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WO2016189077A1
WO2016189077A1 PCT/EP2016/061879 EP2016061879W WO2016189077A1 WO 2016189077 A1 WO2016189077 A1 WO 2016189077A1 EP 2016061879 W EP2016061879 W EP 2016061879W WO 2016189077 A1 WO2016189077 A1 WO 2016189077A1
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Laure Thiebaut
Olivier Dovergne
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  • the present invention relates to an application device, in particular for applying a cosmetic product, comprising at least one massage element mounted in a support connected to a gripping member.
  • cosmetic product is understood to mean any product as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and Council of 30 November 2009 relating to cosmetic products.
  • the ball may also be in controlled - and not permanent - contact with the product, but the system is often complex to produce.
  • this type of device is dependent on the cosmetic product to be applied and it is ill-suited to liquid formulae which require small or precise doses.
  • One solution involves using an application device which is independent of the reservoir of product to be applied.
  • US20100266327 describes a one-piece applicator consisting of a series of single- material spheres and designed to dip into a reservoir of cosmetic product.
  • US20050217691 describes an applicator comprising massage elements that are held in a support by two contact points and are separated from one another.
  • FR2605518 relates to a roll-on massage tool in which the balls comprise voids.
  • Such a tool is not ergonomic for application of cosmetic product since only one side of the support is accessible.
  • such a device does not fit the aesthetic criteria of a precise-dosage cosmetic product applicator.
  • the manufacture of such a device proves to be complex.
  • the quantity of product which enters the voids of the balls is too great. Indeed, for application around the eyes, for example, it is important to avoid excess product which could come into contact with the eye of the user.
  • US2510399 describes a massage tool comprising a ball inserted into a ring.
  • the present invention is directed towards resolving at least one of these problems.
  • One of the objects of the invention is therefore to provide a device for applying sensory cosmetic product making it possible in particular to massage, tap and refresh the skin, both around the eye and over the entire face.
  • the present invention aims to achieve these objectives and, to that end, proposes a device for applying a cosmetic product, comprising at least one massage element mounted in a support connected to a gripping member, the application device being characterized in that said support surrounds said massage element over a full perimeter and in that said massage element projects from said support on either side.
  • That also makes it possible to be able to create a two-material application member containing a massage element made of a different material to that of the support.
  • the massage element is force-fitted or snap-fitted in the support.
  • the massage element to project from the support on either side makes it possible to increase the application surface accessible to the user.
  • a sufficient dose of cosmetic formula is spread over the surface of the massage element, forming a film. That makes it possible to perform an application to a targeted part of the face without having to dip the applicator back into the product, in particular by turning the applicator over in order to use the second side.
  • the support can be moulded with the gripping member.
  • the support can be attached mechanically to the gripping member by crimping, snap-fitting, adhesive bonding or welding.
  • the massage element is mounted so as to be free to rotate in the support.
  • the massage function is optimized by the massage element rolling on the skin.
  • the massage element is a ball.
  • the free rotation of the ball in all directions makes it possible to carry out a circular motion which promotes microcirculation. In addition, this improves the comfort of the user, who can apply the product in all directions without rotating the wrist.
  • the application device comprises multiple massage elements arranged along the longitudinal axis of the support.
  • the application device comprises three massage elements.
  • the support has an outer periphery which follows the shape of the one or more massage elements.
  • the support forms a spatula.
  • the support is made of a rigid or semi-rigid material, in particular of thermoplastic material, of metal, or of ceramic.
  • the support provides an optimum hold of the massage element in order to limit the risk of separation.
  • the support may be made of polypropylene, polyoxymethylene, polybutylene terephthalate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or zamak.
  • the support is made of a flexible material, in particular of elastomer material.
  • the support may be made of low-density polyethylene, Santoprene, silicone or styrene ethylene-butylene styrene.
  • the support is connected to the gripping member via a flexible portion.
