U.S. patent application number 15/749497 was filed with the patent office on 2018-08-09 for upgraded brush.
The applicant listed for this patent is PENNELLI FARO S.R.L.. Invention is credited to Gianluca SERPOSI.
Application Number | 20180220786 15/749497 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 54542395 |
Filed Date | 2018-08-09 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180220786 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
SERPOSI; Gianluca |
August 9, 2018 |
UPGRADED BRUSH
Abstract
The upgraded brush comprises an housing seat of a body of
application comprising, in turn, a first plurality of hairs adapted
to spread a product on a work surface, in which the body of
application comprises at least one element with predefined
stiffness adapted to direct the product on the work surface and
defining at least a portion with different texture with respect to
the first plurality of hairs.
Inventors: |
SERPOSI; Gianluca;
(Casalmaggiore, IT) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
PENNELLI FARO S.R.L. |
Casalmaggiore |
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IT |
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Family ID: |
54542395 |
Appl. No.: |
15/749497 |
Filed: |
August 5, 2016 |
PCT Filed: |
August 5, 2016 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/IB2016/054727 |
371 Date: |
January 31, 2018 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A46B 9/12 20130101; A46B
2200/1046 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A46B 9/12 20060101
A46B009/12 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Aug 7, 2015 |
IT |
UB2015A003010 |
Claims
1. An upgraded brush, comprising at least a housing seat of at
least one body of application comprising, in turn, a first
plurality of hairs adapted to spread a product on a work surface,
wherein said body of application comprises at least one element
with predefined stiffness adapted to direct said product on said
work surface and defining at least a portion with different texture
with respect to said first plurality of hairs.
2. The brush according to claim 1, wherein said element with
predefined stiffness comprises at least a second plurality of hairs
defining said portion with different texture.
3. The brush according to claim 1, wherein said first plurality of
hairs is made of a first type of material and said element with
predefined stiffness is made of a second type of material different
to said first type.
4. The brush according to claim 1, wherein said first plurality of
hairs is made of a first type of material and said element with
predefined stiffness is made of a second type of material equal to
said first type.
5. The brush according to claim 1, wherein it comprises a plurality
of said elements with predefined stiffness adapted to define a
plurality of said portions with different texture with respect to
said first plurality of hairs.
6. The brush according to claim 5, wherein at least one of said
portions with different texture has a greater texture than said
first plurality of hairs.
7. The brush according to claim 5, wherein at least one of said
portions with different texture has a smaller texture than said
first plurality of hairs.
8. The brush according to claim 5, wherein at least one of said
elements with predefined stiffness is made at least partly of a
material of animal and/or vegetable and/or synthetic origin.
9. The brush according to claim 5, wherein at least one of said
elements with predefined stiffness is made of a polymeric
material.
10. The brush according to claim 9, wherein said polymeric material
is selected from the list comprising: polybutylene, terephthalate,
silicone, polyurethane, polyolefin, polyamides, composites,
biopolymers, elastomers and their copolymers.
11. The brush according to claim 2, wherein said first plurality of
hairs is made of said first type of material and said second
plurality of hairs is made of said second type of material
different to said first type.
12. The brush according to claim 2, wherein said first plurality of
hairs is made of said first type of material and said second
plurality of hairs is made of said second type of material equal to
said first type.
13. The brush according to claim 5, wherein at least one of said
elements with predefined stiffness is arranged centrally in said
body of application.
14. The brush according to claim 5, wherein at least one of said
elements with predefined stiffness is arranged laterally to said
body of application.
15. The brush according to claim 1, wherein it comprises a grip
body associable with said housing seat.
16. The brush according to claim 15, wherein it comprises an
enlarged extremity having an opening defining said housing
seat.
17. The brush according to claim 15, wherein said grip body
comprises an opening defining said housing seat.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)
[0001] This application is a U.S. National Stage Entry of
International Patent Application No. PCT/IB2016/054727, filed Aug.
5, 2016, which claims the benefit of Italian Patent Application
102015000043493, filed Aug. 7, 2015, the disclosures of which are
hereby incorporated entirely herein by reference.
