Cosmetic Pad and Method for Producing a Cosmetic Pad

Abstract

The invention concerns a cosmetic pad for removing nail varnish remover or make-up remover, characterised in that it has an absorbent core and a fleece layer, as well as a method for producing a cosmetic pad.

Claims

1. Cosmetic pad for removal of nail varnish remover or make-up remover, characterised in that it comprises an absorbent core (2) and a fleece layer (1).

2. Cosmetic pad according to claim 1, characterised in that it has a distribution covering (5) between the absorbent core and the fleece layer.

3. Cosmetic pad according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that it has a fluid-impermeable layer (6), in particular a film or a paper, an absorbent core and a fleece layer.

4. Cosmetic pad according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it has a gluing (7) between the fleece layer and the distribution covering, or between the absorbent core and the fluid-impermeable layer.

5. Cosmetic pad according to claim 3 or 4, characterised in that a further absorbent core (2) and a further fleece layer (3) are also arranged on the exposed side of the fluid-impermeable layer.

6. Cosmetic pad according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the absorbent core and the various layers are connected in the edge area (4).

7. Cosmetic pad according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pad is saturated with a fluid, in particular nail varnish remover or make-up remover.

8. Cosmetic pad according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pad has a round, oval or rectangular shape.

9. Cosmetic pad according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pad has a diameter, a length or a width of 2-10 cm, in particular of 3-6 cm, in particular of 5.5 cm or 4.5 cm.

10. Cosmetic pad according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pad has a thickness of 3.0 mm to 6.0 mm, in particular of 3.5 mm to 5.0 mm, or of 3.0 mm to 4.5 mm.

11. Method for producing a cosmetic pad, in particular according to one of the claims 1 to 10.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Further details of the invention can be found in the embodiment examples, which are described below with reference to the Figures. Shown are:

[0018] FIG. 1: an embodiment example of a cosmetic pad,

[0019] FIG. 2: the cosmetic pad from FIG. 1 in a perspective view,

[0020] FIG. 3: a further embodiment example of a cosmetic pad,

[0021] FIG. 4: the cosmetic pad from FIG. 3 in a perspective view,

[0022] FIG. 5: a further embodiment example of a cosmetic pad,

[0023] FIG. 6: the cosmetic pad from FIG. 5 in a perspective view,

[0024] FIG. 7: a further embodiment example of a cosmetic pad,

[0025] FIG. 8: a further embodiment example of a cosmetic pad,

[0026] FIG. 9: two embodiment examples of an edge area of a cosmetic pad.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0027] Examples of embodiments of the invention will be described below with reference to the enclosed drawings:

[0028] FIG. 1 shows an embodiment example of a cosmetic pad 11. Individual layers of the cosmetic pad 11 are shown at a distance from each other to obtain a better overview.

[0029] The upper material of the cosmetic pad 11 has a fleece layer 1, which has the function of collecting and storing fluid. The fleece layer 1 borders on an absorbent core 2, which stores the fluid. The absorbent core also serves for an appropriate dispensing of the fluid back into fleece layer 1 and into fleece layer 3. A cosmetic pad 11 with an upper fleece layer 1 and a lower fleece layer 3 is shown in FIG. 1. There are however embodiment examples in which the cosmetic pad 11 has only one fleece layer 1, 3 and one absorbent core 2.

[0030] The fleece layers 1, 3 are firmly compressed under pressure in the edge area 4, so that the edge area 4 is formed as a thin layer and forms a closed surface. The edge 4 ensures an adhesion of the various layers 1, 2, 3 to maintain the special absorption capacity inside the pad and to avoid a separation of the layers 1, 2, 3, for example through rubbing on a surface. The edge 4 also serves for realising an absolutely lint-free result.

[0031] In one embodiment example, in which one or more fleece layers 1, 3 include plastic components, compression takes place as a mixture of gluing and embossing, so that the fleece layer(s) 1, 3 and the absorbent core 2 fuse with each other at least in part in the edge area 4 through hot-pressing one on top of the other.

[0032] The cosmetic pad has a diameter of approx. 5.5 cm and a thickness of approx. 3.0 mm to 4.5 mm.

