Patents by Inventor Etienne Roudaut
Etienne Roudaut 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).
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Patent number: 11090970Abstract: A writing instrument comprising a body extending along an axial direction and an erasing device comprising an eraser, the erasing device being disposed at an axial end of the body of the writing instrument, the eraser being able to assume a use position and a protection position, the eraser being configured to switch from the use position to the protection position by a displacement of the eraser by means of an actuation device of the erasing device, the actuation device being configured to be actuated along a axis perpendicular to the axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: SOCIETE BICInventors: Laurent Mazingue, Laurent Beaucher, Ludovic Fagu, Etienne Roudaut
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Publication number: 20210248823Abstract: A method of applying texture in augmented reality comprises steps of acquiring a real-world image in which a real object (62) and at least a portion of a marker (63) linked to the real object are visible; detecting the marker; registering a virtual world with the real world on the basis of the marker detection; positioning a three-dimensional virtual object in such a way that, in the virtual world, the virtual object is substantially overlaid over the real object in the real world; applying a texture (67) to the three-dimensional virtual object; and displaying at least the texture applied to the three-dimensional virtual object. The invention also relates to a system for carrying out the method and to a kit notably containing the marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2018Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Societe BICInventors: Franck ROLION, Etienne ROUDAUT
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Publication number: 20210122182Abstract: A nib for a valve-free free ink writing felt pen including a first end configured to deliver ink to a writing support and second end, opposite the first end, configured to be inserted in a nib receiving part of the valve-free free ink writing felt pen, the first end and the second end defining an axial direction of the nib, the nib having an external surface configured to cooperate with an internal surface of the nib receiving part, the external surface being configured to allow intake of air from the outside of a free ink tank, the valve-free free ink writing felt pen into the free ink tank and avoid ink leakage outside the free ink tank when cooperating with the internal surface of the nib receiving part. A valve-free free ink writing felt pen including a nib.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: SOCIETE BICInventors: Etienne ROUDAUT, Arnaud BEZ
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Publication number: 20210122181Abstract: A nib for a valve-free free ink writing felt pen including a first end configured to deliver ink to a writing support and second end, opposite the first end, configured to be inserted in a nib receiving part of the valve-free free ink writing felt pen, the first end and the second end defining an axial direction of the nib, the nib including a main body made of porous hydrophilic material and including one or more insert made of porous hydrophobic material, the one or more insert being configured to allow intake of air from the outside of a free ink tank of the valve-free free ink writing felt pen into the free ink tank and avoid ink leakage outside the free ink tank. A valve-free free ink writing felt pen including a nib.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: SOCIETE BICInventors: Etienne Roudaut, Arnaud Bez
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Publication number: 20210084267Abstract: A device configured to capture a first image and to project a second image, the device comprising a support; a camera configured to capture, or a first mirror configured to capture and reflect towards a camera, a first image of a work area, the camera or the first mirror being mounted on the support; and a projector configured to project, or a second mirror configured to reflect and project, a second image on the work area, the projector or the second mirror being mounted on the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: SOCIETE BICInventors: Etienne ROUDAUT, Loïc FOLGOAS
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Publication number: 20210074066Abstract: A method and a system for projecting a pattern onto a real surface, comprising: an image acquisition module; a video projector; a processor; and a memory comprising instructions that can be executed by the processor in order to: acquire an image on which a real surface is at least partially visible by means of said image acquisition module; determine a geometric transformation to be applied to said pattern such that once the pattern is projected by a video projector, it appears in a predefined location on the real surface, the determination of the geometric transformation taking into account the position of the video projector and the position of said real surface obtained by means of said acquired image; apply the geometric transformation to said pattern; and project the pattern by means of the video projector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: SOCIETE BICInventors: Loïc FOLGOAS, Etienne ROUDAUT
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Patent number: 10899165Abstract: A device for reproducing a color on demand. The device includes a body including a tip and a scanner. The body also includes a control unit, a plurality of ink reservoirs, an ink supply system, a mixing tank and a sensor. The control unit communicates with the scanner and ink supply system to reproduce a desired color that has been scanned.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: SOCIÉTÉ BICInventors: Etienne Roudaut, Guillaume Caffier, Loic Folgoas
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Publication number: 20200401239Abstract: A stylus for touchscreen includes a barrel extending in a longitudinal direction, the barrel including a first end including an opening and a second end, the first end and the second end being, in the longitudinal direction, opposite one another, and a first part and a second part, the first part including the first end and the second part including the second end, an electronic tip received at least in part in the barrel and configured to have at least an in-use configuration in which the electronic tip protrudes from the first part of the barrel through the opening, at least two actuators positioned in a circumferential direction on the second part of the barrel, each actuator being configured to be actuated independently from the other actuators and having at least two configurations, at least a detector for detecting the configuration of the actuators, and communication components.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: SOCIETE BICInventors: Franck ROLION, Loïc FOLGOAS, Etienne ROUDAUT, Ludovic FAGU
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Publication number: 20200238748Abstract: A device for filling cartridges for a writing implement, the device including at least two separate connectors, a system for metering inks and a system for filling a cartridge, each connector being configured to connect a reservoir containing an ink to the cartridge. The invention also concerns an assembly comprising a device as previously defined and a plurality of ink reservoirs, each ink reservoir being connected to a connector of the device and a method for filling a cartridge using such an assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: SOCIETE BICInventors: Franck ROLION, Etienne ROUDAUT
