False eyelash applicator and associated usage method

Abstract

False eyelash applicator and associated method of use. The present invention relates to a false eyelash applicator (5) comprising an elongated body (50) along a longitudinal direction (L), the body (50) comprising an elongated central section (50A), the body (50) comprising a false eyelash (1) gripping section (50B) extending from the central section (50A) along the longitudinal direction (L) and connected to the central section (50A). The gripping section (50B) comprises a contact-retaining surface (51) for false eyelashes (1) provided with a reversible contact-retaining system for the false eyelash (1). Figure for the abstract: Figure 7

Description

Title of the invention: False eyelash applicator and associated method of use

[0001] The present invention relates to a false eyelash applicator comprising a body elongated in a longitudinal direction, the body comprising a central elongated section, the body comprising a false eyelash gripping section extending from the central section in the longitudinal direction and connected to the central section.

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

[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 is generally easily deformable, the step of transferring the false eyelash can prove delicate, especially if it is grasped with the user's fingers.

[0005] Furthermore, accurately applying the false eyelash to the natural lashes can be difficult for the user. Because the lashes are located near the user's eye, it is common for the user's vision to be momentarily obstructed during application, which can hinder the accuracy of the application. The application step can therefore be stressful and tedious, requiring the user to be focused and meticulous to achieve a satisfactory result.

[0006] It is known to use an applicator having two branches forming a clamp between them in order to pinch the false eyelash between the branches to move it and place it on the natural eyelashes.

[0007] For example, US 2020 / 0323325 describes a tweezer-shaped false eyelash applicator, and having pads covered with a ferromagnetic layer in order to precisely place a magnetic false eyelash on natural eyelashes.

[0008] However, such applicators do not necessarily allow for better precision when applying false eyelashes (magnetic or not) to natural eyelashes and do not simplify application for the user.

[0009] In particular, to hold the false eyelash in the tweezers, the operator must constantly apply force, bringing the tweezer arms together, which inevitably causes the operator's hand to tense up. This generally impairs the precision of the false eyelash's positioning on the natural eyelashes and can make the application unpleasant for the operator.

[0010] Furthermore, the use of tweezers to grasp, manipulate and position the false eyelash is likely to alter the integrity and / or geometry of the false eyelash, as it is clamped between the jaws of the tweezers during these steps of use.

[0011] One object of the invention is to provide an applicator enabling the user to apply false eyelashes to natural eyelashes in a simplified and precise manner, while minimizing the risk of altering the integrity and / or geometry of the false eyelashes.

[0012] For this purpose, the invention relates to an applicator of the aforementioned type, characterized in that the gripping section comprises a contact-based false eyelash retention surface equipped with a reversible contact-based false eyelash retention system.

[0013] The contact-based false eyelash retention system simplifies the application, handling, and removal of the false eyelash for the user, who does not need to apply pressure with their fingers as with an applicator featuring two prongs that form a clamp. With simple contact, the user grasps the false eyelash and moves it to the natural lashes. The movement is then smoother and more relaxed, allowing the user to apply the false eyelash to the natural lashes without muscle tension, thus increasing the precision of the application.

[0014] According to one variant, the false eyelash applicator according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0015] - the reversible retention system comprises a plurality of protruding elements of retention, in particular a plurality of pins and / or teeth, extending between an end bound to the retention surface and a free end opposite to the bound end.

[0016] The defined retaining devices allow the false eyelash to be grasped by simple contact with it, without requiring any additional grasping or gripping movement on the part of the user.

[0017] Indeed, the protruding organs come to insert / become embedded between the artificial eyelashes of the false eyelash by separating them, the artificial eyelashes naturally catching by friction within the protruding organs.

[0018] The user can thus pull the false eyelash that he has just grasped towards him with 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.

[0019] It can also lift the false eyelash which it has just grasped with the applicator, for example to free it vertically from an intermediate space between a support wall of the false eyelash and a clamping tab placed opposite the support wall.

[0020] It can finally perform a combination of these two movements, while having a robust and yet reversible retention of the false eyelash on the applicator.