  • the flexible portion lends suppleness to the support which can then adapt to the shape of the surface of the skin, whatever the material of which the support is made. This also makes it possible to soften tapping on the skin.
  • the support is made by a two-shot injection moulding process.
  • a two-shot injection moulding process is to be understood as moulding of two different materials.
  • the support may comprise a portion constituted of a supple material and a portion constituted of a rigid material. This makes it possible to provide a good hold of said massage elements on the support, while ensuring flexibility of said support.
  • the massage element is made of a material having great thermal effusivity. This makes it possible in particular to create a "cold effect" during application. Indeed, it has been observed that the cold effect added to the massage makes it possible to increase sensoriality and to activate microcirculation.
  • the massage element may be made of enamelled ceramic, of glass or of metallic material, in particular stainless steel, aluminium or zamak.
  • the massage element is made of a porous or slightly rough material. This makes it possible to increase retention of the product or of the formula on the massage element and thus to retain a greater quantity of product on said massage element.
  • the massage element may be made of plastic material with reliefs, of elastomer material, of porous sintered material, of porous ceramic, of wood, or it can also be covered with a flock coating.
  • the present invention also relates to a packaging and application assembly comprising a reservoir designed to contain a cosmetic product to be applied and an application device according to the invention.
  • the application device can be housed in the reservoir and can serve as a closure member for said reservoir.
  • the cosmetic product may be a serum, an oil, a floral water, a cosmetic water, a micro-emulsion or a fragrance.
  • Figure 1 is a depiction of a first embodiment of a packaging and application assembly comprising an application device according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a partial schematic depiction of an application device according to the invention.
  • Figure 2a shows a side view of the partial schematic depiction described in Figure 2;
  • Figure 3 is a depiction of a first embodiment of an application device according to the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a depiction of a second embodiment of an application device according to the invention.
  • Figure 5 is a depiction of a third embodiment of an application device according to the invention.
  • Figure 6 is a depiction of a fourth embodiment of an application device according to the invention.
  • Figure 7 is a depiction of a fifth embodiment of an application device according to the invention.
  • FIG 8 is a depiction of a sixth embodiment of an application device according to the invention.
  • a packaging and application assembly 200 comprises a cylindrical reservoir 30 and an application device 100.
  • the reservoir 30 is closed by a base 31.
  • the reservoir may be of another shape, without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the application device 100 comprises a cylindrical cap 50 attached to a stem 10 of which one end is secured to an application member 20.
  • the packaging assembly 200 comprises a wiping member placed in the neck, for example in the form of a finger of a glove, which has, on the reservoir side, a circular wiping lip.
  • the wiping member may be constituted of an elastomer or thermoplastic material, which may be chosen from among the thermoplastic elastomers and the natural or synthetic rubbers.
  • the application device 100 In the open position, the application device 100 is free to be or not to be in contact with the product P contained in the reservoir 30.
  • the cap 50 serves as a member for gripping and for handling the application member 20.
  • the cap 50 seals the reservoir 30 and the application member 20 is at least partially immersed in the product P contained in the reservoir 30.
  • the applicator 20 comprises a support 21 and three massage elements 60.
  • the support 21 and the stem 10 extend along a longitudinal axis X. If necessary, it is possible to provide a support 21 of axis X which forms a non-zero angle with the axis of the stem 10, in particular an angle of less than 30°.
  • the support 21 is mechanically attached to the stem 10 of the gripping member by crimping, snap-fitting, adhesive bonding or welding the attachment end piece 7 onto the stem 10.
  • the support 21 is obtained by moulding in one piece with the stem 10.
  • the support 21 surrounds the massage elements 60 over a full perimeter 8 and the massage elements 60 project from the support 21 on either side, as shown in Figure 2a.
  • the massage elements 60 are mounted so as to be free to rotate in the support 21. Assembly may be effected by snap-fitting or using various techniques known to a person skilled in the art.
  • the massage elements 60 may alternatively be assembled gripped in the support 21, in particular by crimping.
