[0021] Since the fixing tabs are curved, they more easily follow the curvature of the artificial eyelashes of the false eyelash and allow it to be held without deforming the curvature of the baseline.

[0022] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0023] - each leg defines between the first end and the free end at least one wedging surface of a false eyelash, extending opposite the support wall of the false eyelash, at least a free part of the wedging surface extending at rest at a distance from the support wall of the false eyelash, defining an intermediate space between the fixing tab and the support wall.

[0024] The part of the clamping surface away from the support wall creates a confinement space for the false eyelash which holds it in place on the support without generating any particular deformation other than that which would result from its own weight.

[0025] By "wedging," it is understood that the false eyelash is designed to be held between the wedging surface and the support wall, and against the support wall, but without being pinched. The false eyelash is held in place by the friction between the artificial lashes and the support wall under the effect of the false eyelash's own weight and by the stop on the wedging surface which prevents the false eyelash from sliding away from the support wall, by a "slide" effect.

[0026] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0027] - the entire clamping surface of the legs extends at a distance from the supporting wall of the false eyelash between the first end and the free end.

[0028] When the entire clamping surface is located away from the support wall, the surface generating the frictional retention between the artificial eyelashes and the support wall The effect of the false eyelash's own weight is maximal and the retention of the false eyelash is thus reinforced, minimizing the risk of alteration to its integrity and / or geometry.

[0029] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0030] - in at least one plane perpendicular to the direction of elevation, the free part of the the wedging surface extends at least partly parallel to the support wall of the false eyelash, the minimum distance between the free part of the wedging surface and the support wall of the false eyelash taken along a normal to the support wall of the false eyelash being preferably greater than 0.1 mm, and in particular between 0.2 mm and 1.5 mm.

[0031] Since the minimum distance between the free part of the clamping surface and the support wall of the false eyelash is greater than 0.1 mm, and in particular between 0.2 mm and 1.5 mm, the false eyelash can be effectively held between the clamping surface and the wall by friction between the artificial lashes and the support wall under the effect of the false eyelash's own weight, while being protected from any damage. Indeed, this distance creates sufficient clearance to prevent the false eyelash from pressing against the wall, and preferably to prevent it from touching the wall. The clearance remains small enough to create an obstacle to the movement of the false eyelash, particularly in a direction normal to the support wall, and to ensure that it remains held against the support wall.

[0032] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0033] - in at least one plane perpendicular to the direction of elevation, the free part of the clamping surface comprises, from the first end to the free end, a first section extending parallel to the support wall of the false eyelash and a second section extending the first section, the second section moving away from the support wall of the false eyelash of the retention element.

[0034] The second section extending from the support wall of the false eyelash is useful for the user who wishes to grasp the tab and possibly spread it slightly apart in order to insert the false eyelash into the gripping surface, or to release the false eyelash from the retention element. This section creates a gripping surface that is easily identifiable and accessible to the user.

[0035] Alternatively, the second section remains in line with the first section and does not move away from the support wall. When the false eyelash is removed from the support, the false eyelash slides between the tabs without deforming them, under the effect of a tensile force exerted on the false eyelash by the user in a direction normal to the support wall and / or in a direction including a component parallel to the direction of elevation of the retention element.

[0036] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0037] - the support wall of the false eyelash extending between the bottom of the inner casing and the edge The curved upper part of the retention element is concave at least in relation to each fixing tab.

[0038] The concave support wall helps to hold the false eyelash in place on the retention element. In fact, the concave wall conforms to the curved shape of the artificial eyelashes of the false eyelash when it is placed on the support wall. Thus, on the one hand, the artificial eyelashes of the false eyelash are protected from damage by deformation, and on the other hand, the concave shape of the wall, in combination with the curved shape of the tab, prevents the false eyelash from slipping due to gravity.

[0039] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0040] - the retention element has a frustoconical shape of revolution around the elevation direction from the bottom of the internal casing to the curved upper edge, the curved upper edge having a closed contour in the shape of a circle or ellipse.

[0041] The truncated cone shape of the retention element not only provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the support but also allows for the definition of an inclined upper edge in a circular or elliptical shape. This feature limits deformation of the false eyelash, as the curve of the baseline is deposited near the inclined upper edge, against the supporting surface. The circular or elliptical upper edge is designed to mimic the curvature of the false eyelash's baseline, thus preventing any deformation of the baseline when the false eyelash is held in place on the support.

[0042] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0043] - the fixing tabs are elastically deformable.

[0044] In one embodiment, the tabs are elastically deformable. Thus, when the user spreads the tab to insert the false eyelash into the gripping surface, or to remove the false eyelash, the tab returns to its initial position without any residual deformation. Therefore, repeated tab spreading cycles (multiple insertions and removals) can be performed without compromising the effectiveness of the false eyelash retention.

[0045] Alternatively, the legs are rigid and when removing the false eyelash from the support, the false eyelash slides between the legs without deforming them, under the effect of a pulling force exerted on the false eyelash by the user.

[0046] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0047] - the support comprises a relief in the shape of a grain of rice protruding from one of the support wall of the false eyelash or the fixing tab towards the other of the support wall of the false eyelash or the fixing tab.

[0048] The presence of a rice-grain-shaped protuberance helps to hold the false eyelash more effectively between the leg and the support wall, by making light contact on the false eyelash.

[0049] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0050] - the internal casing includes at least one longitudinal rib protruding by relative to the bottom, the longitudinal rib connecting the retention element to at least one side wall of the internal casing.

[0051] The rib separates the internal casing into several compartments, which can be convenient for the user. It also reinforces the internal casing and allows the retention element to be directly attached to one of the side walls of the casing.

[0052] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0053] - the support comprises an external casing defining an internal volume, the casing external being configured to contain the internal casing.

[0054] The outer casing protects and closes the inner casing to protect the false eyelash from surrounding contamination such as dust during storage.

[0055] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0056] - the external casing defines a lateral opening for access to the internal volume, the the internal casing being movable in translation relative to the external casing, through the access opening between a position inserted into the internal volume of the external casing and a position extracted from the internal volume of the external casing.

[0057] The inner casing slides relative to the outer casing to facilitate extraction of the inner casing and access to the false eyelash and / or the retention element for the user.

[0058] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0059] - the internal housing includes a gripping element intended to be grasped by a user the reader to move the internal casing in translation between the inserted position and the extracted position.

[0060] The gripping element facilitates the extraction of the inner case for the user who can simply grasp the gripping element and translate the inner case in order to access the false eyelash and / or the retention element of the support.

[0061] According to one variant, the false eyelash support according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0062] - the bottom of the internal casing has a peripheral contour of polygonal shape, preferably having more than five sides.

[0063] The polygonal shape of the bottom of the internal housing provides a pleasing aesthetic appearance for the user, in particular by providing a contrast with the curved shapes present on the support retention element.

