WO2004077987A1 - Mascara applicator with movable arms - Google Patents

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WO2004077987A1
WO2004077987A1 PCT/IB2004/000794 IB2004000794W WO2004077987A1 WO 2004077987 A1 WO2004077987 A1 WO 2004077987A1 IB 2004000794 W IB2004000794 W IB 2004000794W WO 2004077987 A1 WO2004077987 A1 WO 2004077987A1
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arms
mascara applicator
retaining member
mascara
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Mohamed Ben Salah Gargouch
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Laline International Sarl
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B5/00Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/0004Additional brush head
    • A46B5/0012Brushes with two or more heads on the same end of a handle for simultaneous use, e.g. cooperating with each-other
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2/00Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances ; Appliances for hair dressing treatment not otherwise provided for
    • A45D2/48Eyelash curlers; Eyebrow curlers
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
    • A46B2200/106Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara including comb like element
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B5/00Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/002Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions
    • A46B5/0054Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions designed to allow relative positioning of the head to body

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  • the present invention relates to a mascara applicator
  • V-shaped wand defined by the aforesaid arms joined together
  • the user can make contact with the cosmetic product during
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a
  • Another object is to provide a mascara applicator of the
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first applicator
  • Figure 2 is a side perspective view of the applicator of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a side perspective view of the applicator
  • Figure 4 is a section on the line 4-4 of Figure 2;
  • Figure 5 is a section on the line 5-5 of Figure 2;
  • Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the
  • Figures 7-9 are longitudinal sections showing the
  • FIGs 10-13 show different elements which can be
  • Figure 14 is a perspective view of a second applicator
  • Figure 15 is an exploded side perspective view of the
  • Figure 16 is a longitudinal side section through the
  • Figure 17 is a longitudinal section through a mascara
  • Figures 18-20 are longitudinal sections showing the various steps in using the mascara of ' Figure 17;
  • Figure 21 is a perspective view of a third applicator
  • Figures 22 and 23 are longitudinal sections through
  • applicator is indicated overall by 1. It comprises a wand 2
  • interacting elements 8 comprise (see Figures 10-13) brushes
  • Each arm 3, 4 presents a second end 15 inserted into a
  • the terminal part 20 of the arm 3 is flat
  • the retaining member 5 presents a jacket 26 defining
  • the pin 28 acts as a mutual
  • manipulator means 6 are provided.
  • These comprise pushbuttons 33 movably inserted into lateral
  • These pushbuttons 33 present a part 35 which is external to
  • the part 36 has a projecting shape able to engage
  • Each arm 3 and 4 also presents in proximity to the
  • the arms 3 and 4 may be opened and closed several arms
  • the mascara applicator is indicated overall by 100. It
  • said arms carrying, in any known manner, at a
  • elements 108 comprise, for example, brushes, a small comb,
  • Each arm 103, 104 presents a second end 115 inserted
  • each arm 103, 104 presents a first end 115 of each arm 103, 104.
  • This part 117 is widened part 117 external to the arm. This part 117
  • the element 113 is externally threaded at 124 ( Figure 15) and cooperates with an internal thread 125 provided in
  • a lower end 129 of the part 105 is
  • the arms 103 and 104 may be opened and closed several
  • mascara applicator 200 comprising a wand 202 presenting
  • elements 208 are similar to the elements 8 and 108 already
  • Each arm 203, 204 presents a second end 215 inserted
  • second arm 204 This latter is associated with (or, as in
  • the arms 203 and 204 can be elastically closed together to apply the

Abstract

A mascara applicator comprises a wand (2) presenting two side-by-side arms (3, 4) movable relative to each other, at least one of said arms (3, 4) carrying an element (8) for interacting with the eyelashes and a part for applying the mascara to the eyelashes. The arms (3, 4) are connected together and can be made to elastically approach each other, said arms being partially contained within a retaining member (5), this latter presenting members (6) for controlling the movement of said arms (3, 4), enabling them to be closed together so that they can interact with the eyelashes.