  • the massage elements 60 may be balls, as shown in Figures 1 to 6.
  • the massage element may be a cylindrical roller 62, as shown in the applicator 170 of Figure 7.
  • the massage element 62 is able to rotate about a single axis X which extends longitudinally in line with the stem.
  • the massage element In the case of the massage element being mounted fixed in the support, it may take the form of an olive 63, as shown in the applicator 180 of Figure 8.
  • the massage element may adopt various shapes, for example, in front view, the massage element may be square, oval, round, rectangular, teardrop- or star-shaped.
  • the support has an outer periphery which follows the shape of the massage elements.
  • the support 22 of the application device 110 forms a flat spatula.
  • FIGS 3 to 6 show variant embodiments of the application device 100 in Figure 1.
  • Figures 3 to 5 differ in the number of massage elements.
  • the application member 110 comprises a single massage element 60
  • the application member 120 has two massage elements 60
  • the application number 130 comprises three massage elements 60.
  • the support may be made of a rigid or semi-rigid material.
  • the application device 110 of Figure 3 comprises a support 22 made of thermoplastic material.
  • the support may also be made of metal.
  • the support may be made of polypropylene, polyoxymethylene, polybutylene terephthalate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or zamak.
  • the application device may comprise a support made of a supple material, in particular of elastomer or polymer material.
  • the support may be made of polyethylene material, Santoprene, silicone or styrene ethylene-butylene styrene.
  • the massage elements 61 of the application device are plastic balls.
  • the massage elements may be made of a metallic material, in particular of a material having great thermal effusivity.
  • the massage element may be made of a compressible or supple material.
  • the massage elements are not necessarily all constituted of the same material.
  • one support may comprise massage elements having great thermal effusivity and porous, or plastic and metallic, for example.
  • an application device 160 has a support 27 connected to the gripping member via a flexible portion 70.
  • the flexible portion 70 has a series of successive thinned sections, in the manner of an accordion.
  • the flexible portion 70 may have various shapes, for example it may have a sawtooth profile, an hourglass profile, or any other form of thinned section.
  • the flexible portion 70 may comprise a part made from a rigid material and a part made from a flexible or supple material.
  • the invention is not limited to the examples cited in the description. All combinations of shape of the support, material of the support, material of the massage element and number of massage elements fall within the scope of the invention.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a device (100) for applying a cosmetic product, comprising at least one massage element (60) mounted in a support (21) connected to a gripping member (50). According to the invention, the support surrounds the massage element over a full perimeter and the massage element projects from the support on either side.

Description

APPLICATION AND MASSAGE DEVICE
The present invention relates to an application device, in particular for applying a cosmetic product, comprising at least one massage element mounted in a support connected to a gripping member.
The expression "cosmetic product" is understood to mean any product as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and Council of 30 November 2009 relating to cosmetic products.
In the field of cosmetics, in order to apply product directly to the skin and have a massaging effect, it is frequent to use a roll-on comprising a ball that rotates in a support. The ball is generally in permanent contact with the product to be delivered. Hence, the quantity of product applied is not controlled since it is renewed every time the ball rolls on the skin. Moreover, the massage function is not dissociated from the product application function.
The ball may also be in controlled - and not permanent - contact with the product, but the system is often complex to produce.
Furthermore, this type of device is dependent on the cosmetic product to be applied and it is ill-suited to liquid formulae which require small or precise doses.
One solution involves using an application device which is independent of the reservoir of product to be applied.
US20100266327 describes a one-piece applicator consisting of a series of single- material spheres and designed to dip into a reservoir of cosmetic product.
US20050217691 describes an applicator comprising massage elements that are held in a support by two contact points and are separated from one another.
However, such a holding arrangement is not optimum and the attachment of the massage element on the support is relatively fragile. In addition, the presence of voids between the massage elements leads to discontinuous flows of product when the application device is removed from the reservoir.
