Patents by Inventor Jean-Louis H. Gueret

Jean-Louis H. Gueret 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: 7524126
    Abstract: A device for at least one of packaging and dispensing a product may include a receptacle configured to contain a product and at least one body. The at least one body may include a binder and a plurality of particles associated with the binder. The at least one body may define at least one cavity visible to the naked eye, and the device may be configured so that, at least during use of the device, the at least one body is at least partially in contact with the product and at least some of the plurality of particles is at least partially in contact with the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7497218
    Abstract: A device for separating and curling eyelashes may include a heater member and at least one row of projecting elements defining spaces configured to receive eyelashes. The projecting elements may be configured to separate the eyelashes. The heater member and the row of projecting elements may be configured such that the projecting elements selectively either separate the eyelashes without the eyelashes contacting the heater member, or curl the eyelashes while subjecting the eyelashes to heat from the heater member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: L'Oréal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7490616
    Abstract: An applicator configured to apply a substance to keratinous fibers may include a support, at least one strip associated with the support, and a plurality of applicator elements including at least one of hooks and loops. The applicator elements may extend from the at least one strip. The at least one strip may include at least one projection from which at least some of the applicator elements extend, the projection may subdivide the at least one strip into two portions, and the applicator elements may extend from each of the two portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: L'Oréal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7465113
    Abstract: An applicator for applying a substance includes an applicator element (e.g., bristles). In some examples, the applicator may include a bundle of bristles having at least one of bristles of at least two kinds, bristles of non-circular cross-section, and bristles that are not rectilinear. The applicator may also include a stem supporting the bundle of bristles, and a sheath cooperating with the stem over at least a fraction of a length of the stem to form a space configured to contain a portion of a substance to be applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oréal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7455468
    Abstract: The device includes a container and an applicator including a rod connected at a first end to a gripping member and to an application element at a second end. The device further includes a first wiping member disposed in the container and including a deformable portion configured to wipe the application element during extraction of the application element from the container. The device includes a movable adjustment member that limits deformation of the deformable portion during passage of the application element through the deformable portion. Deformation of the deformable portion is less limited by the adjustment member when the adjustment member is in a second position than when the adjustment member is in a first position. The adjustment member typically limits deformation of the deformable portion without substantially constraining the deformable portion when the deformable portion is un-deformed by either the application element or rod, irrespective of a position of the adjustment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Publication number: 20080283077
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a composition to keratinous fibers, the applicator comprising: a stem; a core that extends along a longitudinal axis; applicator elements carried by the core, the distal end of the applicator being defined by the core or by at least one applicator element; the applicator elements defining an envelope surface; wherein the cross-section of the applicator defined by the envelope surface increases, and then decreases, on going towards the distal end of the core along at least two axes that are perpendicular to each other, and defines a peak ridge of maximum radius rmax that is strictly the greatest radius for the entire envelope surface, the peak ridge being spaced apart from the distal end of the envelope surface by a distance measured along the longitudinal axis that is less than or equal to 1.5 rmax; and the angle formed by the slopes of the envelope surface on either side of the peak ridge in at least one longitudinal section being greater than 120°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. GUERET
  • Publication number: 20080271746
    Abstract: An applicator for applying a composition to eyelashes or eyebrows, includes a support structure that is elongate along a longitudinal axis. The support structure may include i) at least one branch member that is within the support structure at least in part, the support structure being an open-work structure; and/or ii) at least one branch member having a free end. The branch member may extend, at least in part, obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis of the support structure and may include teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7441974
    Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance may include a receptacle for containing the substance and an applicator member having a retention skirt configured to be fastened to the receptacle. The retention skirt may extend in the direction of an axis and may have a radial inner face. The receptacle may include a support in contact with the radial inner face of the retention skirt. The support may contact the radial inner face of the skirt along at least a fraction of the support's height along the axis without contacting the radial inner face in every radial location with respect to the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oréal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Publication number: 20080255484
    Abstract: A massage device includes a support, a grip or gripping means firmly attached to the support and capable of being grasped in order for a user to handle the massage device, and at least two massage members rotatably mounted on the support around respective axes of rotation. The two massage members each typically include a roller that extends along a main axis of elongation, and massage components configured to bear against a skin surface, the massage components including free ends that project outwardly relative to the roller and that are arranged along at least one helix around the main axis of elongation of the roller, the massage components being distributed around at least one turn of the helix, said helix including an irregularity relative to the roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. GUERET
  • Publication number: 20080251093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a composition to keratinous fibers, the applicator comprising: a stem; a core that extends along a longitudinal axis, the distal end of the applicator being defined by the core or by at least one applicator element; applicator elements carried by the core; the applicator elements extending in at least three different directions around the core; wherein the applicator elements define an envelope surface that increases, and then decreases, on going towards the distal end of the applicator, and defines a peak ridge; the total length qmax along the longitudinal axis of the envelope surface being less than or equal to twice the greatest diameter dmax of the cross-section of the envelope surface; and the angle ? formed by the slopes of the envelope surface on either side of the peak ridge in at least one longitudinal section being greater than 120°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. GUERET
