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) 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 support for a false eyelash dispensing device, associated device and method for installing a new false eyelash support Technical field of the invention

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

[0002] The invention relates more specifically to a false eyelash support configured to be assembled to a housing of a false eyelash dispensing device, an associated housing, a device comprising such a false eyelash support and such a device, as well as a method for setting up a new false eyelash support. 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 sold in units, each unit comprising a strip 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 side by side on a flat support and sold in cardboard packaging that degrades easily, potentially damaging the false eyelashes. This makes the false eyelashes difficult to remove, particularly without damaging the adjacent units.

[0005] There are also false eyelash dispensers in which individual false eyelashes are arranged on a support strip wound around a reel. In such dispensers, the false eyelashes are dispensed sequentially by actuation, usually of a dial. These dispensers have the disadvantage of crushing the false eyelashes while they are waiting on the support strip, potentially damaging their curl.

[0006] There is therefore a need for a solution that resolves at least some of the aforementioned disadvantages, in particular a solution that makes it possible to make available a large number of false eyelashes, preferably using a simplified method of distributing and applying the eyelashes. Summary of the invention

[0007] For this purpose, the invention relates to a false eyelash support configured to be assembled to a housing of a false eyelash dispensing device.

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

[0009] The false eyelash holder includes a first drive means cooperating with the housing so that an actuation of the housing and / or the false eyelash holder causes a rotational displacement of the false eyelash holder in order to convey the false eyelashes to a distribution opening of the housing and allow a grasping of the false eyelashes through the distribution opening.

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

[0011] Furthermore, since the false eyelash holder is housed in the case, the latter helps to protect the false eyelashes placed on the false eyelash holder.

[0012] Finally, each of the predetermined zones contains a set of false eyelashes, also called a false eyelash unit, which can be removed all at once. Because the opening allows the false eyelashes to be removed unit by unit, the units in the zones adjacent to the one available for removal remain protected inside the case and are not at risk of being damaged. Accessing, selecting, and removing the false eyelashes is thus facilitated.

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

[0014] - false eyelashes may 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 linking the false eyelashes of the fringe, each false eyelash being connected to the connecting strip at one end, the other opposite end being free,

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

[0017] - the connecting strips are oriented perpendicularly to the axis of rotation of the false eyelash support in relation to the case

[0018] - the false eyelashes are arranged all around the outer edge of the support,

[0019] - the false eyelashes are evenly distributed around the outer edge 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 edge of the false eyelash support is provided with teeth forming between them a compartment in which a plurality of false eyelashes are arranged,

[0024] - the false eyelash support 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 gitudinale of false eyelash units,

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

[0028] - the internal surface comprises rotational drive grooves so as to to cause the false eyelash holder to move in order to guide the false eyelashes towards the dispensing opening of the case 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 further relates to a housing for a false eyelash dispensing device, the housing comprising a hood including 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 exit of the false eyelashes through the dispensing opening.

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

[0035] -1'actuation is a rotational movement of the housing and / or the false- support eyelashes,

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

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

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

[0039] - the indexing system includes at least one elastic leg 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 hood,

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

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

[0044] - at least one elastic leg includes a first end attached to the hood and a second end opposite the first end, free to move.

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

[0046] - the housing includes 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 legs are arranged in a substantially equidistant manner on the periphery of the support plate,

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

[0050] - the tooth is radially mobile,

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

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

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

[0054] - the apex 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 false eyelashes,

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

[0057] - each notch comprises a hollow, 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 the second training methods cooperating with a different false eyelash support,

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

[0061] - the distribution opening has sufficient height to allow an exit longitudinal row of false eyelash units.

[0062] The invention also relates to a false eyelash dispensing device comprising at least one casing 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 holders and supports, each enclosures including a means for assembly with an adjacent enclosure,

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

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

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

[0068] - opening of the casing,

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

[0070] - closing the casing,

[0071] - actuation of the case and / or the false eyelash holder to trigger the placement of the false eyelash support to guide the false eyelashes towards the dispensing opening,

[0072] - collection of false eyelashes arranged at the level of the distribution opening.

