Patents by Inventor Gerard Malle

Gerard Malle 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: 20010054205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human hair, containing, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing:
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Laurent Vidal, Gerard Malle
  • Patent number: 6322775
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cosmetic compositions, in particular for coloring the skin and/or the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable support, at least one 4,5-pyrazolinedione. The invention also relates to novel 4,5-pyrazolinediones, to processes for their preparation and to their uses in the cosmetics field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Gérard Malle, Laurent Vidal
  • Publication number: 20010020309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the dyeing of keratinous fibres, especially human hair, which comprises, in a medium appropriate for dyeing:
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Publication date: September 13, 2001
    Applicant: L'OREAL S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Vidal, Gerard Malle
  • Patent number: 6238440
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the dyeing of keratinous fibres, especially human hair, which comprises, in a medium appropriate for dyeing: as coupler, at least one compound corresponding to one of the formulae: in which R1 is especially hydrogen, halogen, aryloxy, alkoxy, acyloxy, arylthio, alkylthio, heteroarylthio, heteroaryloxy, etc; R2 and R3 are independent and are especially hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, aryl, alkylthio, arylthio, benzylthio, etc; Za, Zb and Zc are independent and are a nitrogen atom or a carbon atom carrying a radical R4, R5, R6 or R7; R4, R6 and R7 are identical or different and are especially hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, a heterocycle, a halogen, etc; and R5 is especially hydrogen, halogen, acyl, acyloxy or carbamoyl, etc; and at least one oxidation base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Vidal, Gérard Malle
  • Patent number: 6231623
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, especially human hair, which in a medium appropriate for dyeing comprises: as coupler at least one compound of formula:  in which: R1 is especially hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, a heterocycle, a halogen, etc.; R2 is especially hydrogen, halogen, aryloxy, alkoxy, acyloxy, arylthio, alkylthio, heteroarylthio, heteroaryloxy, etc.; Za, Zb and Zc are independently a nitrogen atom or a carbon which carries a radical R3 or R4 whose meanings are identical to those of R1; at least one of Za, Zb and Zc is a nitrogen atom; and R3 and R4 may together form an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic ring; and at least one oxidation base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Vidal, Gérard Malle, Eric Monteil
  • Patent number: 6210447
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human hair, containing, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing: as coupler, at least one compound of formula: or one of the addition salts thereof with an acid; and at least one oxidation base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Laurent Vidal, Gërard Malle
  • Patent number: 6165229
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human hair, containing, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least:as coupler, at least one compound of formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 denotes, in particular, hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, cyano; carbonyl; etc.R.sub.2 denotes, in particular, hydrogen, halogen, alkoxy, aryloxy, acyloxy, acetamido, dialkylamino, etc.Z.sub.a and Z.sub.b denote a nitrogen atom or a carbon bearing a group R.sub.3 or R.sub.4 or R.sub.5, with the proviso that at least one of the two is a carbon atom;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which are independent, denote cyano; trifluoroalkyl; alkoxycarbonyl; aryloxycarbonyl, hydrogen; alkyl; carboxyl; etc.R.sub.5 denotes, in particular, hydrogen, aryl, alkoxy, alkylthio, etc.at least one oxidation base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Laurent Vidal, Gerard Malle
  • Patent number: 6139589
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and dyeing process for the dyeing of keratinous fibers using the composition, where the composition has as coupler, at least one compound of formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 denotes in particular hydrogen, halogen; alkoxy, aryloxy; acyloxy; arylthio; alkylthio; an NR.sup.III R.sup.IV radical with R.sup.III and R.sup.IV, which are identical or different, representing a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, and the like; R.sub.2 denotes hydrogen; halogen; acyl; sulphonyl; sulphinyl; phosphonyl; carbamoyl; sulphamoyl; cyano; siloxy; amino; acylamino; acyloxy; carbamoyloxy; sulphonamido; imido; ureido; sulphamoylamino; alkoxycarbonylamino; aryloxycarbonylamino; alkoxycarbonyl; aryloxycarbonyl; carboxyl; alkyl; or aryl; or a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle having at least one nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur atom; when R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Vidal, Gerard Malle
  • Patent number: 6118008
    Abstract: The invention discloses new 5-substituted 3,4-diamino pyrazols, their methods of preparation, compositions for keratin fiber oxidation dyeing containing them as an oxidizing base, and the dyeing methods using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Gerard Malle, Laurent Vidal, Agnes Burande, Mireille Maubru
  • Patent number: 6099592
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising at least one specific diaminopyrazole derivative, to the dyeing process using this composition, to novel diaminopyrazole derivatives and to a process for their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Laurent Vidal, Agnes Burande, Gerard Malle, Michel Hocquaux
  • Patent number: 6063136
