U.S. patent application number 15/456926 was filed with the patent office on 2017-09-14 for make-up product.
The applicant listed for this patent is CHROMAVIS S.p.A.. Invention is credited to Romualdo Priore.
Application Number | 20170258201 15/456926 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 56203681 |
Filed Date | 2017-09-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170258201 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Priore; Romualdo |
September 14, 2017 |
MAKE-UP PRODUCT
Abstract
A make-up product (1), comprising a base (2) to which a cover
(5) is associated and at least a first (3) and a second make-up
element (4) constrained to the base (2) by constraining means (8);
the first make-up element (3) comprises a first sponge (3A) soaked
with a first make-up fluid, the second make-up element (4)
comprising a second sponge (4A) soaked with a second make-up fluid
different from the first make-up fluid, the first (3) and the
second make-up element (4) being mutually arranged side by side on
said base (2).
Inventors: |
Priore; Romualdo; (MILANO,
IT) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
CHROMAVIS S.p.A. |
MILANO |
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IT |
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Family ID: |
56203681 |
Appl. No.: |
15/456926 |
Filed: |
March 13, 2017 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 40/24 20130101;
A45D 40/22 20130101; A45D 34/00 20130101; A45D 2200/1036 20130101;
A45D 2200/1009 20130101; A45D 40/0075 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A45D 40/24 20060101
A45D040/24; A45D 40/00 20060101 A45D040/00; A45D 34/00 20060101
A45D034/00; A45D 40/22 20060101 A45D040/22 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Mar 14, 2016 |
IT |
102016000026480 |
Claims
1. Make-up product (1), comprising a rigid base (2) to which a
cover (5) is associated and at least a first (3) and a second
make-up element (4) constrained to the base (2) by constraining
means (8), the first make-up element (3) comprising a first sponge
(3A) soaked with a first make-up fluid (3B), the second make-up
element (4) comprising a second sponge (4A) soaked with a second
make-up fluid (4B) different from the first make-up fluid (3B), the
first (3) and the second make-up element (4) being mutually
arranged side by side on said base (2), the first and second
make-up element (3,4), during the use, being fixed to the base with
a dispensing surface facing the cover (5) so that, upon removal of
the cover (5), a user can withdraw a part of the make-up fluid by
pressing a dispensing surface of the make-up elements (3,4) while
the make-up elements (3,4) are on the rigid base (2).
2. Make-up product (1) according to claim 1 wherein the first
sponge (3A) and the second sponge (4A) have at least one common
contact side (7) at least when one of them is subjected to a
pressure in an area adjacent to the contact side.
3. Make-up product (1) according to claim 2, wherein at least one
sponge (3A, 4A), at at least said contact side (7), has a coating
(6) intended for obstructing the migration of the fluid astride
said contact side (7).
4. Make-up product (1) according to claim 3 wherein each of the
sponges (3,4) has said coating (6) at said contact side (7).
5. Make-up product (1) according to claim 1 wherein said coating
(6) is formed by a layer of polymeric and/or non polymeric
insulating resins, and/or insulating film-forming polymers
preferably applied by brush and/or by spraying and/or by partial
dipping and/or by contact on said sponge and/or wherein said
coating is formed by a film of transparent or non transparent
polymeric elastomers and/or of insulating plastic material, firmly
constrained to the sponge, and/or wherein said coating is formed by
a surface treatment of the vulcanization type and/or by
nano-particles, and/or wherein said coating is formed by a part of
the sponge provided with physical characteristics different from
other areas of the same.
6. Make-up product (1) according to claim 1, wherein at least one
of said constraining means (8) is removable, thus allowing to
remove and replace at least one of the make-up elements (3,4), for
impregnating again the sponge (3A, 4A) with the relative make-up
fluid (3B, 4B).
7. Make-up product (1) according to claim 1, wherein at least one
of the make-up elements comprises a bottom (9) inside of which the
relative sponge is at least partially housed.
8. Make-up product (1) according to the claim 7 wherein the height
of an edge of said bottom (9) is lower than the height of the
sponge housed therein.
9. Make-up product according to claim 1, wherein said sponge is of
the synthetic type and has a density ranging from 60 to 90
kg/m.sup.2, preferably of 75 kg/m.sup.2.+-.5%, and/or with a
resistance to compression at 40%, ranging from 13.5 to 17 kPa,
preferably equal to 14.+-.5%.
10. Make-up product (1) according to claim 1 wherein said make-up
fluid has a dynamic viscosity ranging from 1000 to 10.000 cPs.
Description
[0001] This application claims the benefit of Italian patent
application N. 102016000026480 filed on Mar. 14, 2016, the
disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a make-up product.
[0003] In particular, it relates to a multi-colour make-up product
for the face, eyes, lips, cheeks, etc. such as a foundation,
primer, eye shadow, lipstick, lip gloss, blush, mascara, eyeliner,
etc.