[0033] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the cosmetic pad 11 from FIG. 1. Individual fleece layers 1, 3 as well as the absorbent core 2 are shown spread out on one side for improved understanding. Also easy to see is the edge area 4 of the individual layers of the cosmetic pad 11.

[0034] FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment example of a cosmetic pad 11. Individual layers of the cosmetic pad 11 are shown at a distance from each other to obtain a better overview.

[0035] The upper material of the cosmetic pad 11 has a fleece layer 1 and has the function of collecting and storing fluids. The fleece layer 1 borders on a distribution covering 5, which ensures a rapid forwarding of fluid to the absorbent core 2. The absorbent core 2 stores the fluid, whilst also serving for an appropriate dispensing of the fluid back into the upper/lower distribution covering 5 and the upper/lower fleece layer 1, 3. There are also embodiment examples where the cosmetic pad 11 has only one fleece layer 1, 3, one distribution covering 5 and one absorbent core 2.

[0036] The fleece layers 1, 3 and the distribution covering 5 (or the distribution layer) are firmly compressed under pressure in the edge area 4, so that a thin layer is created and the edge 4 forms a closed surface. The edge 4 ensures an adhesion of the various layers 1, 2, 3, 5 in order to maintain the special absorption capacity inside the pad and for avoiding a separation of the layers 1, 2, 3, 5, for example through rubbing on a surface. The edge 4 also additionally serves for realising an absolutely lint-free result.

[0037] The cosmetic pad has a diameter of approx. 5.5 cm and a thickness of approx. 4.0 mm to 5.0 mm.

[0038] In an embodiment example, in which one or more fleece layers 1, 3 include plastic components, compression is realised as a mixture of gluing and embossing, so that the fleece layer(s) 1, 3 and the absorbent core 2 fuse with each other at least in part in the edge area 4 through hot-pressing one on top of the other.

[0039] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the cosmetic pad 11 from FIG. 3. Individual fleece layers 1, 3, the distribution covering 5 and the absorption core 2 are shown spread out on one side for improved understanding. Also easy to see is the edge area 4 of the individual layers of the cosmetic pad 11.

[0040] FIG. 5 shows a further embodiment example of a cosmetic pad 11. Individual layers of the cosmetic pad 11 are shown at a distance from each other to obtain a better overview.

[0041] The upper material of the cosmetic pad 11 has a fleece layer 1 and has the function of collecting and storing fluid. The fleece layer 1, also called absorber layer, borders on a gluing 7. This is followed by a distribution covering 5, which serves for the rapid forwarding of the fluid to the absorbent core 2. The absorbent core 2 stores the fluid, whilst also serving for an appropriate dispensing of the fluid back into the upper/lower distribution covering 5 and the upper/lower fleece layer 1, 3. The absorbent core 2 contains cellulose and a supergranulate. There are also embodiment examples where the cosmetic pad 11 has only one fleece layer 1, 3, one gluing 7, one distribution covering 5 and one absorbent core 2.

[0042] To realise a better removal result a fluid-impermeable layer 6 separates two layers of the absorbent core 2 from each other in order to be able to ensure optimal double-sided use. The fluid-impermeable layer 6 can be arranged centrally between the two layers of the absorbent core 2. The fluid-impermeable layer 6 is a film in this embodiment example, but can also be a paper.

[0043] The fleece layers 1, 3, the distribution covering 5 and the fluid-impermeable layer 6 are firmly compressed under pressure in the edge area 4, so that a thin layer is created and the edge 4 forms a closed surface. The edge 4 ensure an adhesion of the various layers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 in order to maintain the particular absorption capacity inside the pad and for avoiding a separation of the layers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, for example through rubbing on a surface. The edge 4 also additionally serves for realising an absolutely lint-free result.

[0044] The cosmetic pad has a diameter of approx. 5.5 cm and a thickness of approx. 5.0 mm to 6.0 mm.

[0045] In one embodiment example, in which the one or more fleece layers 1, 3 include plastic components, compression is realised as a mixture of gluing and embossing, so that the fleece layer(s) 1, 3, the distribution covering 5, the fluid-impermeable layer 6 and the absorbent core 2 fuse with each other at least in part in the edge area 4 through hot-pressing one on top of the other. The fluid-impermeable layer 6, which can be designed as a film, includes plastic components in some embodiment examples, so that their gluing, embossing can be improved by the hot-pressing of the layers on top of the other.