[0064] The invention also relates to a false eyelash kit of the type comprising a support as described above, and at least one false eyelash held on the support by means of at least one of the fixing tabs.

[0065] According to one variant, the false eyelash kit according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0066] - the support wall of the false eyelash extending between the bottom of the inner casing and the edge The upper curved part of the retention element is concave at least in relation to each fixing tab, the false eyelash being held by at least one fixing tab against the support wall, by friction between the artificial eyelashes and the support wall under the effect of the self-weight of the false eyelash, the fixing tab or tabs opposing the movement of the false eyelash in a direction normal to the support wall.

[0067] The false eyelash being held against the support wall without being pinched, in particular by the friction existing between the artificial eyelashes and the support wall under the effect of the self-weight of the false eyelash, the structural and geometric integrity of the false eyelash is preserved.

[0068] The user can then remove the false eyelash from the backing and apply it directly to their natural eyelashes without, in most cases, any additional reshaping of the false eyelash. The use of the false eyelash is thus made easier.

[0069] Advantageously, the fixing tabs are spaced apart from each other by such a distance that a user can pass a finger between two fixing tabs, for example to facilitate the insertion of the false eyelash into the holder.

[0070] The invention also relates to a method of gripping a false eyelash for application to natural eyelashes of the type comprising: - provision of a kit as described above; - reversible contact capture of the false eyelash using a contact capture applicator for the false eyelash; and - clearance of the false eyelash from the intermediate space between the fixing tab(s) and the supporting wall.

[0071] By simply touching the applicator's retaining surface, the user grasps the false eyelash and separates it from the retaining element. The movement is then smoother and more comfortable, and the user can grasp the false eyelash without having to keep their fingers tense, as would be necessary with a tweezer-shaped applicator.

[0072] According to one variant, the input method includes the following feature:

[0073] - the release of the false eyelash involves a movement of the applicator carrying the false eyelash normal to the support wall, and / or a displacement of the applicator carrying the false eyelash including a component parallel to the direction of elevation, relative to the supporting wall.

[0074] Since the artificial eyelashes of the false eyelash are flexible, the user can disengage the false eyelash from the support by sliding the false eyelash away from the support.

[0075] The user approaches the applicator towards the false eyelash, making a direction of extension of the applicator coincide substantially with a normal to the retention element, until contact is made between the retention surface of the applicator and the false eyelash.

[0076] When removing the applicator carrying the false eyelash from the support, the user moves the applicator away from the support, making the direction of elongation of the applicator coincide substantially with a normal to the retention element.

[0077] Alternatively, the user brings the applicator towards the false eyelash by making a direction of extension of the applicator coincide substantially with a normal to the retention element, until contact between the retention surface of the applicator and the false eyelash, then applies to the applicator a combined movement relative to the support, comprising a component extending parallel to a direction of elevation of the retention element.

[0078] In doing so, the retaining surface of the applicator comes into contact with the baseline of the false eyelash and carries the false eyelash along in this movement to separate it from the support.

[0079] In another variant, the user separates the false eyelash from the support using a combination of these movements of extracting the false eyelash away from the support by means of the applicator.

[0080] The movement is simple and quick and does not require the user to think or perform a complex twisting movement of the hand or other.

[0081] According to one variant, the input method includes the following feature:

[0082] - the applicator includes a reversible false eyelash retention system comprising a plurality of protruding retaining organs, in particular a plurality of pins and / or teeth, extending between an end connected to the retaining surface and a free end opposite to the connected end and in which, during the contact grasping step, the protruding retaining organs insert and / or become embedded in the false eyelash, advantageously by separating the artificial eyelashes of the false eyelash, the false eyelash catching by friction within the protruding retaining organs.

[0083] The protruding organs insert 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.

[0084] The user can then pull the false eyelash he has just grasped towards him, or lift it vertically, using the applicator, for example to dislodge it from an intermediate space between a support wall of the false eyelash and a clamping tab placed opposite the support wall, while having a robust and yet reversible retention of the false eyelash on the applicator.

[0085] The invention will become clearer upon reading the following description, given solely by way of non-limiting example, and made with reference to the drawings in which:

[0086] [Fig-1] [Fig.1] is a perspective view of a fringe of false eyelashes,

[0087] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a perspective view of a cluster of false eyelashes,

[0088] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a perspective view of a support for a fringe of false- eyelashes in closed position

[0089] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] is a perspective view of the false eyelash holder of [Fig.3] in deployed position,

[0090] [Fig.5] [Fig.5] is a perspective view of a support for a cluster of individual false eyelashes in the closed position,

[0091] [Fig.6] [Fig.6] is a perspective view of the support of [Fig.5] in the deployed position,

[0092] [Fig. 7] [Fig. 7] is a perspective view of a false eyelash applicator comprising skates,

[0093] [Fig.8] [Fig.8] is a perspective view of a pad of the false eyelash applicator of [Fig.7],

[0094] [Fig.9][Fig.10] Figures 9 and 10 are schematic representations of the gripping movement of the false eyelash using the applicator of [Fig.7] from the false eyelash holder of [Fig.3],

[0095] [Fig. 11] [Fig. 11] is an enlarged view of the false eyelash held on the applicator of [Fig. 7],

[0096] [Fig. 12] [Fig. 12] is a schematic representation of the application of the false eyelash to the natural eyelashes using the applicator of [Fig. 7],

[0097] [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],

[0098] [Fig. 14] [Fig. 14] is an exploded perspective view of a cleaning and drying box for false eyelashes, in the false eyelash cleaning configuration,

[0099] [Fig. 15] [Fig. 15] is a cross-sectional view along a median vertical plane of the eyelash cleaning and drying box of [Fig. 14], in the false eyelash cleaning configuration,

[0100] [Fig. 16] [Fig. 16] is a partially exploded perspective view of the eyelash cleaning and drying box of [Fig. 14], in the false eyelash drying configuration, and

[0101] [Fig. 17] [Fig. 17] is a cross-sectional view along a median vertical plane of the eyelash cleaning and drying box of [Fig. 14], in the false eyelash drying configuration,

[0102] [Fig. 18] [Fig. 18] is a schematic representation of the mechanical test carried out in order to to measure the retention force of the false eyelash of [Fig. 1], on the support of [Fig. 3],

[0103] [Fig. 19] [Fig. 19] is a schematic representation of the mechanical test carried out in order to to measure the retention force of the false eyelash in [Fig. 1], on the applicator in [Fig. 7], and

[0104] [Fig.20] [Fig.20] is a schematic representation of a mechanical test performed in order to measure the retention effort of the false eyelash of [Fig.1], on the skin of a user.

[0105] A kit for false eyelashes includes at least one false eyelash 1, a support 3 for false eyelashes which is the subject of the present invention, shown in figures 3 to 6, and an applicator 5, shown in figures 7 and 8. It optionally includes a box for cleaning and drying the false eyelash 1, which will be described below.