BACKGROUND
[0004] As known, some cosmetic products for make-up are marketed in
the form of fluid, liquid or semi-liquid products. The use in that
form is rather inconvenient as it is difficult to take the product
and apply it without waste.
[0005] For some time, in order to improve usability and ease of
use, these products have been marketed in containers that house a
sponge soaked with the relative make-up product.
[0006] The use of the sponge makes the operation of taking the
fluid product much easier and can minimise waste associated with
the make-up operation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The object of the present invention is to provide a make-up
product which is improved compared to the prior art, by providing
at least two distinct fluids make-up products within the same
container.
[0008] This and other objects are achieved by a make-up product
according to the technical teachings of the appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0009] Further features and advantages of the invention will become
apparent from the description of a preferred but non-exclusive
embodiment of the device, shown by way of a non-limiting example in
the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a make-up product according
to the present invention;
[0011] FIG. 2 is a simplified longitudinal sectional view of the
make-up product of claim 1;
[0012] FIG. 3 is a simplified plan view of the make-up product in
FIG. 1;
[0013] FIG. 4 is an enlargement of the portion enclosed in the
circle in FIG. 2; and
[0014] FIG. 5 shows a detail of a different embodiment of the
present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0015] With reference to the above figures, a make-up product is
shown, globally denoted by reference numeral 1.
[0016] The make-up product 1 according to the present invention
comprises a container provided with a base 2, usually made of
plastic material or other materials suitable for the purpose, to
which a cover 5 is associated. Advantageously, cover 5 can be
hinged at the base so that, by opening the latter, the products
present on base 2 or therein may be accessed.
[0017] Of course, cover 5 may be associated to the base in a
different manner and for example, may be slidable with respect to
the latter or hinged so as to rotate along an axis perpendicular
thereto.
[0018] Depending on the type of make-up fluids housed by base 2,
the cover may be provided or not with seals that isolate the
interior of the container from the outside environment and preserve
the cosmetic product.
[0019] The base may be constrained to at least a first 3 and a
second 4 make-up element through appropriate constraining means 8
(FIG. 4). As seen in FIG. 1, a third make-up element 5 is also
provided, totally similar to the first two. In the configuration
shown, the constraining means 8 may comprise simple adhesive for
cosmetic use, but they may also be of different types depending on
the needs.
[0020] The first make-up element 3 comprises a first sponge 3A
soaked with a first make-up fluid 3B. Also the second make-up
element 4 comprises a second sponge 4A soaked with a second make-up
fluid 4B, which is however different from the first one. The same
applies to the third make-up element 5, which provides a third
sponge 5A also soaked in a third make-up fluid 5B, which may be
different from the first two. [0021] The formula with which the
make-up fluid 3B, 4B is made has a low dynamic viscosity, such as
between 1000 and 10,000 cPs. It is designed not to create
differences in the amount of product contained in the sponge and in
particular for: preventing colour variations within and along the
surface of the sponge, [0022] facilitating the absorption in the
sponge, [0023] being optimally retained by the sponge which, if
handled or moved, should not release product outside.
[0024] The formula of the make-up fluid can meet the performance
standards of the specific cosmetic product for make-up and for
example must minimise migration if it is s a lipstick, must
minimise unevenness if it is a foundation, must minimise the
formation of lines and migrations if it is an eye shadow, etc.
[0025] The formula of the make-up fluid 3B, 4B may need or not of
an air-tight container and therefore may comprise or not some
substances known in the cosmetic field as "volatile".
[0026] Possible examples of formulation of make-up fluid 3B, 4B are
those shown below: [0027] Example 1 of (anhydrous) mixture which
may comprise: [0028] a) Anhydrous phase 75-90% (comprising film
forming polymers 0-10%, rheological additives 30-50%, preferably
30-40%, emollient oils 30-50%, volatile solvents from 0 to 30%,
pure pigments 0-10%). [0029] b) Texturising agents 5-10% [0030]
Example of (aqueous) mixture 2 which may comprise: [0031] a)
Aqueous phase 50-90% (water 50-90%; wetting agents 1-5%;
rheological additives 0.1-2%) [0032] b) Pure pigments and/or beads
0-30%, preferably 1-20% [0033] c) Emollient oils 1-20% [0034] d)
Solubilising agents 0.01-10%
[0035] As can be seen, at least the first 3 and the second 4
make-up element are mutually alongside on base 2; in particular,
the second make-up element is arranged between the first 3 and the
third 5 make-up element.
[0036] From the analysis of FIG. 2 but even better from the
analysis of FIG. 4, it is seen that at least the first sponge 3A
and the second sponge 4A have at least one mutual contact side 7,
in rest configuration or at least when one of them is subjected to
a pressure in an area adjacent to the contact side 7.
