Cosmetic application tools
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FIGLA
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-30
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a cosmetic applicator that is integrally held in a lid body that constitutes a cosmetic container together with the main body of the cosmetic container and is used for applying mascara, eyelash beauty liquid, eyebrow, or partial gray hair dye, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "liquid cosmetics, etc.") accommodated in the cosmetic container body.
Background Art
[0002] Conventionally, for a cosmetic applicator used for applying the above liquid cosmetics, etc., the application part is formed into a screw brush or a synthetic resin comb that is formed into a columnar shape centered on a shaft core by sandwiching fibers between two-folded metal core wires and winding the metal core wires in a spiral shape.
[0003] However, when the application part of the above cosmetic applicator is a single screw brush or comb, it cannot sufficiently cope with various application surfaces with one application part, and it becomes impossible to accurately apply liquid cosmetics, etc.
[0004] Therefore, in order to accurately apply liquid cosmetics, etc. to various application surfaces, for example, in a mascara brush which is a cosmetic applicator, while a comb is formed on one side of the shaft part, a brush body of a screw brush is held on the other side of the shaft part (see Patent Document 1).
[0005] Therefore, the above mascara brush has a brush body held in the holding part of the shaft part and a comb formed on the back surface of the shaft part, so that liquid cosmetics, etc. can be accurately applied to various application surfaces.
[0006] However, in recent years, as the evolution of the application surface progresses, it has become impossible to accurately apply liquid cosmetics, etc. to even more diversified application surfaces with only the comb formed on one side of the shaft part and the brush body held in the holding part on the other side of the above mascara brush.
[0007] Therefore, in order to enable accurate application of liquid cosmetics and the like using a variety of application surfaces, the above-mentioned mascara brush could be modified by, for example, adding a new application area to the tip of the mascara brush shaft, or by molding it integrally with the shaft.
[0008] However, adding a new application area to the tip of the mascara brush shaft would require the manufacture of a new part, which would not only increase the cost of the part but also lead to a significant increase in manufacturing costs due to a decrease in work efficiency during the mascara brush manufacturing process.
[0009] Furthermore, while integrally molding a new application area at the tip of the mascara brush shaft improves work efficiency in the mascara brush manufacturing process, it also necessitates the manufacture of new parts, leading to a significant increase in the cost of the parts themselves. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]
[0010] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-128870 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]
[0011] Therefore, a new application area can be easily and inexpensively formed on the shaft of a cosmetic applicator, particularly at the tip of the shaft where there is ample space. [Means for solving the problem]
[0012] The first characteristic is, It consists of a shaft and a coating part held by the shaft, The shaft portion has a comb, which is the third coating portion, formed on one surface, and at its tip, a gripping portion that elastically grips the gripped portion in the coating portion described later, and further to the rear, a larger diameter portion is integrally formed. The coating portion consists of a core formed by spirally winding a metal wire, and a screw brush formed in a cylindrical shape by fibers sandwiched between the metal wires of the core. A portion of the shaft of the screw brush forming the coating section is exposed to form the gripping section, and the gripping section divides the coating section into a first coating section and a second coating section, both consisting of screw brushes.
[0013] Therefore, the above-mentioned cosmetic applicator has a comb for the third applicator formed on one side of the shaft, and the applicator held on the shaft has a first applicator and a second applicator, both consisting of a screw brush. The applicator is divided by a gripping portion formed by exposing a part of the shaft core, and by gripping the gripping portion with the gripping portion at the tip of the shaft of the cosmetic applicator, the screw brush, which is the second applicator, is formed to protrude from the tip of the shaft. Therefore, liquid cosmetics and the like can be applied more easily and accurately to a wider variety of surfaces using the screw brush, which is the second applicator.
[0014] Based on the first characteristic, the second characteristic is: The shaft portion described above is detachably divided into a front portion that forms a gripping portion and a rear portion that has a larger diameter portion.
[0015] Therefore, by appropriately rearranging the front of the shaft that holds the application part, variations in cosmetic applicators can be provided to suit different types of liquid cosmetics and application surfaces, enabling easy and accurate application of liquid cosmetics to various surfaces.
[0016] First, based on the first or second characteristic, the third characteristic is: The fibers of the screw brush, which is the second coating section at the front and the screw brush, which is the first coating section at the rear, are made to be different from each other. Then, based on the first or second characteristic, the fourth characteristic is: The front second coating area, which forms the above coating area, is made into a flocked body. Furthermore, based on the first feature or the second feature, as the fifth feature, the above-mentioned coating part is integrally formed with a soft resin, Also, based on the first feature or the second feature, as the sixth feature, a second coating part in front that forms the above-mentioned coating part is integrally formed with a soft resin.