[0021] According to one variant, the false eyelash applicator according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0022] - the protruding retaining elements have a transverse extent of less than 0.5 mm in particular between 0.1 mm and 0.3 mm.

[0023] Such geometric parameters of the retaining elements ensure better attachment of the false eyelash to the retaining elements, while facilitating their insertion between the artificial eyelashes of the false eyelash during their removal, as well as between natural eyelashes when depositing the false eyelash on the natural eyelashes.

[0024] According to one variant, the false eyelash applicator according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0025] - all protruding parts have a height measured according to the direction identical longitudinal, the height being between 1 mm and 5 mm, preferably between 1 mm and 2 mm.

[0026] The height of the retaining elements is thus sufficient to properly attach the false eyelash by contact, and is not too great so as to guarantee the safety of the user when approaching the retaining elements near his eyes.

[0027] According to one variant, the false eyelash applicator according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0028] - the protruding parts have different heights depending on the direction longitudinal, the envelope defined by the free ends of the protruding organs being a concave envelope, the height of each protruding organ being between 1 mm and 5 mm.

[0029] The retaining elements may have a different height, particularly when the retaining surface is flat, in order to form a surface defined by the slightly curved free end of the elements. This curved surface is advantageously adapted to follow the curvature of the user's eyelid and allows for comfortable application of the false eyelash. Furthermore, this curvature limits deformation of the false eyelash when it is grasped by the applicator.

[0030] Alternatively, the retaining surface has a concave curved shape and all the projecting parts have the same height taken along the longitudinal direction, the envelope surface defined by the free ends of the projecting parts following the profile of the retaining surface.

[0031] According to one variant, the false eyelash applicator according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0032] - the retention surface has a density of protruding retention elements comprising between 50 protruding retaining elements / cm2 and 100 protruding retaining elements / cm2, preferably greater than 70 protruding retaining elements / cm2.

[0033] The presence of a sufficient number of retaining elements makes the reversible gripping of the false eyelash effective, each retaining element thus hooking between two lashes of the false eyelash. With such a density of protruding elements, the retaining surface can be small enough to provide the necessary precision when applying the false eyelash.

[0034] According to one variant, the false eyelash applicator according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0035] - the retention surface has at its periphery at least one area devoid of of protruding retaining organs.

[0036] The area without protruding parts located at the periphery of the retention surface is useful for the user who wishes to reposition the false eyelash once it has been applied to the natural eyelashes. This smooth area does not snag the false eyelash, but allows it to be moved slightly in order to adjust its position on the natural eyelashes. A precise finish can thus be achieved.

[0037] According to one variant, the false eyelash applicator according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0038] - the retention surface extends in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal direction, the section of the retention surface being inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction and with respect to the transverse direction, in at least one plane perpendicular to the transverse direction.

[0039] The inclined section of the retaining surface facilitates the application of the false eyelash for the user standing or sitting, who does not have to make an uncomfortable rotational movement of their hand to place the applicator and the false eyelash in the correct position for application.

[0040] According to one variant, the false eyelash applicator according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0041] - the retention surface has a concave curved shape.

[0042] The concave retaining surface conforms to the curvature of the eyelid, making the application of the false eyelash more comfortable for the user. Furthermore, this shape follows the curved shape of the false eyelash, thus limiting the deformation that can occur during its application.

[0043] According to one variant, the false eyelash applicator according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0044] - the input section extends from a first side of the central section, the applicator comprising, on a second side of the central section, a clamp-shaped section comprising a first arm fitted with a first end skid, and a second branch equipped with a second end skid, the first branch and the second branch being movable relative to each other along a pinch direction between a rest configuration in which the second skid is positioned away from the first skid and a pinch configuration in which the second skid is brought closer to the first skid, the first and second branches being joined at the central section.

[0045] The applicator's geometry combines the advantages of tweezers for pinching and blending the false eyelash with natural lashes for a more natural result, and the advantages of the retention surface as described above, all in a single component. The user thus handles a single, more compact object and applies the entire false eyelash using only the applicator, simply and intuitively using the first and second sides.

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

[0047] - the body of the applicator is made in one piece, the first pad and the second skate being brought respectively onto the first branch and onto the second branch.

