Cosmetic applicator

Abstract

- A body (11) having a longitudinal axis (Y) and a distal end (23), - At least a first facet (20) extending obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis (Y), wherein the first facet (20) has a width that decreases toward the distal end (23) of the body (11), - At least a second facet (40) extending obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis (Y), wherein the second facet (40) has a width that increases toward the distal end (23) of the main body (11), Includes an applicator member (10) having, A cosmetic applicator (2) in which the first facet and the second facet form a non-zero angle (γ) between them, particularly greater than 10°.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cosmetic applicator for the application of a cosmetic composition to the skin or lips, particularly to the skin and in particular to the eye contour.

Background Art

[0002] There are known applicators comprising an applicator member having a body defining a spatula face for the application of a composition.

[0003] The application of International Publication No. 2020 / 149203 describes an applicator member having a body with a rotationally symmetric overall shape excluding a single spatula face, having an oval overall shape that extends obliquely to the distal end of the applicator member. The larger diameter region of the body may be at the base of the spatula face or between its proximal and distal ends. The maximum width of the spatula face is reached in any case after the body has reached its maximum diameter, and the maximum width of the spatula face is located on a region of the body with a decreasing width.

[0004] The application of International Publication No. 2022 / 004176 describes an applicator member comprising a body having a cylindrical portion with a circular or polygonal cross-section that is smoothly extended at its distal end by a substantially conical tip, and a single oblique spatula face extending across a part of the cylindrical portion and across the tip. The width of the spatula face may be maximum at the connection between the cylindrical portion and the tip. Application is performed using the tip and not using the spatula face.

[0005] In order to apply a cosmetic composition such as a concealer product, it is necessary not only to be able to apply the composition in a layer of sufficient thickness over a relatively wide surface area without the need for too frequent reapplication to the applicator, but also to be able to accurately perform the application without the risk of irritating particularly sensitive skin in this area or even causing a stinging pain in the eyes. ]>

[0006] All existing applicators are unsatisfactory, having either a powder puff type that is very wide but inaccurate, or an applicator with an angled end that is relatively narrow and accurate but not very suitable for quickly covering large areas and often deposits an insufficient amount of composition with a single gesture. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2020 / 149203 [Patent Document 2] International Publication No. 2022 / 004176 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] Therefore, applicators designed for applying cosmetic products such as concealers, and more generally any cosmetic products applied to the skin or lips, need further improvement.

[0009] More specifically, it offers the advantage of being able to apply cosmetic compositions accurately and in relatively large quantities. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The present invention aims to satisfy this need, - A body having a longitudinal axis Y and a distal end, - At least a first facet surface extending obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis Y, wherein the width of this first facet surface decreases toward the distal end of the main body, - At least a second facet extending obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis Y, wherein the second facet has a width that increases toward the distal end of the main body, Includes an applicator member having, This is achieved by proposing a cosmetic applicator in which the first facet and the second facet form a non-zero angle γ between them, particularly one greater than 10°, greater than 15°, and even greater than 18°.

[0011] Thanks to the non-zero angle γ, the applicator remains relatively rounded at its tip, limiting the risk of causing unpleasant stinging pain in the sensitive area of ​​the eye. Therefore, it is possible to approach the eye without risk and still apply the composition optimally with sufficient precision.

[0012] The decreasing width of the first facet allows the coating area to be reduced towards the tip of the applicator, improving coating accuracy and making it easier to reach the delicate area below the eye.

[0013] The increasing width of the second facet makes it possible to propose an applicator shape with a certain degree of symmetry.

[0014] The first facet and the second facet may form an angle γ between them that is not zero, in particular less than 35°, or even less than 30°, and better even less than 25°.

[0015] The first faceted surface may, more specifically, be for applying cosmetic compositions.

[0016] The second faceted surface may, more specifically, be intended to be wiped over a wider area and therefore to carry less or no cosmetic composition.

[0017] Therefore, an applicator allows for the application of a more controlled amount of the cosmetic composition, which is advantageous if the cosmetic composition results in a thicker, wider coverage.