BACKGROUND
Technical Field
[0002] The present invention relates to an upgraded brush.
Background Art
[0003] To date different types of brush are known differing in
shape, dimensions and type of the materials that constitute them,
which vary depending on the field of application and on the desired
final aesthetic result.
[0004] In general, all the brushes have a grip body particularly
adapted to be grasped and held in the hand by a user.
[0005] The grip body, usually elongated, comprises an extremity
having a suitable opening which accommodates a body of application
adapted to take the product and apply the same on a work
surface.
[0006] It is convenient to point out that in the present context by
"product" is meant any substance suitable to be taken, applied and
spread through the use of a brush, such as powders, creams and
liquids in the cosmetic, artistic, food and industrial sector.
[0007] Similarly, by "work surface" is meant any surface adapted to
be spread and/or covered by the aforementioned product, such as
e.g. a portion of the human skin, a manufactured article, a
building surface, food and the like.
[0008] In detail, the body of application comprises a plurality of
hairs partly fitted in the opening so as to be surrounded by the
extremity of the grip body and retained therein by means of glue or
other fixing substances and methods.
[0009] The portion of hairs that escapes from the opening,
depending on the shape of the opening itself and the insertion
technique, provides the body of application different conformations
depending on the type of brush.
[0010] In addition to the shape, the bodies of application differ
in stiffness which is determined by the type of hairs, by the
length and diameter of the same and which vary according to the
characteristics of the product to be applied and to the desired
aesthetic effect.
[0011] In the present case, the stiff bodies of application are
suitable for spreading dense and pasty products, on the contrary
soft bodies of application are suitable for powders, bronzing
powders, blushers and other less dense products.
[0012] To date, however, brushes are known having bodies of
application with homogeneous stiffness in which the different types
of hair are mixed together to give an even texture.
[0013] These known brushes do have some drawbacks related to the
different types of application required; this means that it is
necessary to change the type of brush whenever one wants to get a
different aesthetic effect.
[0014] For example, in the case of application of creamy products
it is necessary to spread them with a brush having a strong and
elastic body of application and, subsequently to obtain a shaded
effect, to change brush with another one having a more flexible
body of application.
[0015] Consequently, in order to obtain different aesthetic results
it is necessary to use a plurality of brushes, considerably
complicating the operations of application and spreading of the
product.
[0016] The need is therefore known to simplify and speed up the
application operations of the products without having to give up
satisfactory final results.
SUMMARY
[0017] The main aim of the present invention is to provide a brush
with a body of application having portions with differentiated
stiffness and texture and which allows carrying out the operations
of application and spreading of the products in a fast and precise
manner.
[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
brush that allows simplifying and speeding up the operations of
application and spreading of the products, thus achieving different
aesthetic results with the use of a single brush.
[0019] A further object of the present invention is to provide a
brush which allows overcoming the mentioned drawbacks of the prior
art within the ambit of a simple, rational, easy, effective to use
and affordable solution.
[0020] The above mentioned objects are achieved by the present
upgraded brush having the characteristics of claim 1.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] Other characteristics and advantages of the present
invention will become better evident from the description of a
preferred, but not exclusive, embodiment of an upgraded brush,
illustrated by way of an indicative, but non-limiting example in
the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0022] FIG. 1 is an axonometric view of the brush according to the
invention in a first embodiment;
[0023] FIG. 2 is a side view of a detail of the brush according to
the invention in a second embodiment;
[0024] FIG. 3 is a front sectional view of the brush according to
the invention in a third embodiment;
[0025] FIG. 4 is a top view of the brush according to the invention
in a fourth embodiment;
[0026] FIG. 5 is a top view of the brush according to the invention
in a fifth embodiment;
[0027] FIG. 6 is a top view of the brush according to the invention
in a sixth embodiment;
[0028] FIG. 7 is a top view of the brush according to the invention
in a seventh embodiment;
[0029] FIG. 8 is a top view of the brush according to the invention
in an eighth embodiment;
[0030] FIG. 9 is a top view of the brush according to the invention
in a ninth embodiment;
[0031] FIG. 10 is an axonometric view of the brush according to the
invention in a tenth embodiment;
[0032] FIG. 11 is a side view of a detail of the brush according to
the invention in an eleventh embodiment;
[0033] FIG. 12 is a front sectional view of the brush according to
the invention in a twelfth embodiment;
[0034] FIG. 13 is a top view of the brush according to the
invention in a thirteenth embodiment;
[0035] FIG. 14 is a top view of the brush according to the
invention in a fourteenth embodiment;
[0036] FIG. 15 is a top view of the brush according to the
invention in a fifteenth embodiment;
[0037] FIG. 16 is a top view of the brush according to the
invention in a sixteenth embodiment;
[0038] FIG. 17 is a top view of the brush according to the
invention in a seventeenth embodiment;
[0039] FIG. 18 is a top view of the brush according to the
invention in an eighteenth embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
[0040] With particular reference to such figures, globally
indicated with reference numeral 1 is an upgraded brush.