[0037] Preferably but not necessarily, at least one sponge at at
least said contact side 7, has a coating 6 intended to obstruct the
migration of the fluid astride said contact side 7.
[0038] Coating 6 is particularly important in cosmetics, since the
migration of a make-up fluid present on a sponge to the adjacent
sponge, impregnated with a make-up fluid different even in one
characteristic only (such as the colour) must be prevented or
minimised.
[0039] A particularly advantageous configuration is clearly visible
in FIG. 4, where each of the sponges 3A, 4A has its own coating 6
at said contact side 7.
[0040] As an example, coating 6 may consist of a layer of
insulating polymeric and non-polymeric resins, or of insulating
filming polymers applied, for example by brush, spray, by partial
dipping, by contact or other suitable method, on one or more sides
(even on all sides) of the sponge or sponges.
[0041] The coating may also be made of a transparent or
non-transparent polymeric elastomer film, or of an insulating
plastic material, for example glued or constrained in another
suitable manner to the sponge. A technique that can be used can be
the one known as in-moulding, wherein the film is applied to the
intended mould before forming the sponge; the film attaches to the
sponge during the expansion step of the synthetic resin with which
the sponge itself is produced.
[0042] The coating may also simply consist of an area or part of
the sponge with different physical characteristics than other areas
of the same (such as a smaller or no porosity, or a different
density).
[0043] Coating 6 may also be formed by a surface treatment of the
vulcanisation type made directly on the sponge(s), or outer coating
with insulating nano-particles.
[0044] As already mentioned above, the make-up elements may be
stably fixed to base 2 or removable constraining means 8 may be
provided, thus allowing to remove and replace at least one of the
make-up elements 3, 4 into position for impregnating again the
sponge with the relative make-up fluid.
[0045] The removable means 8 may for example be of plastic
material, snapping, directly associated to a portion of the sponge,
or they may simply provide interference joints with suitably shaped
portions of the base, or associated with it
[0046] Advantageously, the sponge(s) is/are synthetic and can be
made for example of: urethane or polyurethane resin; open-cell and
partly closed foamed polyurethane resins; closed cell foamed
polyethylene resins; as a "mousse", also known as foamed synthetic
rubbers or elastomeric foams.
[0047] Particularly suitable for the present application are
sponges of open cell polyurethane foam with a density ranging from
60 to 90 kg/m.sup.2, preferably of 75 kg/m.sup.2.+-.5%, and with a
resistance to compression at 40%, ranging from 13.5 to 17 kPa,
preferably equal to 14.+-.5% (ISO 3386 standard).
[0048] According to a possible variant, at least one of the make-up
elements comprises a bottom 9 inside of which the relative sponge
is partially housed. In this case, the constraining means 8, which
may be of the types described above, may be provided between bottom
9 and base 2 itself.
[0049] As is seen in FIG. 5, the height of the edge of the
bottom(s) 9 is lower than the height of the sponge housed
therein.
[0050] The embodiment described above is provided with only three
make-up elements, but of course a desired number thereof may be
provided, also depending on the type of make-up product to be
implemented. All the make-up elements will be substantially similar
to those described above.
[0051] To use the make-up product 1, a user may at first remove the
cover 5. In this condition a dispensing surface (the upper surface
in FIG. 2) of the make-up elements 3,4 fixed to the base 2 is made
directly accessible to the user. It is to be noted that during the
normal use of the make-up product, i.e. when used during a make-up
procedure, the make-up elements are stably fixed to the base. The
make-up elements, as described above in some embodiments, may be
removed from the base only for maintenance reasons or to refill
them with other make-up fluid.
[0052] In particular, during the use, the dispensing surfaces of
the make-up elements (that when the cover is in position, are
facing the cover) may be accessed by the user while remaining fixed
to the base.
[0053] In this condition the user may put a finger (or an
applicator) on the dispensing surface of the make-up element of the
desired colour (or with the desired make-up fluid).
[0054] At the same time, the base can be held with a hand in order
to stabilize it, or may be lied on a surface that supports and
stabilizes it. For this reason, the base is rigid. This means that
the base is built with a rigid material. In this contest a rigid
material may be metal or plastic, of the type usually employed for
casings of make-up products. In particular, that kind of rigid
materials should maintain their shape when firmly grasped by an
operator using the make-up product.
[0055] The pressure of the finger (or of the applicator) squeezes
the sponge thereby dispensing a needed quantity of make-up fluid
that may then be used to perform make-up procedure.
[0056] It is noted that all the percentages given in the present
description are to be understood by weight. The other measurements
are instead carried out at 25 degrees centigrade.
[0057] Various embodiments of the invention have been described but
others may be conceived using the same innovative concept.
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