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US 7,261,483 · App. 10/424,715 · Granted Aug 28, 2007

Device, system, and method for applying a product

Assignee: L'Oréal S.A.
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Patent No.
US 7,261,483
App. No.
10/424,715
Granted
Aug 28, 2007
Kind
B2
Abstract

A device for applying a product may include a support defining at least one relief-free surface extending continuously over substantially the entire length of the support. The surface may be at least partially covered with a flocking layer including fibers configured to allow the device to be loaded with product. The fibers may include at least two fibers differing from one another, wherein the at least two fibers may be configured to define, at the surface of the flocking layer, irregularities which are at least one of visible to the naked eye and perceptible to the touch.

Claims (19)

1. A system for applying a product, the system comprising:

a device for applying a product, the device comprising:

a support defining at least one relief-free surface extending continuously over substantially the entire length of the support, the surface being at least partially covered with a flocking layer comprising fibers configured to allow the device to be loaded with the product,

wherein the fibers comprise at least two fibers differing from one another, and

wherein the at least two fibers are configured to define, at the surface of the flocking layer, irregularities which are at least one of visible to the naked eye and perceptible to the touch;

a reservoir; and

the product to be applied by the device, the product being contained in the reservoir,

wherein the reservoir comprises a free edge delimiting an opening, and

wherein the device defines a substantially spherical shape and fits in the opening of the reservoir so as to be able to rotate at least partially in the reservoir.

2. A method of applying a product to a surface, the method comprising:

providing a system for applying a product, the system comprising:

a device for applying a product, the device comprising:

a support defining at least one relief-free surface extending continuously over substantially the entire length of the support, the surface being at least partially covered with a flocking layer comprising fibers configured to allow the device to be loaded with the product,

wherein the fibers comprise at least two fibers differing from one another, and

wherein the at least two fibers are configured to define, at the surface of the flocking layer, irregularities which are at least one of visible to the naked eye and perceptible to the touch;

a reservoir; and

the product to be applied by the device, the product being contained in the reservoir; and

placing the device in contact with the surface so as to apply the product to the surface,

wherein the device is placed in contact with the surface without removing the device from the reservoir.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 20, 2003
From: GUERET, JEAN-LOUIS H.
To: L'OREAL S.A.
Reel/Frame 014411/0813 →
Priority Claims (1)
FR 02 05434 · Apr 30, 2002 · national
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 6038179800 · May 21, 2002
Related Publication 20040018037A1 · Jan 29, 2004