[0017] Therefore, by making the coating part composed of the first coating part and the second coating part held by the shaft part have different properties from each other as described above, the variations of the cosmetic applicator including the coating part composed of the first coating part and the second coating part can be increased.
[0018] And, according to various coating surfaces for applying liquid cosmetics and the like, by appropriately selecting each of the above-mentioned coating parts, the liquid cosmetics and the like can be applied simply and accurately.
[0019] Also, in the manufacture of the cosmetic applicator, by making the whole and a part of the coating part integrally molded, the number of parts can be reduced and the workability of the manufacturing operation can be improved, so the manufacturing cost can also be reduced.
Effect of the Invention
[0020] In the cosmetic applicator of the present invention, a third coating part which is a comb is formed on one surface of the shaft part, and the coating part held on the other surface of the shaft part is divided by a gripped part into a first coating part at the rear and a second coating part at the front. Therefore, the screw brush which is the second coating part protrudes from the tip of the shaft part more than the gripping part at the tip of the shaft part. Therefore, according to various coating surfaces, by appropriately selecting the first coating part to the third coating part, the liquid cosmetics and the like can be applied simply and accurately.
[0021] In the production of a cosmetic applicator, when the applicator part is held by being gripped by the gripped part of the applicator part using the gripping part of the shaft part, the applicator part is divided into a first applicator part and a second applicator part that form the applicator part, and the gripping part at the tip of the shaft part is made to grip the gripped part formed by exposing a part of the axis of the applicator part. Therefore, in the production of the cosmetic applicator, the workability can be improved and the production cost can be reduced.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0022] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is an overall longitudinal sectional view of a cosmetic container which is a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an exploded longitudinal sectional view of a lid, a cosmetic applicator, and a cosmetic container body that constitute the cosmetic container which is a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] Figures 3(A) to (B) are schematic views showing the assembly process of a cosmetic applicator held by a lid that constitutes the cosmetic container which is a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] Figures 4(A) to (B) are schematic views showing the assembly process of a cosmetic applicator held by a lid that constitutes the cosmetic container which is a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] Figures 5(A) to (B) are schematic views showing the assembly process of a cosmetic applicator held by a lid that constitutes the cosmetic container which is a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] Figures 6(A) to (B) are schematic views showing the assembly process of a cosmetic applicator held by a lid that constitutes the cosmetic container which is a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] Figures 7(A) to (B) are schematic views showing the assembly process of a cosmetic applicator held by a lid that constitutes the cosmetic container which is a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] Figures 8(A) to (B) are schematic views showing the assembly process of a cosmetic applicator held by a lid that constitutes the cosmetic container which is a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
Modes for Carrying Out the Invention
[0023] A gripping portion is formed at the tip of the shaft portion constituting the cosmetic applicator, and by gripping the part to be gripped, which has a portion of the shaft core exposed so as to divide the applicator portion into a first applicator portion and a second applicator portion, the first applicator portion is held within the holding portion of the shaft portion while the second applicator portion protrudes from the tip of the shaft portion. First Embodiment
[0024] Figures 1 to 3 show a cosmetic container 1 equipped with a cosmetic applicator, which is the first embodiment. The cosmetic container 1 consists of a cosmetic container body 2 in which a wiping tool 5 is fitted into an opening 3 on which a male threaded portion 4 is threaded on the outer circumference and a liquid cosmetic or the like 6 is contained inside, and a lid 7 which is detachably screwed onto the male threaded portion 4 of the opening 3 of the cosmetic container body 2 and has a female threaded portion 7a threaded on its inner circumference. In this configuration, the lid 7 integrally holds the cosmetic applicator 8, which is the first embodiment and will be described later, inside itself.
[0025] The cosmetic applicator 8, which is the first embodiment described above, consists of a shaft portion 9 and a separate applicator portion 15 held by the shaft portion 9. Here, the shaft portion 9 has a diameter-enlarged portion 10 at the rear, a comb 11 on one front surface, and a holding portion 13 on the other surface with a locking hole 12 into which the rear end of the coating portion 15 is inserted. The rear end of the coating portion 15 is inserted into the locking hole 12, and the tip of the shaft portion 9 has a gripping portion 14 that grips the gripped portion 17 of the coating portion 15, which will be described later. Furthermore, the coating section 15 consists of a core 16 formed by winding a metal wire in a spiral shape, and a screw brush that is sandwiched between the metal wires on the core 16 and formed into a cylindrical shape. Furthermore, in the screw brush that forms the coating section 15, a part of the shaft core 16 is exposed to form a gripping section 17, and the front side of the gripping section 17 is divided into a second coating section 18 consisting of a screw brush and a first coating section 19 consisting of a screw brush on the rear side. As a result, the cosmetic applicator 8 holds the second applicator part 18, which is a screw brush, protruding from its tip, while the first applicator part 19, which is a screw brush, is held within the holding part 13.