[0048] Since the applicator body is made in one piece, the manufacturing costs associated with the applicator are minimized. Because the pads are attached to the applicator body, the user can separate the pads from the body to clean them and remove any product that may have accumulated on them.

[0049] When the adhesive intended to be applied to the false eyelash is an adhesive mascara, the pads are made of a different material than the body of the applicator. For example, the pads are made of polytetrafluoroethylene and the body of the applicator of polypropylene.

[0050] Alternatively, and in particular when the adhesive intended to be applied to the false eyelash is a glue, the pads are for example made of the same material as the body of the applicator.

[0051] As a further alternative, the applicator does not include pads but pinch portions made of material with the body of the applicator.

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

[0053] - the retention surface extends in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal direction, the transverse direction and the pinch direction forming, in projection into a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, an angle between 30° and 90°.

[0054] This geometry gives the applicator an aesthetic appearance, in particular by avoiding an overly symmetrical appearance of the applicator.

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

[0056] - the skates have a curved contour in projection in a median plane passing between the first arm and the second arm of the clamp.

[0057] The concave shape of the pads follows the curved shape of the base line of the natural eyelashes and the base line of the false eyelash. The pinching step to blend the false eyelash with the natural eyelashes is then comfortable for the user and the curve of the base line of the false eyelash is preserved.

[0058] The invention also relates to a method of using the applicator as described above, comprising the following steps: - provision of an applicator as described above, - placing the applicator's retaining surface on the false eyelash in order to grip it by reversible contact retention, - applying the false eyelash to the user's natural eyelashes by holding the applicator above the user's eyes, preferably aligning the base line of the false eyelash with a base line of the natural eyelashes.

[0059] The applicator, as described above, allows the user to maintain the false eyelashes in place while applying them above their eyes. Advantageously, this allows the false eyelashes to be applied without obstructing the user's vision, resulting in greater user comfort and more precise application. A higher quality result can thus be achieved.

[0060] According to one variant, the method of using the applicator according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0061] - the reversible retention system comprises a plurality of protruding elements of retention, in particular a plurality of pins and / or teeth, extending between an end attached to the retention surface and a free end opposite to the attached end and in which, during the application stage, the protruding retention elements are inserted and / or embedded in the false eyelash, advantageously by separating the artificial eyelashes from the false eyelash, the false eyelash catching by friction within the protruding retention elements.

[0062] 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.

[0063] 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.

[0064] According to one variant, the method of using the applicator according to the invention comprises the following feature:

[0065] - the gripping section extends from a first side of the central section, the applicator comprising on a second side of the central section a clamp-shaped section comprising a first arm having a first end pad, and a second arm having a second end pad, the first arm and the second arm being movable relative to each other along a pinching direction between a resting configuration in which the second pad is positioned away from the first pad and a pinching configuration in which the second pad has moved closer to the first pad, the first and second arms being joined at the central section, the method comprising after the step of applying the false eyelash to the user's natural eyelashes, the following step: - Turn the applicator over and press the false eyelash with the natural eyelashes using the pads, moving from the resting configuration to the pinching configuration, in order to fuse the false eyelash with the natural eyelashes.

[0066] Pinching the false eyelash with the natural lashes blends the false eyelash with the natural lashes for a more natural and longer-lasting result. This pinching step is advantageously performed with the second side of the applicator. The user therefore does not waste time changing tools to pinch the false eyelash. They simply have to turn the applicator over.

[0067] 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:

[0068] [Fig-1] [Fig.1] is a perspective view of a fringe of false eyelashes,

[0069] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a perspective view of a cluster of false eyelashes,

[0070] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a perspective view of a support for a fringe of false- eyelashes in closed position

[0071] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] is a perspective view of the false eyelash holder of [Fig.3] in deployed position,

[0072] [Fig. 5] [Fig. 5] is a perspective view of a support for a cluster of false- Individual eyelashes in a closed position

[0073] [Fig. 6] [Fig. 6] is a perspective view of the support of [Fig. 5] in position deployed,

[0074] [Fig. 7] [Fig. 7] is a perspective view of a false eyelash applicator comprising skates,