[0106] With reference to figures 1 and 2, the false eyelash 1 comprises a baseline 10 to which a plurality of artificial eyelashes 11 are attached. The artificial eyelashes 11 and advantageously the baseline 10 are formed of artificial fibers.

[0107] By "artificial", it is understood 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 whom the false eyelash 1 is placed.

[0108] The false eyelash 1 can be a complete strip, as shown in [Fig.1]. The baseline 10 and the artificial eyelashes 11 are then configured (in size and / or in number of artificial eyelashes 11 supplied) to completely cover, from one end to the other of the baseline of the natural eyelashes, the natural eyelashes of a user.

[0109] In this first case, the baseline 10 of the false eyelash 1 has, for example, a length, taken along the baseline 10 following its curvature, from one end to the other of the baseline 10, of between 15 mm and 35 mm.

[0110] Moreover, in the case of a complete fringe, the false eyelash 1 has, for example, a mass between 0.01 g and 0.09 g.

[0111] Alternatively, the false eyelash 1 may be a cluster of a few artificial eyelashes 11 attached to the baseline 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 to adorn part, or all, of the user's natural eyelashes.

[0112] In this second case, the baseline 10 of the false eyelash 1 has, for example, a length, taken along the baseline 10 following its curvature, from one end to the other of the baseline 10, of between 0.3 cm and 1 cm.

[0113] Moreover, in the case of a "cluster", false eyelash 1 has, for example, a mass between 0.001 g and 0.008 g.

[0114] 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.

[0115] Similarly, the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 are generally curved so as to to reproduce the curvature of natural eyelashes. The curvature of artificial eyelashes is substantially located in a plane perpendicular to the tangent to the baseline 10 of false eyelash 1, taken at the point of connection of an artificial eyelash 11 on the baseline 10.

[0116] The false eyelash 1 has a density of artificial eyelashes 11, for example, between 20 artificial eyelashes 11 per centimeter of base line 10 and 200 artificial eyelashes 11 per centimeter of base line 10, preferably between 80 artificial eyelashes 11 per centimeter of base line 10 and 150 artificial eyelashes 11 per centimeter of base line 10.

[0117] The artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 have a cross-section, for example circular, with a transverse extent, for example, between 0.05 mm and 0.1 mm.

[0118] Artificial eyelashes 11 are for example made of polymer, in particular polybutylene terephthalate and / or polyamide.

[0119] The base line 10 of the false eyelash 1 and / or the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 are suitable for being covered with a cosmetic product having adhesive and / or aesthetic properties.

[0120] By "adhesive properties" it is understood that the cosmetic product promotes adhesion between the false eyelash 1 and the user's natural eyelashes.

[0121] 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.

[0122] The cosmetic product is, for example, a makeup product.

[0123] More generally, a cosmetic product is a product as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1223 / 2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products.

[0124] The false eyelash holder 3 is illustrated in Figures 3 to 6. The holder 3 comprises an external housing 30 including an upper rim 30A and at least one side wall 30B, the upper rim 30A extending from the side wall 30B. The external housing 30 defines an internal volume and is configured to receive an internal housing 31 within its internal volume.

[0125] The external housing 30 has a lateral access opening 32 to the internal volume of the external housing 30. The internal housing 31 is movable in translation relative to the external housing 30 through the access opening 32 between a position inserted into the internal volume of the external housing 30, shown in Figures 3 and 5, and a position extracted from the internal volume of the external housing 30, shown in Figures 4 and 6. The translation of the internal housing 31 relative to the external housing 30 occurs in a direction of movement of the internal housing 31 towards the outside of the external housing 30.

[0126] The upper rim 30A of the external housing 30 defines a central front window partially or totally transparent. By "transparent", it is understood that the inside of the external housing 30 is visible to the naked eye by a user located outside the external housing 30.

[0127] In the example shown in Figures 3 to 6, the external housing 30 is polygonal in shape, and more specifically hexagonal in shape. Thus, the side wall 30B of the external housing 30 has six lateral faces forming a hexagonal prism.

[0128] The internal housing 31 includes a base 31A and at least one side wall 31B projecting vertically from the base 31A.

[0129] The bottom 31A of the inner 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 inner volume of the outer housing 30.

[0130] The inner housing 31 also includes a gripping element 33 intended to be grasped by a user to move the inner housing 31 in translation between the inserted position and the extracted position of the inner volume of the outer housing 30.

[0131] The gripping element 33 can be a tab, a handle, a grip, or any other element serving as an interface with a user.

[0132] The gripping element 33 extends outwards from the outer housing 30, in the direction of movement of the inner housing 31, as seen in [Fig.6].

[0133] The internal housing 31 comprises at least one retention element 34 for at least one false eyelash 1 projecting from the base 31A along 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.

[0134] The inner housing 31 also includes at least one rib 35 projecting from the bottom 31 A. The rib 35 extends here in the direction of movement of the inner housing 31 and connects the retention element 34 to at least one side wall 31B of the housing 31.

[0135] In the example of [Fig.6], the rib 35 also connects the retention element 34 to the gripping element 33.

[0136] In the example shown in Figures 3 to 6, the retention element 34 has a generally frustoconical shape of revolution about 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 about the central elevation direction Z in projection into a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z. The curved upper edge 36 then has, in projection into a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z, a closed contour in the shape of a circle or ellipse.

[0137] The retention element 34 comprises at least one support wall 37 for the false eyelash 1 extending between the base 31A and the curved upper edge 36. The retention element 34 includes at least two fixing tabs 38 of a false eyelash 1, projecting from the support wall 37.

[0138] The support wall 37 advantageously has a curved shape.

[0139] In particular, the support wall 37 has a concave shape outwards at least in relation to each fixing bracket 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, concave outwards.

[0140] In the example of [Fig.4], the support wall 37 has two opposing storage regions located on either side of the rib 35.

[0141] Each storage region is provided at its ends along the rib 35 with two fixing tabs 38, directed towards each other.

[0142] 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.

[0143] Each fixing bracket 38 extends opposite the support wall 37 between a first end 38A fixed to the support wall 37 and a free end 38B offset angularly with respect to the first end 38A around the elevation direction Z. The free end 38B has a tapered shape here.

[0144] Each fixing lug 38 extends in a curved manner around the elevation direction Z, projecting into a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z.

[0145] Each leg 38 defines between the first end 38A and the free end 38B at least one clamping surface 39 of a false eyelash 1, extending opposite the support wall 37 of the false eyelash 1.

[0146] By "wedging," it is understood that the false eyelash 1 is held between the wedging surface 39 and the support wall 37, and against the support wall 37, being held in place, but not pinched. The retention of the false eyelash 1 is achieved by friction between the artificial eyelashes 11 and the support wall 37 under the effect of the false eyelash 1's own weight, which tends to press the false eyelash 1 against the support wall 37 by gravity.