[0018] Due to the angle between the bevel surfaces, the applicator member according to the invention is particularly thin, especially when the container and / or its neck portion are relatively narrow. This can make it easier to insert the applicator member into the container and pass it through the neck portion of the container.

[0019] The shape of the applicator member allows it to be small enough to reduce the amount it receives, while also enabling the availability of an accurate application surface area by the first bevel surface, and being well wiped on the second bevel surface, and thus further enabling a clean and accurate makeup result. [[ID=​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The first facet may have a substantially polygonal, and more particularly substantially triangular, outline. The first facet may have two lateral corners and a base. The first facet may reach its maximum width at its base. The first facet may have a maximum width sufficient to allow the application of a relatively large amount of cosmetic composition.

[0027] The second facet may have a substantially polygonal, and more particularly substantially triangular, outline. The second facet may have two lateral corners and a base. The second facet may reach its maximum width at its base.

[0028] The bases of the first and second facets may coincide. They may form the corner of the applicator member. The corner may extend perpendicular to the longitudinal axis Y.

[0029] In the modified configuration, the bases of the first and second facet surfaces may be separated. Between them, they may form a strip of the applicator member extending between the first and second facet surfaces. This strip may be for applying a cosmetic composition, or it may be intended to be wiped over a wider area and therefore carry less or no cosmetic composition.

[0030] The first facet may have two adjacent substantially linear corners at the distal end of the applicator member, with an obtuse angle θ defined between them.

[0031] As a result, the applicator remains relatively soft at its tip, limiting the risk of causing unpleasant stinging pain in the sensitive area of ​​the eye. Therefore, it is possible to approach the eye without risk and apply the composition optimally.

[0032] The term “substantially linear” should be understood to mean that the corner extends along a straight line, or along an arc with a curvature large enough to approach a straight line with a deviation of less than 0.5 mm, more preferably less than 0.3 mm, or more preferably less than 0.1 mm, over a length of the corner of at least 2.5 mm, more preferably more than 3 mm, more preferably more than 3.5 mm, or even more preferably less than 4 mm. The obtuse angle is measured between converging straight lines if the corner is not linear.

[0033] The obtuse angle θ is greater than 90°, greater than 120°, even better than 110°, or even less than 100°, thereby allowing it to maintain a sufficiently tapered shape for accuracy.

[0034] The applicator member may have a cross-section between the second facet and the proximal end of the applicator member that narrows toward the proximal end of the applicator member.

[0035] The applicator member may have a shape that is symmetric with respect to a symmetric median plane M that is substantially perpendicular to the first facet and / or the second facet.

[0036] The main body, in the front view, may have a width that increases toward the distal end and necessarily has a maximum value Lmax over at least a portion of its length. The maximum width Lmax may be wider than 5 mm, narrower than 8 mm, better, further 5.5 to 7.5 mm, or even 6 to 7 mm, for example, 6.07 mm.

[0037] The first facet and / or the second facet extend at least partially along the portion of the body where the width increases.

[0038] The width of the first bevelled surface and / or the width of the second bevelled surface may necessarily involve a maximum width at the point where the increasing-width portion of the body reaches its maximum width Lmax and at a distance h that is substantially the same from the substantially distal end measured along the longitudinal axis Y.

[0039] The term "substantially the same distance" is to be understood to mean that the distance dfacet from the distal end at the point where the width of the bevelled surface is maximum is equal to the distance dbody from the distal end of the body at the point where the body is at its maximum width, with dfacet being x% or less (i.e., (dfacet - dbody) / dfacet < x / 100, where x% is equal to 5%, preferably 2%, and even more preferably 1%).

[0040] Thanks to the shape of the first bevelled surface, the present invention still retains accurate application options, and thanks to the shape of the second bevelled surface, its width decreases towards the distal end of the applicator member, while being relatively large and enabling a relatively large amount of product to be applied, making it easier to spread the product and allowing to benefit from the surface area available for the application of the product.

[0041] Thus, such an applicator is very particularly suitable for the application of concealer products among other cosmetic compositions.

[0042] The width w of the applicator member, measured in a side view, may decrease from the proximal end of the applicator member towards the proximal end of the second bevelled surface.

