Patents by Inventor Francis Pruche

Francis Pruche 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).

  • Publication number: 20060194333
    Abstract: A ubstrate filled with a reagent that presents a stable free radical character, and that is capable of producing a visible reaction in the presence of at least one free radical scavenger analyte of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Francis Pruche, Quang Nguyen, Jean-Pascal Hirt
  • Patent number: 7077871
    Abstract: Described is a method of reducing transcutaneous passage of an orthodiphenol oxidation dye by adding a catalytic system of Mn(II) or Zn(II) salt or oxide and at least one alkaline or alkaline earth hydrogenocarbonate to the orthodiphenol oxidation dye composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Frank Dreher, Francis Pruche
  • Publication number: 20060112501
    Abstract: Described is a method of reducing transcutaneous passage of an orthodiphenol oxidation dye by adding a catalytic system of Mn(II) or Zn(II) salt or oxide and at least one alkaline or alkaline earth hydrogenocarbonate to the orthodiphenol oxidation dye composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Frank Dreher, Francis Pruche
  • Patent number: 6953486
    Abstract: Colouring composition, method for obtaining and using same for colouring skin and/or keratin matters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Francis Pruche
  • Publication number: 20050222071
    Abstract: Expression of a messenger RNA which encodes a protein which is expressed by differentiated cells, notably the cells of the skin or appendages thereof, is inhibited by topically administering to said differentiated cells a thus effective amount of at least one double-stranded RNA oligonucleotide, formulated into a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor; such regime or regimen is useful for treating a variety of afflictions or conditions, e.g., combating the signs of skin aging, stimulating hair growth or retarding loss thereof, inhibiting cellular proliferation and/or differentiation, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Albert Duranton, Christine Collin-Djangone, Francis Pruche, Jean-Thierry Simonnet
  • Publication number: 20050191370
    Abstract: Cosmetic/pharmaceutical compositions for promoting hair growth and/or retarding hair loss, and/or for increasing the mean diameter of strands of hair and/or decreasing the heterogeneity thereof, and/or for increasing hair density, and/or for improving the quality and/or the appearance of a head of hair, and/or for inducing repigmentation of the hair, contain thus effective amounts of intimate admixture of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc and selenium values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Olivier De La Charriere, Francis Pruche
  • Publication number: 20050008588
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one agent for screening out light radiation with a wavelength ranging from 370 to 500 nm as an agent for inhibiting the degradation of endogenous carotenoids present in the skin. The invention is useful for treating skin disorders caused by sunlight (e.g., solar urticaria, actinic dermatitis and pigmentation marks). The invention also relates to novel aminoarylvinyl-s-triazine compounds and to the use thereof as agents for screening out light radiation ranging from 370 to 500 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Didier Candau, Albert Duranton, Francis Pruche, Herve Richard
  • Publication number: 20040197283
    Abstract: Cosmetic/pharmaceutical compositions for promoting hair growth and/or retarding hair loss, and/or for increasing the mean diameter of strands of hair and/or decreasing the heterogeneity thereof, and/or for increasing hair density, and/or for improving the quality and/or the appearance of a head of hair, and/or for inducing repigmentation of the hair, contain thus effective amounts of intimate admixture of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc and selenium values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Olivier De La Charriere, Francis Pruche
  • Publication number: 20040148712
    Abstract: A composition for coloring a keratin material, comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Francis Pruche, Veronique Chevalier
  • Patent number: 6761697
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method for predicting evolution of at least one condition of an external body portion of a subject. The method may include receiving first data, receiving second data, generating a forecasted or expected evolution of the at least one condition of the external body portion of the subject based on the first data and the second data, and transmitting to the subject the forecasted evolution. The first data may be representative of at least one condition of the external body portion of the subject in a first time frame. The second data may be representative of the at least one condition of the external body portion of the subject in a second time frame occurring after the first time frame. A beauty product may be applied to the external body portion between the first and second time frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal SA
    Inventors: Gilles Rubinstenn, Francis Pruche
  • Patent number: 6723136
