False eyelash support for a false eyelash dispensing device, associated device and method for installing a new false eyelash support

Abstract

The invention provides a false eyelash holder (24) (12) configured to be assembled to the housing of a false eyelash dispensing device (10) (12). The false eyelash holder (24) (12) comprises, on at least a portion of an outer periphery (26), a plurality of false eyelashes (12) arranged in predetermined zones. The false eyelash holder (24) (12) comprises a first drive means (28) cooperating with the housing such that actuation of the housing and / or the false eyelash holder (24) (12) causes a rotational displacement of the false eyelash holder (24) (12) in order to convey the false eyelashes (12) to a dispensing opening (20) in the housing and allow the false eyelashes (12) to be grasped through the dispensing opening (20). Figure 2 (for short)

Description

Title of the invention: False eyelash holder for false eyelash dispensing device, associated device and method for installing a new false eyelash holder Technical field of the invention

[0001] The invention relates to the field of makeup, more particularly that of the eyes, by adding false eyelashes to natural eyelashes, more commonly called "false eyelashes".

[0002] The invention relates more specifically to a false eyelash holder configured to be assembled to a housing of a false eyelash dispensing device, an associated housing, a device comprising such a false eyelash holder and such a device, as well as a method for installing a new false eyelash holder. Technical background

[0003] The use of false eyelashes is generally intended to increase the volume, length, or shine of natural eyelashes, or to provide the face with an aesthetic and decorative element in the same way as a piece of jewelry, for example.

[0004] False eyelashes are generally marketed in the form of units, each unit comprising a fringe of false eyelashes and a connecting strip holding the false eyelashes together at their base, the other end of the false eyelashes being free. These units are generally arranged next to each other on a flat support and sold in cardboard packaging which degrades easily with the risk of damaging the false eyelashes. The false eyelashes are therefore difficult to remove, in particular without damaging the adjacent units.

[0005] There are also false eyelash dispensers in which false eyelash units are arranged on a support strip wound around a reel. In such dispensers, the false eyelash units are dispensed gradually by actuation, generally of a wheel. These dispensers have the disadvantage of crushing the false eyelashes when they are waiting on the support strip, with the risk of damaging their curvature.

[0006] There is therefore a need for a solution that makes it possible to resolve at least some of the drawbacks mentioned, in particular a solution that makes it possible to provide a large number of false eyelashes, preferably using a simplified procedure for distributing and applying the eyelashes. Summary of the invention

[0007] To this end, the invention relates to a false eyelash holder configured to be assembled to a housing of a false eyelash dispensing device.

[0008] The false eyelash support comprises on at least a portion of an external periphery a plurality of false eyelashes arranged in predetermined zones.

[0009] The false eyelash holder comprises a first drive means cooperating with the housing such that an actuation of the housing and / or the false eyelash holder causes a rotary movement of the false eyelash holder in order to convey the false eyelashes towards a dispensing opening of the housing and allow gripping of the false eyelashes through the dispensing opening.

[0010] Unlike other false eyelash dispensers, in particular dispensers in which the false eyelashes are arranged on a support strip rolled up on itself, the false eyelashes are, here, arranged around the edge of the support which prevents them from being crushed during storage. The false eyelashes thus retain their original curvature.

[0011] Furthermore, the false eyelash holder being housed in the case, the latter makes it possible to protect the false eyelashes placed on the false eyelash holder.

[0012] Finally, each of the predetermined areas comprises a set of false eyelashes, also called a false eyelash unit, which can be removed in one go. The opening allows the false eyelashes to come out unit by unit, the units in the areas adjacent to the one available for gripping remain protected inside the housing and are not at risk of being damaged. Access, selection and gripping of the false eyelashes are facilitated.

[0013] According to different embodiments of the invention, which may be taken together or separately:

[0014] - false eyelashes can be made of synthetic or natural fiber, such as hair,

[0015] - the false eyelashes are assembled into false eyelash units each comprising a fringe false eyelashes and a connecting strip connecting the false eyelashes of the fringe, each false eyelash being connected to the connecting strip by one end, the other opposite end being free,

[0016] - the connecting strips are oriented parallel to the axis of rotation of the support of false eyelashes versus case,

[0017] - the connecting strips are oriented perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the false eyelash holder in relation to the case,

[0018] - the false eyelashes are arranged around the entire external perimeter of the support,

[0019] - the false eyelashes are regularly distributed around the external perimeter of the support,

[0020] - the false eyelashes are irregularly distributed around the outer edge of the support,

[0021] - the set of false eyelashes is distributed in less than one turn by said opening of dis tribute,

[0022] - the set of false eyelashes is distributed in at least one turn by said opening of distribution,