[0147] The gravity support of the false eyelash 1 against the support wall 37 is sufficient for the false eyelash 1 to rest on the support wall 37, but the false eyelash 1 is light enough to be held against the support wall 37 without needing to be clamped against the support wall 37.

[0148] The friction is in particular reinforced by the respective curvatures of the baseline 10 of the false eyelash 1, the artificial eyelashes 11 and the support wall 37.

[0149] 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 offer any obstacle to the false eyelash 1 sliding outwards by a "slide" effect.

[0150] To counter this effect, each tab 38 opposite 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 outwards and at least one tab 38 opposite.

[0151] The false eyelash 1 thus retains a natural shape and its deformation is minimal, since it simply butts between the support wall 37 concave outwards and at least one tab 38 opposite.

[0152] Furthermore, the elastic memory of the false eyelash 1, combined with the geometry of the fixing tabs 38, allows it to brace itself between the support wall 37 and the fixing tabs 38 in order to be held against the support wall 37.

[0153] At least a free part of the clamping surface 39 extends at rest at a distance from the bearing wall 37 of the false eye 1. In the example shown in figures 3 to 6, the entire clamping surface 39 of each leg 38 extends at a distance from the bearing wall 37 of the false eye 1 between the first end 38A and the free end 38B.

[0154] In at least one plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z, the free part of the clamping surface 39 extends at least partly parallel to the support wall 37 of the false eye 1. The minimum distance between the free part of the clamping surface 39 and the support wall 37 of the false eye 1 taken along a normal to the support wall 37 of the false eye 1 is preferably greater than 0.1 mm, and in particular between 0.2 mm and 1.5 mm.

[0155] This distance advantageously creates a gap 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 baseline 10 and / or the artificial eyelashes 11, without compression or tightening of the false eyelash 1.

[0156] In this same plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z, the free part of the clamping 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 eye 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 eye 1 of the retention element 34.

[0157] In the example shown in Figures 3 to 6, the first section 39A, projected onto a plane perpendicular to a normal to the supporting wall 37 opposite the first section 39A, has a parallelogram-shaped contour, more precisely a rectangular one. The second section 39B, projected onto a plane perpendicular to a normal to the supporting wall 37 opposite the second section 39B, has a trapezoidal shape converging from the first section 39A to the free end 38B.

[0158] Advantageously, the second section 39B includes a chamfer at the free end 38B. The chamfers guide the false eye 1 during its insertion between the fixing tab 38 and the support wall 37.

[0159] 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.

[0160] When removing the false eyelash 1 from the support 3 using the applicator 5, the false eyelash 1, not being pinched between the clamping 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.

[0161] 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 in a combined movement relative to the support 3, comprising a component extending along the elevation direction Z.

[0162] 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, minimizing the risk of irreversible deformation of the false eyelash 1.

[0163] Advantageously, the fixing tabs 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 tabs 38, for example to facilitate the insertion of the false eyelash 1 between the fixing tabs 38 and the support wall 37 of the support 3.

[0164] Alternatively, each leg 38 is elastically deformable between a fixed position in which the first section 39A extends to a first distance from the support wall 37 and a disengaged position in which the first section 39A extends to a second distance from the support wall 37, the second distance being greater than the first distance.

[0165] In another variant, not shown, the support 3 also includes 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.

[0166] The support 3 thus designed allows the false eyelash 1 to be held robustly but reversibly. The false eyelash 1 removed from the support 3 is not deformed and is directly ready to be applied to natural eyelashes.

[0167] Indeed, the fixing tabs 38 extending in a direction contained in a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z, the false eyelash 1 is held by the legs 38 without any particular deformation other than that which would result from its own weight.

[0168] The user can thus remove the false eyelash 1 from the support 3 and place it directly on their eyelashes without, in most cases, any additional operation to reshape the false eyelash 1.

[0169] The wedging of the false eyelash 1 is effective because the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 bear against the support wall 37, which has a concavity in cross-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. Moreover, the false eyelash 1 as a whole conforms to the curved shape of the support wall 37 in a plurality of planes perpendicular to the central elevation direction Z.

[0170] Moreover, 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 its retention against the support wall 37.

[0171] The applicator 5 for false eyelashes is shown in figures 7 and 8.

[0172] The applicator 5 comprises a body 50 elongated along a longitudinal direction L shown in [Fig.7]. The body 50 comprises an elongated central section 50A, a false eyelash gripping section 50B extending from the central section 50A in a first direction along the longitudinal direction L, and a clip-shaped section 50C extending from the central section 50A along the longitudinal direction L, in a second direction opposite longitudinally to the gripping section 50B.

[0173] Sections 50B, 50C are connected to the central section 50A, which they extend respectively on either side of the central section 50A.

[0174] The gripping section 50B includes a retention surface 51 for false eyelashes 1 by contact provided with a reversible retention system for false eyelashes 1 by contact.

[0175] The retention surface 51 generally extends along 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 retention surface 51 is inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction L and with respect to the transverse direction T.

[0176] The inclination of the section of the retention surface 51 in projection in the plane perpendicular to the transverse direction T, with respect to the longitudinal direction is for example between 10° and 80°, in particular between 30° and 50°.

[0177] The retention surface 51 has a concave curved shape.

[0178] In the example shown in Figures 7 and 8, the contact retention system comprises a plurality of protruding retention elements 52, in particular a plurality of pins. The protruding retention elements 2 are not limited to pins such as re presented but could also include teeth and / or any other protruding element with the capacity to retain a false eyelash 1 (hooks for example).

[0179] The retention surface 51 has a density of protruding organs 52 between 50 protruding organs / cm2 and 100 protruding organs / cm2, preferably greater than 70 protruding organs / cm2.

[0180] The retention surface 51 also includes at its periphery at least one zone 53 devoid of protruding retention elements 52.

[0181] In the example of [Fig.7], the retention surface 51 comprises two zones 53 devoid of protruding retention elements 52, each extending along two opposite transverse edges of the retention surface 51.

[0182] The length of the area of ​​the retaining surface 51 equipped with protruding retaining elements 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 baseline 10, as defined above. This allows for robust attachment by simple contact.

[0183] The protruding members 52 each extend between an end bound 52A to the retaining surface 51 and a free end 52B opposite the bound end 52A.

[0184] The protruding retaining elements 52 have a transverse extent, taken along a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of elongation of the elements 52, of less than 0.5 mm, in particular between 0.1 mm and 0.3 mm, and preferably equal to 0.2 mm.

[0185] Each protruding member 52 is, for example, spaced from a neighboring protruding 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.

[0186] The protruding organs 52 are adapted to engage 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.

[0187] The protruding retaining elements 52 are for example made of polymer, in particular polyolefin, especially polypropylene.

[0188] The dimensions of the protruding retaining members 52, and in particular their transverse extent, allow the protruding members 52 to be flexible, and in particular to be elastically deformable in bending.