[0073] Advantageously, the process may also include the following steps:

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

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

[0076] The invention will be better understood and other details, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description, given by way of non-limiting example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0077] - Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a distribution device according to a first method of implementing the invention;

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

[0079] - [Fig.3] is a cross-sectional view of the distribution device of [Fig.1];

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

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

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

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

[0084] - [Fig. 8] is a perspective view of a distribution 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] - the [Fig. 10] is a cross-sectional view of the distribution device of the [Fig.8];

[0087] - Fig. 11 is a perspective view of a false eyelash support of the dis-device contribution of the [Fig.8];

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0095] False eyelashes 12 can 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 strip of false eyelashes 12 and a connecting band 15 linking the false eyelashes 12 of the strip. Each false eyelash 12 is connected to the connecting band 15 at one end, the other opposite end being free.

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

[0098] This device 10 comprises a housing 16, preferably made of a plastic material such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), or 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 show the elements it contains, or opaque.

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

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

[0101] Furthermore, the false eyelash support 24 12 includes 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 the false eyelash support 24 12 causes a rotational displacement of the false eyelash support 24 12 in order to convey the false eyelashes 12 towards the distribution opening 20 of the housing 16 and allow the false eyelashes 12 to be grasped through the distribution opening 20.

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

[0103] As illustrated in the embodiments of Figures 4 to 16, a portion 50 without false eyelashes 12 is located opposite the dispensing opening 20 before first use. This protects the false eyelashes 12 until the user has removed any false eyelashes 12.

[0104] The portion 50 without false eyelashes 12 can extend over an angular portion 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 outer perimeter 26 of the support 24 between 350° and 300°, preferably between 340° and 310°, even more preferably between 330° and 315°.

[0106] Here, as seen 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 can be irregularly distributed on the outer perimeter 26 of the support 24, i.e. with irregular spacing between them.

[0108] Advantageously, the set of false eyelashes 12 is distributed in less than one turn by said distribution opening 20.

[0109] Preferably, the set of false eyelashes 12 is distributed in a total rotation 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 distributing false eyelashes 12 according to the invention.

[0111] Figures 1 to 3 illustrate a first embodiment in which the hood 18 comprises a first part 18a in which the support 24 for false eyelashes 12 is mounted and a second part 18b for closing the case 16. The two parts 18a, 18b are circular so as to form a circular case 16.

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

[0113] The first part 18a of the hood 18 defines the cavity 22 configured to receive a false eyelash support 24 12. Here, this cavity 22 is annular. The first part 18a of the hood 18 includes a central circular opening. The annular cavity 22 is defined by a base 34 from which project an inner wall 36 and an outer wall 38 that are concentric and whose center is the axis of rotation of the false eyelash support 24 12. The false eyelash support 24 12 is mounted in this annular cavity 22.

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

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

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

[0117] The second part 18b of the hood 18 is of similar shape and also includes a slot 20b which makes up the distribution opening 20 of the housing 16.

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

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

[0120] The ring is formed by the outer perimeter 26 and an inner surface.

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

[0122] In this embodiment, the entire outer perimeter 26 of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12 is provided with teeth 40 projecting radially on the outer perimeter 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, referred to as the inclined wall, extending in a direction forming an angle of inclination with respect 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. This protects it from sticking to other false eyelashes 12 or detaching from the false eyelash support 24 12

[0125] In this way, the false eyelashes 12 conform to the curvature of the inclined surface, which allows the false eyelashes 12 to be pre-shaped before their application.

[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 case 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 shown, the false eyelash units 14 12 do not include a connecting strip, in particular a pre-glued connecting strip. In this case, preferably, the free end, i.e. the end not intended to be fixed, is disposed 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 inner surface of the ring includes grooves 44 parallel to the axis of rotation of the device 10. When the false eyelash support 24 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 inner wall of the first part 18a of the hood 18. The second drive means 30 comprises an inner surface and the outer surface on which are located the grooves 46 cooperating with the grooves 44 of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12.

[0133] Thus, when the false eyelash holder 24 is mounted in the hood 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 false eyelash holder 24 to rotate and the false eyelashes 12 to come out, unit 14 by unit 14, through the distribution opening 20. The user can then grasp the unit 14 of false eyelashes 12 that comes out.

[0134] Advantageously, the device 10 includes an indexing system, for example a click system felt by the user, which limits the rotation and facilitates the distribution of the false eyelash units 14 12. In other words, with each rotation, the false eyelash support 24 12 rotates so as to bring the next false eyelash unit 14 12 which will be aligned with the distribution opening 20.