[0043] Since the cross-section of the applicator member is larger where it starts, this makes it possible to increase the surface area of the second bevelled surface. The width w of the applicator member may be measured as seen in a side view in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the front view.

[0044] The body of the applicator member may be flocked.

[0045] When viewed from the side, the applicator member has a straight front end extending from the second facet to the proximal end of the applicator member and a straight rear end extending substantially along the entire length of the body of the applicator member to the opposite side, and it is preferable that the front end is steeper than the rear end.

[0046] The shape of the applicator component allows it to be thoroughly wiped on the opposite side of the facet surface and therefore to be held clean and precise.

[0047] The applicator component is located at one end of the handle, and the handle is connected to a closing cap at the other end.

[0048] Another aspect of the present invention, according to another embodiment, - A container containing a cosmetic composition F to be applied to the skin or lips, and in particular a container having a wiping member, - Applicator as defined above and This includes packaging and coating devices.

[0049] The cosmetic composition may be particularly intended for use around the eye contour and may be, for example, a concealer product. The cosmetic composition is preferably applied using the first faceted surface of the applicator.

[0050] The present invention can be better understood by referring to the accompanying drawings and reading the following detailed description of non-limiting implementations of the invention. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0051] [Figure 1] This is a partial schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a packaging and coating device according to the present invention. [Figure 1a] This is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of a portion of the device shown in Figure 1, passing through the wiping member. [Figure 2] This is a front elevation view of the applicator component. [Figure 3]This is a side view of the applicator component, following arrow III in Figure 2. [Figure 4] This is a top view of the applicator member, following arrow IV in Figure 3. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view of the applicator component alone. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0052] Figure 1 shows a packaging and application device 1 according to the present invention, which includes an applicator 2 and a container 3 containing a cosmetic composition F, such as a concealer product, to be applied to the skin or lips.

[0053] Container 3 has a screw neck portion 4 at its top, on which a closing cap 5 can be screwed in.

[0054] The wiping member 6, having a wiping lip portion 6a, can be mounted within the neck portion 4, as shown in the figure. The wiping member 6 is shown separately in Figure 1a.

[0055] The applicator 2 along the longitudinal axis Y has a handle portion 7, one end of which is connected to a cap 5 used as a gripping member, and the other end of which supports an applicator member 10 used for applying composition F to the skin.

[0056] When the container is closed, the lip portion 6a of the wiping member 6, which may have a constricted portion within the area located on the lip portion 6a, is designed to clean the handle portion 7 of the applicator.

[0057] The applicator member 10 is shown separately in Figures 2 to 5.

[0058] The applicator member has a body 11 extended by a fixed end portion 12 intended to be inserted into a corresponding receiving portion of the handle portion 7. The body 11 and the end portion 12 can be manufactured by injection molding of a thermoplastic material, particularly an elastomer material.

[0059] The main body 11 is covered with bristles 13 that are visible in Figure 1 and not shown in Figures 2 to 4.

[0060] The main body 11 is advantageous to be flat as shown in the figure and has a first faceted surface 20 that extends obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis Y and is inclined by an angle α with respect to the longitudinal axis Y of the main body, where this angle α is approximately 30° to 40° in the example of the problem.

[0061] This first faceted surface 20 has a width that decreases toward the distal end 23 of the main body 11.

[0062] Furthermore, the main body 11 is advantageous to be flat as shown in the figure, and has a second facet surface 40 that extends diagonally with respect to the longitudinal axis Y and is inclined by an angle β with respect to the longitudinal axis Y of the main body, where this angle β is approximately 20° in the example of the problem.

[0063] This second faceted surface 40 has a width that increases toward the distal end 23 of the main body 11.

[0064] The first facet and the second facet form an angle γ between them that is non-zero, particularly between approximately 20° and 25°.

[0065] The first facet 20 and the second facet 40 each have a substantially triangular, substantially polygonal outline.

[0066] In this exemplary embodiment, the first facet and the second facet have the same shape, particularly in terms of shape and dimensions. They are symmetrical with respect to the plane of symmetry.

