Patents by Inventor Alain Bethune

Alain Bethune 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: 9700118
    Abstract: An application unit for a cosmetic product for an applicator is disclosed. The applicator includes a region for receiving the application unit. The application unit includes a support that includes a first portion suitable for the fixing in removable fashion of the support to the reception region. The support also includes a second portion forming at least one compartment for receiving the cosmetic composition. The application unit also includes at least one cosmetic product to be applied to human keratinous substances, the composition of the product being different from that of the material forming the support. The cosmetic product is molded by injection onto the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Marcel Sanchez, Alain Bethune
  • Publication number: 20130206160
    Abstract: The invention relates to an application unit for a cosmetic product for an applicator comprising a region for receiving the application unit, the said application unit comprising: a support comprising a first portion suitable for the fixing in removable fashion of the support to the reception region and a second portion forming at least one compartment for receiving the cosmetic composition, at least one cosmetic product to be applied to human keratinous substances, the composition of the product being different from that of the material forming the support. According to the invention, the cosmetic product is moulded by injection onto the support. The invention also relates to a process for producing an application unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Marcel Sanchez, Alain Bethune
  • Publication number: 20100316855
    Abstract: This method for making a packaging material for preparing cases, notably packaging for containers for storing and distributing cosmetic or care product, or for producing displays, which comprises steps of: taking a thermoplastic film from a supply reel; printing the film on at least one of its faces so as to produce, for each case, a polychrome pattern; and depositing the printed film on a support in sheet form by gluing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Alain Bethune
  • Patent number: 7527843
    Abstract: A support for labels includes a support tape provided on each of its two faces with first and second series of removable adhesive labels respectively. The labels of at least one of the first and second series include at least two layers of different coextruded materials. A method of forming the support is also provided, as well as a method of applying the labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Alain Bethune
  • Patent number: 7410551
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hot marking method enabling decoration to be made on an article, the method comprising the steps consisting in: supplying a multilayer structure comprising a layer of varnish that hardens under the effect of radiation, a backing layer, and a layer of decoration, the varnish layer being situated between the backing layer and the decoration layer; bringing said multilayer structure into contact with the article; applying pressure and heat to the backing layer at the location where it is desired to transfer the decoration layer onto the article, the varnish layer being such as to be transferred locally onto the article together with the decoration layer; withdrawing the backing layer; and causing the layer of varnish that has been transferred onto the article to harden by exposing it to said radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Alain Bethune
  • Publication number: 20070252379
    Abstract: A method of applying pieces of material to objects includes providing a material supply strip and an applicator device capable of applying material from the supply strip to objects. The supply strip includes a backing having first and second opposing surfaces and pieces of material removably arranged on both of the first and second surfaces. The method also includes applying at least one piece of material from the first surfaces of the backing to at least one object with said at least one applicator device, and applying at least one piece of material from the second surface of the backing to at least one object with said at least one applicator device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Alain Bethune, Sophie Vayrette
  • Patent number: 7285239
    Abstract: A method of making a painted part out of molded thermoplastic material, the method comprising the steps consisting in: making the part to be painted by a method of molding thermoplastic material in the cavity of a mold; allowing the part made in this way to cool at least on the surface, cooling being accompanied by shrinkage, and being performed by opening the mold that was used to make the part that is to be painted; and injecting paint around the part in a cavity of a mold having the same shape as the mold cavity that was used for molding the thermoplastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Alain Bethune
  • Patent number: 7220333
    Abstract: A method of applying pieces of material to objects includes providing a material supply strip and an applicator device capable of applying material from the supply strip to objects. The supply strip includes a backing having first and second opposing surfaces and pieces of material removably arranged on both of the first and second surfaces. The method also includes applying at least one piece of material from the first surfaces of the backing to at least one object with said at least one applicator device, and applying at least one piece of material from the second surface of the backing to at least one object with said at least one applicator device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: L'Oreal S. A.