[0189] In the example of [Fig.7], all the protruding parts 52 have the same height taken along the longitudinal direction L, the height being between 1 mm and 5 mm, preferably between 1 mm and 2 mm.

[0190] The envelope surface defined by the free ends 52B of the protruding members 52 thus follows the profile, in particular concave, of the retention surface 51.

[0191] The protruding organs 52 may be parallelepiped-shaped, conical-shaped or truncated conical, or even cylindrical in shape.

[0192] The clamp-shaped section 50C includes a first branch 54 optionally provided with a first end skid 55, and a second branch 56 optionally provided with a second end skid 57.

[0193] The first and second branches 54, 56 are joined at the central section 50A.

[0194] The first and second branches 54, 56 are elongated along the longitudinal direction L.

[0195] The first branch 54 and the second branch 56 extend here substantially in a plane B (visible on [Fig.7]), inclined or orthogonal to the transverse direction T. They are movable relative to each other along a pinching direction P shown on [Fig.7], between a rest configuration in which the second pad 57 is disposed away from the first pad 55 and a pinching configuration in which the second pad 57 is brought closer to the first pad 55.

[0196] The pinch direction P forms with the transverse direction T, in projection into a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L, an angle between 30° and 90°.

[0197] The skates 55, 57 have a curved contour 58, for example banana-shaped, in projection into a median plane passing between the first branch 54 and the second branch 56 of the clamp.

[0198] The body 50 of the applicator 5 is made in one piece, the first pad 55 and the second pad 57 being attached respectively to the first arm 54 and to the second arm 56 by means of fastening elements 59, shown in [Fig.8].

[0199] The fixing elements 59 are here pins provided with a radial enlargement ensuring retention by locking in corresponding orifices, provided on the arms 54, 56.

[0200] The body 50 of the applicator 5 is, for example, made of polymer, in particular polyolefin, especially polypropylene. The pads 55 and 57 are, for example, made of thermoplastic elastomers.

[0201] Alternatively, the body 50 is for example made of a thermoplastic polyester elastomer, for example a copolymer composed of polybutylene terephthalate and a polyether, such as Hytrel® elastomer for example.

[0202] The pads 55 and 57 are for example made of nitrile and / or silicone, or of a mixture of nitrile and silicone.

[0203] Advantageously, and particularly when the adhesive intended to be applied to the false eyelash 1 is an adhesive mascara, the pads 55, 57 are made of a different material than the body 50 of the applicator. For example, the pads 55, 57 are made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

[0204] When the adhesive intended to be applied to the false eyelash 1 is a glue, the pads 55, 57 are for example made of material with the body 50 of the applicator 5.

[0205] In an alternative, not shown, the applicator 5 does not include pads 55, 57 but pinch portions made of material with the body 50 of the applicator 5.

[0206] In this variant, the branches 54, 56 are movable relative to each other along the pinching direction P, between a resting configuration in which the pinching portion of the first branch 54 is disposed 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.

[0207] 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 grasp it by reversible contact retention.

[0208] The protruding organs 52 are inserted between the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 by separating them, so that the artificial eyelashes 11 catch by friction within these protruding organs 52, as can be seen in [Fig. 11].

[0209] 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.

[0210] After this application step, the user turns the applicator 5 over and pinches the false eyelash 1 to the natural eyelashes using the pads 55, 57, moving from the resting position of the first arm 54 and the second arm 56 to the pinching position. This pinching step of the false eyelash 1 to the natural eyelashes fuses the false eyelash 1 with the natural eyelashes, ensuring a result that is both longer-lasting and more aesthetically pleasing.

[0211] In an alternative, not shown, the retention surface 51 is flat.

[0212] In yet another variant not shown, the retaining surface 51 is flat and the projecting members 52 have different heights, measured along 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.

[0213] In another variant, the retention surface 51 of the applicator is an adherent retention layer of the false eyelash 1.

[0214] The applicator 5 thus designed allows the user to apply the false eyelash 1 to natural eyelashes in a simplified and precise manner.

[0215] The retention system 51 of the false eyelash 1 by contact simplifies application for the user who does not have to apply and maintain pressure with their fingers as with an applicator with two arms forming a clamp between them.

[0216] By simply touching the eyelash, the user grasps the false eyelash 1 and moves it to the natural eyelashes. The movement is then smoother and more relaxed than when the user has to maintain pressure on a gripping tweezer to hold the false eyelash 1 in the pinching position, and the user can apply the false eyelash 1 to the natural eyelashes without muscle tension, which increases the precision of the positioning.

[0217] Figures 9 and 10 illustrate a method of transferring a false eyelash 1 from a support 3 to an applicator 5.

[0218] In the example of figures 9 and 10, the false eyelash 1, the support 3 and the applicator 5, are advantageously as described above.

[0219] The user initially has the support 3 which includes 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.

[0220] The retention of the false eyelash 1 on the retention element 34 of the support 3 defines a retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the retention element 34.

[0221] The retention effort 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 on the retention element 34 of the support 3.

[0222] This force, measured along 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.

[0223] With reference to [Fig. 18], this effort is for example measured in a climatic chamber (not shown) using a dynamometer 84.

[0224] The dynamometer 84 preferably operates with an accuracy of ±0.2% of the displacement velocity value, and advantageously meets the following technical characteristics: accuracy of ±0.5% of the minimum full scale, minimum sampling frequency of 1000Hz.

[0225] 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.

[0226] The procedure implemented to measure the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the retention element 34 comprises the following steps: - Thermostatically control the items to be tested (retention element 34, false eyelash 1 and applicator 5) at 23°C for a minimum of 3 hours, - assemble the false eyelash 1 onto the retention element 34, - maintain the sample comprising the false eyelash 1 assembled on the retention element 34 assembled on the base 86 of the dynamometer 84 with the axis horizontal Z elevation, - attach the applicator 5 to 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 travel speed to 165 ± 10 mm per minute, - switch on 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.

[0227] 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].

[0228] The applicator 5 is held on the head of the dynamometer 84 for example with an upper clamping jaw 90.

[0229] As seen in [Fig.9], the user reversibly grasps the false eyelash 1 with the retention surface 51 of the applicator 5.

[0230] The reversible grip is achieved by simple contact between the retention surface 51 and the false eyelash 1.

[0231] This capture defines a retention effort of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5 induced by the contact between the false eyelash 1 and the retention surface 51 of the applicator 5.

[0232] This force, measured along a normal to the retention 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.

[0233] This effort is measured for example in a climatic chamber using the equipment and operating procedure described above.

[0234] Only the variations in the operating procedure will be described below, with reference to [Fig. 19],

[0235] 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 separation of the applicator 5 and the false eyelash 1.

[0236] 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.

[0237] A double-sided adhesive tape 94 is applied to the baseline 10 of the false eyelash 1 and is connected vertically to the upper clamping jaw 90 of the dynamometer 84 by means of a hook 92, as shown in [Fig.19].