[0075] [Fig.8] [Fig.8] is a perspective view of a pad of the false eyelash applicator of the [Fig.7],

[0076] [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],

[0077] [Fig. 11] [Fig. 11] is an enlarged view of the false eyelash held on the applicator of [Fig. 7],

[0078] [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],

[0079] [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],

[0080] [Fig. 14] [Fig. 14] is an exploded perspective view of a cleaning and drying box for false eyelashes, in the false eyelash cleaning configuration,

[0081] [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,

[0082] [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,

[0083] [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,

[0084] [Fig. 18] [Fig. 18] is a schematic representation of the mechanical test carried out to measure the retention force of the false eyelash of [Fig. 1], on the support of [Fig. 3],

[0085] [Fig. 19] [Fig. 19] is a schematic representation of the mechanical test performed to measure the retention force of the false eyelash of [Fig. 1], on the applicator of [Fig. 7], and

[0086] [Fig.20] [Fig.20] is a schematic representation of a mechanical test carried out to measure the retention force of the false eyelash of [Fig.1], on the skin of a user.

[0087] A kit for false eyelashes includes at least one false eyelash 1, a support 3 for false eyelashes, shown in Figures 3 to 6, and an applicator 5 which is the subject of the present invention, shown in Figures 7 and 8. It optionally includes a box for cleaning and drying the false eyelash 1, which will be described below.

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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.

[0092] 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.

[0093] 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.

[0094] 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.

[0095] Moreover, in the case of a "cluster", the false eyelash 1 has, for example, a mass between 0.001 g and 0.008 g.

[0096] 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.

[0097] Similarly, the artificial eyelashes 11 of the false eyelash 1 are generally curved to reproduce the curvature of natural eyelashes. The curvature of the artificial eyelashes is substantially located in a plane perpendicular to the tangent to the baseline 10 of the false eyelash 1, taken at the point where an artificial eyelash 11 joins the baseline 10.

[0098] 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.

[0099] 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.

[0100] Artificial eyelashes 11 are for example made of polymer, in particular polybutylene terephthalate and / or polyamide.

[0101] 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.

[0102] By "adhesive properties" it is understood that the cosmetic product promotes adhesion between the false eyelash 1 and the user's natural eyelashes.

[0103] 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.

[0104] The cosmetic product is, for example, a makeup product.

[0105] 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.

[0106] 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.

[0107] 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 is carried out in a direction of movement of the internal housing 31 towards the outside of the external housing 30.

[0108] The upper rim 30A of the external housing 30 defines a central window advantageously partially or totally transparent. By "transparent," it is understood that the interior of the external housing 30 is visible to the naked eye to a user located outside the external housing 30.

[0109] 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.

[0110] The internal housing 31 includes a base 31A and at least one side wall 3 IB projecting vertically from the base 31 A.

[0111] The base 31A of the internal housing 31 has a peripheral contour of the shape polygonal, having more than five sides. In the example shown in figures 3 to 6, the base 31A is hexagonal in shape, to correspond to the shape of the internal volume of the external casing 30.

[0112] 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.

[0113] The gripping element 33 can be a tab, a handle, a grip, or any other element serving as an interface with a user.

[0114] 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].

[0115] 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.

[0116] 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.

[0117] In the example of [Fig.6], the rib 35 also connects the retention element 34 to the gripping element 33.

[0118] 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.

[0119] The retention element 34 includes at least one support wall 37 for the false eyelash 1 extending between the bottom 31A and the curved upper edge 36. The retention element 34 includes at least two fixing tabs 38 for a false eyelash 1, projecting from the support wall 37.

[0120] The support wall 37 advantageously has a curved shape.

[0121] 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.

[0122] In the example of [Fig.4], the support wall 37 has two opposing storage regions located on either side of the rib 35.

[0123] Each storage region is provided at its ends along the rib 35 with two fixing tabs 38, directed towards each other.

[0124] 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.

[0125] 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.

[0126] Each fixing lug 38 extends in a curved manner around the elevation direction Z, projecting into a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z.

[0127] 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.

[0128] 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.