[0026] As described above, the cosmetic applicator 8, which is the first embodiment, is configured such that a comb 11 is provided on one side of the front of the shaft portion 9, and on the other side, the second applicator portion 18 of the screw brush is provided in front of the gripping portion 17, and the first applicator portion 19 of the screw brush is provided in rear. As a result, since the cosmetic applicator 8 has multiple diverse applicator parts 19, 18, and 11, when applying liquid cosmetics 6, for example, when the liquid cosmetics 6 is a partial gray hair dye, the comb 11, which is the third applicator part, can be used to apply it to the entire hair by combing it through; the second applicator part 18, which consists of a screw brush protruding from the tip of the shaft, can be used to apply it to a pinpoint area of the hair; and the first applicator part 19, which similarly consists of a screw brush, can be used to apply it to a wider area. In this way, the liquid cosmetics 6 can be applied easily and accurately.
[0027] Furthermore, in the manufacturing of the cosmetic applicator 8, the applicator 10 is held by gripping the gripping portion 14 of the shaft portion 9 against the gripping portion 17 of the applicator 15, thereby improving workability in the manufacturing of the cosmetic applicator 8 and reducing manufacturing costs. Second Embodiment
[0028] Figure 4 shows a cosmetic applicator 8a, which is a second embodiment. This cosmetic applicator 8a is similar in almost all respects to the cosmetic applicator 8 of the first embodiment.
[0029] However, the cosmetic applicator 8a, which is the second embodiment, and the cosmetic applicator 8, which is the first embodiment, differ in the following respects. In other words, the cosmetic applicator 8a in the second embodiment is detachably divided in the shaft portion 9a that constitutes the cosmetic applicator 8a into a front portion that holds the applicator portion 15a within the holding portion 13a and a rear portion that forms the large diameter portion 10.
[0030] As described above, the cosmetic applicator 8a, which is the second embodiment, is configured in such a way that it exhibits the same functions and effects as the cosmetic applicator 8 of the first embodiment. Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the cosmetic applicator 8a is detachably divided into a front portion that holds the applicator portion 15a within the holding portion 13a and a rear portion that forms the large diameter portion 10. Therefore, by preparing multiple comb shapes only for the front portion of the shaft portion 9a that holds the coating portion 15a, it is possible to increase the variations at a lower cost than preparing multiple comb shapes integrated with the rear portion. Third Embodiment
[0031] Figure 5 shows a cosmetic applicator 8b, which is a third embodiment. This cosmetic applicator 8b is similar in almost all respects to the cosmetic applicator 8 of the first embodiment.
[0032] However, the cosmetic applicator 8b, which is the third embodiment, and the cosmetic applicator 8, which is the first embodiment, differ in the following respects. In other words, the fibers of the screw brush in the first application section 19b and the second application section 18b, which form the application section 15b held by the shaft section 9b that constitutes the cosmetic applicator 8b in the third embodiment, are different from each other.
[0033] As described above, the cosmetic applicator 8b, which is the third embodiment, is configured in such a way that it exhibits the same functions and effects as the cosmetic applicator 8 of the first embodiment. Furthermore, in the cosmetic applicator 8b of the third embodiment, if the fibers of the screw brush forming the first applicator 19b and the second applicator 18b that form the applicator 15b are different, for example, if the hardness of the fibers is different, then a difference in hardness of the screw brush will occur between the first applicator 19b and the second applicator 18b. As a result, by selecting the screw brush according to the condition of the application surface, the liquid cosmetic 6 can be applied easily and accurately. Fourth Example
[0034] Figure 6 shows a cosmetic applicator 8c, which is the fourth embodiment. The cosmetic applicator 8c of the fourth embodiment shares almost the same configuration as the cosmetic applicator 8 of the first embodiment.
[0035] However, the cosmetic applicator 8c, which is the fourth embodiment, and the cosmetic applicator 8, which is the first embodiment, differ in the following respects. In other words, the front second coating portion 18c that forms the coating portion 15c is made of a flocked material.