[0238] The measured effort corresponds to the force measured by the dynamometer 84 when the false eyelash 1 separates from applicator 5.

[0239] 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.

[0240] The retention effort of the false eyelash 1 on the support 3 is advantageously less than or equal to 75% of the retention effort of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5.

[0241] Different methods of collecting the false eyelash 1 from the support 3 by the applicator 5 will now be described in detail.

[0242] In a first mode, with reference to [Fig.9], the user approaches the applicator 5 towards the false eyelash 1, making the longitudinal direction L of the applicator 5 coincide substantially with a normal to the support wall 37 until the protruding organs 52 penetrate within the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1.

[0243] The false eyelash 1 held by the penetration of the protruding organs 52 within the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 is shown in [Fig. 11].

[0244] 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, making the longitudinal direction L of the applicator 5 coincide approximately with a normal to the support wall 37. The false eyelash 1 then slides between the support wall 37 and the tabs 38 in a circumferential direction to the elevation direction Z. It thus exits the intermediate space defined between each tab 38 and the opposite support wall 37.

[0245] Alternatively, the user moves the applicator 5 towards the false eyelash 1, substantially aligning the longitudinal direction L of the applicator 5 with a normal to the support wall 37 until the protruding parts penetrate the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1. The user then applies a combined movement to the applicator 5 relative to the support 3, including a component extending along the elevation direction Z. In doing so, the protruding parts 52 of the applicator 5 come into contact with the baseline 10 of the false eyelash 1 and incorporate the false eyelash 1 into this movement to separate it from the support 3. The false eyelash 1 then slides between the support surface 37 and the tabs 38 along the elevation direction Z. It is lifted out of the intermediate space defined between each tab 38 and the support wall 37. glance.

[0246] 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.

[0247] Since the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the retention element 34 of the support 3 is less than the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5, moving 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 false eyelash 1.

[0248] 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.

[0249] In this way, a simple contact engagement between the retention surface 51 and the false eyelash 1, as seen in [Fig.11], ensures a mechanical retention of the false eyelash 1 on the retention 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 retention surface 51.

[0250] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the movement of the applicator 5 away from the support 3 is performed 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 by a combined movement normal to the support wall 37 and in the elevation direction Z. By grasping the false eyelash 1 by contact with the retention surface 51 and moving the applicator 5 in a movement as described above, the user 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 onto the user's natural eyelashes, as will be described later.

[0251] 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 altering the false eyelash 1 when the user removes them from the support 3.

[0252] By simply contacting the retention surface 51, the user grasps the false eyelash 1 and separates it from the retention 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.

[0253] Furthermore, the retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5 induced with contact with the retention 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 hold the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5 when removing the applicator 5, and thus does not apply pressure to 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.

[0254] Figures 12 and 13 illustrate a method of transferring a false eyelash 1 from an applicator 5 to the natural eyelashes of a user.

[0255] In the example of Figures 12 and 13, the false eyelash 1 and the applicator 5 are advantageously eminently as described above.

[0256] The user initially has an adhesive product, at least one false eyelash 1, and an applicator 5 which includes a retention surface 51.

[0257] During a preliminary step, not shown, the user applies the adhesive product to the base line of the natural eyelashes and / or to the natural eyelashes and / or to the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1 and / or to the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1.

[0258] Alternatively, the user initially has a pre-glued false eyelash 1, i.e., one with an adhesive product already present on the baseline 10 of the false eyelash 1.

[0259] 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 grasping of the false eyelash 1 is effected by simple contact between the retaining surface 51 of the applicator 5 and the false eyelash 1.

[0260] 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.

[0261] Once the false eyelash 1 has been applied, the user removes the applicator 5, moving it away from the user's eyes. Removing the applicator 5 causes the false eyelash 1 to separate from the retention surface 51.

[0262] The retention effort of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5 is less than the retention effort of the false eyelash 1 on the natural eyelashes induced by the adhesive product.

[0263] The retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the natural eyelashes or on the eyelid skin, 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.

[0264] 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 ®.

[0265] Alternatively, the adhesive product used to stick the false eyelash 1 to the natural eyelashes or to the eyelid skin is, for example, an adhesive such as that described in document WO2019003453A1, or in document WO2019003454A1, or the DAITOSOL 5500 ® adhesive described in patent application WO2015 / 154804.

[0266] This effort is measured for example in a climatic chamber using the equipment and operating procedure described above.

[0267] Only variations in the operating procedure will be described below, with reference to [Fig.20].

[0268] The false eyelash 1 is previously glued onto an area of ​​skin 96 of a user (represented schematically by a square on [Fig.20]) using an adhesive product as described above.

[0269] The adhesive product is for example applied to the base line 10 of the false eyelash 1 and the base line 10 with the adhesive product is applied to an area of ​​skin 96.

[0270] Skin region 96 can for example be taken from the top of a user's hand.

[0271] The skin region 96 is placed on the base 86, under the head of the dynamometer 84.

[0272] The effort of retention of the false eyelash 1 on the user's skin 96 induced by the product adhesive is measured using dynamometer 84, with false eyelash 1 being progressively moved away at a speed of 165 mm / min from the user's skin 96, as seen in [Fig.20], until separation of false eyelash 1 from skin 96.

[0273] 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 area 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].

[0274] The measured effort corresponds to the force measured by the dynamometer 84 when the false eyelash 1, in particular the baseline 10 of the false eyelash 1, separates from the skin 96.

[0275] The retention effort 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 effort of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5.

[0276] 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.

[0277] The removal of the applicator 5 is carried out by simply moving the retention 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.

[0278] Advantageously, the transfer and application of the false eyelash 1 onto the natural eyelashes are performed over the eyes of the person receiving the false eyelash 1. In other words, the user's hand is positioned above the eyes of the person receiving the false eyelash 1, as illustrated in [Fig. 12], throughout the transfer and application. Thus, the visual field of the person receiving the false eyelash 1 is not obstructed during its application to the natural eyelashes, and the user benefits from both greater precision during application and a more comfortable technique, particularly when the user is the person receiving the false eyelash 1.

[0279] As seen in [Fig. 13], the removal of the applicator 5 is followed by a step of pinching the false eyelash 1 with the natural eyelashes, using a pinching area 55, 57 of the applicator 5.

[0280] The reversible gripping step of the false eyelash 1 with the retention surface 51 of the applicator 5 is performed with the gripping section 50B of the applicator 5, and the pinching step of the false eyelash 1 with the natural eyelashes using the pinching area 55, 57 of the applicator 5 is performed with the tweezer-shaped section 50C of the applicator 5, opposite the gripping section according to the elongation direction L of the applicator 5.

[0281] In order to perform 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 tweezer-shaped section 50C.

[0282] The step of pinching the false eyelash 1 with the natural eyelashes, illustrated in [Fig. 13], is carried out quickly after the application of the false eyelash 1 thanks to the structure of the applicator 5 comprising sections 50B, 50C, having different functionalities.