[0129] 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.

[0130] 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.

[0131] 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.

[0132] 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.

[0133] 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.

[0134] 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.

[0135] At least a free portion of the clamping surface 39 extends at rest at a distance from the support 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 support wall 37 of the false eyelash 1 between the first end 38A and the free end 38B.

[0136] 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.

[0137] 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.

[0138] 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.

[0139] 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.

[0140] 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.

[0141] 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.

[0142] 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.

[0143] Alternatively, and as will be described in more detail later, when removing the false eyelash 1 from the support 3 using the applicator 5, the false eyelash 1 slides between the tabs 38 without deforming them, under the effect of a tensile force exerted on the false eyelash 1 by the applicator 5 according to a combined movement relative to the support 3, comprising a component extending along the elevation direction Z.

[0144] 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.

[0145] 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.

[0146] 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.

[0147] 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.

[0148] 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.

[0149] Indeed, the fixing tabs 38 extending in a direction included in a plane perpendicular to the elevation direction Z, the false eyelash 1 is held by the tabs 38 without any particular deformation other than that which would result from its own weight.

[0150] The user can thus remove the false eyelash 1 from the support 3 and place it directly on his eyelashes without, in most cases, any additional operation to reshape the false eyelash 1.

[0151] 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.

[0152] 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- cil 1, in particular in a direction normal to the support wall 37, and ensuring its retention against the support wall 37.

[0153] The applicator 5 for false eyelashes is shown in figures 7 and 8.

[0154] 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.

[0155] Sections 50B, 50C are connected to the central section 50A, which they extend respectively on either side of the central section 50A.

[0156] 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.

[0157] 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.

[0158] 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°.

[0159] The retention surface 51 has a concave curved shape.

[0160] 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 prongs. The protruding retention elements 2 are not limited to prongs as shown but could also include teeth and / or any other protruding element having the capacity to retain a false eyelash 1 (hooks for example).

[0161] 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.

[0162] The retention surface 51 also includes at its periphery at least one zone 53 devoid of protruding retention devices 52.

[0163] 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.

[0164] The length of the area of ​​the retention surface 51 equipped with protruding retention elements 52, taken transversely along the retention surface 51 following its curvature, is greater than 30%, in particular between 30% and 100% of the Baseline length 10, as defined above. This allows for robust attachment by simple contact.

[0165] 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.

[0166] 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.

[0167] 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.

[0168] 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.

[0169] The protruding retaining elements 52 are for example made of polymer, in particular polyolefin, especially polypropylene.

[0170] 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.

[0171] 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.

[0172] 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.

[0173] The protruding organs 52 can be parallelepiped-shaped, conical or truncated conical, or cylindrical.

[0174] The clamp-shaped section 50C includes a first arm 54 optionally provided with a first end skid 55, and a second arm 56 optionally provided with a second end skid 57.

[0175] The first and second branches 54, 56 are joined at the central section 50A.

[0176] The first and second branches 54, 56 are elongated along the longitudinal direction L.

[0177] The first branch 54 and the second branch 56 extend substantially in a plane B (visible in [Fig. 7]), inclined or orthogonal to the transverse direction T. They are movable relative to each other along a pinching direction P shown in [Fig. 7], between a rest configuration in which the second skate 57 is positioned away from the first skate 55 and a pinch configuration in which the second skate 57 is brought closer to the first skate 55.

[0178] 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°.

[0179] 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.

[0180] 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].

[0181] The fixing elements 59 are here pins provided with a radial enlargement ensuring retention by locking in corresponding holes, provided on the arms 54, 56.

[0182] 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.

[0183] 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.

[0184] The pads 55 and 57 are for example made of nitrile and / or silicone, or of a mixture of nitrile and silicone.

[0185] 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).

[0186] 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.

[0187] 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.

[0188] 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.

[0189] 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.

[0190] 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].

[0191] 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.

[0192] 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.

[0193] In an alternative, not shown, the retention surface 51 is flat.

[0194] 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.

[0195] In another variant, the retention surface 51 of the applicator is an adherent retention layer of the false eyelash 1.

