Abstract: A cosmetics applicator (1) with a core (2) with the length (K), which extends along the longitudinal axis (L) of the applicator (1), and fingers (7) which protrude outwards therefrom and are supported by several wings (4) that are each hinged to the core (2) in a pivotable manner about a preferably line-shaped pivot axis, wherein several wings (4) are disposed on the core (2) which extend only over a fraction 1/n*K along the core (2) in each case, wherein n?1.3, and the core (2) additionally has immovable fingers (10) distally in front of and/or proximally behind the wings (4), as viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L).

Abstract: The invention relates to a bristle carrier and bristles (1) formed thereon, the surface of the bristles (1) being microstructured at least in segments, in that a plurality of grains (2, 3) protrude haphazardly from the bristle core (4) in the region of the microstructured surface and are connected to the bristle core (4) only along less than 40%, preferably less than 35% of the outer surface thereof, and comprise an average diameter (ØM1, ØM2) of less than or equal to 125 ?m, preferably less than or equal to 90 ?m.

Abstract: A method for transporting cosmetic applicator units, which are not assembled with their cosmetic receptacles, in bulk form to a destination at which they are assembled with the associated cosmetic receptacles so that the respective wiper associated with the cosmetic applicator, before the stowing of the cosmetic applicator unit, is slid at least partially over the bristle set of the applicator part so that it at least partially contains the bristle set and remains there for the duration of the transport and/or remains in this position during storage; a plurality of cosmetic applicator units that are protected in this way are stowed together in a container and then transported to their destination and/or are stored until ready for further use.

Abstract: A cosmetics applicator having a core bearing application organs in the form of bristles and/or comb teeth, wherein the core is formed by a slotted tube equipped with bristles and/or comb teeth on its outer circumferential surface, and the slotted tube comprises at least one weakening groove extending in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube, which facilitates curling of the tube under the influence of forces acting from outside on the tube or expansion of the tube by means of an eccentric arranged within it.

Abstract: An internally supplied applicator for applying a fluid substance, in particular a cosmetic or pharmaceutical product, having a solid finger support with preferably injection molded fingers and at least one supply conduit for conveying the substance from the side of the finger support oriented away from the fingers to the side of the finger support that is equipped with the fingers; the side of the finger support oriented away from the fingers is adjoined by a (crushable) foil packet that contains a reservoir of the substance that is to be applied so that pressing on the foil packet causes a volume of the substance, which is to be applied, to be dispensed through the supply conduit.

Abstract: A cosmetic unit having a cosmetic container that is composed of at least one film and/or at least one blistered tray and has a wet region and a dry region, having a cosmetic that is to be applied, which is kept stored in the wet region, and having a cosmetic applicator with a handle and an applying surface for applying the stored cosmetic, which applicator is preferably accommodated completely by the cosmetic container so that its applying surface is situated in the wet region and its handle is situated in the dry region; and the separation between the wet region and dry region is maintained by a means that at least essentially prevents the cosmetic from traveling from the wet region into the dry region until the cosmetic unit is opened, that the means includes a separating seal that separates the wet region and dry region from each other and that is embodied in the form of a contact seal and/or as a weld seam respectively situated between the cosmetic applicator and the cosmetic container and/or as a seal be

Abstract: A cosmetics applicator having a core bearing application organs in the form of bristles and/or comb teeth, wherein the core is formed by a slotted tube equipped with bristles and/or comb teeth on its outer circumferential surface, and the slotted tube comprises at least one weakening groove extending in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube, which facilitates curling of the tube under the influence of forces acting from outside on the tube or expansion of the tube by means of an eccentric arranged within it.

Abstract: An internally supplied applicator for applying a fluid substance, in particular a cosmetic or pharmaceutical product, having a solid finger support with preferably injection molded fingers and at least one supply conduit for conveying the substance from the side of the finger support oriented away from the fingers to the side of the finger support that is equipped with the fingers; the side of the finger support oriented away from the fingers is adjoined by a (crushable) foil packet that contains a reservoir of the substance that is to be applied so that pressing on the foil packet causes a volume of the substance, which is to be applied, to be dispensed through the supply conduit.

Abstract: A cosmetics applicator with an applicator core and a finger-carrying elastic plate, which has a first three-dimensional shape prior to being united with the core, wherein the finger-carrying plate is attached to the applicator core in such a way that a second three-dimensional shape, which deviates from the first three-dimensional shape, is thereby forced upon it.

Abstract: A method for transporting cosmetic applicator units, which are not assembled with their cosmetic receptacles, in bulk form to a destination at which they are assembled with the associated cosmetic receptacles so that the respective wiper 4 associated with the cosmetic applicator unit, before the stowing of the cosmetic applicator unit, is slid at least partially over the bristle set 2 of the applicator part 1 so that it at least partially contains the bristle set 2 and remains there for the duration of the transport and/or or remains in this position during storage; a plurality of cosmetic applicator units that are protected in this way are stowed together in a container and then transported to their destination and/or are stored until ready for further use.

Abstract: A scanner for optical coherence tomography for linear scanning of an object with electromagnetic radiation, in which the scanning direction runs transversely of the direction of propagation of the electromagnetic radiation, includes a deflecting element rotatable around a rotation axis that deflects the electromagnetic radiation, incident along a direction of incidence, toward the object and, by its rotation, effects the linear scanning of the object. A beam forming optics is arranged on the object side of the rotatable deflecting element and concentrates electromagnetic radiation coming from the deflecting element. The rotation axis of the rotary deflecting element is parallel to the direction of incidence of the electromagnetic radiation.