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

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

[0137] In this second embodiment, the housings 42 are slots formed between the teeth 40 and arranged all around the outer perimeter 26 of the support 24 of false eyelashes 12. The slots alternate with the teeth 40 which allow the units 14 of false eyelashes 12 to be separated 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 hood 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 hood 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 outer edge 26 of the false eyelash holder 24 12 includes the portion 50 without false eyelashes 12 located opposite the dispensing opening 20 before first use. This protects the false eyelashes 12 until the user has removed any 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 hood 18 or support plate 18b has a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the first part 18a of the hood 18 housing the support 24 of false eyelashes 12. In this way it is possible to stack several distribution devices 10 as illustrated in [Fig.7].

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

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

[0146] Each of the two second training 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 includes two first parts 18a of hood 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 hood 18 and corresponds to the second part 18b of hood 18 of the previous embodiments.

[0149] In other words, each of the first parts 18a of the hood 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 hood 18 contains a support 24 for false eyelashes 12 and a second drive means 30.

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

[0151] In other embodiments such as that illustrated in [Fig. 15], several false eyelash units 14 12 can be arranged in one of the compartments 42. The false eyelash units 14 12 are then aligned in the compartment 42 along an axis parallel to the axis of rotation of the false eyelash support 24 12 relative to the housing 16. Each compartment 42 can then receive, for example, two, three, or even four false eyelash units 14 12. The false eyelash units 14 12 are then arranged in longitudinal rows. These can 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 for false eyelashes 12 is adapted and extends over the entire height of the case 16. Preferably, the height of the support 24 for false eyelashes 12 is at least 1.5 times the diameter of the case 16.

[0154] Advantageously, the height of the distribution 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 false eyelash support 24 12. The second drive means 30 then extends over substantially the entire height of the case 16. Preferably, the height of the second drive means 30 is at least 1.5 times the diameter of the case 16.

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

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

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

[0159] The interchangeability of the false eyelash holder 24 12 allows the same case 16 to be used, independently of a complete use, with several false eyelash holders 24 12 each containing, for example, a different type of false eyelashes 12 such as false eyelashes 12 of different length, different curl, different color...

[0160] It is particularly possible to provide a 16-gauge housing in a stronger material and / or made with a high degree of finish, while the 24 false eyelash holder 12 is made from a lighter and less expensive material.

[0161] The false eyelash holder 24 12 is thus removably mounted in the case 16. "Removable" means that the false eyelash holder 24 12 can be removed from the case 16 without damaging or deforming either component. Therefore, the false eyelash holder 24 12 is designed to be replaceable, particularly, but not exclusively, after the false eyelashes 12 have been fully used.

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

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

[0164] The rib 58 can be continuous or discontinuous. The elasticity of the tenon 56 allows for easy insertion and removal of the false eyelash support 24 12. Indeed, the radial movement of the flexible tabs 55 allows for tightening and a reduction in the diameter of the tenon 56, thus enabling the false eyelash support 24 12 to be easily inserted and / or removed.

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

[0166] As in the previous example, the device 10 may include an indexing system and / or a reverse rotation blocking system to facilitate the distribution of the false eyelash units 14 12, in particular allowing one false eyelash unit 14 12 to exit by one false eyelash unit 14 12 and alignment between the false eyelash unit 14 12 and the distribution opening 20.

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

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

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

[0170] Preferably, the housing includes a number of indexing systems identical to the number of media it can actuate,

[0171] In the case of a device 10 capable of receiving two false eyelash supports 24 12 as shown in Figures 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 in a substantially equidistant manner on the periphery of the support plate 18b.

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

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

[0174] The rotation of the support 24 is possible by deforming the elastic legs 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 a stable intermediate position.

[0175] Thus, with each notch 62 engaged, 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 been engaged and that a unit 14 of false eyelashes 12 is available for grasping. In other words, the tooth 64 allows for the precise angular positioning of each false eyelash 12 relative to the dispensing opening 20.

[0176] The angular position of each elastic tab 60 thus corresponds to an alignment of the false eyelash units 14 12 opposite the distribution opening 20. After each actuation of the rotating 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 via a peak 70. The positioning of the teeth 64 at the level of a peak 70 causes the elastic tabs 60 to deform for a new positioning in a predetermined area of ​​a false eyelash unit 14 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 the rotation of the case 16.

[0180] Advantageously, the elastic tabs 60 and the teeth 64 constitute a kind of key which is insertable with a determined angular orientation relative to the notches 62 of the first part 18a of the hood 18.

[0181] We will now describe a method of setting up a new support 24 of false eyelashes 12 in a case 16 as described in the embodiments above and of distributing false eyelashes 12.