[0196] The applicator 5 thus designed allows the user to apply the false eyelash 1 to natural eyelashes in a simplified and precise manner.

[0197] 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 his fingers as with an applicator having two branches forming a clamp between them.

[0198] By simple contact, 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.

[0199] Figures 9 and 10 illustrate a method of transferring a false eyelash 1 from a support 3 to an applicator 5.

[0200] In the example of figures 9 and 10, the false eyelash 1, the support 3 and the applicator 5, are advantageously as described above.

[0201] 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.

[0202] 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.

[0203] 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.

[0204] 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.

[0205] With reference to [Fig. 18], this effort is for example measured in a climatic chamber (not shown) using a dynamometer 84.

[0206] 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.

[0207] 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 separation of the false eyelash 1 from the retention element 34.

[0208] 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 horizontal Z-axis 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.

[0209] 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].

[0210] The applicator 5 is held on the head of the dynamometer 84 for example with an upper clamping jaw 90.

[0211] As seen in [Fig.9], the user reversibly grasps the false eyelash 1 with the retention surface 51 of the applicator 5.

[0212] The reversible grip is achieved by simple contact between the retention surface 51 and the false eyelash 1.

[0213] 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.

[0214] This effort, 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.

[0215] This effort is measured for example in a climatic chamber using the equipment and operating procedure described above.

[0216] Only the variations in the operating procedure will be described below, with reference to [Fig. 19],

[0217] 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.

[0218] 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.

[0219] 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].

[0220] The measured effort corresponds to the force measured by the dynamometer 84 when the false eyelash 1 separates from the applicator 5.

[0221] 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.

[0222] 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.

[0223] Different methods of collecting the false eyelash 1 from the support 3 by the applicator 5 will now be described in detail.

[0224] 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.

[0225] 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].

[0226] 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.

[0227] 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.

[0228] 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.

[0229] 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, the movement of the applicator 5 away from the support 3 disengages the false eyelash 1 from the retention element 34 of the support 3 by simple contact between the retention surface 51 of the applicator 5 and the false eyelash 1.

[0230] 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.

[0231] Thus, a simple contact engagement between the retention surface 51 and the false eyelash 1, as seen in [Fig. 11], ensures 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.

[0232] 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.

[0233] 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.

[0234] 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.

[0235] 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.

[0236] Figures 12 and 13 illustrate a method of transferring a false eyelash 1 from an applicator 5 to the natural eyelashes of a user.

[0237] In the example of figures 12 and 13, the false eyelash 1 and the applicator 5 are advantageously as described above.

[0238] The user initially has an adhesive product, at least one false eyelash 1, and an applicator 5 which includes a retention surface 51.

[0239] 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.

[0240] 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.

[0241] 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 retention surface 51 defines a retention force of the false eyelash 1 on the applicator 5 induced by the retention surface 51 of the applicator 5, and the reversible gripping of the false eyelash 1 is effected by simple contact between the retention surface 51 of the applicator 5 and the false eyelash 1.

[0242] 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.

[0243] 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.

[0244] 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.

[0245] 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.

[0246] The adhesive product used to stick the false eyelash 1 to the natural eyelashes or to the eyelid skin 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 ®.

[0247] 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.

[0248] This effort is measured for example in a climatic chamber using the equipment and operating procedure described above.

[0249] Only variations in the operating procedure will be described below, with reference to [Fig.20].

[0250] The false eyelash 1 is previously glued onto an area of ​​the skin 96 of a user (represented schematically by a square in [Fig.20]) using an adhesive product as described above.

[0251] 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.

[0252] Skin region 96 can for example be taken from the top of a user's hand.

[0253] The skin region 96 is placed on the base 86, under the head of the dynamometer 84.

[0254] The effort of retention of the false eyelash 1 on the skin 96 of the user 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.

[0255] 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].

[0256] 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.

[0257] 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.

[0258] 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.

[0259] 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.

[0260] 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 field of vision 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.

[0261] 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.

[0262] The reversible gripping step of the false eyelash 1 with the retention surface 51 of the applicator 5 is carried out 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 region 55, 57 of the applicator 5 is carried out with the tweezer-shaped section 50C of the applicator 5, opposite to the gripping section along the elongation direction L of the applicator 5.

