Patents by Inventor Audrey Thenin

Audrey Thenin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11844425
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic, makeup or care, product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having an applicator member including a core that extends along a longitudinal axis (X), and, carried by the core, longitudinal rows of islets of spikes that are separated by areas free of spikes, wherein, in said applicator, the islets of spikes include a series of spikes in the longitudinal direction and a series of spikes in the circumferential direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Audrey Thenin, Alain Berhault
  • Patent number: 11627793
    Abstract: Applicator member (40) for applying a product, in particular a cosmetic product, comprising: a core (42) extending along a longitudinal axis (X2-X2?), an applicator part comprising at least a plurality of application elements (44) that are joined to the core and extend over a first sector of said core (42), and a shaping part comprising an arm (46) that is joined to the core (42) by its two ends and extends over a second sector of said core, separate from said first sector bearing the application elements (44), the arm (46) having no application elements and being at least partially made of rigid material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Alain Berhault, Eric Caulier, Audrey Thenin
  • Patent number: 11583062
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush (10) for applying a product (P) to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, comprising: a core (40), notably a twisted core, extending along a longitudinal axis (X), comprising a portion of the core carrying the bristles that has a proximal end intended to be fixed to a stem and a distal end, the portion of the core carrying the bristles having a rectilinear proximal portion that extends along more than half of its length from the proximal end of the portion of the core carrying the bristles, and having at least one bend made at the distal end of the portion of the core carrying the bristles, and bristles (41) held by the core (40), the bristles (41) having free ends that define an envelope surface, the envelope surface having at least one longitudinally extending cutout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Alain Berhault, Audrey Thenin
  • Patent number: 11547196
    Abstract: A device for applying a cosmetic composition to the lips and a method thereof, the device includes an applicator member with a partially flocked applicator head, a container containing the composition which is in the form of an emulsion of water; a film-forming agent chosen from vinyl polymers comprising at least one carbosiloxane dendrimer-based unit; a non-volatile hydrocarbon-based oil; and a non-volatile phenyl silicone oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Roberto Cavazzuti, Florence Lahousse, Emilie Henin, Stephane Arditty, Estelle Prud'homme, Sylvie Guillard, Virginie Mondon, Marcel Sanchez, Audrey Thenin
  • Patent number: 11266221
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush for applying a product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, that includes a core that extends along a longitudinal axis, and bristles held by the core, the core comprising a bristle-carrying portion with a proximal end, intended to be fixed to a stem, and a distal end, the bristles having free ends defining an envelope surface, the envelope surface having at least one cross section with a not entirely polygonal shape, the envelope surface defining at least one facet which extends longitudinally and is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the core in the direction of the distal end, the facet having a width which increases in the direction towards the distal end of the bristle-carrying portion of the core, over at least a portion of the length of the facet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Alain Berhault, Eric Caulier, Audrey Thenin
  • Patent number: 11219296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (2) for applying a cosmetic, makeup or care product (P) to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having a moulded applicator member (8) having: —a core (10) that extends along a longitudinal axis (X), and —double spikes (18) that are carried by the core (10) and are disposed in a plurality of longitudinal rows, the double spikes (18) each having a recess that separates two arms, at least one first longitudinal row of spikes (18) being offset axially with respect to a second longitudinal row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Davide Manici, Eric Caulier, Alain Berhault, Audrey Thenin
  • Patent number: 11206913
    Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator for applying a product to eyelashes and/or eyebrows, comprising an application body produced by material moulding, said application body comprising: a core extending along a longitudinal axis; and spikes (12) carried by the core, having a convex polygonal cross-section with at least six sides, two opposite sides (12b) of which are oriented substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Marcel Sanchez, Wendy Annonay, Audrey Thenin, Eric Caulier
  • Patent number: 11202492
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (2) for applying a cosmetic or care product to the eyelashes or eyebrows, having a moulded applicator member (8) having: —a core (10) that extends along a longitudinal axis (X), —spikes (18) that are carried by the core and extend from the core, a majority of the spikes being substantially parallel to one another, the core (10) having, at least in cross section, an outwardly concave overall shape, forming a cavity (20), spikes (18) being disposed inside the cavity (20) in the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Alain Berhault, Eric Caulier, Audrey Thenin
  • Patent number: 11197529
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (2) for applying a product (P) to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having moulded applicator member (8), this applicator member having: —a core (10) that extends along a longitudinal axis (X), and—teeth (20) that narrow in front view in the direction of their free end and have at least one edge having a point of inflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Marcel Sanchez, Eric Caulier, Audrey Thenin
  • Publication number: 20210361057
    Abstract: An applicator for applying a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes or eyebrows including a core, at least one element attached to the core, each element including a central part fitted onto the core and at least one application member carried by the central part, this application member being hollow and comprising at least one cavity passing through it in one direction and having a closed or almost closed contour when viewed in this direction, and/or at least two adjacent application members forming at least one almost closed cavity between one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Camille Schreiber, Audrey Thenin