FR2605518 relates to a roll-on massage tool in which the balls comprise voids. Such a tool is not ergonomic for application of cosmetic product since only one side of the support is accessible. In addition, such a device does not fit the aesthetic criteria of a precise-dosage cosmetic product applicator. Furthermore, the manufacture of such a device proves to be complex. Finally, the quantity of product which enters the voids of the balls is too great. Indeed, for application around the eyes, for example, it is important to avoid excess product which could come into contact with the eye of the user.
US2510399 describes a massage tool comprising a ball inserted into a ring.
The size of such an element is not suitable for applying product to small surfaces, in particular to sensitive areas such as around the eyes. In addition, such a tool is difficult to handle for application to precise areas.
The present invention is directed towards resolving at least one of these problems.
One of the objects of the invention is therefore to provide a device for applying sensory cosmetic product making it possible in particular to massage, tap and refresh the skin, both around the eye and over the entire face.
The present invention aims to achieve these objectives and, to that end, proposes a device for applying a cosmetic product, comprising at least one massage element mounted in a support connected to a gripping member, the application device being characterized in that said support surrounds said massage element over a full perimeter and in that said massage element projects from said support on either side.
Thus, surrounding the massage element with the support over a full perimeter avoids the risk of separation by providing a good hold of said massage element on said support.
That also makes it possible to be able to create a two-material application member containing a massage element made of a different material to that of the support.
Advantageously, the massage element is force-fitted or snap-fitted in the support.
That makes it simple to replace the massage element, if necessary.
Furthermore, allowing the massage element to project from the support on either side makes it possible to increase the application surface accessible to the user. Thus, a sufficient dose of cosmetic formula is spread over the surface of the massage element, forming a film. That makes it possible to perform an application to a targeted part of the face without having to dip the applicator back into the product, in particular by turning the applicator over in order to use the second side.
According to one embodiment, the support can be moulded with the gripping member. According to another embodiment, the support can be attached mechanically to the gripping member by crimping, snap-fitting, adhesive bonding or welding.
Preferably, the massage element is mounted so as to be free to rotate in the support. Thus, the massage function is optimized by the massage element rolling on the skin.
Advantageously, the massage element is a ball. The free rotation of the ball in all directions makes it possible to carry out a circular motion which promotes microcirculation. In addition, this improves the comfort of the user, who can apply the product in all directions without rotating the wrist.
According to one variant embodiment, the application device comprises multiple massage elements arranged along the longitudinal axis of the support.
In particular, the application device comprises three massage elements.
It is thus possible to apply the product over a larger area without having to re-dip the application device in the reservoir containing the product.
According to one embodiment, the support has an outer periphery which follows the shape of the one or more massage elements.
This makes the massage element on the application device more aesthetically pleasing, in particular when the device has multiple massage elements, in particular multiple balls.
Alternatively, the support forms a spatula.
This permits optimum flow of the fluid when the application device is withdrawn from the container.
According to one embodiment, the support is made of a rigid or semi-rigid material, in particular of thermoplastic material, of metal, or of ceramic.
Thus, the support provides an optimum hold of the massage element in order to limit the risk of separation.
For example, the support may be made of polypropylene, polyoxymethylene, polybutylene terephthalate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or zamak.
According to another embodiment, the support is made of a flexible material, in particular of elastomer material.
This makes the support supple and flexible, allowing it to adapt to the shape of the surface of the skin to which the product is applied. For example, the support may be made of low-density polyethylene, Santoprene, silicone or styrene ethylene-butylene styrene.
In particular, the support is connected to the gripping member via a flexible portion.
Thus, during application of the cosmetic product, the flexible portion lends suppleness to the support which can then adapt to the shape of the surface of the skin, whatever the material of which the support is made. This also makes it possible to soften tapping on the skin.
This is of particular interest in the case of a support made of a rigid material, which requires a greater force to deform but which is better for holding the massage element.
