Applicator for a Cosmetic Product and Associated Applicator Assembly

Abstract

An applicator for a cosmetic product, in particular for mascara, comprising a core and protrusions projecting from the core. The core extends along a main longitudinal axis of extension, referred to as the main axis (X). The protrusions being moulded with the core. The protrusions are arranged in longitudinal rows (R), the rows (R) comprising protrusions which differ from one another, at least by the shape thereof, the inclination thereof relative to the main axis (X), and the dimensions thereof. One of the rows (R) comprising at least one protrusion which is identical to at least one of the protrusions, which differ from one another, of at least one other of said rows (R). An applicator assembly for a cosmetic product, comprising an applicator of the type described above.

1 . Applicator for a cosmetic product, in particular for mascara, comprising a core and protrusions projecting from said core, said core extending along a main longitudinal axis of extension, referred to as the main axis (X), said protrusions being moulded with the core, characterised by the fact that said protrusions are arranged in longitudinal rows (R), said rows (R) comprising protrusions which differ from one another, at least by the shape thereof, the inclination thereof relative to the main axis (X), and the dimensions thereof, one of said rows (R) comprising at least one protrusion which is identical to at least one of said protrusions, which differ from one another, of at least one other of said rows (R). 
     
     
         2 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein said protrusions are all inclined with respect to the main axis (X). 
     
     
         3 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , having a proximal end and a distal end, opposite said proximal end, along the main axis (X), said protrusions all being inclined with respect to the main axis (X), towards said distal end. 
     
     
         4 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the protrusions of a row (R) are assembled at least in pairs, forming a heterogeneous pattern of protrusions, said heterogeneous pattern repeating regularly along the main axis (X). 
     
     
         5 . Applicator according to  claim 4 , wherein the protrusions of a row (R) are assembled at least in threes, referred to as a pattern of three (M 3 ). 
     
     
         6 . Applicator according to  claim 5 , wherein the protrusions of said pattern of three (M 3 ) are separated from one another according to a different pitch (p 1 , p 2 , p 4 , p 5 ). 
     
     
         7 . Applicator according to  claim 6 , wherein the pitch (p 3 , p 6 ) between each heterogeneous pattern (M 3 ) is substantially constant. 
     
     
         8 . Applicator according to  claim 7 , wherein the pitch (p 3 , p 6 ) between each heterogeneous pattern (M 3 ) is different from that or those (p 1 , p 2 , p 4 , p 5 ) according to which the protrusions of said pattern of three (M 3 ) are separated from one another. 
     
     
         9 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein said protrusions project from the core, having a foot connecting to the core, a main elongation direction, and a free end opposite said foot along said elongation direction, said protrusions being narrowed at the foot thereof. 
     
     
         10 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein said protrusions have a semi-circular cross section. 
     
     
         11 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the protrusions each have a planar surface. 
     
     
         12 . Applicator according to  claim 11 , wherein the protrusions are positioned such that the planar surfaces of two adjacent protrusions of two neighbouring rows (R) are oriented in the same direction of rotation. 
     
     
         13 . Applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein said rows (R) are radially spaced around the periphery of the core at a constant angular distance (a). 
     
     
         14 . Applicator assembly for a cosmetic product, comprising:
 a receptacle having a body which forms a container intended to contain the cosmetic product, and   an applicator according to  claim 1  that is capable of being attached to the receptacle such that the applicator is housed within the container.