[0283] The method of applying false eyelash 1 as described is simple and allows for precise application of false eyelash 1 for the user.

[0284] By simply touching the retention surface 51, the user grasps the false eyelash 1 and moves it to the natural eyelashes. Since 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, the user does not need to use their fingers, or any tool, to hold the false eyelash 1 on the natural eyelashes when removing the applicator 5.

[0285] The movement is then more fluid, more relaxed and the user can apply the false eyelash 1 to the natural eyelashes without muscle tension, which increases comfort and precision of positioning.

[0286] 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.

[0287] As indicated above, the false eyelash kit 1 according to the invention also includes a cleaning and drying box 70 for false eyelashes 1, shown in figures 14 to 17.

[0288] The box 70 includes a sealed compartment 71 for cleaning at least one false eyelash 1, and a permeable compartment 72 for drying at least one false eyelash 1.

[0289] The box 70 also includes a protective cover 73 intended to reversibly close the permeable compartment 72.

[0290] The attachment of the protective cover 73 to the permeable compartment 72 is for example achieved by snapping, screwing, or, as shown in the embodiment of figures 14 to 17, by placing the cover 73 on the permeable compartment 72 with a hand-releaseable clamping, in order to keep the cover 73 fixed to the permeable compartment 72.

[0291] For this purpose, the permeable compartment 72 may include a complementary fastening system, not shown, suitable for cooperating with the protective cover 73 in order to reversibly close the permeable compartment 72.

[0292] In addition, the box 70 includes a transfer basket 74 suitable for 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.

[0293] The sealed compartment 71 for cleaning at least one false eyelash 1 includes a base 71A and at least one side wall 71B.

[0294] The watertight compartment 71 is made at least in part of a material that is at least partially transparent, preferably totally transparent. "Transparent" means that an observer outside the watertight compartment 71 can see the inside of the watertight compartment 71 with the naked eye.

[0295] The watertight compartment 71 includes a reversible fixing system 75 of the permeable compartment 72 onto the watertight compartment 71.

[0296] The permeable compartment 72 for drying at least one false eyelash 1 includes a base 72A and at least one side wall 72B.

[0297] The permeable compartment 72 is configured to be separated from the watertight compartment 71 and to switch reversibly from a configuration assembled on the watertight compartment 71 to a configuration disassembled from the watertight compartment 71.

[0298] The permeable compartment 72 includes a complementary reversible fastening system 76 configured to cooperate with the reversible fastening system 75 of the watertight compartment 71, in order to assemble the watertight compartment 71 with the permeable compartment 72.

[0299] When the additional reversible fastening system 76 of the permeable compartment 72 cooperates with the reversible fastening system 75 of the sealed compartment 71, the sealed compartment 71 is hermetically sealed by the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72.

[0300] 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.

[0301] Thus, intuitively the user can seal the sealed compartment 71 with the help of the permeable compartment 72, and the box 70 thus has fewer spare parts and can be compact.

[0302] The protective cover 73 includes an upper partition 73A and at least one side partition 73B.

[0303] The protective cover 73 has openings 77 for air circulation through its upper partition 73A and / or its side partition 73B.

[0304] The air circulating through the openings 77 advantageously ventilates the interior of the permeable compartment 72 when the hood 73 closes the permeable compartment 72, and accelerates and promotes the drying of the false eyelash 1 located inside the permeable compartment 72.

[0305] In the example of figures 11 to 13, the protective cover 73 has at least two openings 77 opposite each other and extending through the side 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.

[0306] The transfer basket includes a base 74A and at least one side wall 74B.

[0307] In the example shown in Figures 11 to 13, the watertight compartment 71, the The permeable compartment 72 and the transfer basket 74 are cylindrical in shape.

[0308] 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 inner surface.

[0309] Advantageously, the curved shape of the bases 71 A, 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 area and prevents the false eyelash 1 from being bathed in the residue when it is in the drying phase.

[0310] In addition, 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.

[0311] 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 towards the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 when the transfer basket 74 is inserted into the permeable compartment 72.

[0312] In the example of figures 14 to 17, the projecting element 72C is a continuous annular rib extending projecting from the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72.

[0313] Alternatively, element 72C is a discontinuous rib.

[0314] Thus, the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 rests on the protruding element 72C when inserted into the permeable compartment 72 and is kept away from the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72.

[0315] A space for collecting excess cleaning composition is thus provided between the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 and the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72.

[0316] In an alternative not shown, or as a complement, the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 advantageously comprises at least one projecting element, in particular a rib, especially an annular rib, continuous or discontinuous, projecting from the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 towards the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72, and by means of which the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 comes to rest on the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72 when inserted into it.

[0317] Similarly, a space for collecting excess cleaning composition is thus provided between the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 and the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72.

[0318] 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.

[0319] The transfer basket 74 has through holes 78. The holes 78 are advantageously located in the bottom 74A of the basket 74.

[0320] The holes 78 ensure efficient drainage of the cleaning composition out of the transfer basket 74 and the cleaning composition can be lodged in the space formed between the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 and the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72.

[0321] Thanks to these provisions, the false eyelash 1 located on the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 does not excessively bathe in the excess cleaning composition when the transfer basket 74 is placed in the permeable compartment 72 for the purpose of drying the false eyelash 1.

[0322] The transfer basket 74 also includes 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.

[0323] A lip of the side wall 74B forms the gripping area 79 of the transfer basket 74.

[0324] More specifically, an annular ridge 74C is present on an upper edge of the side wall 74B of the transfer basket 74 and facilitates the user's grasping of the transfer basket 74.

[0325] 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 into the transfer basket 74.

[0326] In an alternative, not shown, the transfer basket 74 has a gripping member extending outward from the side wall 74B outward from the transfer basket 74 and / or the transfer basket 74 has a central stud extending outward from the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 inward from the transfer basket 74 and extending in a direction normal to the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74.

[0327] In all these examples, the transfer basket 74 is movable completely away from the sealed compartment 71 and the permeable compartment 72.

[0328] In order to clean and dry the false eyelash 1, the user uses the cleaning and drying box 70 by performing the following steps.

[0329] 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.

[0330] The cleaning and drying box 70 is then in the false eyelash cleaning configuration 1, illustrated in figures 14 and 15.

[0331] 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 applied to the false eyelash.

[0332] 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.

[0333] The airtight closure of the sealed compartment 71 is for example achieved by screwing the permeable compartment 72 onto the sealed compartment 71.

[0334] The user may shake the case 70 to clean the false eyelash 1. Sufficient shaking allows the cleaning composition to advantageously impregnate the false eyelash 1 and remove any product added to the false eyelash 1 that the user wishes to remove.

[0335] Once the false eyelash 1 has been cleaned, the user disassembles the permeable compartment 72 from the waterproof compartment 71, and optionally removes the protective cover 73 from the permeable compartment 72.