According to another embodiment, the support is made by a two-shot injection moulding process. A two-shot injection moulding process is to be understood as moulding of two different materials. For example, the support may comprise a portion constituted of a supple material and a portion constituted of a rigid material. This makes it possible to provide a good hold of said massage elements on the support, while ensuring flexibility of said support.
According to one advantageous variant, the massage element is made of a material having great thermal effusivity. This makes it possible in particular to create a "cold effect" during application. Indeed, it has been observed that the cold effect added to the massage makes it possible to increase sensoriality and to activate microcirculation.
For example, the massage element may be made of enamelled ceramic, of glass or of metallic material, in particular stainless steel, aluminium or zamak.
Alternatively or in addition, the massage element is made of a porous or slightly rough material. This makes it possible to increase retention of the product or of the formula on the massage element and thus to retain a greater quantity of product on said massage element.
For example, the massage element may be made of plastic material with reliefs, of elastomer material, of porous sintered material, of porous ceramic, of wood, or it can also be covered with a flock coating.
All combinations of materials of the support and of the massage element permitting effective assembly are conceivable. The present invention also relates to a packaging and application assembly comprising a reservoir designed to contain a cosmetic product to be applied and an application device according to the invention.
Preferably, the application device can be housed in the reservoir and can serve as a closure member for said reservoir.
Advantageously, the cosmetic product may be a serum, an oil, a floral water, a cosmetic water, a micro-emulsion or a fragrance.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description with reference to the appended drawing, in which:
Figure 1 is a depiction of a first embodiment of a packaging and application assembly comprising an application device according to the invention;
Figure 2 is a partial schematic depiction of an application device according to the invention;
Figure 2a shows a side view of the partial schematic depiction described in Figure 2;
Figure 3 is a depiction of a first embodiment of an application device according to the invention;
Figure 4 is a depiction of a second embodiment of an application device according to the invention;
Figure 5 is a depiction of a third embodiment of an application device according to the invention;
Figure 6 is a depiction of a fourth embodiment of an application device according to the invention;
Figure 7 is a depiction of a fifth embodiment of an application device according to the invention;
Figure 8 is a depiction of a sixth embodiment of an application device according to the invention; As shown in Figure 1, a packaging and application assembly 200 comprises a cylindrical reservoir 30 and an application device 100. The reservoir 30 is closed by a base 31. Alternatively, the reservoir may be of another shape, without departing from the scope of the invention.
The application device 100 comprises a cylindrical cap 50 attached to a stem 10 of which one end is secured to an application member 20.
According to one variant embodiment (not shown), the packaging assembly 200 comprises a wiping member placed in the neck, for example in the form of a finger of a glove, which has, on the reservoir side, a circular wiping lip. The wiping member may be constituted of an elastomer or thermoplastic material, which may be chosen from among the thermoplastic elastomers and the natural or synthetic rubbers.
In the open position, the application device 100 is free to be or not to be in contact with the product P contained in the reservoir 30. Thus, the cap 50 serves as a member for gripping and for handling the application member 20.
In the closed position, the cap 50 seals the reservoir 30 and the application member 20 is at least partially immersed in the product P contained in the reservoir 30.
As shown in Figures 2 and 2a, the applicator 20 comprises a support 21 and three massage elements 60.
The support 21 and the stem 10 extend along a longitudinal axis X. If necessary, it is possible to provide a support 21 of axis X which forms a non-zero angle with the axis of the stem 10, in particular an angle of less than 30°.
Advantageously, the support 21 is mechanically attached to the stem 10 of the gripping member by crimping, snap-fitting, adhesive bonding or welding the attachment end piece 7 onto the stem 10. Alternatively, the support 21 is obtained by moulding in one piece with the stem 10.
The support 21 surrounds the massage elements 60 over a full perimeter 8 and the massage elements 60 project from the support 21 on either side, as shown in Figure 2a.