  • Patent number: 11083273
    Abstract: Packaging and application device, including: a container containing a product to be applied, a screen through which the product contained in the container exits, the screen having dispensing orifices with different sections, with at least three orifices of which the section varies in a strictly decreasing manner with distance from the centre of the screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Eric Caulier, Alexis Leonard, Audrey Thenin, Sophie Cloarec, Lise Bellavoine
  • Patent number: 11071369
    Abstract: Applicator (2) for applying a cosmetic, makeup or care product (P) to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having a moulded applicator member (8) having: a core (10) that extends along a longitudinal axis (X), spikes (18) carried by the core (10), and reinforcing sails (1.3) for the spikes (18), which are connected by their base to the core (10). extend parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (10) and are disposed in a plurality of longitudinal rows (17, 19, 20), at least one first longitudinal row (17) being offset axially with respect to a second longitudinal row (19).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Eric Caulier, Alain Berhault, Audrey Thenin, Davide Manici
  • Publication number: 20210204674
    Abstract: An applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, has a moulded applicator member. The applicator member has a core that extends along a longitudinal axis, teeth that narrow in front view in the direction of their free end and have at least one edge having a point of inflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Marcel SANCHEZ, Eric CAULIER, Audrey THENIN
  • Publication number: 20210059392
    Abstract: An applicator for applying a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes or eyebrows, including a core, at least one element attached to the core, each element including a central part fitted onto the core and at least one application member carried by the central part, this application member having at least one protruding relief for catching the eyelashes that is formed by an enlarged head, by a bent or toothed portion, preferably having, in the case of a toothed portion, teeth that protrude by at least 0.2 mm with respect to the portion to which they are joined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Camille Schreiber, Audrey Thenin
  • Patent number: 10893738
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator member (1) for an applicator for applying cosmetic product, notably for applying mascara to the eyelashes, said applicator member comprising a metal core (2) having an end (2a) for connecting to a gripping member (5), characterized in that said connecting end is shaped so as to be able to form a joint head that is able to engage in a corresponding housing in the gripping member, and in that said connecting end is produced by moulding in one piece with the metal core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Alain Berhault, Marc Borsari, Pierre Ducastin, Audrey Thenin, Eric Caulier
  • Publication number: 20200405041
    Abstract: A packaging and application device including a container containing the composition to be applied, an applicator for applying the cosmetic composition to the eyelashes or eyebrows, the applicator including a core, at least one element attached to the core, each element comprising a central part fitted onto the core and at least one application member carried by the central part, a composition collection surface being formed by the proximity between two different portions of one and the same application member or of two adjacent application members, the gap between these portions being sufficiently small for a bridge of composition to be able to form there by surface tension, these portions being situated at a distance from the central part of greater than or equal to 0.5 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Camille Schreiber, Audrey Thenin
  • Publication number: 20200359768
    Abstract: Applicator member (40) for applying a product, in particular a cosmetic product, comprising: a core (42) extending along a longitudinal axis (X2-X2?), an applicator part comprising at least a plurality of application elements (44) that are joined to the core and extend over a first sector of said core (42), and a shaping part comprising an arm (46) that is joined to the core (42) by its two ends and extends over a second sector of said core, separate from said first sector bearing the application elements (44), the arm (46) having no application elements and being at least partially made of rigid material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Alain Berhault, Eric Caulier, Audrey Thenin
  • Publication number: 20200245751
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic, makeup or care, product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having an applicator member including a core that extends along a longitudinal axis (X), and, carried by the core, longitudinal rows of islets of spikes that are separated by areas free of spikes, wherein, in said applicator, the islets of spikes include a series of spikes in the longitudinal direction and a series of spikes in the circumferential direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Audrey Thenin, Alain Berhault
  • Publication number: 20200245752
    Abstract: Applicator for applying a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes or eyebrows, including a core, at least one element attached to the core, each element including a central part fitted onto the core and at least one application member carried by the central part, this application member comprising a strand of material comprising at least one elbow that defines a composition collection surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Camille Schreiber, Audrey Thenin
  • Publication number: 20200214435
    Abstract: An applicator for applying a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes or eyebrows, including a core, at least one element attached to the core, each element comprising a central part fitted onto the core and at least one application member carried by the central part, this application member having a proximal half attached to the central part and a distal half extending outward from the proximal half, a composition collection surface being formed by a relief on the distal half that defines a concavity that is open radially toward the outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Camille Schreiber, Audrey Thenin