Patents by Inventor Hervé Cantin

Hervé Cantin 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).

  • Anhydrous hydrophobic cosmetic composition in the form of a compact powder
    Patent number: 6395301
    Abstract: An anhydrous hydrophobic cosmetic composition in the form of a compact powder which can be taken up in dry form or with water, comprising a particulate phase comprising hydrophilic pulverulent compounds, wherein the hydrophilic pulverulent compounds represent 20 to 35% by weight relative to the total weight of the particulate phase. The invention also relates to a make-up process using such a composition, as well as to a device comprising such a composition and a sponge which can be moistened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: L'Oréal
    Inventor: Hervé Cantin
  • Stable gelled composition with a high electrolyte content
    Patent number: 6166078
    Abstract: A gel composition containing an at least one cosmetic and/or dermatological active agent, at least one electrolyte, cetylhydroxyethyl cellulose and water. The composition is useful for treating the skin, scalp, hair, mucous membranes and/or nails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Herve Cantin, Didier Gagnebien
  • Stable gelled composition with a high electrolyte content
    Patent number: 5922764
    Abstract: A gel composition containing an at least one cosmetic and/or dermatological active agent, at least one electrolyte, cetylhydroxyethyl cellulose and water. The composition is useful for treating the skin, scalp, hair, mucous membranes and/or nails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Herve Cantin, Didier Gagnebien
  • Slimming composition for topical treatment, containing two types of liposomes, and use thereof
    Patent number: 5843476
    Abstract: Compositions containing a first dispersion of lipid vesicles which are capable of penetrating into the deep layers of the skin and which contain at least one active agent chosen from lipolytic agents, draining agents and firming agents, for treating these deep layers, and a second dispersion of lipid vesicles which are capable of penetrating into the surface layers of the skin and which contain at least one active agent chosen from cutaneous surface treatment agents, exfoliation agents, smoothing agents and softening agents for the skin, for treating these surface layers, are effective as slimming agents for combating plumpness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Alain Ribier, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Chantal Fanchon, Evelyne Segot, Herve Cantin
  • Stable composition containing ascorbic acid
    Patent number: 5736567
    Abstract: A composition for topical application is provided containing ascorbic acid and at least one polyol, the latter being present in an effective quantity to obtain a water activity value of the composition which is lower than or equal to 0.85, and at least one structuring agent chosen from polymers and oils, with a view to stabilizing the ascorbic acid. In such a composition ascorbic acid retains its effectiveness over the course of time. The composition obtained can be employed for treating and/or caring for the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Herve Cantin, Eric Quemin, Didier Gagnebien, Isabelle Afriat
  • Composition for protecting and/or combating blemishes on and/or ageing of the skin, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 5670487
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for combating skin blemishes and/or for combating ageing of the skin, as well as for protecting the skin, particularly against ultraviolet rays. The composition contains arbutin and at least one ultraviolet screening agent chosen from the group consisting of benzylidenecamphor and derivatives thereof, in a cosmetically and/or dermatologically acceptable medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Grollier, Herve Cantin, Didier Gagnebien
  • Slimming composition for topical treatment, containing two types of liposomes, and use thereof
    Patent number: 5637316
    Abstract: Compositions containing a first dispersion of lipid vesicles which are capable of penetrating into the deep layers of the skin and which contain at least one active agent chosen from lipolytic agents, draining agents and firming agents, for treating these deep layers, and a second dispersion of lipid vesicles which are capable of penetrating into the surface layers of the skin and which contain at least one active agent chosen from cutaneous surface treatment agents, exfoliation agents, smoothing agents and softening agents for the skin, for treating these surface layers, are effective as slimming agents for combating plumpness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Alain Ribier, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Chantal Fanchon, Evelyne Segot, Herve Cantin