[0041] The brush 1 comprises a housing seat 3 of a body of
application 4 comprising, in turn, a first plurality of hairs 6
adapted to spread a product on a work surface.
[0042] The brush 1 comprises a grip body 2 associable with the
housing seat 3.
[0043] In detail, the brush 1 comprises an enlarged extremity 5 of
the type of a ring nut which has an opening defining the housing
seat 3.
[0044] The enlarged extremity 5, i.e., the ring nut, is associable
with a grip body 2. In this regard it is worth specifying that the
brush 1 can be put on the market assembled, i.e. with the ring nut
5 associated with the grip body 2, or in a detached form, for
example in the form of a kit in which several ring nuts 5 are
associable one at a time with the grip body 2.
[0045] Alternatively, the grip body 2 comprises an opening defining
the housing seat 3.
[0046] As is visible in the figures, the grip body 2 has an
elongated shape that, at the extremity 5, widens in such a way as
to define a truncated cone.
[0047] Alternative embodiments cannot however be ruled out wherein
the grip body 2 has a squat shape or a conformation so as to
improve the ergonomics and grip thereof by a user, as well as a
different conformation cannot be ruled out for the enlarged
extremity 5, e.g. cylindrical, ellipsoidal or truncated cone but
with a wider attachment towards the grip body 2 and narrower
towards the housing seat 3.
[0048] With reference to the particular embodiment shown in the
figures, the housing seat 3 has a substantially truncated cone
shape.
[0049] Alternative embodiments cannot however be ruled out wherein
the housing seat 3 has different shapes e.g. triangular, square or
irregular.
[0050] The body of application 4 is fitted to measure in the
housing seat 3 and comprises, in turn, a first plurality of hairs 6
adapted to spread a product onto a work surface.
[0051] The first plurality of hairs 6 defines the shape of the body
of application 4 which, as shown in the figures, can have different
shapes depending on the applications.
[0052] For example, FIG. 1 represents a first embodiment of the
brush 1 wherein the body of application 4 has a substantially
hemispherical cap-like shape.
[0053] FIG. 2, instead, represents a second embodiment of the brush
1 wherein the body of application 4 has a convex conformation.
[0054] In detail, the first plurality of hairs 6 is adapted to
take, apply and spread the product on the work surface.
[0055] With particular reference to the cosmetic industry, the term
"user" refers to the person intended to use the cosmetic product,
not necessarily being the same person using the brush 1.
[0056] For example, the present brush 1 can be used to take, apply
and spread a cosmetic product of the type of powder, blusher or the
like on a portion of the skin of a person.
[0057] Alternatively, the present brush can be used in the food
industry e.g. to take, apply and spread a seasoning on food.
[0058] Again, the present brush can be used to take, apply and
spread paint on a wall.
[0059] Alternative uses cannot however be ruled out with respect to
those mentioned above.
[0060] According to the invention, the body of application 4
comprises at least one element with predefined stiffness 7a adapted
to direct the product on the work surface and defining at least one
portion with different texture 7 with respect to the first
plurality of hairs 6.
[0061] Preferably, the element with predefined stiffness 7a
comprises at least a second plurality of hairs 7b defining the
portion with different texture 7.