  • Patent number: 7419677
    Abstract: A treatment device may comprise a cover defining a cavity, wherein the cavity is configured to receive a part of a body. The cover may comprise at least one sheet having a composite structure. The composite structure may comprise at least two layers and at least one adhesive matrix situated between the two layers. At least one of the two layers may be permeable to a solvent, and the two layers may be permanently bonded to the adhesive matrix. The adhesive matrix may contain at least one active agent that is soluble in the solvent. When the active agent is dissolved in the solvent, the active agent may be released from at least one side of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Publication number: 20080184512
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an applicator for applying a composition to eyelashes and/or eyebrows. The applicator may include a brush comprising bristles and a core having a rectilinear portion from which the bristles extend, the bristles having free ends that define an envelope surface. The envelope surface may extend along a longitudinal axis that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rectilinear portion of the core, and may have at least one cross-section having a shape that is flattened along a mid-plane, the envelope surface defining at least one face that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7337785
    Abstract: The present application relates to a device for applying a product to keratinous fibers. The applicator comprises an untwisted support defining a longitudinal axis. A first plurality of bristles is arranged in a first sheet and attached to the support. A second plurality of bristles is arranged in a second sheet and attached to the support. At least some of the bristles arranged in the first sheet intersect with at least some of the bristles arranged in the second sheet when the applicator is viewed substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oréal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7325993
    Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance may include a receptacle including a body defining a first space and an opening. The first space may be configured to receive a supply of the substance. The receptacle may include a second space and a partition. The partition may have at least one orifice formed therein configured to provide flow communication between the first space and the second space. The device may include a first closure member configured to close the opening of the body, the first closure member being mounted on the body, an applicator at least partially disposed in the second space, and a second closure member configured to be removably mounted on the receptacle such that the second space is closed except for the orifice in the partition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oréal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7261483
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oréal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7234885
    Abstract: A device for at least one of packaging and dispensing a product may include a receptacle configured to contain a product and at least one body. The at least one body may include a binder and a plurality of particles associated with the binder. The at least one body may define at least one cavity visible to the naked eye, and the device may be configured so that, at least during use of the device, the at least one body is at least partially in contact with the product and at least some of the plurality of particles is at least partially in contact with the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7186045
    Abstract: A device for applying a cosmetic product may include a receptacle configured to be closed so as to place the receptacle in at least a substantially sealed condition. The receptacle may include a reservoir configured to contain the cosmetic product, and an applicator for applying the cosmetic product. The applicator may be configured to be contained in the receptacle, and the device may be configured so as to permit loading of the applicator with cosmetic product from the reservoir, wherein the applicator may include a porous structure. The device may be configured such that the receptacle is configured to be unsealed from the at least substantially sealed condition so as to permit the applicator to be used for application of the cosmetic product, and to be returned to the at least substantially sealed condition with the applicator contained in the receptacle. The porous structure may include at least one biocidal agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7171969
    Abstract: The invention relates to a brush that may include a core curved along at least a portion of its length so that an axis of the core defines a curve in a plane of curvature. A plurality of bristles are connected to the core. The bristles may define a cross-section of the brush that varies over at least a portion of the length of the core in a manner that is not geometrically similar. The cross-section of the brush at at least one position along the length of the core may be substantially asymmetric in relation to a plane perpendicular to the plane of curvature. The core may pass through the center of the cross-section of the brush at at least one location along the length of the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7168598
    Abstract: A device for dispensing a product may comprise a variable-volume receptacle for containing the product and a dispenser head associated with the receptacle. The dispenser head may be rotatable about an axis of rotation. The device may further comprises an outlet orifice in the dispenser head and a dip tube configured to extend into the receptacle. The dispenser head may be movable between a dispensing position in which flow communication between the outlet orifice and an inside of the receptacle is established, and a closed position in which flow communication between the outlet orifice and the inside of the receptacle is interrupted. The product may be dispensed from the outlet orifice in response to a reduction in the volume of the inside of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret
  • Patent number: 7156572
    Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance may comprise a receptacle for containing the substance and at least one housing in flow communication with the receptacle. The at least one housing may be configured to receive an applicator element and may comprise a side wall and an end wall. The device may also comprise at least one applicator element for applying the substance. The at least one applicator element may comprise a first portion configured to abut the end wall when the at least one applicator element is at least partially received in the at least one housing and the first portion is in an uncompressed configuration. The at least one applicator element may also comprise a second portion comprising at least one recess. The second portion may be configured to abut the end wall when the at least one applicator element is at least partially received in the at least one housing and the first portion is in a compressed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Louis H. Gueret