[0067] When viewed from the front, as in Figure 2, the first facet surface 20 has two side edge corners 21 and a base 22. The first facet surface reaches its maximum width at its base 22.

[0068] The second facet surface 40 has two side edge corners 41 and a base 42. The second facet surface reaches its maximum width at its base 42.

[0069] The edges 21 and 41 may be straight lines at their vertices, having a radius of curvature R of less than 0.5 mm, for example, a radius of curvature R of about 0.3 mm.

[0070] Each of the faceted surfaces is symmetrical with respect to the median plane M of the applicator member. The applicator member 10 has a shape that is symmetrical with respect to the symmetrical median plane M which is substantially perpendicular to the first and second faceted surfaces.

[0071] The bases 22, 42 of the first facet surface 20 and the second facet 40 may coincide in this case. They form the corners of the applicator member, extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis Y.

[0072] The two edge corners 21 of the first facet surface 20 define an angle θ between them. The angle θ formed between the edge corners 21 is obtuse, for example, 90° to 120°, and particularly about 120°.

[0073] In the front view shown in Figure 2, the main body has a width that increases toward the distal end 23 and inevitably has a maximum value Lmax over at least a portion of the length of the main body 11. The second facet surface 40 extends along the portion of the main body that increases in width. Therefore, the applicator member 10 has a cross-section between the second facet surface 40 and its proximal end 17 that narrows toward its proximal end 17.

[0074] Furthermore, the widths of the first facet surface 20 and the second facet surface 40 necessarily coincide with the point where the portion of the increasing width of the main body reaches its maximum width Lmax, and at a substantially equal distance h from the distal end 23, measured along the longitudinal axis Y. The width of the first facet surface 20 reaches its maximum value at the junction of the edge corner 21 and the base 22, at a distance h from the distal end 23 of the applicator member, measured along axis Y, and inevitably reaches Lmax.

[0075] As measured in the side view shown in Figure 3, the width w of the applicator member 10 decreases from the proximal end 17 of the applicator member to the proximal end 26 of the second facet surface 40.

[0076] The total length T of the main body 11 is, for example, 15mm to 20mm.

[0077] As shown in Figure 3, when the applicator member is viewed from the side, the main body 11 is defined on the right side by a front end 15 that extends between the vertex 26 of the second facet surface 40 and the proximal end 17 of the main body 11, and on the left side by a rear end 16 that extends between the distal end 23 and the proximal end 17.

[0078] In the example of the problem, the ends 15 and 16 are straight, and the front end 15 is steeper than the end 16 with respect to the longitudinal axis Y. As a result, the width w of the applicator member 10 increases between the proximal end 17 and the vertex 26 in a cross section that includes axis Y and is perpendicular to the median plane M.

[0079] When the main body is viewed from the front, as in Figure 2, the main body is defined by a straight left end and a straight right end 18 that form the same non-zero angle with respect to axis Y, for example, 2 to 3 degrees. The distance measured between the ends 18 increases continuously from the proximal end 17, which is, for example, about 5 mm (and substantially corresponds to the diameter of the handle 7), until it reaches Lmax at the base 22.

[0080] Between the proximal end of the main body 11 and the vertex 26 of the second facet surface 40, the cross-section of the main body 11 can be continuously increased, and this cross-section is not rotationally symmetric about axis Y, but has a shape that changes from, for example, a roughly circular shape at the proximal end 17 to a roughly triangular shape at the vertex 26 (or a convex kite quadrilateral with two short sides forming a fairly large angle between them), as shown in Figure 5.

[0081] To use the applicator 2, the user can move the applicator member 10 from the container and apply the composition F using the first faceted surface 20.

[0082] The second faceted surface 40 may, more specifically, be intended to be wiped over a wider area and therefore to carry less or no cosmetic composition.

[0083] The relatively large area of ​​the second faceted surface provides applicator autonomy, allowing a sufficiently large amount of composition to be deposited to obtain the desired coating. The composition present on the first faceted surface can be easily spread.

[0084] The tip of the applicator can be used to precisely apply composition F close to the eye without the risk of causing stinging or irritation to the skin.