    Abstract: A composition for coloring keratin fibers comprises, a physiologically acceptable medium and an efficacious quantity of at least one coloring material precursor selected from the compounds containing at least one aromatic ring having at least two hydroxyl groups borne by two adjacent carbon atoms of the aromatic ring, an efficacious quantity of at least one oxidation base of the para or ortho type selected from the aromatic amines, and an efficacious quantity of a catalytic system comprising a first constituent selected from the group consisting of salts and oxides of Mn(II) and/or Zn(II) and their mixtures, and a second constituent selected from the group consisting of alkali hydrogen carbonates, alkaline earth hydrogen carbonates and their mixtures. Keratin fibers may be colored by the application of this composition thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Francis Pruche
  • Publication number: 20040040097
    Abstract: A composition, which includes:
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Frank Dreher, Francis Pruche
  • Publication number: 20040037857
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use for topical application of at least an anthocyanic pigment as cosmetic anti-pollution agent, and cosmetic compositions based on anthocyanic pigments and/or plant extract containing an anthocyanic pigment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Philippe Catroux, Jose Cotovio, Francis Pruche
  • Publication number: 20030215409
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for densification of the hair, comprising a stage of application to the hair and/or the scalp of a composition consisting, in a physiologically acceptable medium, of an effective quantity of at least one precursor of densification chosen from among the compounds comprising at least one aromatic cycle having at least two hydroxyl groups borne by two consecutive carbon atoms of the aromatic cycle and an effective quantity of a catalytic system comprising one first constituent chosen from among the salts and oxides of Mn(II) and/or Zn(II) and mixtures thereof and a second constituent chosen from among the alkaline hydrogenocarbonates, the alkaline-earth hydrogenocarbonates and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Francis Xavier Quinn, Francis Pruche, Yann Mahe
  • Publication number: 20030108542
    Abstract: A method, device and system for determining skin type. The method includes a step of applying at least one drop of substance onto a zone of the skin or on a collector member previously in contact with the zone of the skin. The substance can modify at least one physicochemical property of the surface of the zone or of the collector member exposed to the substance. After the drop has disappeared or been removed, the extent of the surface is evaluated and the skin type is determined as a function of this evaluation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Francis Pruche, Gilles Rubinstenn
  • Publication number: 20030103917
    Abstract: Tinctorial composition improving the natural pigmentation, method for obtaining and using same for skin and/or keratin matters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: Francis Pruche
  • Publication number: 20030073616
    Abstract: The use of an effective amount of at least one bradykinin antagonist as the active principle in a physiologically acceptable medium in a cosmetic composition or for preparing a drug is disclosed. The antagonist or drug is intended to induce and/or stimulate hair growth, and/or control hair loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Francis Pruche, Albert Duranton, Nathalie Boyera, Brigitte Gautier
  • Publication number: 20030064350
    Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the invention may provide beauty advice. Personal information about a subject may be obtained. The personal information may include at least demographic information about the subject. The demographic information may include a geographic location of the subject. Based on the demographic information, local information may be determined. Then, based on the personal information and the local information, at least one recommendation for use of at least one beauty product may be generated and presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Gilles Rubinstenn, Daniela Giacchetti, Francis Pruche
  • Publication number: 20030065523
    Abstract: A method of tracking progress of a beauty treatment regimen is disclosed. A typical individual undergoing the beauty treatment regimen may exhibit at least one indicia of progress. The indicia of progress may be substantially imperceptible to un-enhanced sensory faculties, such as vision and touch, of a typical human in at least one stage of the beauty treatment regimen. The method may include prescribing a beauty treatment regimen to the individual, tracking the indicia of progress with respect to the individual, and advising the individual about positive progress in the beauty treatment regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Francis Pruche, Gilles Rubinstenn
  • Publication number: 20030065526
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus consistent with the present invention may be used to provide subjects with information reflecting cosmetic product usage. At least one cosmetic product may be distributed to a beauty facility. Images of an external body condition of subject may be captured before and after the use of cosmetic products. Information reflecting the use of cosmetic products may then be presented to the subject, thereby allowing the subject to track beauty care progress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Daniela Giacchetti, Francis Pruche, Gilles Rubinstenn