[0023] - at least a portion of the outer periphery of the false eyelash holder is provided with teeth forming between them a housing in which a plurality of false eyelashes are arranged,

[0024] - the false eyelash holder is a ring comprising an inner surface and a surface external, the teeth projecting radially on the external surface, and the internal surface delimiting a central opening provided with the first drive means,

[0025] - the ring is circular,

[0026] - the false eyelash holder has sufficient height to accommodate a long row horizontal of false eyelash units,

[0027] - the housing has sufficient height to accommodate a longitudinal row units of false eyelashes,

[0028] - the inner surface comprises rotational drive grooves so as to cause the false eyelash holder to move in order to convey the false eyelashes towards the dispensing opening of the housing and allow the false eyelashes to exit through the dispensing opening,

[0029] - the false eyelashes have a connecting strip inserted into one of the housings,

[0030] - the housing has a wall, called an inclined wall, extending in a direction forming an angle of inclination relative to the external surface of the ring, the connecting strip of the false eyelashes being in contact with the inclined wall of the housing,

[0031] - the angle of inclination is between 20 and 60°, preferably between 40 and 50°,

[0032] - the inclined wall has a curvature.

[0033] The invention also relates to a housing of a false eyelash dispensing device, the housing comprising a cover comprising a dispensing opening and forming a cavity configured to receive a false eyelash holder as described above and a second drive means configured to cooperate with the first drive means of the false eyelash holder and so that an actuation of the housing and / or the false eyelash holder causes the movement of the false eyelash holder in order to convey the false eyelashes towards the dispensing opening and allow the false eyelashes to exit through the dispensing opening.

[0034] According to different embodiments of the invention, which may be taken together or separately:

[0035] - the actuation is a rotational movement of the housing and / or the false support- eyelashes,

[0036] - the housing comprises a support plate for the second drive means, the support plate also allowing the hood to be closed,

[0037] - the housing comprises an indexing system and / or a locking system in reverse rotation,

[0038] - the indexing system and / or the reverse rotation locking system com take at least one elastic tab cooperating with a plurality of notches,

[0039] - the indexing system comprises at least one elastic tab cooperating with a plurality of notches,

[0040] - the indexing system is located on the hood,

[0041] - the indexing system is located on the first and second parts of the cover,

[0042] - at least one elastic tab is located on the support plate

[0043] - the plurality of notches is located on the first part of the hood,

[0044] - the at least one elastic tab comprises a first end secured to the cover and a second end opposite the first end free to move,

[0045] - the first end is secured to the support plate,

[0046] - the housing comprises a number of indexing systems identical to the numbers of supports that it can operate,

[0047] - the indexing system comprises two elastic tabs,

[0048] - the two elastic tabs are arranged substantially equidistantly on the periphery of the support plate,

[0049] - each elastic tab comprises at least one tooth extending radially towards the outside from the elastic tab,

[0050] - the tooth is radially movable,

[0051] - the tooth cooperates with the notches positioned radially on the periphery of the first part of the hood,

[0052] - the notches have crenellated profiles of the same width,

[0053] - each notch comprises at least one hollow and one peak,

[0054] - the top cooperates with the tooth so as to cause radial mobility of the leg elastic,

[0055] - the hollow cooperates with the tooth so as to block the reverse rotation of the support of false eyelashes,

[0056] - the reverse rotation locking system comprises the tooth of the elastic tab and the hollow of a notch,

[0057] - each notch includes a trough, an inclined slope, a peak and a slope abrupt,

[0058] - the number of notches is identical to the number of indexing positions,

[0059] - the support plate supports two second drive means, each of second drive means cooperating with a different false eyelash support,

[0060] - the second drive means has a height corresponding to the height of the false eyelash holder,

[0061] - the dispensing opening has a sufficient height to allow a longitudinal row of false eyelash units.

[0062] The invention also relates to a false eyelash dispensing device comprising at least one housing as described above and at least one false eyelash holder as described above.

[0063] According to different embodiments of the invention, which may be taken together or separately:

[0064] - the device comprises a plurality of false eyelash housings and holders, each housings comprising means for assembly with an adjacent housing,

[0065] - the false eyelash holder is removably mounted in the housing,

[0066] - the device further comprises a movable clamp for sampling and the application of false eyelashes.

[0067] The invention finally relates to a method for placing a new false eyelash holder as described above in a housing as described above and for dispensing false eyelashes, the method comprising the following steps:

[0068] - opening of the case,

[0069] - insertion of the new false eyelash holder,

[0070] - closing the case,

[0071] - actuation of the housing and / or the false eyelash holder to cause the de placement of the false eyelash holder in order to convey the false eyelashes towards the dispensing opening,

[0072] - removal of false eyelashes placed at the dispensing opening.

