Patents by Inventor Eric Metais

Eric Metais 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: 8105394
    Abstract: The invention relates to the dyeing of keratin fibers using azomethine direct dyes or reduced precursors of azomethine direct dyes of formula (I) and (II) obtained from 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine. The invention relates to a dye composition comprising at least one azomethine direct dye or a reduced precursor of an azomethine direct dye, to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, using the said composition, and to their uses in the dyeing of keratin fibers. This composition allows a particularly stable and fast coloration to be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Madeleine Leduc, Stéphane Sabelle, Eric Metais, Christophe Rondot
  • Patent number: 8083809
    Abstract: The invention relates to the dyeing of keratinous fibres using azomethine direct dyes of formula (I) or reduced precursors of azomethine direct dyes of formula (II) obtained from 2-chloro-3-amino-6-methylphenol. A subject-matter of the invention is a dyeing composition comprising at least one chlorinated azomethine direct dye or one reduced precursor of a chlorinated azomethine direct dye, a method for dyeing keratinous fibres which employs the said composition and their uses in the dyeing of keratinous fibres. This composition makes it possible to obtain a particularly stable and consistent colouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Madeleine Leduc, Stéphane Sabelle, Eric Metais, Christophe Rondot
  • Patent number: 8066782
    Abstract: The invention relates to the dyeing of keratin fibres using azomethine direct dyes or precursors of azomethine dyes obtained from 2-alkylresorcinols. The invention relates to a dye composition comprising at least one azomethine direct dye or pre-cursor of an azomethine direct dye, to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, using the said composition, and to their uses in the dyeing of keratin fibres. This composition allows a particularly stable and fast coloration to be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Madeleine Leduc, Eric Metais, Stéphane Sabelle, Christophe Rondot
  • Patent number: 8034124
    Abstract: The subject of the present invention is azo derivatives containing a pyrazolinone unit having the following formula (I), their mesomeric forms, their addition salts with an acid and their solvates and their use for dyeing keratin fibers. The subject of the invention is also a composition for dying keratin fibers comprising at least one azo derivative containing a pyrazolinone unit of formula (I) as direct dye, and the method for dyeing keratin fibers using this composition. The present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain chromatic colors that are resistant to the various attacks to which the hair may be subjected, in particular to shampoos and to light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Aziz Fadli, Eric Metais
  • Publication number: 20110041263
    Abstract: The invention relates to the dyeing of keratin fibres using azomethine direct dyes or precursors of azomethine dyes obtained from 2-alkylresorcinols. The invention relates to a dye composition comprising at least one azomethine direct dye or pre-cursor of an azomethine direct dye, to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, using the said composition, and to their uses in the dyeing of keratin fibres. This composition allows a particularly stable and fast coloration to be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Madeleine Leduc, Eric Metais, Stéphane Sabelle, Christophe Rondot
  • Publication number: 20110041261
    Abstract: The invention relates to the dyeing of keratinous fibres using azomethine direct dyes of formula (I) or reduced precursors of azomethine direct dyes of formula (II) obtained from 2-chloro-3-amino-6-methylphenol. A subject-matter of the invention is a dyeing composition comprising at least one chlorinated azomethine direct dye or one reduced precursor of a chlorinated azomethine direct dye, a method for dyeing keratinous fibres which employs the said composition and their uses in the dyeing of keratinous fibres. This composition makes it possible to obtain a particularly stable and consistent colouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Madeleine Leduc, Stéphane Sabelle, Eric Metais, Christophe Rondot
  • Publication number: 20110041262
    Abstract: The invention relates to the dyeing of keratin fibres using azomethine direct dyes or reduced precursors of azomethine direct dyes of formula (I) and (II) obtained from 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine. The invention relates to a dye composition comprising at least one azomethine direct dye or a reduced precursor of an azomethine direct dye, to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, using the said composition, and to their uses in the dyeing of keratin fibres. This composition allows a particularly stable and fast coloration to be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Madeleine Leduc, Eric Metais, Stéphane Sabelle, Christophe Rondot
  • Publication number: 20100269269
    Abstract: The subject of the present invention is azo derivatives containing a pyrazolinone unit having the following formula (I), their mesomeric forms, their addition salts with an acid and their solvates and their use for dyeing keratin fibers. The subject of the invention is also a composition for dying keratin fibers comprising at least one azo derivative containing a pyrazolinone unit of formula (I) as direct dye, and the method for dyeing keratin fibers using this composition. The present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain chromatic colours that are resistant to the various attacks to which the hair may be subjected, in particular to shampoos and to light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Aziz Fadli, Eric Metais
  • Patent number: 7776107