[0336] Disassembly of the permeable compartment 72 with the sealed compartment 71 is carried out for example by unscrewing the permeable compartment 72 from the sealed compartment 71.

[0337] The removal of the protective cover 73 from the permeable compartment 72 is carried out for example by unclipping, unscrewing and / or moving the protective cover 73 away from the permeable compartment 72.

[0338] 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 risking altering their structural and / or geometric integrity.

[0339] The cleaning and drying box 70 is then in the drying configuration, illustrated in figures 16 and 17.

[0340] 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.

[0341] The step of closing the protective cover 73 on the permeable compartment 72 is as described above, i.e. is carried out for example by snapping, screwing and / or positioning the protective cover 73 on the permeable compartment 72.

[0342] The 70-pack of cleaning and drying for false eyelashes allows for simple and effective cleaning of false eyelash 1, and for quick drying, while preserving its shape and integrity during the cleaning and drying stage, thanks to the absence of handling of false eyelash 1 between cleaning and drying, and while protecting it from surrounding contamination.

[0343] Since the sealed compartment 71 can be assembled with the permeable compartment 72, the cleaning box 70 according to the invention is compact and easily transportable by a user.

[0344] 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 grasping element, such as fingers for example.

[0345] 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.

[0346] False eyelash 1 is thus effectively cleaned and dried, and is ready to be reused for a new application on natural eyelashes by a user.

Claims

Demands

1. A false eyelash (1) support (3) comprising an internal housing (31) including a base (31A), at least one side wall (31B) and at least one retention element (34) for the false eyelash (1) projecting from the base (31A) in an elevation direction (Z), the retention element (34) comprising at least one support wall (37) for the false eyelash (1) extending between the base (31A) and an upper edge (36) curved around the elevation direction (Z) in projection into a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction (Z), and at least two attachment tabs (38) for a false eyelash (1), projecting from the support wall (37) of the false eyelash (1), characterized in that each attachment tab (38) extends opposite the support wall (37) of the false eyelash (1) between a first end (38A) fixed to the support wall (37) of the false eyelash (1) and a free end (38B) offset angularly with respect to the first end (38A) around the elevation direction (Z),projected onto a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction (Z).

2. Support (3) according to claim 1, wherein each fixing tab (38) extends in a curved manner around the elevation direction (Z), projecting into a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction (Z).

3. Support (3) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each tab (38) defines between the first end (38A) and the free end (38B) at least one clamping surface (39) of a false eyelash (1), extending opposite the support wall (37) of the false eyelash (1), at least a free part of the clamping surface (39) extending at rest at a distance from the support wall (37) of the false eyelash (1), defining an intermediate space between the fixing tab (38) and the support wall (37).

4. Support (3) according to claim 3, wherein the entire clamping surface (39) of the tabs (38) extends at a distance from the bearing wall (37) of the false eyelash (1) between the first end (38A) and the free end (38B).

5. Support (3) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein in at least one plane perpendicular to the elevation direction (Z), the free portion of the clamping surface (39) extends at least partially parallel to the support wall (37) of the false eyelash (1), the minimum distance between the free portion of the clamping surface (39) and the support wall (37) of the false eyelash eyelash (1) taken along a normal to the support wall (37) of the false eyelash (1) being preferably greater than 0.1 mm, and in particular between 0.2 mm and 1.5 mm.

6. Support (3) according to claim 5, wherein, in at least one plane perpendicular to the elevation direction (Z), the free part of the clamping 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).

7. Support (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bearing wall (37) of the false eyelash (1) extending between the bottom (31 A) of the inner casing (31) and the curved upper edge (36) of the retention element (34) is concave at least with respect to each fixing tab (38).

8. Support (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the retention element (34) has a frustoconical shape of revolution about the elevation direction (Z) from the bottom (31 A) of the inner housing (31) to the curved upper edge (36), the curved upper edge (36) having a closed contour in the form of a circle or ellipse.

9. Support (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fixing tabs (38) are elastically deformable.

10. Support (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a rice grain-shaped relief projecting from one of the support wall (37) of the false eyelash (1) or the fixing tab (38) towards the other of the support wall (37) of the false eyelash (1) or the fixing tab (38).

11. Support (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inner housing (31) comprises at least one longitudinal rib (35) projecting from the bottom (31A), the longitudinal rib (35) connecting the retention element (34) to at least one side wall (31B) of the inner housing (31).

12. Support (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support (3) comprises an external housing (30) defining an internal volume, the external housing (30) being configured to contain the internal housing (31).

13. Support (3) according to claim 12, wherein the external housing (30) defines a lateral opening (32) for access to the internal volume, the internal housing (31) being movable in translation relative to the external housing (30), through the access opening (32) between a position inserted into the internal volume of the external housing (30) and a position extracted from the internal volume of the external housing (30).

14. Support (3) according to claim 13, wherein the inner housing (31) includes a gripping element (33) intended to be grasped by a user to move the inner housing (31) in translation between the inserted position and the extracted position.

15. Support (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bottom (31 A) of the internal housing (31) has a peripheral contour of polygonal shape, preferably having more than five sides.

16. Necessary comprising a support (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, and at least one false eyelash (1) held on the support (3) by means of at least one of the fixing tabs (38).

17. Necessary according to claim 16, wherein the support wall (37) of the false eyelash (1) extending between the bottom (31 A) of the inner casing (31) and the curved upper edge (36) of the retention element (34) is concave at least with respect to each fixing tab (38), the false eyelash (1) being held by at least one fixing tab (38) against the support wall (37), by friction between the artificial eyelashes (11) and the support wall (37) under the effect of the self-weight of the false eyelash (1), the fixing tab or tab (38) opposing the movement of the false eyelash (1) in a direction normal to the support wall (37).

18. Method of gripping a false eyelash (1) for application to natural eyelashes comprising the following steps: - provision of a device according to any one of claims 16 or 17; - reversible gripping by contact of the false eyelash (1) using a contact gripping applicator (5) of the false eyelash (1); and - release of the false eyelash (1) from the intermediate space between the fixing tab or tabs (38) and the support wall (37).

19. Method according to claim 18, wherein the removal of the false- eyelash (1) includes a displacement of the applicator (5) carrying the false eyelash (1) normal to the support wall (37), and / or a displacement of the applicator (5) carrying the false eyelash (1) including a component parallel to the direction of elevation (Z), relative to the support wall (37).

20. A method according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the applicator (5) comprises a reversible retention system for the false eyelash (1) having a plurality of protruding retention elements (52), in particular a plurality of pins and / or teeth, extending between an end (52A) connected to the retention surface (51) and a free end (52B) opposite the connected end and wherein, during the contact gripping step, the protruding retention elements (52) insert and / or become embedded in the false eyelash (1), advantageously by separating the artificial eyelashes of the false eyelash (1), the false eyelash (1) catching by friction within the protruding retention elements (52).

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