Description

"MASCARA APPLICATOR WITH MOVABLE ARMS"
The present invention relates to a mascara applicator
in accordance with the introduction to the main claim.
Mascara applicators substantially of tweezer form have
been known for some time, they presenting two adjacent arms
movable relative to each other, one of these arms carrying
an element or brush for depositing the cosmetic product on
the user's eyelashes. The second of these brushes can
support a curved element for curling the eyelashes, or
another element for their surface treatment.
These known arrangements present the most disparate
configurations: for example they can comprise a one-piece
V-shaped wand defined by the aforesaid arms joined together
(integrally) at their free end; or they can present a
scissor configuration with the said arms forming ends of
substantially straight parts hinged together as scissor
arms. In another embodiment, these known arrangements
comprise pairs of V-shaped arms carrying eyelash support
elements and mascara applicators at their ends.
These known arrangements present various drawbacks :
for example, they are of large dimensions and hence difficult to use and to deposit in a compartment of a small
case or, as in' the case of one-piece N-shaped applicators,
the user can make contact with the cosmetic product during
its application, with obvious inconvenience.
An object of the present invention is to provide a
mascara applicator which is of improved construction and
use compared with known arrangements.
Another object is to provide a mascara applicator of the
stated type which enables the user to easily move the
adjacent arms while making it difficult for the user to
make contact with the mascara while depositing it ' on the
eyelashes .
These and other objects which will be apparent to the
expert of the art are attained by a mascara applicator in
accordance with the accompanying claims.
The present invention will be better understood from
the accompanying drawing, which is provided by way of non-
limiting example and in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first applicator
according to the invention, taken from below;
Figure 2 is a side perspective view of the applicator of Figure 1 ;
Figure 3 is a side perspective view of the applicator
of Figure 1, but in a different utilization position;
Figure 4 is a section on the line 4-4 of Figure 2;
Figure 5 is a section on the line 5-5 of Figure 2;
Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the
applicator of Figure 1;
Figures 7-9 are longitudinal sections showing the
various steps in using a mascara provided with a container
and an applicator according to the invention; and
Figures 10-13 show different elements which can be
associated with the applicator of Figure 1;
Figure 14 is a perspective view of a second applicator
of the invention, seen from below;
Figure 15 is an exploded side perspective view of the
applicator of Figure 14;
Figure 16 is a longitudinal side section through the
applicator of Figure 14;
Figure 17 is a longitudinal section through a mascara
provided with a container and the applicator of Figure 14;
Figures 18-20 are longitudinal sections showing the various steps in using the mascara of 'Figure 17;
Figure 21 is a perspective view of a third applicator
according to the invention; and
Figures 22 and 23 are longitudinal sections through
the applicator of Figure 21 in two different utilization
positions.
With reference to Figures from 1 to 13 , a mascara
applicator is indicated overall by 1. It comprises a wand 2
presenting elongate arms 3 and 4 positioned side by side
and movable relative to each other. These arms are
associated with a retaining member 5 provided with
manipulator means 6 for their manipulation, said arms
carrying at a first end 7 an interacting element 8 able to
interact with the eyelashes to deposit mascara thereon or
to provide a mechanical curling or combing action. These
interacting elements 8 comprise (see Figures 10-13) brushes
10, a small comb 11, an arcuate element 12 or an element 13
with a helical surface projection; the elements 11-13 are
generally associated with one of said arms 3, 4, the other
arm carrying the brush 10. The elements 10-13 are
associated with a seat 14 provided in the first end 7. Each arm 3, 4 presents a second end 15 inserted into a
cavity 16 of the retaining member 5. Said second end
comprises a widened part 17 external to the arm, presenting
an inner cavity 18 and a terminal part 20 provided with a
through hole 21. The terminal part 20 of the arm 3 is flat
and is inserted into the terminal part 20 of the arm 4
which instead is fork-shaped. Both said terminal parts 20
can evidently be fork-shaped or flat, similar to the part
20 of the arm 3 visible in Figure 6.
The retaining member 5 presents a jacket 26 defining
its cavity 16. In this jacket, in opposing positions on the
same axis K, there are provided two through holes 27 to
receive a pin 28. This latter is inserted into the through
holes 21 in the terminal parts 20 of the arms 3 and 4 when
these have been fitted together such that their holes lie
coaxial with said axis K. The pin 28 acts as a mutual
fixing element for the arms 3 and 4 and enables them to be
moved away from and towards each other about the pin,
against the action of a spring 30 inserted into the inner
cavities 18 of the externally widened parts 17 of said arms
when fitted together. To enable the arms to be moved towards each other
against the spring 30, manipulator means 6 are provided.
These comprise pushbuttons 33 movably inserted into lateral
cavities 34 in the jacket 26 of the retaining member 5
communicating with the inner cavity 16 in this latter.
These pushbuttons 33 present a part 35 which is external to
the jacket 36 of the retaining member, and a part 36
