Cosmetic applicator

Abstract

The present invention relates to an applicator of a cosmetic, makeup or care product, on human keratin materials, comprising: an application point made from felt, defining an application surface of the product, extending along a longitudinal axis and having at least one oblique groove extending along an axis that is not perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the application point and does not lie in a plane containing the longitudinal axis.

1 . An applicator for a cosmetic, makeup or care, product to human keratin materials, having:
 an applicator tip made of felt, defining an application surface of the product, extending along a longitudinal axis and having at least one oblique groove extending along an axis not perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the applicator tip and not contained in a plane containing the longitudinal axis.   
     
     
         2 . An applicator for a cosmetic, makeup or care, product to human keratin materials, having:
 an applicator tip made of felt, defining an application surface of the product, extending along a longitudinal axis and having at least three longitudinal grooves each extending along an axis contained in a plane containing the longitudinal axis of the applicator tip.   
     
     
         3 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the oblique groove or grooves optionally extend to the distal end of the applicator tip. 
     
     
         4 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the oblique groove or grooves extend over one portion only or over the entire length of the application surface. 
     
     
         5 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the applicator tip has a mounting end piece and at least one oblique groove extends over the mounting end piece. 
     
     
         6 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the oblique groove or grooves each extend over less than one revolution around the longitudinal axis of the applicator tip. 
     
     
         7 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the oblique groove or grooves form one or more annular grooves extending all around the longitudinal axis of the applicator tip. 
     
     
         8 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the applicator tip has at least two oblique grooves forming annular grooves that intersect. 
     
     
         9 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein at least one oblique groove follows the path of a helix around the longitudinal axis of the applicator tip. 
     
     
         10 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the applicator tip has two oblique grooves that follow the path of two reverse helices that cross one other around the longitudinal axis of the applicator tip. 
     
     
         11 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the longitudinal grooves are equally distributed around the longitudinal axis of the applicator tip. 
     
     
         12 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the groove or grooves are continuous. 
     
     
         13 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the groove or grooves are discontinuous, each forming a succession of cells or oblong indentations. 
     
     
         14 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the maximum depth of a groove, measured between its bottom and its edge, perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis, is between 0.1 mm and 3 mm. 
     
     
         15 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the application surface has a variable cross section, decreasing in the direction of the distal end of the applicator tip. 
     
     
         16 . A device for packaging and applying a cosmetic, makeup or care, product to human keratin materials, having:
 a reservoir containing the product to be applied, and   an applicator as claimed in  claim 1 .   
     
     
         17 . A method for manufacturing an applicator as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein:
 an applicator tip made of felt is produced, and   oblique grooves are made in the applicator tip.   
     
     
         18 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the longitudinal groove or grooves optionally extend to the distal end of the applicator tip. 
     
     
         19 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the longitudinal groove or grooves extend over one portion only or over the entire length of the application surface. 
     
     
         20 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the applicator tip has a mounting end piece and at least one longitudinal groove extends over the mounting end piece. 
     
     
         21 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the groove or grooves are continuous. 
     
     
         22 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the groove or grooves are discontinuous, each forming a succession of cells or oblong indentations. 
     
     
         23 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the maximum depth of a groove, measured between its bottom and its edge, perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis, is between 0.1 mm and 3 mm. 
     
     
         24 . The applicator as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the application surface has a variable cross section, decreasing in the direction of the distal end of the applicator tip. 
     
     
         25 . The device according to  claim 16 , the applicator tip being supplied with product from its proximal end. 
     
     
         26 . A device for packaging and applying a cosmetic, makeup or care, product to human keratin materials, having:
 a reservoir containing the product to be applied, and   an applicator as claimed in  claim 2 .   
     
     
         27 . The device according to  claim 26 , the applicator tip being supplied with product from its proximal end. 
     
     
         28 . A method for manufacturing an applicator as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein:
 an applicator tip made of felt is produced, and   longitudinal grooves are made in the applicator tip.