Applicator for a Cosmetic Product and Associated Applicator Assembly

Abstract

An applicator and an associated applicator assembly for a cosmetic product. The applicator has a core having a main longitudinal extension direction (X), and a plurality of protrusions projecting from the core in a direction which is perpendicular (Y) to the main direction (X). At least one of the protrusions has a first portion having a proximal end which is in contact with the core and an opposite distal end along the perpendicular direction (Y), and a second portion having a proximal end in the region of the distal end of the first portion and a free distal end. The second portion being angularly offset with respect to the first portion in such a way that the first and second portions are located on both sides of a plane (P) containing the main direction (X) and the perpendicular direction Y.

1 . Applicator for a cosmetic product comprising a core having a main longitudinal extension direction, which is referred to as the main direction, and a plurality of protrusions projecting from said core in a direction which is perpendicular to said main direction, at least one of said protrusions comprising a first portion having a proximal end which is in contact with the core and an opposite distal end along said perpendicular direction, and a second portion having a proximal end in the region of the distal end of said first portion and a free distal end, said second portion being angularly offset with respect to said first portion in such a way that said first and second portions are located on both sides of a plane containing said main direction. 
     
     
         2 . Applicator for a cosmetic product according to  claim 1 , wherein said first and second portions each have a planar face. 
     
     
         3 . Applicator for a cosmetic product according to  claim 2 , wherein said planar faces are coincident with the plane containing said main direction. 
     
     
         4 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein said first and second portions have different flexibilities. 
     
     
         5 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein said first and second portions are formed so as to be integral. 
     
     
         6 . Applicator according to  claim 5 , wherein said first and second portions are formed so as to be integral with the core. 
     
     
         7 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein said at least one protrusion is designed so as to form at least one storage region in the region of the distal end of said first portion and/or in the region of the proximal end of said second portion. 
     
     
         8 . Applicator according to  claim 7 , wherein said storage region is capable of loading up cosmetic product. 
     
     
         9 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of protrusions consists of protrusions comprising one said first portion and one said second portion, said plurality of protrusions being arranged in rows which are substantially parallel to said main direction. 
     
     
         10 . Applicator assembly for a cosmetic product, comprising:
 a receptacle comprising a body forming a container which is intended to contain the cosmetic product, and   an applicator according to  claim 1  which is capable of being attached to the receptacle in such a way that the applicator is accommodated inside the container.