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Publication number: 20200232598Abstract: A support for a multimedia tablet, a screen and an optical member, the support comprising a bearing portion configured to interact with the tablet, the bearing portion extending in a first direction and in a second direction transverse to the first direction, the bearing portion comprising a base configured to be mounted on a mounting surface, an optical reflector element configured to be arranged facing the optical member, and a support portion configured for supporting the tablet, the reflector element and the support portion being carried by the bearing surface such that, considered in the first direction, the support portion is arranged between the base and the reflector element, the support portion being movable in the first direction, and the reflector element being movable in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2018Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: Societe BicInventor: Etienne ROUDAUT
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Publication number: 20200062023Abstract: A writing instrument comprising a body extending along an axial direction and an erasing device comprising an eraser, the erasing device being disposed at an axial end of the body of the writing instrument, the eraser being able to assume a use position and a protection position, the eraser being configured to switch from the use position to the protection position by a displacement of the eraser by means of an actuation device of the erasing device, the actuation device being configured to be actuated along a axis perpendicular to the axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Laurent Mazingue, Laurent Beaucher, Ludovic Fagu, Etienne Roudaut
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Publication number: 20190322119Abstract: A device for reproducing a color on demand. The device includes a body including a tip and a scanner. The body also includes a control unit, a plurality of ink reservoirs, an ink supply system, a mixing tank and a sensor. The control unit communicates with the scanner and ink supply system to reproduce a desired color that has been scanned.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Applicant: SOCIÉTÉ BICInventors: Etienne ROUDAUT, Guillaume CAFFIER, Loic FOLGOAS
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Patent number: 10429953Abstract: A manual device comprising a body, comprising at least one reversible tip mounted on the body, the reversible tip comprising a first head and a second head opposite to the first head, the tip being configured to be mounted on the body in a first position in which the first head projects from the body while the second head is stored inside the body or in a second position in which the second head projects from the body while the first head is stored inside the body, the first head comprising a first pad for a capacitive screen.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: SOCIETE BICInventors: David Boisdevesys, Arnaud Bez, Etienne Roudaut
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Patent number: 10185410Abstract: A manual device comprising a body and a removable endpiece including a pad for a capacitive screen, the removable endpiece being assembled to the body by a bayonet connection, the pad and at least a portion of the body being electrically in contact with each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: SOCIETE BICInventors: Etienne Roudaut, Arnaud Bez
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Publication number: 20170238676Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of caring for and/or making up keratin materials. The invention is more particularly directed towards proposing a novel care and/or makeup device combining a composition of gel/gel architecture and a specific applicator for giving the user, during the application of such a composition, an unexpected perception of lightness.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2015Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Elodie VALVERDE, Véronique FERRARI, Eric CAULIER, Etienne ROUDAUT
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Publication number: 20170095060Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a cosmetic or dermatological product, including a receptacle containing the cosmetic or dermatological product, an applicator head which is supplied with product by the receptacle, the applicator head including a grid defining an application surface for applying the product onto a surface to be treated, a partitioned support element for the grid, against which the grid can rest at least during application, having at least one partition between two regions where the product can pass through the support element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Eric CAULIER, Etienne ROUDAUT
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Publication number: 20170079406Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product, comprising: a container (3) intended to contain a cosmetic product, said container (3) defining a cosmetic product reservoir and opening out through an orifice (7) for dispensing the cosmetic product; a cosmetic product applicator member (5) made in fiber material and inserted into said dispensing orifice (7) so as to cross said dispensing orifice (7); a means (12; 60, 62) for dispensing said cosmetic product out of the container (3), the dispensing means being configured so as to generate an underpressure or an overpressure in the cosmetic product reservoir so as to force the cosmetic product to pass through the applicator member (5). The dispensing and application device further comprises a sealing sheath (45) surrounding the applicator member (5) at the dispensing orifice (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Etienne ROUDAUT, Davide MANICI
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Publication number: 20160370888Abstract: A manual device comprising a body and a removable endpiece including a pad for a capacitive screen, said removable endpiece being assembled to the body by a bayonet connection, the pad and at least a portion of the body being electrically in contact with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2014Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Etienne ROUDAUT, Arnaud BEZ
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Patent number: 8459929Abstract: A mailpiece loader device comprising a storage tower for receiving mailpieces and whose mailpieces are separated into a plurality of independent stacks that are superposed one above another and that are held by a plurality of paddles, control means being provided for successively releasing, by gravity, each of said independent stacks separated in this way, it being possible for each paddle to retract horizontally from a support position to a retracted position under the action of rotation of a toothed wheel to which said paddle is connected via a mechanism of the crank and connecting rod type, said retracted position making it possible for said stack of mailpieces to be released by gravity.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Neopost TechnologiesInventors: Romain Pillard, Etienne Roudaut
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Publication number: 20110002768Abstract: A mailpiece loader device comprising a storage tower for receiving mailpieces and whose mailpieces are separated into a plurality of independent stacks that are superposed one above another and that are held by a plurality of paddles, control means being provided for successively releasing, by gravity, each of said independent stacks separated in this way, it being possible for each paddle to retract horizontally from a support position to a retracted position under the action of rotation of a toothed wheel to which said paddle is connected via a mechanism of the crank and connecting rod type, said retracted position making it possible for said stack of mailpieces to be released by gravity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: NEOPOST TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Romain PILLARD, Etienne Roudaut