[0085] The present invention is not limited to the examples described herein. For example, the shape of the faceted surface can be modified by slightly curving the edges or by slightly curving one or the other faceted surface. [Explanation of symbols]

[0086] 1. Coating device 2 Cosmetic applicators 3 containers 4. Screw neck section 5. Closing cap 6. Wiping material 6a Wiping lip area 7 Handle 10 Applicator components 11 Main unit 12 Fixed end 13 Hair transplant 15 Front end 16 Rear end 17 Proximal end (of the applicator member) 18 Straight left end, straight right end 20 First facet 21 (The corner of the first facet) 22 Base (of the first faceted surface) 23 (Distal end of applicator member) 26 (Proximal end and vertex of the second facet) 40 Second facet 41 (The corner of the second facet) 42 Base (of the second faceted surface) III Arrow IV Arrow α (angle at which the first facet is tilted relative to the longitudinal axis) β (angle where the second facet is tilted relative to the longitudinal axis) γ (angle formed by the first facet and the second facet) θ (the angle formed between the two lateral edge corners of the first facet) Distance from the distal end at the point where the width of the dbody is maximum. dfacet: Distance from the distal end at the point where the width of the facet is maximum. F Product, cosmetic composition T (Main body) Total length Y-axis (longitudinal direction)

Claims

1. - A main body (11) having a longitudinal axis (Y) and a distal end (23), - At least a first facet surface (20) extending obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis (Y), wherein the first facet surface (20) has a width that decreases toward the distal end (23) of the main body (11), - At least a second facet surface (40) extending obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis (Y), wherein the second facet surface (40) has a width that increases toward the distal end (23) of the main body (11) and Includes an applicator member (10) having, A cosmetic applicator (2) wherein the first facet and the second facet form a non-zero angle (γ) between them, particularly greater than 10°, greater than 15°, and even greater than 18°.

2. The applicator according to claim 1, wherein the first facet surface (20) is tilted by an angle (α) of 30 to 40° with respect to the longitudinal axis (Y) of the main body.

3. The applicator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second facet surface (40) is tilted by an angle (β) of 15 to 30° with respect to the longitudinal axis (Y) of the main body.

4. The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first facet surface (20) and / or the second facet surface (40) are flat.

5. The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first facet (20) and / or the second facet (40) have a substantially polygonal, and more particularly substantially triangular, outline.

6. The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first facet surface (20) has two substantially linear corner portions (21) adjacent to the distal end (23) of the applicator member, and these two corner portions define an obtuse angle (θ) between them.

7. The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the applicator member (10) has a cross-section between the second facet surface (40) and the proximal end (17) of the applicator member that narrows toward the proximal end (17) of the applicator member.

8. The applicator member (10) has a shape that is symmetric with respect to a symmetrical median plane (M) that is substantially perpendicular to the first facet and / or the second facet, according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the main body has a width that increases toward the distal end and necessarily has a maximum value Lmax, in the front view, over at least a portion of the length of the main body (11).

10. The applicator according to claim 9, wherein the width of the first facet and / or the width of the second facet necessarily have their maximum width at the point where the portion of the increasing width of the body reaches its maximum width Lmax, and at a substantially the same distance (h) from the distal end (23) measured along the longitudinal axis Y.

11. The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the width (w) of the applicator member (10), as measured in a side view, decreases from the proximal end (17) of the applicator member to the proximal end (26) of the second facet (40).

12. The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the main body (11) of the applicator member is flocked.

13. The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the applicator member (10), when viewed from the side, has a straight front end (15) extending from the second facet surface (40) toward the proximal end (17) of the applicator member, and a straight rear end (16) extending to the opposite side over substantially the entire length of the body of the applicator member, and preferably the front end (15) is steeper than the rear end (16).

14. The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the applicator member (10) is located at one end of the handle portion (7), and the handle portion (7) is connected to the closing cap (5) at the other end.

15. - A container (3) containing a cosmetic composition (F) to be applied to the skin or lips, and in particular having a wiping member (6), - Applicator (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 14 and A packaging and coating device (1) including the above.

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