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and a dyeing process for the dyeing of keratinous fibers, in particular of human hair, having,as coupler, at least one compound of formula: ##STR1## where Z.sub.a and Z.sub.b, which are different from one another, represent an oxygen or nitrogen atom,and at least one oxidation base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Vidal, Gerard Malle
  • Patent number: 6001367
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-wrinkle composition containing a dispersion of a polymer system comprising at least one polymer of natural origin, and to the use of this polymer system as a tensioning agent in a cosmetic or dermatological composition. In particular, a soybean protein commercial product Profam 972.The polymer used must characteristically have a molecular weight of greater than 670,000 daltons and the polymer system obtained must be capable of forming a steam-permeable film, it must have a Young's modulus ranging from 10.sup.8 to 9.times.10.sup.9 N/m.sup.2 and it must produce, at a concentration of 7%, a greater than 1.5% retraction of isolated stratum corneum at 30.degree. C. and at a relative humidity of 40%.The composition obtained is used in particular for the immediate treatment of wrinkles and fine lines on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Roland Bazin, Laurent Bernardet, Didier Candau, Gerard Malle, Jean-Claude Garson
  • Patent number: 5985257
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the first step of an operation for the permanent deformation of hair, the composition containing an N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamide or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts as a reducing agent, including new N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamide disulphides and new N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamides, and its use in a process for the permanent deformation of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: L'oreal
    Inventor: Gerard Malle
  • Patent number: 5958382
    Abstract: Novel 4,4-dihydroxy-5-pyrazolinones having the structural formula (I): ##STR1## and cosmetic/dermatological formulations comprised thereof are useful for artificially coloring, e.g., tanning/browning, human skin and/or hair, and are well suited for imparting a healthy appearance to facial skin by enhancing the radiance of the complexion, while at the same time retaining transparency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Societe L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Vidal, Gerard Malle, Jean-Claude Garson
  • Patent number: 5935558
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the first step of an operation for the permanent deformation of hair, the composition containing an N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamide or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts as a reducing agent, including new N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamide disulphides and new N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamides, and its use in a process for the permanent deformation of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: L'Oreal, SA
    Inventor: Gerard Malle
  • Patent number: 5931973
    Abstract: Dyes selected from 4,5-diiminopyrazolines or their 4-ylideneamino-5-aminopyrazole tautomeric forms, a process for their preparation, and their use as direct dyes in dye compositions for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers. The dyes may also be used in lightening or non-lightening dye compositions for the direct dyeing of keratin fibers, and in dyeing processes using these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Gerard Malle, Laurent Vidal, Henri Samain
  • Patent number: 5843416
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the first step of an operation for the permanent deformation of hair, the composition containing an N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamide or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts as a reducing agent, including new N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamide disulphides and new N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamides, and its use in a process for the permanent deformation of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Gerard Malle
  • Patent number: 5843420
    Abstract: Method for extracting malodorous compounds present in a liquid formulation containing at least one compound bearing a thiol functional group of formula:HS--A--Y--B (I)in which said formulation is placed in contact with a pulverulent absorbing agent, in order to obtain a deodorized composition, intended for a subsequent use, said absorbing agent being such that, when it is suspended in an aqueous solution containing 92 g/l of thioglycolic acid, said aqueous solution also contains at least 30% by weight of the initial thioglycolic acid after contact for 15 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: L'oreal
    Inventors: Daniel Bauer, Fran.cedilla.oise Richard, Muriel Hassoun, Gerard Malle, Henri Samain
  • Patent number: 5700454
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the first step of an operation for the permanent deformation of hair, the composition containing an N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamide or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts as a reducing agent, including new N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamide disulphides and new N-mercaptoalkylalkanediamides, and its use in a process for the permanent deformation of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Gerard Malle
  • Patent number: 5531987
    Abstract: Method for extracting malodorous compounds present in a liquid formulation containing at least one compound bearing a thiol functional group of formula:HS--A--Y--B (I)in which said formulation is placed in contact with a pulverulent absorbing agent, in order to obtain a deodorized composition, intended for a subsequent use, said absorbing agent being such that, when it is suspended in an aqueous solution containing 92 g/l of thioglycolic acid, said aqueous solution also contains at least 30% by weight of the initial thioglycolic acid after contact for 15 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Daniel Bauer, Francoise Richard, Muriel Hassoun, Gerard Malle, Henri Samain