[0073] Advantageously, the method can also comprise the following steps:

[0074] - removal of the false eyelash support in place,

[0075] - opening of the packaging receiving a new false eyelash holder. Brief description of the figures

[0076] The invention will be better understood and other details, characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following description given by way of non-limiting example and with reference to the appended drawings in which:

[0077] - [Fig.l] is a perspective view of a dispensing device according to a first embodiment of the invention;

[0078] - [Fig.2] is an exploded perspective view of the distribution device of the [Fig.l];

[0079] - [Fig.3] is a sectional view of the dispensing device of [Fig.l];

[0080] - [Fig.4] is a perspective view of a dispensing device according to a second embodiment of the invention;

[0081] - [Fig.5] is an exploded perspective view of the distribution device of the [Fig.4] ;

[0082] - [Fig.6] is a sectional view of the dispensing device of [Fig.4];

[0083] - [Fig.7] is a perspective view of a plurality of dispensing devices [Fig.4];

[0084] - [Fig.8] is a perspective view of a dispensing device according to a third embodiment of the invention;

[0085] - [Fig.9] is an exploded perspective view of the distribution device of the [Fig.8] ;

[0086] - [Fig. 10] is a sectional view of the dispensing device of [Fig.8];

[0087] - [Fig.l 1] is a perspective view of a false eyelash holder of the dis tribute of [Fig.8];

[0088] - [Fig.12] is a perspective view of a part of a housing of the dis tribute of [Fig.8];

[0089] - [Fig. 13] is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the device of distribution of [Fig.8];

[0090] - [Fig. 14] is another perspective view of the device of [Fig. 11];

[0091] - [Fig. 15] is a perspective view of a dispensing device according to a fourth embodiment of the invention;

[0092] - [Fig. 16] is a view of the method of changing a refill of the device of the [Fig.8], Detailed description of the invention

[0093] In the remainder of the description, unless otherwise indicated, elements having an identical structure or similar functions will be designated by the same references.

[0094] As illustrated in Figures 1 to 16, the invention relates to a device 10 for dispensing false eyelashes 12.

[0095] The false eyelashes 12 may be made of synthetic or natural fiber, such as hair.

[0096] Preferably, the false eyelashes 12 are assembled into units 14 of false eyelashes 12 each comprising a fringe of false eyelashes 12 and a connecting strip 15 connecting the false eyelashes 12 of the fringe. Each false eyelash 12 is connected to the connecting strip 15 by one end, the other opposite end being free.

[0097] The connecting strip 15 may in particular be pre-glued to facilitate the placement of the false eyelashes 12 by the user on his eye. This avoids a gluing step in which the false eyelashes 12 can be damaged.

[0098] This device 10 comprises a housing 16, preferably made of plastic material such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Preferably, the device is made of a single material, such as polypropylene (PP) and / or polyethylene (PE). This housing 16 may be transparent, to reveal the elements it contains, or on the contrary opaque.

[0099] The housing 16 comprises a cover 18 provided with a dispensing opening 20 and forming a cavity 22 configured to receive a support 24 of false eyelashes 12.

[0100] According to the invention, the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 comprises on at least part of an external periphery 26 a plurality of false eyelashes 12 arranged in predetermined zones.

[0101] Furthermore, the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 comprises a first drive means 28 cooperating with a second drive means 30 of the housing 16 so that an actuation of the housing 16 and / or of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 causes a rotary movement of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 in order to convey the false eyelashes 12 towards the dispensing opening 20 of the housing 16 and allow the false eyelashes 12 to be grasped through the dispensing opening 20.

[0102] In the examples illustrated here, the false eyelashes 12 are regularly distributed around the external periphery 26 of the support 24.

[0103] As illustrated in the embodiments of Figures 4 to 16, a portion 50 without false eyelashes 12 located opposite the dispensing opening 20 before the first use. This makes it possible to protect the false eyelashes 12 as long as the user has not yet taken false eyelashes 12.

[0104] The portion 50 without false eyelashes 12 may extend over an angular portion of between 10° and 60°, preferably between 20° and 50°, even more preferably between 30° and 45°.

[0105] In other words, the false eyelashes 12 are then regularly distributed over an angular portion of the external periphery 26 of the support 24 between 350° and 300°, preferably between 340° and 310°, even more preferably between 330° and 315°.

[0106] Here, as visible in [Fig.6], the portion 50 without false eyelashes 12 extends over an angular portion of approximately 40°.

[0107] In other embodiments not illustrated, the false eyelashes 12 may be irregularly distributed around the external periphery 26 of the support 24, i.e. with irregular spacing between them.

[0108] Advantageously, all of the false eyelashes 12 are dispensed in less than one turn through said dispensing opening 20.

