EP2332440A1 - Roller applicator for mascara - Google Patents
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- EP2332440A1 EP2332440A1 EP10193544A EP10193544A EP2332440A1 EP 2332440 A1 EP2332440 A1 EP 2332440A1 EP 10193544 A EP10193544 A EP 10193544A EP 10193544 A EP10193544 A EP 10193544A EP 2332440 A1 EP2332440 A1 EP 2332440A1
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- roller
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- mascara
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- eyelashes
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
- A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
- A45D40/261—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a ball, a roller or the like
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
- A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
- A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
- A45D40/265—Appliances 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
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
- A46B5/0095—Removable or interchangeable brush heads
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
- A46B9/005—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body where the brushing material is not made of bristles, e.g. sponge, rubber or paper
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
- A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
- A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
- A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
- A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
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Abstract
A roller applicator for mascara comprising a rod on which a cylindrical roller is mounted formed of porous material able to absorb the fluid mascara by capillary. Advantageously the roller rotates about the rod.
Description
- The present invention relates to a roller applicator for mascara.
- Mascara applicators are currently in the form of a rod on which fibres are mounted to form the brush by which the product is withdrawn and deposited on the eyelashes. Mascaras applied by traditional brushes are generally in the form of a cream.
- When application of a large product quantity to the eyelashes is not necessary as only a coloured effect is required, applicators able to load only a minimum product quantity onto the brush have to be used, together with a very narrow scraper to further reduce the load.
- An object of the present invention is therefore to provide a mascara applicator which enables very fluid formulations (viscosity less then 120 centipoise at 25°C) to be used to colour eyelashes such as to produce a natural and orderly result.
- This and other objects are attained by a mascara applicator in accordance with the technical teachings of the accompanying claims.
- Further characteristics and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description of a preferred but non-exclusive embodiment of the applicator, illustrated by way of non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings, in which:
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Figure 1 is a perspective view of an applicator according to the invention, and -
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the applicator ofFigure 1 . With reference to said figures, these show a mascara applicator indicated overall by the reference numeral 1. - It is in the form of a
rod 2, on one end of which aroller 3 is mounted formed of a porous material able to absorb fluid or liquid mascara by capillarity. Advantageously the mascara used has a viscosity less than 120 cP, at 25°C. In particular, the roller can be formed of felt, latex, or expanded polystyrene, and advantageously presents a flocked or porous external surface, very suitable for combing eyelashes. - According to an aspect of the invention, the roller rotates on the rod, but could also be fixed. If the roller is able to rotate, mascara application to the eyelashes becomes extremely delicate and enables the eyelashes to be gently combed.
- Passing to the structural description of the applicator, it presents a rod with a stem of diameter D1 at a portion to which a stopper/handgrip is fixed. In proximity to the opposite end, the stem is provided with a portion of diameter D2 which is less than D1. The passage zone from the larger to the smaller cross-section therefore presents a step 4, at which a
rounded profile 5 is formed. - Alternatively the
profile 5 can be defined by a ring mounted on the rod. - At a distance L2 from the step 4 a
stop 7 is mounted on the rod and presents a head of diameter greater than D2, such as to secure theroller 3 in its position. - The length L1 of the roller is apt to apply mascara to woman eyelashes. For this scope the length L1 it is comprised between 10 and 40mm, but preferably it is comprised between 20 and 30mm.
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roller 3 has an outer diameter D4 of between 5 and 10 mm, preferably 7 mm. - It presents an axial through hole of diameter D3 by which it is mounted on the rod.
- By suitably dimensioning the diameter D2 and D3 the roller is able to freely rotate on the rod or to remain rigid therewith.
- Advantageously the aforedescribed applicator is used as a stopper for a bottle containing fluid mascara. Advantageously the bottle has a collar positioned at a bottle aperture.
- The collar has an opening which diverges outwards from the bottle and has a bore sized on the basis of the roller diameter D4 such as to slightly squeeze the roller when it is extracted from the container, in order to remove excess product, which falls back into the bottle.
- A preferred embodiment of the invention has been illustrated, however others can be devised utilizing the same inventive concept.
Claims (11)
- A roller applicator for mascara comprising a rod on which, in an end position, a roller is mounted formed of porous material able to absorb the fluid mascara by capillary, the roller having dimensions apt to apply mascara to eyelashes.
- An applicator as claimed in the preceding claim, wherein the length (L1) of the roller is comprised between 10 and 40mm, preferably between 20 and 30mm.