    Abstract: A new class of chemical entities chosen from aminoindolizines of formula (I), acid addition salts thereof, and solvates thereof: their use for dyeing keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers such as the hair; dyeing compositions comprising such chemical entities; and to kits containing compositions comprising those chemical entities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Vidal, Eric Metais, Aziz Fadli, Alan Katritzky
  • Publication number: 20090235467
    Abstract: A new class of chemical entities chosen from aminoindolizines of formula (I), acid addition salts thereof, and solvates thereof: their use for dyeing keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers such as the hair; dyeing compositions comprising such chemical entities; and to kits containing compositions comprising those chemical entities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Laurent VIDAL, Eric Metais, Aziz Fadli, Alan Katritzky
  • Patent number: 7582123
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for coloring keratin fibers which comprises, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one compound chosen from leuco compounds of formula (I), azomethine dyes with a pyrazolinone unit of formula (II), their mesomeric forms, acid addition salts and solvates thereof: and dyeing methods and multicompartment devices for use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Aziz Fadli, Eric Metais
  • Publication number: 20090044348
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for coloring keratin fibers which comprises, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one compound chosen from leuco compounds of formula (I), azomethine dyes with a pyrazolinone unit of formula (II), their mesomeric forms, acid addition salts and solvates thereof: and dyeing methods and multicompartment devices for use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Aziz Fadli, Eric Metais
  • Patent number: 7435268
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel N-alkylhydroxylated secondary para-phenylenediamines and a process for making these compounds. The present disclosure further relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers such as hair, containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one such N-alkylhydroxylated secondary para-phenylenediamine, a process for dyeing keratin fibers using the composition, and a device or kit for dyeing keratin fibers that contains the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Stéphane Sabelle, Eric Metais
  • Patent number: 7429278
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a family of N-alkylheteroaryl secondary para-phenylenediamines, to their preparation, and to a cosmetic composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one N-alkylheteroaryl secondary para-phenylenediamine. Further disclosed herein is a process of dyeing keratin fibers, a ready-to-use composition, and a kit comprising at least two compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oréal
    Inventors: Stéphane Sabelle, Eric Metais
  • Patent number: 7422609
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a family of double para-phenylenediamines joined by a linkage comprising an aromatic group and a process for the dyeing of keratin fibers. These double para-phenylenediamines of formula (I) can be used as oxidation base for the dyeing of keratin fibers. Also disclosed are methods of dyeing, methods of making, and dyeing “kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventors: Stéphane Sabelle, Eric Metais
  • Patent number: 7396367
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to double secondary para-phenylenediamine dye compounds. The present disclosure further relates to a dye composition comprising at least one double secondary para-phenylenediamine compound, a process for dyeing keratin fibers using the composition, and a kit for dyeing keratin fibers comprising a separate composition comprising an oxidizing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oréal, S.A.
    Inventors: Xavier Radisson, Henri Samain, Eric Metais, Stéphane Sabelle
  • Patent number: 7384432
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel secondary para-phenylenediamines having a carboxyl group. The present disclosure further relates to a dye composition comprising at least one secondary para-phenylenediamine for dyeing keratin fibers, such as human hair, a process for preparing the composition, and a process and kit for dyeing keratin fibers using the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Stéphane Sabelle, Eric Metais, Philippe Breton
  • Patent number: 7347879
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel family of sulfur-containing secondary para-phenylenediamines, to processes for preparing them, to compositions for dyeing keratin fibers, for example keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least such one sulfur-containing secondary para-phenylenediamine. The present disclosure also relates to processes for dyeing keratin fibers with the compositions according to the present disclosure and to multi-compartment dyeing kits containing such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreál, S.A.
    Inventors: Stéphane Sabelle, Eric Metais
  • Publication number: 20080069789
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a family of N-alkylheteroaryl secondary para-phenylenediamines, to their preparation, and to a cosmetic composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one N-alkylheteroaryl secondary para-phenylenediamine. Further disclosed herein is a process of dyeing keratin fibers, a ready-to-use composition, and a kit comprising at least two compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Stephane Sabelle, Eric Metais
  • Patent number: 7329288
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel family of N-heteroaryl secondary para-phenylenediamines, to their preparation, to their use for dyeing the hair and to a dye composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one heteroaryl secondary para-phenylenediamine. The disclosure also relates to the process using this composition, to its use and to the multi-compartment device and dyeing “kit”.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Stéphane Sabelle, Eric Metais