    Inventors: Alain Bethune, Sophie Hélène Vayrette
  • Patent number: 7077928
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a label stock carrier from a multi-layer structure having a carrier strip covered on its two faces by respective first and second adhesive films designed to be cut to form a first and second series of labels respectively. The second adhesive film is temporarily separated from the carrier strip during the cutting operation on the first adhesive film to form the first series of labels. In accordance with another aspect, the labels of the first series of labels are superposed and disposed within corresponding peripheries of the second series of labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Alain Bethune
  • Publication number: 20050255276
    Abstract: A support for labels includes a support tape provided on each of its two faces with first and second series of removable adhesive labels respectively. The labels of at least one of the first and second series include at least two layers of different coextruded materials. A method of forming the support is also provided, as well as a method of applying the labels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Alain Bethune
  • Publication number: 20050197272
    Abstract: The present invention relates to packaging comprising a cardboard sheet coated on its outside in a varnish containing at least one additive for reducing the deterioration of the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Alain Bethune
  • Publication number: 20040161573
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a label stock carrier from a multi-layer structure having a carrier strip covered on its two faces by respective first and second adhesive films designed to be cut to form a first and second series of labels respectively. The second adhesive film is temporarily separated from the carrier strip during the cutting operation on the first adhesive film to form the first series of labels. In accordance with another aspect, the labels of the first series of labels are superposed and disposed within corresponding peripheries of the second series of labels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Alain Bethune
  • Publication number: 20040131847
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a film (10) for the decoration of a surface (100) by hot marking, in particular a surface made of glass or metal, the film comprising a first layer (11) of a heat-sensitive adhesive intended to be brought in contact with the said surface, a second layer (12) of a material suitable for forming the said decoration, a protective support (13) fixed on the second layer via a layer (14) of a heat-sensitive material, characterised in that the film comprises at least one first compound (20) capable of chemically reacting in a humid environment with at least one second compound of the said surface (10) so as to promote the adhesion of the film when it is applied to the said surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventor: Alain Bethune
  • Patent number: 6755357
    Abstract: A spray container device for a fluid product is disclosed. The device includes a container having at least one compressible wall. A first end of the container delimits a first opening for filling the container with a fluid product. The first opening is sealed after filling of the container. A second end of the container is closed and is capable, prior to the first use of the device, of being opened so as to uncover a second opening through which the product can be dispensed. The device further includes an insert arranged inside of the container. The insert delimits a spray orifice in communication with the product. The spray orifice faces the second opening. The insert is also preferably configured to isolate the product from the first opening prior to the sealing thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Florent Duqueroie, Alain Bethune
  • Publication number: 20040112787
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for packaging a product (10), in particular a cosmetic product, in a support (20) of flat overall shape through which a cavity (30) passes, which cavity opens onto a first face (21) of the support (20) via a first opening (31) and onto a second face (22) of the support (20), on the opposite side from the first, via a second opening (32), the said method consisting in:
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Alain Bethune, Jean-Francois Hould
  • Patent number: 6709698
    Abstract: A method of applying a coating such as a varnish or a paint on a hollow article. The method includes the operation consisting in depositing a predetermined quantity of coating in the fluid state on the center of a surface of the article, and in spreading it by causing the article to revolve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Alain Bethune
  • Patent number: 6558599
    Abstract: A method of making a painted part out of molded thermoplastic material, the method including making the part to be painted by a method of molding thermoplastic material in the cavity of a mold; allowing the part made in this way to cool at least on the surface, cooling being accompanied by shrinkage, and being performed by opening the mold that was used to make the part that is to be painted; and injecting paint around the part in a cavity of a mold having the same shape as the mold cavity that was used for molding the thermoplastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Alain Bethune
  • Publication number: 20030038407
    Abstract: A method of making a painted part out of molded thermoplastic material, the method comprising the steps consisting in:
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Alain Bethune
  • Patent number: 6478197
    Abstract: A pushbutton for actuating a dispenser member, the dispenser member having a moving element that is movable between two positions, the pushbutton having a base, a head defining both a bearing surface for a user and a dispensing orifice, and an elastically-deformable portion interconnecting the base and the head, the head being suitable for being secured to the moving element. The elastically-deformable portion is arranged so as to deform in the sense of rolling onto itself when the head is depressed and is suitable for returning the moving element into an initial position by resilient return.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Alain Bethune, Guilhem Rousselet
  • Publication number: 20020142106
    Abstract: A method of applying a material to a substrate includes depositing on the substrate an ink-based solution comprising thermally expandable particles and exposing the substrate to microwave radiation such that the particles become at least partially expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Alain Bethune, Sophie Helene Vayrette