[0109] Preferably, the set of false eyelashes 12 is distributed in a total rotation of between 350° and 300°, preferably between 340° and 310°, even more preferably between 330° and 315°.

[0110] Figures 1 to 16 illustrate three different embodiments of the device 10 for dispensing false eyelashes 12 according to the invention.

[0111] Figures 1 to 3 illustrate a first embodiment in which the cover 18 comprises a first part 18a in which the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 is mounted and a second part 18b making it possible to close the housing 16. The two parts 18a, 18b are circular so as to form a circular housing 16.

[0112] In another embodiment not shown, the housing has a non-circular general shape. The two parts 18a, 18b are then non-circular. It may be, for example, an ovoid shape, a polygonal shape or any other shape having a particular aesthetic.

[0113] The first part 18a of the cover 18 delimits the cavity 22 configured to receive a support 24 of false eyelashes 12. Here, this cavity 22 is annular. The first part 18a of the cover 18 comprises a circular central opening. The annular cavity 22 is delimited by a bottom 34 from which protrudes a concentric inner wall 36 and an outer wall 38 and whose center is the axis of rotation of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12. The support 24 of false eyelashes 12 is mounted in this annular cavity 22.

[0114] Here, the external wall 38 is circular so as to obtain a circular housing 16.

[0115] In another embodiment not shown, the housing having a non-circular general shape, the external wall 38 is non-circular. It may be, for example, an ovoid shape, a polygonal shape or any other shape having a particular aesthetic.

[0116] The external wall 38 comprises a slot 20a which forms the distribution opening 20 of the housing 16.

[0117] The second part 18b of the cover 18 is of similar shape and also comprises a slot 20b which forms the distribution opening 20 of the housing 16.

[0118] The first and second parts 18a, 18b are assembled, for example by fitting together, here by fitting together the external walls 38, to form the housing 16. The two slots 20a, 20b cooperate and form the dispensing opening 20 of the housing 16.

[0119] The support 24 of false eyelashes 12 is a ring which is mounted in the annular cavity 22 of the housing 16.

[0120] The ring is formed from the outer periphery 26 and an inner surface.

[0121] As seen here, the ring is circular.

[0122] In this embodiment, the entire external periphery 26 of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 is provided with teeth 40 projecting radially on the external periphery 26 and forming between them a housing 42 in which a plurality of false eyelashes 12 are arranged, in particular a unit 14 of false eyelashes 12.

[0123] The housing 42 has a wall, called an inclined wall, extending in a direction forming an angle of inclination relative to the external surface of the ring and having a curvature. Preferably, the connecting strip 15 of the false eyelashes 12 is in contact with this inclined wall of the housing 42.

[0124] Advantageously, the connecting strip is located inside the housing 42. It is thus protected, preventing it from sticking to other false eyelashes 12 or from coming off the support 24 of false eyelashes 12.

[0125] In this way, the false eyelashes 12 follow the curvature of the inclined surface, which makes it possible to preform the false eyelashes 12 before they are applied.

[0126] Advantageously, the angle of inclination is between 20 and 60°, preferably between 40 and 50°. Here, the angle of inclination is 45°.

[0127] To facilitate their gripping, the connecting strips 15 are oriented parallel to the axis of rotation of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 relative to the housing 16.

[0128] In another embodiment, not shown, the connecting strips 15 can be oriented perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 relative to the housing 16.

[0129] In an alternative embodiment not illustrated, the units 14 of false eyelashes 12 do not comprise a connecting strip, in particular a pre-glued connecting strip. In this case, preferably, the free end, that is to say the end not intended to be fixed, is arranged in the housing 42.

[0130] The internal surface of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 delimits a central opening provided with the first drive means 28.

[0131] Thus, the internal surface of the ring comprises grooves 44 parallel to the axis of rotation of the device 10. When the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 is mounted in the housing 16, the grooves 44 cooperate with grooves 46 located on an external surface of the second drive means 30.

[0132] The second drive means 30 is thus a ring which is mounted on the internal wall of the first part 18a of the cover 18. The second drive means 30 comprises an internal surface and the external surface on which the grooves 46 are located cooperating with the grooves 44 of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12.

[0133] Thus when the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 is mounted in the cover 18 of the housing 16 and the latter is closed, a rotation of the second drive means 30, here at the level of the central part of the housing 16, causes the rotation of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 and the exit of the false eyelashes 12, unit 14 by unit 14 through the dispensing opening 20. The user can then grasp the unit 14 of false eyelashes 12 which comes out.

[0134] Advantageously, the device 10 comprises an indexing system, for example a click system felt by the user, which makes it possible to limit the rotation and facilitates the dispensing of the units 14 of false eyelashes 12. In other words, at each rotation, the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 turns so as to bring the next unit 14 of false eyelashes 12 which will be aligned with the dispensing opening 20.

