Patents by Inventor Laure Thiebaut

Laure Thiebaut 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: 7470077
    Abstract: An applicator device for a cosmetic product includes a backing sheet in which at least one applicator is cut out or pre-cut. The backing sheet includes a first face which, over at least part of the applicator, holds the cosmetic product, and a second face having an adhesive associated therewith over at least part of the applicator. In addition, a film extends over at least the adhesive-coated part of the second face, with the film capable of being at least partially detached from the backing sheet to give access to the applicator and enabling the applicator to be lifted off by its adhesive face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Laure Thiebaut, Roger Chapelle
  • Patent number: 7416357
    Abstract: A dispenser that includes at least one receptacle configured to accommodate at least one applicator, with the receptacle having at least one opening through which the applicator can be withdrawn. At least one applicator is housed in the receptacle, and includes an applicator portion and a grasping element enabling the applicator to be held. The grasping element delineates a reservoir containing a product to be applied, and the applicator is configured so that it must be at least partially deformed in order to pass through the opening in the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20080154162
    Abstract: A massage device intended to be applied to the skin of a user. The massage device may include a body, at least one massage member that is fixed relative to the body, and at least one massage member that can rotate relative to the body when moved over the skin in contact therewith. At least part of the fixed massage member in contact with the skin is able to move following the path of at least part of the mobile massage member in contact with the skin so as to cause at least one skin fold to be formed between the said massage members as the device is moved around.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure THIEBAUT
  • Publication number: 20080095566
    Abstract: A packaging and application device for a cosmetic product. The device may include a platform, a tube forming a housing for the product and a driving mechanism for translational movement of the platform in the tube. The movement of the platform allows dispensing of product via a dispensing opening in the tube. A side wall of the tube includes an inner cross-section having an inwards-concave portion and an inwards-convex portion. The tube is arranged in a base having an outwards-convex outer cross-section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Laure THIEBAUT, Philippe Bonneyrat
  • Publication number: 20080017215
    Abstract: A device such as a cosmetic product applicator includes two wands which are movable with respect to one another between a distant position and a close position for applying the product, each wand of the product applicator can include at least one surface for receiving and applying the product which extends longitudinally along the wand in order to deposit, by transfer, the product in the form of substantially a line, with the surfaces for receiving and applying the product being substantially smooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20070231050
    Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a product. According to an advantageous example, the device includes a container for storing the product, a product applicator including a rotating component capable of being inserted into the container in order to be loaded with product and capable of applying the product removed onto an application surface. The device further includes a member for capping the container that bears the applicator and an applicator wiping member. The wiping member can include, for example, a flat surface against which the rotating component rolls along. The invention can be particularly advantageous, for example, in packaging and applying a cosmetic or care product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20070148114
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for coating the eyelashes, comprising applying to the eyelashes at least one layer of at least one composition in the form of a foam. Also disclosed herein is a kit for making up and/or for the nontherapeutic care of the eyelashes comprising: a container comprising a composition in the form of a foam having a density of less than or equal to 0.95 g/cm3; and an applicator comprising at least one application component configured to apply the composition to the eyelashes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Nathalie Jager Lezer, Stephane Arditty, Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20070104531
    Abstract: A device for packaging and method for applying a product configured to be applied on fibers. One example of the device includes a base incorporating a recess to accommodate a cup. This example of the device also includes a cup forming a seat for receiving a stick of product and a driving means for moving the cup relative to the base between a stowed position of the cup in the recess and a usage position in which an applicator portion of the stick emerges at least partially from an opening of the recess. The device includes a plurality of separator/comb elements extending around at least a portion of the opening of the recess, the separator/comb elements being configured so as to engage with the fibers to separate/comb them simultaneously to, or after the application of, the product onto the fibers by the applicator portion. A method is of using the device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure THIEBAUT
  • Publication number: 20070017543
    Abstract: Device for packaging and dispensing products having a first container (2) for a first product, at least one second container (7) for a second product, which is designed to be assembled removably to the first container, this second container having an opening to allow the second product contained in the second container to be taken up, and a product applicator (14) configured in such a way as to be assembled removably to the second container so as to close off said opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20060276731
    Abstract: An appliance or device for massaging and/or dispensing a product. A preferred example includes a container holding the product, preferably a cosmetic product, a housing to which the container is mounted, and a massage element mounted on this housing. A rotary driving arrangement drives the massage element about an axis of rotation of the massaging element relative to the housing. A conduit is in fluid communication between an outlet from the container and the massage element. The container is configured for the packaging and dispensing of the product under pressure, with the conduit being connected to an outlet of a dispensing valve on the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Laure Thiebaut, Philippe Bonneyrat
  • Publication number: 20060276730