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

[0183] The process comprises the following steps:

[0184] - opening of the case 16,

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

[0186] - closure of the case 16,

[0187] - actuation of 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 distribution opening 20,

[0188] - collection of false eyelashes 12 arranged at the level of the distribution opening 20.

[0189] In the embodiments illustrated here, the movement of the false eyelash support 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 hood 18 relative to the support plate 18b of the second drive means 30 corresponding here to the second part 18b of the hood 18. In other words, a rotation relative to each other of the first and second parts 18a, 18b of the hood 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 false eyelash holders 24 for false eyelashes 12, two second actuation means, two first parts 18a of a cover 18, and a support plate 18b for the two second drive means 30, the actuation of one of the two second drive means 30 is achieved by rotating the first part 18a of the cover 18, which encloses the false eyelash holder 24 to be actuated, relative to the support plate 18b. In other words, the rotation of one of the first two parts 18a of the cover 18 relative to the support plate 18b causes the actuation of the support 24 of corresponding false eyelashes 12 and the distribution of one unit 14 of false eyelashes 12.

[0193] Advantageously, if the case 16 already includes a false eyelash holder 24 12 and the user wishes to change it, the process comprises, after step A of opening the case 16, a step B of removing the existing false eyelash holder 24 12 before step C of inserting the other false eyelash holder 24 12. Finally, the last step D is closing the case. Here, this involves positioning the first part 18a of the cover 18, which cooperates with the second drive means 30 of the false eyelash holder 24 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 of 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 engages 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 false eyelash support 24 to be inserted is a new false eyelash support 24, it will advantageously be stored in a package 74 having an opening closed by a removable lid 76. Thus, advantageously, the process includes a step E of opening the package 74 receiving a new false eyelash support 24.

[0197] Advantageously, the new false eyelash holder 24 12 can be assembled to the housing 16, i.e. inserted onto the second drive means 30 of the false eyelash holder 24 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 clicked onto the second drive means 30 of the false eyelash holder 24 12, the packaging 74 can be removed and the case 16 closed.

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

[0200] The case 16 and / or the false eyelash holder 24 12 can then be operated 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 and the user can pick up the false eyelashes 12 arranged at the dispensing opening 20.

Claims

Demands

1. False eyelash support (24) (12) configured to be assembled to a housing (16) of a false eyelash dispensing device (12) 10, the false eyelash support (24) (12) comprising on at least a part of an outer periphery (26) a plurality of false eyelashes (12) arranged in predetermined areas the false eyelash support (24) (12) comprising a first drive means (28) cooperating with the housing (16) such that an actuation of the housing (16) and / or the false eyelash support (24) (12) causes a rotational displacement of the false eyelash support (24) (12) in order to convey the false eyelashes (12) to a dispensing opening (20) of the housing (16) and to permit grasping of the false eyelashes (12) through the dispensing opening (20).

2. False eyelash support (24) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least a portion of the outer perimeter (26) of the false eyelash support (24) (12) is provided with teeth (40) forming with each other a housing (42) in which a plurality of false eyelashes (12) are arranged.

3. False eyelash support (24) according to the preceding claim, wherein the false eyelash support (24) 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. False eyelash support (24) according to the preceding claim, wherein the internal surface of the false eyelash support (24) (12) comprises rotationally driven grooves so as to cause the false eyelash support (24) (12) to move in order to convey the false eyelashes (12) towards the distribution opening (20) of the housing (16) and permit the false eyelashes (12) to exit through the distribution opening (20).

5. Support (24) for false eyelashes (12) according to any one of claims 3 to 4, wherein the housing (42) has a wall, referred to as the inclined wall, extending in a direction forming an angle of inclination with respect 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, wherein the inclined wall has a curvature.

7. Housing (16) of a false eyelash (12) dispensing device (10), the housing (16) comprising a hood (18) having a dispensing opening (20) and forming a cavity (22) configured to receive a false eyelash (12) holder (24) 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 false eyelash (12) holder (24) and such that an actuation by a rotational movement of the housing (16) and / or the false eyelash (12) holder (24) causes the rotational movement of the false eyelash (12) holder (24) in order to convey the false eyelashes (12) to the dispensing opening (20) and allow the false eyelashes (12) to be grasped 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 closure of the cover (18).

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 casing (16) according to any one of claims 7 to 10 and at least one holder (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 a means for assembly with an adjacent housing (16).

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

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

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

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