[0135] The device may also include a reverse rotation locking system. In other words, the user can only operate the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 in one direction of rotation.

[0136] Figures 4 to 6 illustrate a second embodiment of the device 10 for dispensing false eyelashes 12 according to the invention.

[0137] In this second embodiment, the housings 42 are slots formed between the teeth 40 and arranged around the entire external periphery 26 of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12. The slots alternate with the teeth 40 which make it possible to separate the units 14 of false eyelashes 12 from each other.

[0138] Hollows 48 opposite the teeth 40 are located on the internal surface of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12. The hollows 48 form the first drive means 28 of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12. The hollows 48 cooperate with the grooves 46 located on an external surface of a central skirt of the second part 18b of the cover 18 and which form the second drive means 30.

[0139] Thus, unlike the first embodiment, the second drive means 30 of the housing 16 is integral with the second part 18b of the cover 18 and not with the first part 18a in which the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 is mounted.

[0140] The second part 18b of the cover 18 thus forms a support plate 18b for false eyelashes 12 of the second drive means 30.

[0141] As can be seen in [Fig.6], the external periphery 26 of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 comprises the portion 50 without false eyelashes 12 located opposite the dispensing opening 20 before the first use. This makes it possible to protect the false eyelashes 12 as long as the user has not yet removed false eyelashes 12.

[0142] The user can also return to this position when the removal of false eyelashes 12 is finished, thus protecting the false eyelashes 12 between two uses.

[0143] The second part 18b of the cover 18 or support plate 18b has a diameter slightly greater than the diameter of the first part 18a of the cover 18 housing the support 24 of false eyelashes 12. In this way it is possible to stack several dispensing devices 10 as illustrated in [Fig.7].

[0144] Figures 8 to 16 illustrate a third embodiment of the device 10 for dispensing false eyelashes 12.

[0145] In this third embodiment, the support plate 18b comprises two second drive means 30 which are located on either side of the support plate 18b.

[0146] Each of the two second drive means 30 will cooperate with a support 24 of different false eyelashes 12. The dispensing device 10 then comprises two supports 24 of false eyelashes 12.

[0147] In this third embodiment, the device 10 also comprises two first parts 18a of cover 18 located on either side of the support plate 18b and each containing one of the supports 24 of false eyelashes 12.

[0148] The support plate 18b is thus arranged between two supports 24 of false eyelashes 12 and between two first parts 18a of cover 18 and corresponds to the second part 18b of cover 18 of the previous embodiments.

[0149] In other words, each of the first parts 18a of the cover 18 is assembled on a face of the support plate 18b provided with a second drive means 30 and each of the first parts 18a of the cover 18 contains a support 24 of false eyelashes 12 and a second drive means 30.

[0150] Each of the supports 24 of false eyelashes 12 is actuated with a direction of rotation different.

[0151] In other embodiments such as that illustrated in [Fig. 15], several units 14 of false eyelashes 12 can be arranged in one of the housings 42. The units 14 of false eyelashes 12 are then aligned in the housing 42 along an axis parallel to the axis of rotation of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 relative to the housing 16. Each housing 42 can then receive, for example, two, or even three, or even four units 14 of false eyelashes 12. The units 14 of false eyelashes 12 are then arranged in longitudinal rows. These may be false eyelashes 12 of different types.

[0152] In the example illustrated in [Fig. 15], each housing 42 comprises two units 14 of false eyelashes 12, in other words the longitudinal rows comprise two units 14 of false eyelashes 12.

[0153] Advantageously, the height of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 is adapted and extends over the entire height of the housing 16. Preferably, the height of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 is at least 1.5 times the diameter of the housing 16.

[0154] Advantageously, the height of the dispensing opening 20 is adapted and extends over the entire height of the housing 16.

[0155] The height of the second drive means 30 can then also be adapted to the height of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12. The second drive means 30 then extends over substantially the entire height of the housing 16. Preferably, the height of the second drive means 30 is at least 1.5 times the diameter of the housing 16.

[0156] As illustrated in Figures 13 and 14, the dispensing device 10 may be equipped with tools, such as a clamp 52 for gripping the false eyelashes 12. The clamp 52 may comprise a connection system, for example with the support plate 18b. Here the clamp 52 is clipped to the support plate 18b.

[0157] In an alternative embodiment, the tool may comprise a circular part which surrounds the housing 16, for example at the level of the support plate 18b, and two curved ends facing each other and forming a clamp.

[0158] The support 24 for false eyelashes 12 may be a refill. In other words, the device 10 for dispensing false eyelashes 12 is refillable, that is to say designed to allow a change of the product, in particular but not exclusively after complete use thereof, by means of a refill that can be changed freely.