Advantageously, the massage elements 60 are mounted so as to be free to rotate in the support 21. Assembly may be effected by snap-fitting or using various techniques known to a person skilled in the art. The massage elements 60 may alternatively be assembled gripped in the support 21, in particular by crimping.
Preferably, the massage elements 60 may be balls, as shown in Figures 1 to 6.
Alternatively, the massage element may be a cylindrical roller 62, as shown in the applicator 170 of Figure 7. In this embodiment, the massage element 62 is able to rotate about a single axis X which extends longitudinally in line with the stem.
In the case of the massage element being mounted fixed in the support, it may take the form of an olive 63, as shown in the applicator 180 of Figure 8. The massage element may adopt various shapes, for example, in front view, the massage element may be square, oval, round, rectangular, teardrop- or star-shaped.
According to one embodiment shown in Figures 1, 2, 2a and 4 to 6, the support has an outer periphery which follows the shape of the massage elements.
According to another embodiment shown in Figure 3, the support 22 of the application device 110 forms a flat spatula.
Figures 3 to 6 show variant embodiments of the application device 100 in Figure 1.
More precisely, Figures 3 to 5 differ in the number of massage elements. Indeed, the application member 110 comprises a single massage element 60, the application member 120 has two massage elements 60 and the application number 130 comprises three massage elements 60.
The support may be made of a rigid or semi-rigid material. In particular, the application device 110 of Figure 3 comprises a support 22 made of thermoplastic material. The support may also be made of metal. For example, the support may be made of polypropylene, polyoxymethylene, polybutylene terephthalate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or zamak.
Alternatively, the application device may comprise a support made of a supple material, in particular of elastomer or polymer material.
For example, the support may be made of polyethylene material, Santoprene, silicone or styrene ethylene-butylene styrene.
According to the embodiments shown in Figures 3 to 5, the massage elements 61 of the application device are plastic balls.
Alternatively, some or all of the massage elements may be made of a metallic material, in particular of a material having great thermal effusivity. Furthermore, the massage element may be made of a compressible or supple material.
The massage elements are not necessarily all constituted of the same material. Thus, one support may comprise massage elements having great thermal effusivity and porous, or plastic and metallic, for example.
According to another embodiment, as shown in Figure 6, an application device 160 has a support 27 connected to the gripping member via a flexible portion 70. The flexible portion 70 has a series of successive thinned sections, in the manner of an accordion. The flexible portion 70 may have various shapes, for example it may have a sawtooth profile, an hourglass profile, or any other form of thinned section. Alternatively, the flexible portion 70 may comprise a part made from a rigid material and a part made from a flexible or supple material.
The invention is not limited to the examples cited in the description. All combinations of shape of the support, material of the support, material of the massage element and number of massage elements fall within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. Device (100, 110, 120, 130, 160) for applying a cosmetic product, comprising at least one massage element (60, 61) mounted in a support (21, 22, 23, 24, 27) connected to a gripping member, characterized in that said support surrounds said massage element over a full perimeter (8) and in that said massage element projects from said support on either side.
2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the massage element is mounted so as to be free to rotate in the support.
3. Device according to either of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the massage element is a ball.
4. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises multiple massage elements arranged along a longitudinal axis of the support.
5. Device according to Claim 4, characterized in that it comprises three massage elements.
6. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support has an outer periphery which follows the shape of the one or more massage elements.
7. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support (22) forms a spatula.
8. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support is made of a rigid or semi-rigid material, in particular of thermoplastic material, of metal, of glass or of ceramic.
9. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the support is made of a flexible material, in particular of elastomer material.
10. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support (27) is connected to the gripping member via a flexible portion (70).
11. Device according to Claim 10, characterized in that the flexible portion (70) comprises a series of thinned sections.
12. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage element is made of a material having great thermal effusivity.
13. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage element is made of a porous material.
14. Packaging and application assembly (200) comprising a reservoir (30) containing the cosmetic product to be applied and an application device (100) in accordance with any one of the preceding claims.
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