- An applicator as claimed in one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the diameter (D4) of the roller is comprised between 5 to 10mm, preferably 7mm.
- An applicator as claimed in one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said porous material is chosen as one or more of the following: felt, latex, expanded polystyrene.
- An applicator as claimed in one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said roller presents a flocked or porous external surface.
- An applicator as claimed in one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said roller is rotatably supported by said rod and/or said roller is rigid with said rod.
- An applicator as claimed in one or more of the preceding claims, wherein said roller is housed in a rod end portion of smaller diameter than the remaining part of the rod.
- An applicator as claimed in one or more of the preceding claims, wherein at that rod end opposite the roller a closure stopper is provided for a container in which the applicator is to be inserted, the stopper being preferably threaded.
- An applicator as claimed in one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the roller surface is that of a cylinder having its generators parallel to the axis of said rod.
- A mascara container presenting a bottle able to contain fluid mascara, a collar positioned at an aperture of said bottle, and an applicator in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, said collar being sized such as to slightly squeeze the roller when this latter is extracted from the container.
- Use of the applicator according to claim 1 to 10 for applying mascara to eyelashes.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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IT002162A ITMI20092162A1 (en) | 2009-12-09 | 2009-12-09 | "ROLLER APPLICATOR FOR MASCARA" |
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EP2332440A1 true EP2332440A1 (en) | 2011-06-15 |
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EP10193544A Withdrawn EP2332440A1 (en) | 2009-12-09 | 2010-12-02 | Roller applicator for mascara |
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Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2018153535A1 (en) | 2017-02-27 | 2018-08-30 | L'oreal | Cosmetic device comprising a rotary applicator and a screen |
JP2021000334A (en) * | 2019-06-24 | 2021-01-07 | 花王株式会社 | Applicator for hair dyeing material |
WO2021189512A1 (en) * | 2020-03-26 | 2021-09-30 | 亦臻包装科技(苏州)有限公司 | Multifunctional cosmetic tube |
Citations (7)
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US2034416A (en) * | 1935-03-04 | 1936-03-17 | Marion Lambert Inc | Liquid applicator |
FR2662920A1 (en) * | 1990-06-06 | 1991-12-13 | Jacquelin Jean | Device making it possible to coat one's body and particularly one's back with a sun-screen product or with any type of liquid or ointment (unguent, salve) |
US5810027A (en) * | 1996-08-20 | 1998-09-22 | Frantzeskakis; Mike | Applicator with telescopic handle |
US5816728A (en) * | 1995-03-29 | 1998-10-06 | Estee Lauder Inc. | Mascara applicator |
US6196743B1 (en) * | 1999-10-01 | 2001-03-06 | Lynn M. Brucker | Sun tan applicator and container |
US6450720B1 (en) * | 2000-05-26 | 2002-09-17 | Edward Zhihua Cai | Applicator and method for applying fluid or paste product to targeted surface |
US20050095052A1 (en) * | 2001-11-26 | 2005-05-05 | Wainer Stephanie K. | Device for dispensing mascara |
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Patent Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2034416A (en) * | 1935-03-04 | 1936-03-17 | Marion Lambert Inc | Liquid applicator |
FR2662920A1 (en) * | 1990-06-06 | 1991-12-13 | Jacquelin Jean | Device making it possible to coat one's body and particularly one's back with a sun-screen product or with any type of liquid or ointment (unguent, salve) |
US5816728A (en) * | 1995-03-29 | 1998-10-06 | Estee Lauder Inc. | Mascara applicator |
US5810027A (en) * | 1996-08-20 | 1998-09-22 | Frantzeskakis; Mike | Applicator with telescopic handle |
US6196743B1 (en) * | 1999-10-01 | 2001-03-06 | Lynn M. Brucker | Sun tan applicator and container |
US6450720B1 (en) * | 2000-05-26 | 2002-09-17 | Edward Zhihua Cai | Applicator and method for applying fluid or paste product to targeted surface |
US20050095052A1 (en) * | 2001-11-26 | 2005-05-05 | Wainer Stephanie K. | Device for dispensing mascara |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2018153535A1 (en) | 2017-02-27 | 2018-08-30 | L'oreal | Cosmetic device comprising a rotary applicator and a screen |
JP2021000334A (en) * | 2019-06-24 | 2021-01-07 | 花王株式会社 | Applicator for hair dyeing material |
WO2021189512A1 (en) * | 2020-03-26 | 2021-09-30 | 亦臻包装科技(苏州)有限公司 | Multifunctional cosmetic tube |
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