[0062] In the context of the present discussion by "element with
predefined stiffness" is meant both a monolithic element fitted
inside the first plurality of hairs 6 and intended to define,
inside of the body of application 4, specific portions with
different texture 7 with respect to that given by the first
plurality of hairs 6 to the body of application itself, and a
second plurality of hairs 7b of smaller dimensions than the first
plurality of hairs 6 and having different stiffness with respect to
the latter and, in turn, defining portions with different texture 7
with respect to the first plurality of hairs itself.
[0063] This means that the term "stiffness" is to be understood
with reference to the overall texture and compactness of the body
of application 4.
[0064] In other words, the body of application 4 has a resistance
to the elastic deformability distributed evenly inside of the same
and, during the use of the brush 1, the presence of the element
with predefined stiffness 7a, or of the second plurality of hairs
7b, allows to have specific portions available of the body of
application 4 with different texture with respect to that defined
by the first plurality of hairs 6.
[0065] Advantageously, the texture of the aforementioned portions
defined by the element with predefined stiffness 7a or by the
second plurality of hairs 7b, can be greater or smaller than the
first plurality of hairs 6.
[0066] Specifically, the presence of the element with predefined
stiffness 7a, or of the second plurality of hairs 7b, allows
directing the product in a sharp and neat manner and, at the same
time, modulating the final aesthetic effect through the use of a
single brush 1.
[0067] Advantageously, the first plurality of hairs 6 is formed in
a first type of material and the element with predefined stiffness
7a is made of a second type of material different to the first
type.
[0068] At the same time, in the case of the portions with different
texture 7 being defined by the second plurality of hairs 7b, the
first plurality of hairs 6 is made of the first type of material
and the second plurality of hair itself is made of the second type
of material different to the first type.
[0069] The first plurality of hairs 6 is made of material of animal
and/or vegetable and/or synthetic origin.
[0070] For instance, the first plurality of hairs 6 can be made
from natural hairs traditionally used for the manufacture of
brushes such as, by way of non-limiting example, marten, horsehair,
goat, pig, vair and the like.
[0071] Alternatively, the first plurality of hairs 6 can be made of
synthetic material such as, by way of non-limiting example,
polyamide, polybutylene terephthalate, polyolefin, polyesters,
composite materials, silicone and the like.
[0072] Advantageously, the element with predefined stiffness 7a is
made of polymeric material.
[0073] The aforementioned polymeric material is selected from the
list comprising: polybutylene, terephthalate, silicone,
polyurethane, polyolefin, polyamides, composites, biopolymers,
elastomers and their copolymers.
[0074] Similarly, the second plurality of hairs 7b is made of a
polymeric material selected from the above listed materials.
[0075] Therefore, alternative embodiments cannot be ruled out
wherein the first plurality of hairs 6 is made of a first type of
material and the element with predefined stiffness 7a is made of a
second type of material equal to the first type; this means, for
example, that the possibility cannot be ruled out of the first
plurality of hairs 6 and the element with predefined stiffness 7a
being both made of polymeric material.
[0076] In this case, the different texture of the first plurality
of hairs 6 and of the element with predefined stiffness 7a is given
by the thickness of the latter; this means that, compared to the
traditional average diameters of the hairs 6, although the material
composing the first plurality of hairs 6 and the element with
predefined stiffness 7a is the same, the thickness and the
dimensions of the element with predefined stiffness 7a ensure the
definition of a portion with different texture and density, i.e.
smaller or greater, with respect to the first plurality of hairs
6.
[0077] Similarly, in the case of the portions with different
texture 7 being defined by the second plurality of hairs 7b, the
first plurality of hairs 6 is made of the first type of material
and the second plurality of hair itself is made of the second type
of material equal to the first type.
[0078] In this case, the different texture of the first plurality
of hairs 6 and of the second plurality of hairs 7b is given by a
greater density of the second plurality of hairs 7b with respect to
the first plurality of hairs 6.