[0159] The interchangeability of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 makes it possible to use, independently of a complete use, the same housing 16 with several supports 24 of false eyelashes 12 each comprising for example a different type of false eyelashes 12 such as false eyelashes 12 of different length, different curvature, different color, etc.

[0160] It is in particular possible to provide a housing 16 in a more solid material and / or made with a high quality degree of finish, while the 24 false eyelash holder 12 is made of a lighter and less expensive material.

[0161] The support 24 of false eyelashes 12 is thus removably mounted in the housing 16. The term “removable” means that the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 is removed from the housing 16, without causing destruction or deformation of one of the two elements. Thus, the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 is intended to be able to be changed, in particular but not exclusively after the false eyelashes 12 have been completely used.

[0162] The support 24 of false eyelashes 12 and the housing 16 are assembled, for example, by elastic fitting.

[0163] In the embodiments illustrated in Figures 4 to 16, the housing 16, in particular the first part 18a of the cover 18, then comprises a central tenon 56 formed of three radially flexible tabs 55 and provided with a bead 54 which cooperates, for example, with a rib 58 located on a central surface of the second drive means 30 of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12, as can be seen in [Fig. 10].

[0164] The rib 58 may be a continuous or discontinuous rib. The elasticity of the tenon 56 makes it possible to easily insert and remove the support 24 of false eyelashes 12. Indeed, the radial movement of the flexible legs 55 allows a tightening and a reduction in the diameter of the tenon 56 and thus to be able to easily fit and / or remove the support 24 of false eyelashes 12.

[0165] The elastic fitting ensures axial locking between the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 and the cover 18. On the other hand, the rotation of one relative to the other is possible so as to be able to ensure the rotary movement of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 in order to convey the false eyelashes 12 towards the dispensing opening 20 of the housing 16.

[0166] As in the previous example, the device 10 may comprise an indexing system and / or a reverse rotation locking system to facilitate the dispensing of the units 14 of false eyelashes 12, in particular to allow an output of unit 14 of false eyelashes 12 by unit 14 of false eyelashes 12 and an alignment between the unit 14 of false eyelashes 12 and the dispensing opening 20.

[0167] In the embodiments illustrated in Figures 4 to 16, the indexing system comprises at least one elastic tab 60 cooperating with a plurality of notches 62.

[0168] Preferably, as illustrated here, the at least one elastic tab 60 is located on the support plate 18b and the plurality of notches 62 is located on the first portion 18a of the cover 18.

[0169] More specifically, the support plate 18b comprises at least one elastic tab 60 of which a first end 60a is secured to the support plate 18b and a second end 60b opposite the first end is free to move. The elastic tab 60 extends from the first fixed end 60a towards the second free opposite end 60b following the periphery of the support plate 18b.

[0170] Preferably, the housing comprises a number of indexing systems identical to the number of supports that it can actuate,

[0171] In the case of a device 10 capable of receiving two supports 24 for false eyelashes 12 as shown in FIGS. 8 to 16, elastic tabs 60 are distributed on either side of the support plate 18b. Thus, for each side of the support plate 18, two elastic tabs 60 are arranged substantially equidistantly on the periphery of the support plate 18b.

[0172] At least one tooth 64 is arranged on each elastic tab 60 and extends radially outwards from the wall of the elastic tab 60. Thus, this tooth 64 can move radially by a radial movement by bending of the elastic tabs 60. The tooth 64 cooperates in particular with the notches 62 positioned radially on the periphery of the first part 18a of the cover 18.

[0173] The notches 62 have crenellated profiles of the same width. Each notch 62 comprises a hollow 66, an inclined slope 68, a peak 70 and a steep slope 72. This profile of the notches 62 is intended to cooperate with the teeth 64 of the elastic tabs 60.

[0174] The rotation of the support 24 is possible by deforming the elastic tabs 60 so as to bring the teeth 64 onto the peaks 70, then into an adjacent hollow 66 so that the housing 16 is in an intermediate stable position.

[0175] Thus, at each passage of notch 62, the tooth 64 causes a radial movement of the elastic tab 60. Indeed, the notch 62 pushes the tooth 64 and therefore the elastic tab 60 causing the radial movement of the elastic tab 60. The tooth 64 allows the user to feel a click indicating that a notch 62 has passed and that a unit 14 of false eyelashes 12 is available for gripping. In other words, the tooth 64 makes it possible to precisely angularly position each location of false eyelashes 12 relative to the dispensing opening 20.