arranged to cooperate with the terminal part 20 of the arms
3 and 4; the part 36 has a projecting shape able to engage
a seat 38 provided in said part 20 of said arms 3 and 4, so
becoming rigid with said part 20.
Each arm 3 and 4 also presents in proximity to the
widened part 17 a series of transverse recesses 40 to
receive corresponding transverse projections 41 of the
other arm 4 and 3 when the two arms are closed for their
insertion into a mascara container 42.- This latter is shown
in Figures 7-9 and comprises a hollow body 43 provided with
an aperture 44 where a usual scraper 45 is positioned,
through which the mascara applicator 1 is inserted with its
arms closed. They are closed (arrows F of Figure 8) by
pressing the pushbuttons 33 towards the retaining member (arrows G of Figure 8) . On releasing the pushbuttons 33,
the spring 30 forces the arms apart so that they open
(arrows Kl of Figure 9) .
The arms 3 and 4 may be opened and closed several
times in applying mascara to a user's eyelashes and
possibly in subjecting them to mechanical curling or other
action depending on the interacting element 8 carried by
one of the arms .
Reference will now be made to Figures 14-20. In these
the mascara applicator is indicated overall by 100. It
comprises a wand 102 presenting elongate arms 103 and 104
positioned side by side and movable relative to each other.
These arms are associated with a cup-shaped retaining
member 105 provided with manipulator means 106 for their
manipulation, said arms carrying, in any known manner, at a
first end 107 an interacting element 108 able to interact
with the eyelashes to deposit mascara thereon or to provide
a mechanical curling or combing action. These interacting
elements 108 comprise, for example, brushes, a small comb,
an arcuate element or other similar element. The elements
108 are connected to said arms 103, 104 for example by a part
Each arm 103, 104 presents a second end 115 inserted
into a cavity 116 provided in the retaining member 105 and
closed by an upper plug 111. Said second end of each arm
forms one piece with an interconnection element 113 which
hence connects said two arms together. These latter,
together with the element 113, hence define a single member
partially inserted into said cavity 116'.
Said second end 115 of each arm 103, 104 presents a
widened part 117 external to the arm. This part 117
penetrates into a lateral cavity 118 provided in the jacket
of the part 105 where movable elements 120 are present
acting as pushbuttons for manipulating the arms 103 and 104
and defining the aforesaid means 106.
By pressing on the elements 120 towards the interior
of the cavity 116 (arrows E of Figure 18) these act on the
parts 117 to elastically urge the ends 107 of the arms 103
and 104 together (arrows M of Figure 18) , to enable the
mascara to be applied to the eyelashes while maintaining
then elements 120 pressed.
The element 113 is externally threaded at 124 (Figure 15) and cooperates with an internal thread 125 provided in
the cavity 116. A lower end 129 of the part 105 is
internally threaded to cooperate with a thread 126 provided
on the open terminal part 127 of a container 128 for the
mascara where a scraper 129 with two apertures 130 for the
arms 103 and 104 is positioned. The thread on the lower end
124 is opposite to that provided in the cavity 116 so that
on screwing the part 105 onto the container 128, the arms
103 and 104 remain at rest, while moving relative to, i.e.
translate upwards within, the cavity 16 of this part (so
that the element 13 moves close to the upper plug 111,
arrow L of Figure 20) .
The arms 103 and 104 may be opened and closed several
times in applying mascara to a user's eyelashes and
possibly in subjecting them to mechanical curling or other
action depending on the interacting element 108 carried by
one of these arms .
With reference to Figures 21, 22 and 23, these show a
mascara applicator 200 comprising a wand 202 presenting
arms 203 and 204 positioned side by side and movable
relative to each other. These arms are associated with a cup-shaped retaining member 205 provided with manipulator
means 206 for their manipulation, said arms carrying at a
first end 207 an interacting element 208 able to interact
with the eyelashes to deposit mascara thereon or to provide
a mechanical curling or combing action. These interacting
elements 208 are similar to the elements 8 and 108 already
described in relation to the preceding figures and will
therefore not be further described.
Each arm 203, 204 presents a second end 215 inserted
into a cavity 216 provided in the retaining member 205 (for
example of cup shape). The second ends 215 of the arms 203,
204 are connected together by a spring 230 having a first
end 231 mounted about a projection 232 on the first arm 203
and a second end 234 inserted into a recess 235 in the
second arm 204. This latter is associated with (or, as in
the figures, integral with) a pushbutton movable within an
aperture 236 of the retaining member 205. The pushbutton
and the second arm 204 move against the action of the
springs 230 towards the first arm 203, which is itself
fixed to the retaining member 205.
In this manner, by acting on said pushbutton, the arms 203 and 204 can be elastically closed together to apply the
mascara .
Specific embodiments of the invention have been
described. Others are however possible in the light of the
preceding description: for example the expert of the art
can provide, a different configuration of the manipulator
means 6, 106, 206 such that they do not project from the
member 5, 105, 205 or that they take the form of a
pushbutton movable towards the arms (3, 103, 203; 4, 104,
204) .
These embodiments are also to be considered as falling
within the scope of the present document as defined by the
accompanying claims .