[0079] Alternatively, the different texture of the first plurality
of hairs 6 and of the second plurality of hairs 7b is given by a
wider resistant section of each of the second hairs 7b with respect
to the resistant section of the first hairs 6; this means that
compared to a smaller average diameter of the first hairs 6,
although the material composing the first plurality of hairs 6 and
the second plurality of hairs 7b is the same, with respect to the
smaller or greater average diameter of the second hairs 7b, the
latter ensures the definition of a portion with different texture
7, i.e. smaller or greater, with respect to the first plurality of
hairs 6.
[0080] Alternative embodiments cannot however be ruled out wherein
the first plurality of hairs 6 and the element with predefined
stiffness 7a, or the second plurality of hairs 7b, can be made of
material of animal and/or vegetable and/or synthetic origin;
similarly to what described above, also in this case the thickness
and the dimensions of the element with predefined stiffness 7a, or
the resistant section and the density of the second plurality of
hairs 7b, ensure the definition of a portion with different texture
7, i.e. greater or smaller, with respect to the first plurality of
hairs 6.
[0081] With particular reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, the
body of application 4 comprises only one element with predefined
stiffness 7a fitted in the first plurality of hairs 6.
[0082] The element with predefined stiffness 7a can have different
locations within the body of application 4.
[0083] For example, it may be arranged laterally to the first
plurality of hairs 6 (FIGS. 1 and 2), or alternatively it may be
arranged centrally with respect to the first plurality of hairs 6
(FIGS. 3, 4 and 5).
[0084] At the same time, the element with predefined stiffness 7a
can have different shape, thickness and length according to the
user's needs.
[0085] For example, the element with predefined stiffness 7a can
have the same length of the first plurality of hairs 6;
alternatively, the element with predefined stiffness 7a can be
shorter or longer than the first plurality of hairs 6.
[0086] Similarly, the shape and thickness are variable depending on
the particular type of material used, or on specific fields of
application.
[0087] As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, the element with predefined
stiffness 7a has a substantially laminar shape and is associated at
one extremity with the housing seat 3.
[0088] Alternatively, FIG. 5 shows a fifth embodiment having a
single element with predefined stiffness 7a with a cylindrical
conformation arranged centrally to the body of application 4.
[0089] Alternative solutions cannot however be ruled out wherein
the element with predefined stiffness 7a has a different shape
(triangular, star-shaped, rhomboid, etc.) and not necessarily
laminar or cylindrical.
[0090] Alternatively, FIGS. 6, 7, 8 and 9 show other embodiments
wherein the body of application 4 comprises a plurality of elements
with predefined stiffness 7a fitted at least partly in the housing
seat 3.
[0091] Conveniently, at least one of the elements with predefined
stiffness 7a is arranged centrally in the body of application
4.
[0092] In this regard, FIG. 6 shows a sixth embodiment wherein the
body of application 4 comprises a plurality of elements with
predefined stiffness 7a which are aligned and arranged centrally to
the first plurality of hairs 6.
[0093] Alternative embodiments cannot however be ruled out wherein
at least one of the elements with predefined stiffness 7a is
arranged laterally to the body of application 4.
[0094] Advantageously, the elements with predefined stiffness 7a
define a plurality of portions with different texture 7 with
respect to the first plurality of hairs 6; this means that the
different elements with predefined stiffness 7a can be grouped and
arranged mutually adjacent so as to define groupings, in turn
placeable at different positions inside of the body of application
4.
[0095] For example, FIG. 7 shows a seventh embodiment wherein the
elements with predefined stiffness 7a are arranged adjacent to each
other to define a portion with different texture 7, i.e. greater or
smaller, placed centrally with respect to the first plurality of
hairs 6. Alternatively, FIG. 8 shows an eighth embodiment wherein
the elements with predefined stiffness 7a are arranged adjacent to
each other to form two groupings arranged laterally to the body of
application 4.
[0096] Nevertheless, the elements with predefined stiffness 7a can
be separated from each other inside of the body of application 4;
this means that the latter can appear scattered inside of the body
of application 4. In fact, FIG. 9 shows a ninth embodiment wherein
the body of application 4 has a plurality of elements with
predefined stiffness 7a having different locations inside of the
first plurality of hairs 6.