[0176] The angular position of each elastic tab 60 thus corresponds to an alignment of the units 14 of false eyelashes 12 opposite the dispensing opening 20. After each actuation of the rotary housing 16, in which the user rotates the first or second part 18a, 18b of the cover 18, the teeth move from one hollow 66 to the next hollow 66 passing through a peak 70. The positioning of the teeth 64 at a peak 70 causes the deformation of the elastic tabs 60 for a new positioning in a predetermined zone of a unit 14 of false eyelashes 12.

[0177] The hollows 66 and the steep slopes 72 prevent the rotation of the housing 16 in the opposite direction.

[0178] Preferably, the number of notches 62 is identical to the number of indexing positions.

[0179] Once fully engaged, in other words once the bead 54 cooperates with the rib 58 and axial locking is ensured, the elastic tabs 60 can engage in the notches 62 so as to allow rotation of the housing 16.

[0180] Advantageously, the elastic tabs 60 and the teeth 64 constitute a sort of key which can be inserted with an angular orientation determined relative to the notches 62 of the first part 18a of the cover 18.

[0181] We will now describe a method of placing a new support 24 of false eyelashes 12 in a housing 16 as described in the embodiments above and of dispensing false eyelashes 12.

[0182] An example method is illustrated in [Fig. 16], in which the device 10 corresponds to that of the third embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 15 and comprising two supports 24 for false eyelashes 12. In this example method, only one support 24 for false eyelashes 12 is replaced.

[0183] The method comprises the following steps:

[0184] - opening of the housing 16,

[0185] - insertion of the new support 24 of false eyelashes 12,

[0186] - closing of the housing 16,

[0187] - actuation of the housing 16 and / or the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 to cause the moving the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 in order to convey the false eyelashes 12 towards the dispensing opening 20,

[0188] - removal of false eyelashes 12 arranged at the level of the dispensing opening 20.

[0189] In the embodiments illustrated herein, the movement of the false eyelash holder 24 12 is a rotational movement relative to the housing 16. The rotational movement is obtained by the actuation of the second drive means 30.

[0190] In the first embodiment, the actuation of the second drive means 30 is obtained by the rotation of the center of the housing 16 (where the second drive means 30 is located) relative to the cover 18 of the housing 16.

[0191] In the second embodiment, the actuation of the second drive means 30 is obtained by the rotation of the first part 18a of the cover 18 relative to the support plate 18b of the second drive means 30 corresponding here to the second part 18b of the cover 18. In other words, a rotation relative to each other of the first and second parts 18a, 18b of the cover 18 allows the actuation of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 and the distribution of a unit 14 of false eyelashes 12.

[0192] In the third embodiment comprising two supports 24 of false eyelashes 12, two second actuating means, two first parts 18a of cover 18 and a support plate 18b of the two second drive means 30, the actuation of one of the two second drive means 30 is obtained by the rotation of the first part 18a of the cover 18 enclosing the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 to be actuated relative to the support plate 18b. In other words, the rotation of one of the two first parts 18a of the cover 18 relative to the support plate 18b causes the actuation of the corresponding false eyelash holder 24 12 and the dispensing of a unit 14 of false eyelashes 12.

[0193] Advantageously, if the housing 16 already comprises a support 24 for false eyelashes 12 and the user wishes to change it, the method comprises, after step A of opening the housing 16, a step B of removing the support 24 for false eyelashes 12 in place before step C of inserting the other support 24 for false eyelashes 12. Finally, the last step D is closing the housing. Here, it involves putting in place the first part 18a of the cover 18 which cooperates with the second drive means 30 of the support 24 for false eyelashes 12.

[0194] During step A of opening the housing 16, the user must apply sufficient force to disassemble the first part 18a of the cover 18 from the support plate 18b. Indeed, the user must apply sufficient force so that the bead 54 of the tenon 56 disengages from its retention with the rib 58 of the second drive means 30 of the scythe support 24.

[0195] Similarly, during step D of closing the housing, the user must apply sufficient force so that the bead 54 of the tenon 56 comes to assemble with the rib 58 of the second drive means 30 of the scythe support 24. Axial locking is then ensured, the elastic tabs 60 of the support plate 18b cooperate with the notches 62 of the first part 18a of the cover 18 and the device 10 can be used.

[0196] If the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 to be inserted is a new support 24 of false eyelashes 12, the latter will advantageously be stored in a packaging 74 comprising an opening closed by a removable cover 76. Thus, advantageously, the method comprises a step E of opening the packaging 74 receiving a new support 24 of false eyelashes 12.

[0197] Advantageously, the new support 24 for false eyelashes 12 can be assembled to the housing 16, i.e. inserted onto the second drive means 30 of the support 24 for false eyelashes 12, without being removed from the packaging 74. Any risk of damaging the false eyelashes 12 is thus avoided.