[0263] 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.

[0264] 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.

[0265] The method of applying false eyelash 1 as described is simple and allows for precise application of false eyelash 1 for the user.

[0266] 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, 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.

[0267] 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.

[0268] 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.

[0269] 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.

[0270] The box 70 includes a sealed compartment 71 for cleaning at least one false eyelash 1, as well as a permeable compartment 72 for drying at least one false eyelash 1.

[0271] The box 70 also includes a protective cover 73 intended to reversibly close the permeable compartment 72.

[0272] 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.

[0273] 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.

[0274] 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 on figures 14 and 15, and in the permeable compartment 72 for drying the false eyelash 1, as shown in figures 16 and 17.

[0275] The sealed compartment 71 for cleaning at least one false eyelash 1 includes a base 71A and at least one side wall 71B.

[0276] 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.

[0277] The watertight compartment 71 includes a reversible fixing system 75 of the permeable compartment 72 onto the watertight compartment 71.

[0278] The permeable compartment 72 for drying at least one false eyelash 1 includes a base 72A and at least one side wall 72B.

[0279] 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.

[0280] 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.

[0281] 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.

[0282] In the example shown in Figures 11 to 13, the reversible fastening system 75 of the sealed 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 sealed compartment 71.

[0283] 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.

[0284] The protective cover 73 includes an upper partition 73A and at least one side partition 73B.

[0285] The protective cover 73 has openings 77 for air circulation through its upper partition 73A and / or its side partition 73B.

[0286] The air circulating through the openings 77 advantageously allows the interior of the permeable compartment 72 to be ventilated when the cover 73 closes the permeable compartment 72, and accelerates and promotes the drying of the false eyelash 1 located inside the permeable compartment 72.

[0287] 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.

[0288] The transfer basket includes a base 74A and at least one side wall 74B.

[0289] 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.

[0290] 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.

[0291] 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.

[0292] 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.

[0293] 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.

[0294] 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.

[0295] Alternatively, element 72C is a discontinuous rib.

[0296] 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.

[0297] 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.

[0298] In an alternative not shown, or in addition, the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 advantageously comprises at least one projecting element, in particular a rib, in particular annular, continuous or discontinuous, projecting from the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 towards the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72, and through which the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 rests on the bottom 72A of the permeable compartment 72 when it is inserted into the latter.

[0299] 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.

[0300] 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.

[0301] The transfer basket 74 has through holes 78. The holes 78 are advantageously located in the bottom 74A of the basket 74.

[0302] 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.

[0303] 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.

[0304] 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.

[0305] A lip of the side wall 74B forms the gripping area 79 of the transfer basket 74.

[0306] 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.

[0307] 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.

[0308] 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 projecting outward from the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74 into the inside of the transfer basket 74 and extending in a direction normal to the bottom 74A of the transfer basket 74.

[0309] In all these examples, the transfer basket 74 is movable completely away from the sealed compartment 71 and the permeable compartment 72.

[0310] In order to clean and dry the false eyelash 1, the user uses the cleaning and drying box 70 by performing the following steps.

[0311] 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.

[0312] The cleaning and drying box 70 is then in the false eyelash cleaning configuration 1, illustrated in figures 14 and 15.

[0313] 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.

[0314] 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.

[0315] The airtight closure of the sealed compartment 71 is for example achieved by screwing the permeable compartment 72 onto the sealed compartment 71.

[0316] The user may shake the case 70 to clean the false eyelash 1. Sufficient agitation allows the cleaning composition to advantageously impregnate the false eyelash 1 and to remove any product added to the false eyelash 1 that the user wishes to remove.

[0317] 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.

[0318] 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.

[0319] 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.

[0320] 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.

[0321] The cleaning and drying box 70 is then in the drying configuration, illustrated in figures 16 and 17.

[0322] 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.

[0323] 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.

[0324] 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.

[0325] 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.

[0326] The transfer basket 74 allows the user to insert the false eyelash 1 into the waterproof compartment 71 for the cleaning step, to transfer the false eyelash 1 from the waterproof 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.