Claims

1. A mascara applicator comprising a wand (2, 102,
202) presenting two side-by-side arms (3, 4: 103, 104: 203,
204) movable relative to each other, at least one of said
arms (3, 4: 103, 104: 203, 204) carrying an element (8,
108, 208) for interacting with the eyelashes and a part for
applying the mascara to the eyelashes, characterised in
that said arms (3, 4: 103, 104: 203, 204) are connected
together and can be made to elastically approach each
other, said arms (3, 4: 103, 104: 203, 204) being partially
contained within a retaining member (5, 105, 205) acting as
a lid for a mascara container (28, 128) , said retaining
member (5, 105, 205) presenting means (6, 106, 206) for
controlling the movement of said arms (3, 4: 103, 104: 203,
204) , enabling them to be closed together so that they can
interact with the eyelashes and to apply mascara thereto.
2. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 1,
characterised in that each arm (3, 4: 103, 104: 203, 204)
presents a first end (7, 107, 207) carrying the element (8,
108, 208) for interacting with the eyelashes and a second
end (15, 115, 215) inserted into a cavity (16, 116, 216) of the retaining member, said second ends (15) of said movable
arms (3, 4) being hinged together and moving against the
action of elastic means (30) contained in the retaining
member (5) .
3. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 2,
characterised in that the second ends (15) of the movable
arms (3, 4) present through holes (21) arranged to lie
coaxially with each other and with at least one hole (27)
provided in the retaining member, in these holes (21, 27)
there being inserted a pin (28) acting as a hinge for the
movement of the movable arms (3, 4) .
4. A mascara' applicator as claimed in claim 3,
characterised in that the pin (28) joins the movable arms
(3, 4) to the retaining member (5) .
5. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 2,
characterised in that the second end (15) of one of said
movable arms (3, 4) comprises a fork-shaped terminal part
(20) arranged to receive a flat terminal part (20) of the
other movable arm (4, 3) .
6. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 2,
characterised in that the elastic means (30) are positioned between the movable arms (3, 4) .
7. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 6,
characterised in that said elastic means (30) are a spring
positioned between seats (18) provided in parts (17) of
said arms (3, 4) , said seats (18) being opposing.
8. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 1,
characterised in that each arm (103, 104) presents a first
end (107) carrying the element (108) for interacting with
the eyelashes and a second end (115) inserted into a cavity
(116) of the retaining member, said second end (115) of
said movable arms (1031, 104) being integral with an
interconnection element (113) located in said cavity.
9. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 8,
characterised in that the interconnection element (113) is
movable within the cavity (116) of the retaining member
(105) .
10. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 9,
characterised in that the interconnection element (113) is
threaded (at 124) and cooperates with a thread (1125)
provided in the cavity (116) of the retaining member (105) .
11. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the each arm (203, 204) presents a
first end (207) carrying the element (208) for interacting
with the eyelashes and a second end (215) inserted into a
cavity (216) of the retaining member (105) , a first (203)
of said arms being rigid with said part (205) and the
second (204) of said arms being movable relative to the
first against the action of elastic means (230) interposed
between the second ends (215) of said arms (203, 204) .
12. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 11,
characterised in that the elastic means (230) are a spring
having a first end (231) rigid with the first arm (203) and
a second end (232) rigid with the second arm and movable
therewith.
13. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 11,
characterised in that the second arm (204) is rigid with
the control means (6) .
14. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 1,
characterised in that the control means (6, 106, 206) are
at least one pushbutton (33, 120).
15. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 14,
characterised in that the control means (6) are pushbuttons (33, 120) movably inserted into lateral cavities (34, 118,
236) of the retaining member (5, 105, 205) .
16. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 15,
characterised in that each pushbutton (33) engages a seat
(38) provided in a corresponding movable arm (3, 4) .
17. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 15,
characterised in that each pushbutton projects from the
retaining member (5, 105, 205) .
18. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 15,
characterised in that each pushbutton is coplanar between a
free end surface with the outer surface of the retaining
member (5, 105, 205)
19. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 14,
characterised in that the is only one pushbutton, this
moving axially on the retaining member.
20. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 1,
characterised in that the retaining member (105) presents a
threaded end (129) cooperating, by screwing, with a
threaded free end (127) of a container (128) , said threaded
free end (127) supporting a scraper (129) .
21. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 5, characterised in that the scraper (129) presents separate
apertures (130) for the movable arms (103, 104) , said arms
being torsionally immovable when screwing the retaining
member (105) onto the container.
22. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 1,
characterised in that the element (8, 108, 208) for
interacting with the eyelashes comprises a brush (10) .
23. A mascara applicator as claimed in claim 1,
characterised in that the element (8, 108, 208) for
interacting with the eyelashes comprises an eyelash curler
(12) .
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