    Abstract: An appliance or device for massaging and/or dispensing a product. The device includes a container holding the product, preferably a cosmetic product, a housing to which the container is mounted, and a massage element mounted on the housing. A rotary drive arrangement rotates the massage elements about an axis of rotation relative to the housing. In addition, a conduit is in fluid communication between an outlet from the container and the massaging element. The container has an axis between the outlet and a bottom of the container, with this axis is parallel to the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Laure Thiebaut, Philippe Bonneyrat
  • Publication number: 20060233590
    Abstract: A packaging and dispensing device includes a container holding a first product, and a closure capsule including a base part configured to detachably close off the container. The device includes a recess defined in a mobile part of the closure capsule, this recess containing a second product. An opening in the recess is closed off by a cap, such that the mobile part can assume, relative to the base part, a closed position wherein the cap is rendered inaccessible by the base part, and an open position wherein the cap is accessible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Patent number: 7114871
    Abstract: A packaging and application device for a product, specifically a cosmetic product. The device includes a receptacle for cleaning the product having a longitudinal axis and a passageway. The receptacle also includes a porous or fibrous applicator element capable of communicating with the product in the receptacle through the passageway. A dispensing element adapted for opening and closing the passageway. The device further contains a dispensing element adapted for opening and closing the passageway and includes a mobile part rotatable about the longitudinal axis between a first position in which the passage is closed and a second position in which the passage is open. The device also includes a closure cap capable of engaging a dispensing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20060169298
    Abstract: A device for packaging and applying at least one cosmetic product, in particular makeup. According to a disclosed example, the device includes a body incorporating a first platen delineating at least one first recess containing a first product. A second platen is directly coupled to the first platen and delineates at least one second recess containing a second product. An applicator component includes an applicator element arranged at the end of a handle, and the applicator component is detachably mounted to the body. With the applicator component in the mounted position on the body, the first platen is immobilised relative to the second platen. When the applicator component is detached, the first platen is movable relative to the second. In the mounted position, the first platen covers the second opening and the handle covers the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20060162735
    Abstract: An applicator includes a support on one face of which is attached a resiliently deformable applicator element presenting an application surface opposite the support. The support has a preferential folding axis such that, in response to a folding force exerted on the support, the applicator element is deformed so as to modify the transverse curvature of the application surface observed transversely to the axis. The lengthwise curvature of the application surface observed axially along the axis is also modified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Patent number: 7025069
    Abstract: A device for applying a hair product to sections of hair includes a first part having an open cavity to contain the hair product. The product is applied to the section of hair by contacting the section of hair with the product inside the cavity and moving the device relative to the section of hair. The device also includes a second part having a retention member that is movable relative to the cavity to selectively open and close the cavity. When closed, the retention member keeps the section of hair in contact with the product inside the cavity as the device moves relative to the section of hair. The retention member preferably includes a porous and/or fibrous element that can absorb or in other words be impregnated with the hair product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20060056905
    Abstract: A device for the application of a cosmetic and/or skin care product, includes an applicator element adapted for the application of the product. According to a preferred example, the device includes a first member having an aperture through which the applicator element extends, with a first part of the applicator element presenting an application surface projecting beyond a first side of the aperture. In addition, a second member forms a recess designed to receive therein a second part of the applicator element projecting beyond a second side of the aperture, with this second side being opposite the first side. The first member is connected to the second member by a hinge designed to pivot about an axis (Y) so as to allow the first member to move relative to the second member between a first position in which the second part is immobilised or held between the two members and a second position in which the applicator element is detachable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20060045607
    Abstract: An applicator device for a cosmetic product includes a backing sheet in which at least one applicator is cut out or pre-cut. The backing sheet includes a first face which, over at least part of the applicator, holds the cosmetic product, and a second face having an adhesive associated therewith over at least part of the applicator. In addition, a film extends over at least the adhesive-coated part of the second face, with the film capable of being at least partially detached from the backing sheet to give access to the applicator and enabling the applicator to be lifted off by its adhesive face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Laure Thiebaut, Roger Chapelle
  • Publication number: 20060037886
    Abstract: A container for a cosmetic product includes a body having at least one opening, and a closure element for closing or restricting the opening in the body. The container includes at least one abrasive element located on the outer surface of the body or of the closure element, with the abrasive element being configured to exfoliate the skin. A method of forming the container is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20050276653
    Abstract: A dispenser that includes at least one receptacle configured to accommodate at least one applicator, with the receptacle having at least one opening through which the applicator can be withdrawn. At least one applicator is housed in the receptacle, and includes an applicator portion and a grasping element enabling the applicator to be held. The grasping element delineates a reservoir containing a product to be applied, and the applicator is configured so that it must be at least partially deformed in order to pass through the opening in the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut