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).

  • Publication number: 20050230431
    Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing of a cosmetic product. The arrangement can be particularly advantageous for make-up and/or a skin care product, and includes a container forming at least one recess capable of accommodating the product. The recess has a first wall at least partially defining an inner surface of the recess, and a second wall rotationally movable relative to the first wall about an axis of rotation. The rotational movement of the second wall about the axis thereby causes a reduction of an angular difference defined between these two walls. The second wall presents a peripheral edge at least one portion of which is in leaktight engagement with the inner surface as it rotates about the axis. In addition, the second wall can delineate at least one outlet aperture to enable the product to be dispensed in response to the reduced angular difference. Preferably, the direction of the flow of the product being disposed is different from that of the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20050214495
    Abstract: An article for the application of a cosmetic product, particularly a makeup or skin care product, including at least one applicator having a first face constituting an application surface and a second face, opposite the first. The second face is at least partially covered by an adhesive layer, and the first face holds the product to be applied. A backing sheet covers the adhesive layer, before the first use, and the backing sheet includes a weakened zone or a cutout extending at least partially beneath the applicator and enables the sheet to be separated into at least two parts. The backing sheet projects beyond the applicator on at least one part of its periphery on each side of the weakened zone or the cutout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Patent number: 6939072
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a product applicator attachment (10) intended to be mounted on a container (20) containing the product that is to be applied, said attachment comprising: fixing means (17) intended to fix the attachment onto the container; an applicator portion (12, 13, 14, 15, 16) comprising a distribution chamber (14) delimiting, at least in part, an applicator surface (12), and able to communicate with the inside of the container (20) via an inlet passage (16) of axis X, said chamber (14) also being equipped with at least one product outlet orifice (13) opening onto the applicator surface (12), and of an axis distinct from the axis of the inlet passage (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20040213628
    Abstract: The present invention disclosed relates to 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: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Patent number: 6766806
    Abstract: The present application relates to a device for applying a product, comprising a container configured to contain the product and an applicator head associated with the container. The applicator head comprises a plurality of applicator elements having a base and a free end, at least one opening communicating with the container and being configured to allow the product to be delivered outside the applicator elements at a location closer to the base than the free end, and a movable support configured to be movable between a first position in which the at least one opening is closed off and a second position in which the at least one opening is at least partially uncovered. In addition, at least some of the applicator elements are mounted on the movable support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20040042840
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a product applicator attachment (10) intended to be mounted on a container (20) containing the product that is to be applied, said attachment comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Patent number: 6694987
    Abstract: The present application may include an applicator unit comprising an application member and a first part defining at least a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment may be configured to accommodate a product to be applied and may comprise a first opening extending substantially in a plane. The second compartment may be configured to accommodate an application member via a second opening. The applicator unit may further include a second part comprising a handle. The application member may be located at an end of the handle. The applicator unit may also comprise a retainer configured to releasably retain the first and second parts in an assembled position. The first part and the second parts may be configured so that, in the assembled position, the first and second openings are closed and the handle is arranged at least partially over the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20030024544
    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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20020108629
    Abstract: The present application may include an applicator unit comprising an application member and a first part defining at least a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment may be configured to accommodate a product to be applied and may comprise a first opening extending substantially in a plane. The second compartment may be configured to accommodate an application member via a second opening. The applicator unit may further include a second part comprising a handle. The application member may be located at an end of the handle. The applicator unit may also comprise a retainer configured to releasably retain the first and second parts in an assembled position. The first part and the second parts may be configured so that, in the assembled position, the first and second openings are closed and the handle is arranged at least partially over the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut
  • Publication number: 20020092538
    Abstract: The present application relates to a device for applying a product, comprising a container configured to contain the product and an applicator head associated with the container. The applicator head comprises a plurality of applicator elements having a base and a free end, at least one opening communicating with the container and being configured to allow the product to be delivered outside the applicator elements at a location closer to the base than the free end, and a movable support configured to be movable between a first position in which the at least one opening is closed off and a second position in which the at least one opening is at least partially uncovered. In addition, at least some of the applicator elements are mounted on the movable support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: Laure Thiebaut