[0036] As described above, the cosmetic applicator 8c, which is the fourth embodiment, is constructed in such a way that it exhibits the same effects and functions as the cosmetic applicator 8 of the first embodiment. Furthermore, in the cosmetic applicator 8c of the fourth embodiment, if the second applicator 18c on the front side of the applicator 15c held within the holding portion 13c of the shaft portion 9c is made of flocked material, the fluffiness, texture, shape, size, and color of the second applicator 18c can be freely changed, thereby improving the usability of the cosmetic applicator 8c when applying liquid cosmetics, etc. 6. Fifth Embodiment
[0037] Figure 7 shows a cosmetic applicator 8d, which is the fifth embodiment. The cosmetic applicator 8d of the fifth embodiment shares almost the same configuration as the cosmetic applicator 8 of the first embodiment.
[0038] However, the cosmetic applicator 8d, which is the fifth embodiment, and the cosmetic applicator 8, which is the first embodiment, differ in the following respects. In other words, the coated portion 15d is integrally molded from a soft resin.
[0039] As described above, the cosmetic applicator 8d, which is the fifth embodiment, is constructed in such a way that it exhibits the same functions and effects as the cosmetic applicator 8 of the first embodiment. Furthermore, the cosmetic applicator 8d of the fifth embodiment is molded integrally with the entire applicator portion 15d using a soft resin, thereby reducing the number of parts in the applicator portion 15d, improving workability in the manufacturing of the applicator portion 15d, and reducing manufacturing costs. Sixth Embodiment
[0040] Figure 8 shows a cosmetic applicator 8e, which is the sixth embodiment. The cosmetic applicator 8e of the sixth embodiment shares almost the same configuration as the cosmetic applicator 8 of the first embodiment.
[0041] However, the cosmetic applicator 8e, which is the sixth embodiment, and the cosmetic applicator 8, which is the first embodiment, differ in the following respects. In other words, only the front second coating portion 18e that forms the coating portion 15e is integrally molded from a soft resin.
[0042] As described above, the cosmetic applicator 8e, which is the sixth embodiment, is constructed in such a way that it exhibits the same functions and effects as the cosmetic applicator 8 of the first embodiment. Furthermore, in the sixth embodiment, since only the second application section 18e of the cosmetic applicator 8e is integrally molded from a soft resin, it is possible to create a cosmetic applicator 8e having an application section 15e that can accommodate various application surfaces simply by attaching a separate second application section 18e to the tip of the first application section 19e, which is a cylindrical screw brush that can be easily manufactured. [Industrial applicability]
[0043] Because a single cosmetic applicator has multiple applicating sections, liquid cosmetics and the like can be easily and reliably applied to various surfaces. Therefore, it can be applied not only to liquid cosmetics and the like, but also to all types of applicators for paints and the like. [Explanation of Symbols]
[0044] 1. Cosmetic container 2. Cosmetic container body 3 Opening 4 Male threaded section 5. Hazing 6. Liquid cosmetics, etc. 7 Lid 7a Female threaded section 8, 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e Cosmetic applicators 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e Shaft 10 Large diameter section 11 Combs 12 Locking holes 13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e Holding part 14, 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, 14e Grip 15, 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d, 15e Application area 16, 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 16e shaft center 17, 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d, 17e Grasped part 18, 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d, 18e Second coating area 19, 19a, 19b, 19c, 19d, 19e First coating section
Claims
1. It consists of a shaft and a coating portion held within the holding portion of the shaft, The shaft portion has a comb, which is the third coating portion, formed on one surface, and at its tip, a gripping portion that elastically grips the gripped portion in the coating portion described later, and further rear, a large diameter portion is integrally formed thereon. The coating portion consists of a core formed by spirally winding a metal wire, and a screw brush formed in a cylindrical shape by fibers sandwiched between the metal wires of the core. A portion of the shaft of the screw brush forming the coating section is exposed to form the gripping section, and the gripping section divides the coating section into a first coating section and a second coating section, each consisting of a screw brush. A cosmetic applicator characterized by the following features.
2. The shaft portion described above is detachably divided into a front portion that forms a gripping portion and a rear portion having a larger diameter portion. The cosmetic applicator according to feature 1.
3. The fibers of the screw brush, which is the second coating section at the front and the first coating section at the rear, are made to be different from each other. A cosmetic applicator according to either claim 1 or claim 2.
4. The front second coating area, which forms the above-mentioned coating area, is made into a flocked body. A cosmetic applicator according to either claim 1 or claim 2.
5. The above-mentioned coated portion is integrally molded using a soft resin. A cosmetic applicator according to either claim 1 or claim 2.
6. The front second coating portion, which forms the coating area described above, is integrally molded from a soft resin. A cosmetic applicator according to either claim 1 or claim 2.