[0097] In the present case, each element with predefined stiffness
7a has a circular section; alternative embodiments cannot however
be ruled out wherein each element with predefined stiffness 7a has
a square, triangular, rhomboid section or the like.
[0098] At the same time, FIGS. 10-18 show alternative embodiments
wherein the portions with different texture 7 are defined by the
second plurality of hairs 7b.
[0099] With reference to FIGS. 10, 11, 12 and 13, the body of
application 4 comprises only one portion with different texture 7
defined by the second plurality of hairs 7b fitted inside of the
first plurality of hairs 6.
[0100] Similarly to the element with predefined stiffness 7a, the
second plurality of hairs 7b can also have different locations
inside of the body of application 4.
[0101] For example, it can be arranged laterally to the first
plurality of hairs 6 (FIGS. 10, 11 and 12), or alternatively it can
be arranged centrally with respect to the first plurality of hairs
6 (FIGS. 14, 15 and 16).
[0102] Preferably, the second plurality of hairs 7b can have the
same length of the first plurality of hairs 6; alternatively, the
second plurality of hairs 7b can be shorter or longer than the
first plurality of hairs 6.
[0103] However, the same comments made about the shape and
thickness of the element with predefined stiffness 7a are entirely
similar to those about the corresponding shape and thickness of the
second plurality of hairs 7b.
[0104] FIGS. 10-13 show an embodiment wherein the second plurality
of hairs 7b has a substantially laminar shape and each second hair
7b is associated at one extremity with the housing seat 3.
[0105] Or, FIGS. 13 and 14 show an alternative embodiment with the
second plurality of hairs 7b having a cylindrical shape and
arranged centrally to the body of application 4.
[0106] Finally, FIGS. 15-18 show several second plurality of hairs
7b scattered within the body of application 4, e.g. aligned with
each other (FIG. 15), arranged centrally to the first plurality of
hairs 6 (FIG. 16), arranged laterally to the first plurality of
hairs 6 (FIG. 17), or spaced apart from each other (FIG. 18).
[0107] Before the detailed description of the operation of the
present invention and of its special structural aspects it should
be noticed that the element with predefined stiffness 7a, or
alternatively the second plurality of hairs 7b, is intended to
define inside of the body of application 4 a portion with different
texture and density with respect to that given by the first
plurality of hairs 6, repeatable inside of the body of application
4 and placeable inside of the latter in one or more precise and
predetermined positions.
[0108] To this is added that the fact of making portions with
different texture 7 realized by means of a second plurality of
hairs 7b allows carrying out completely different effects with
respect to those described in patent documents FR 663 618 and FR 2
996 738.
[0109] In particular, the technical effect linked to the presence
of portions with different texture 7 allows varying the aesthetic
effects obtainable on the work surface.
[0110] Furthermore, the present invention allows optimizing the
supply of the materials composing the portions with different
texture 7, particularly when the latter are made of the same
material of the first plurality of hairs 6.
[0111] The operation of the present invention is as follows.
[0112] Through the grip body 2, the brush 1 is handled and
approached to the product to be taken, placing the first plurality
of hairs 6 in contact with the product to be taken so as to be able
to capture the desired amount of product.
[0113] The latter is subsequently applied to the work surface and,
if an even spreading of the product is required, by pressing and
handling the brush 1 strongly against the work surface it is
possible to take advantage of the first plurality of hairs 6 to
apply, spread and shade the product.
[0114] If the product is required to be directed in a neat and
clean manner, or to mark the same strongly on the work surface in
order to obtain a particular aesthetic effect, it is possible to
take advantage of the portion with different texture 7 of the body
of application 4, defined by the element with predefined stiffness
7a or by the second plurality of hairs 7b, by pressing and handling
the same on the work surface.
[0115] It has in practice been ascertained that the described
invention achieves the intended objects.
[0116] The fact is highlighted that the particular expedient to
provide at least one element with predefined stiffness, or at least
a second plurality of hairs allows varying the aesthetic effects
obtainable on the work surface, through the use of a single
brush.
[0117] Moreover, the fact of providing portions with different
texture inside of the body of application made of the same material
as the body of the application itself allows optimizing the supply
of the constructional materials.
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