[0046] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the cosmetic pad 11 from FIG. 5. Individual fleece layers 1, 3, the distribution covering 5 with the gluing 7, the fluid-impermeable layer 6, and the two-part absorbent core 2 are shown spread out on one side for improved understanding. Also easy to see is the edge area 4 of the individual layers of the cosmetic pad 11.

[0047] FIG. 7 shows a further embodiment example of a cosmetic pad 11. Individual layers of the cosmetic pad 11 are shown at a distance from each other to obtain a better overview.

[0048] The upper material of the cosmetic pad 11 has a fleece layer 1 and has the function of collecting and storing fluid. The fleece layer 1, also called absorber layer, borders on a layer of an absorbent core 2. This is followed by a gluing 7 and a fluid-impermeable layer 6, a further gluing 7, a further layer of the absorbent core 2 and a fleece layer 3.

[0049] To realise a better removal result a fluid-impermeable layer 6 separates two layers of the absorbent core 2 from each other in order to be able to ensure optimal double-sided use. The fluid-impermeable layer 6 can be a film in this embodiment example, but can also be a paper. The absorbent core 2 stores the fluid and serves for an appropriate dispensing of the fluid back into the upper/lower fleece layer 1, 3.

[0050] In this embodiment example the absorbent core 2 has only cellulose flakes. The absorbent core does not include a superabsorber.

[0051] As also described for FIG. 5 the fleece layer 1, 3 and the film 6 are firmly compressed under pressure in the edge area 4, so that a thin layer is created and the edge 4 forms a closed surface. The edge 4 ensures an adhesion of the various layers in order to maintain the particular absorption capacity inside the pad 11 and for avoiding a separation of the layers through rubbing on a surface. The edge 4 also additionally serves for realising an absolutely lint-free result.

[0052] The cosmetic pad has a diameter of approx. 5.5 cm and a thickness of approx. 3.5 to 5.0 mm.

[0053] FIG. 8 shows a further embodiment example of a cosmetic pad 11. Individual layers of the cosmetic pad 11 are shown at a distance from each other to obtain a better overview.

[0054] The construction of the cosmetic pad 11 is similar to the embodiment example from FIGS. 7 and 6, but without a gluing, so that a sequence of fleece layer 1, first part of the two-part absorbent core 2, fluid-impermeable layer 6, second part of the two-part absorbent core 2 and fleece layer 3 results. The description of FIG. 7 applies in context for FIG. 8.

[0055] As with the embodiment example from FIG. 7 the absorbent core 2 includes only cellulose flakes. The adhesion of the cellulose flakes to the fluid-impermeable layer 6 means that a gluing can be omitted.

[0056] The cosmetic pad has a diameter of approx. 5.5 cm and a thickness of approx. 3.5 to 5.5 mm.

[0057] FIG. 9 shows two embodiment examples of an edge area 4 of a cosmetic pad. The edge area 4 is as described in the previous Figures, and is additionally compressed wide and/or corrugated. This enables particularly good access in the rounded corners or the edges of the nails or toe nails.

[0058] One of these embodiment examples with a wide embossed edge 4 has a tab 8 for a particularly easy removal of nail varnish from the nail edge.

[0059] It should be noted that the methods, devices and systems described in this document can be used on their own as well as in combination with other methods, devices and systems described in this document. All aspects of the methods, devices and systems described in this document can also be combined with each other in multiple ways. The characteristics of the claims can also be combined with each other in multiple ways.

[0060] The invention is described in detail with reference to the drawings and the above description. This invention can however be realised in many different forms and should not be interpreted as limited to the embodiments illustrated here; instead these embodiments are envisaged to ensure that this disclosure is thorough and complete, and cover the scope of protection of the invention completely for a person skilled in the art. The terminology used in the detailed description of the embodiments illustrated in the enclosed drawings is not intended to limit the invention. Identical symbols in the drawings refer to the same elements.