[0198] Once the new false eyelash holder 24 12 is engaged on the second drive means 30 of the false eyelash holder 24 12, the packaging 74 can be removed and the housing 16 closed.

[0199] At this stage no false eyelashes 12 are available in the dispensing opening 20.

[0200] The housing 16 and / or the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 can then be actuated to cause the false eyelash 12 holder 24 to move in order to convey the false eyelashes 12 towards the dispensing opening 20 and the user can collect the false eyelashes 12 placed at the dispensing opening 20.

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1. Support (24) for false eyelashes (12) configured to be assembled to a housing (16) of a device 10 for dispensing false eyelashes (12), the support (24) for false eyelashes (12) comprising on at least a portion of an external periphery (26) a plurality of false eyelashes (12) arranged in predetermined zones, the support (24) for false eyelashes (12) comprising a first drive means (28) cooperating with the housing (16) so that an actuation of the housing (16) and / or of the support (24) for false eyelashes (12) causes a rotary movement of the support (24) for false eyelashes (12) in order to convey the false eyelashes (12) towards a dispensing opening (20) of the housing (16) and allow gripping of the false eyelashes (12) through the dispensing opening (20).

2. Support (24) for false eyelashes (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which at least a portion of the external periphery (26) of the support (24) for false eyelashes (12) is provided with teeth (40) forming between them a housing (42) in which a plurality of false eyelashes (12) are arranged.

3. Support (24) for false eyelashes (12) according to the preceding claim, in which the support (24) for false eyelashes (12) is a ring comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, the teeth (40) projecting radially on the outer surface, and the inner surface delimiting a central opening provided with the first drive means (28).

4. A false eyelash (12) holder (24) according to the preceding claim, wherein the inner surface of the false eyelash (12) holder (24) comprises rotational drive grooves so as to cause the false eyelash (12) holder (24) to move in order to convey the false eyelashes (12) towards the dispensing opening (20) of the housing (16) and allow the false eyelashes (12) to exit through the dispensing opening (20).

5. Support (24) for false eyelashes (12) according to any one of claims 3 to 4, in which the housing (42) has a wall, called an inclined wall, extending in a direction forming an angle of inclination relative to the external surface of the ring, a connecting strip (15) of the false eyelashes (12) being in contact with the inclined wall of the housing (42).

6. Support (24) for false eyelashes (12) according to the preceding claim, in which the inclined wall has a curvature.

7. Housing (16) of a device (10) for dispensing false eyelashes (12), the housing (16) comprising a cover (18) comprising a dispensing opening (20) and forming a cavity (22) configured to receive a support (24) of false eyelashes (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and a second drive means (30) configured to cooperate with the first drive means (28) of the support (24) of false eyelashes (12) and so that an actuation by a rotational movement of the housing (16) and / or of the support (24) of false eyelashes (12) causes the rotary movement of the support (24) of false eyelashes (12) in order to convey the false eyelashes (12) towards the dispensing opening (20) and allow the false eyelashes (12) to be gripped through the dispensing opening (20).

8. Housing (16) according to the preceding claim, comprising an indexing system and / or a reverse rotation locking system, the indexing system and / or the reverse rotation locking system comprising at least one elastic tab (60) cooperating with a plurality of notches (62).

9. Housing (16) according to any one of claims 7 or 8, comprising a support plate (18b) for the second drive means (30), the support plate (18b) further enabling the cover (18) to be closed.

10. Housing (16) according to the preceding claim, in which the support plate (18b) supports two second drive means, each of the second drive means cooperating with a different false eyelash (12) support (24).

11. Device (10) for dispensing false eyelashes (12) comprising at least one housing (16) according to any one of claims 7 to 10 and at least one support (24) for false eyelashes (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

12. Device (10) according to the preceding claim, comprising a plurality of housings (16) and supports (24) for false eyelashes (12), each of the housings (16) comprising means for assembly with an adjacent housing (16).

13. Device (10) according to any one of claims 11 or 12, wherein the holder (24) of false eyelashes (12) is removably mounted in the housing (16).

14. Device (10) according to any one of claims 11 to 13, further comprising a movable clamp (52) for picking up and applying the false eyelashes (12).

15. Method for placing a new support (24) of false eyelashes (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 6 in a housing (16) according to any one of claims 7 to 10 and for dispensing false eyelashes (12), the method comprising the following steps: - opening the housing (16), - inserting the new support (24) of false eyelashes (12), - closing the housing (16), - actuating the housing (16) and / or the support (24) of false eyelashes (12) to cause the movement of the support (24) of false eyelashes (12) in order to convey the false eyelashes (12) towards the dispensing opening (20), - removing the false eyelashes (12) arranged at the dispensing opening (20).

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