[0327] 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.

[0328] 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. False eyelash applicator (5) comprising an elongated body (50) along a longitudinal direction (L), the body (50) comprising an elongated central section (50A), the body (50) comprising a false eyelash (1) gripping section (50B) extending from the central section (50A) along the longitudinal direction (L) and connected to the central section (50A), characterized in that the gripping section (50B) comprises a false eyelash (1) contact retention surface (51) provided with a reversible false eyelash (1) contact retention system, the reversible retention system comprising a plurality of protruding retention members (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 (52A).

2. Applicator (5) according to claim 1, wherein the protruding retaining members (52) have a transverse extent of less than 0.5 mm, in particular between 0.1 mm and 0.3 mm.

3. Applicator (5) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein 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.

4. Applicator (5) according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the protruding members (52) have different heights taken along the longitudinal direction (L), the envelope defined by the free ends (52B) of the protruding members (52) being a concave envelope, the height of each protruding member (52) being between 1 mm and 5 mm.

5. Applicator (5) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the retention surface (51) has a density of protruding retention elements (52) between 50 protruding retention elements / cm2 and 100 protruding retention elements / cm2, preferably greater than 70 protruding retention elements / cm2.

6. Applicator (5) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the retention surface (51) has at its periphery at least one area (53) devoid of protruding retention elements (52).

7. Applicator (5) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the retention surface (51) extends along a direction (T) transverse with respect to the longitudinal direction (L), the section of the retaining surface (51) being inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction (L) and with respect to the transverse direction (T), in at least one plane perpendicular to the transverse direction (T).

8. Applicator (5) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the retention surface (51) has a concave curved shape.

9. Applicator (5) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the gripping section (50B) extends from a first side of the central section (50A), the applicator (5) comprising, on a second side of the central section (50A), a clamp-shaped section (50C) comprising a first arm (54) provided with a first end pad (55), and a second arm (56) provided with a second end pad (57), the first arm (54) and the second arm (56) being movable relative to each other along a pinching direction (P) between a resting 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), the first and second arms (54, 56) being joined at the central section (50A).

10. Applicator (5) according to claim 9, wherein 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).

11. Applicator (5) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the retaining surface (51) extends along a direction (T) transverse to the longitudinal direction (L), the transverse direction (T) and the pinching direction (P) forming, in projection into a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (L) an angle between 30° and 90°.

12. Applicator (5) according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the pads (55, 57) have a contour (58) curved in projection in a median plane passing between the first arm (54) and the second arm (56) of the clamp (50C).

13. A method for applying a false eyelash (1) comprising the following steps: - supply of an applicator (5) according to any one of the preceding claims, - placing the retaining surface (51) of the applicator (5) on the false eyelash (1) in order to grip it by reversible contact retention, - applying the false eyelash (1) to the user's natural eyelashes by holding the applicator (5) above the user's eyes, preferably aligning the base line (10) of the false eyelash (1) with a base line of the natural eyelashes.

14. A method according to claim 13, wherein, during the application step, the protruding retaining elements (52) are inserted and / or embedded in the false eyelash (1), advantageously by separating the artificial eyelashes (11) from the false eyelash (1), the false eyelash (1) catching by friction within the protruding retaining elements (52).

15. A method according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the gripping section (50B) extends from a first side of the central section (50A), the applicator (5) comprising, on a second side of the central section (50A), a clamp-shaped section (50C) comprising a first arm (54) having a first end pad (55), and a second arm (56) having a second end pad (57), the first arm (54) and the second arm (56) being movable relative to each other along a pinching direction (P) between a resting configuration in which the second pad (57) is positioned away from the first pad (55) and a pinching configuration (P) in which the second pad (57) has moved closer to the first pad (55), the first and second arms (54, 56) being joined at the central section (50A), the process comprising, after the step of applying the false eyelash (1) to the user's natural eyelashes, the following step: - Turn the applicator (5) over and press the false eyelash (1) with the natural eyelashes using the pads (55, 57) by moving from the resting configuration to the pinching configuration, in order to fuse the false eyelash (1) with the natural eyelashes.

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