Patents by Inventor Mathilde Winckels
Mathilde Winckels 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).
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Patent number: 8109280Abstract: A device such as a compact or product container includes a plurality of stacked sections or housings, which are pivotable with respect to each other. The sections are substantially aligned with each other when the device is in a closed position, and when pivoted with respect to each other, the device is opened to allow access to compartments or reservoirs of the different sections. According to an example, a lower housing or section can include a projection which is received in a groove formed in the adjacent section and a depth of the groove can change from a first end of the groove to a second end of the groove to thereby change and vary the resistance felt by the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Mathilde Winckels, David Prague
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Publication number: 20090308408Abstract: A device such as a compact or product container includes a plurality of stacked sections or housings, which are pivotable with respect to each other. The sections are substantially aligned with each other when the device is in a closed position, and when pivoted with respect to each other, the device is opened to allow access to compartments or reservoirs of the different sections. According to an example, a lower housing or section can include a projection which is received in a groove formed in the adjacent section and a depth of the groove can change from a first end of the groove to a second end of the groove to thereby change and vary the resistance felt by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2008Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Mathilde Winckels, David Prague
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Patent number: 7621423Abstract: A container for packaging a product includes a casing made of a first material, and at least one deform able part in contact with the product and made of a second material with a lesser rigidity than the first material. The container is configured so that a pressure exerted on the deformable part causes a deformation of the latter and a displacement of the product towards the opening of the container. The deformable part can return to its undeformed shape when the pressure is released.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2003Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Mathilde Winckels
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Patent number: 7484622Abstract: The invention relates to a pack for an article and a method of packaging an article in a pack. The article can include, for example, a cosmetic product. The pack can include a cylindrical body whose cross-section includes at least one convex curved portion and at least one concave curved portion having a radius of curvature similar to the radius of curvature of the convex portion. The cylindrical body can be formed of at least one sheet conformed to the cross-section and whose side edges can be fastened pairwise to one another along at least one fastening zone extending longitudinally to the body. The sheet can define an opening at least at one end of the body.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: L'orealInventor: Mathilde Winckels
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Patent number: 7337929Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular a cosmetic product, which includes a container holding the product. The container is surmounted by a neck, such that a free edge of the neck delineates a first dispensing aperture for the product. A detachable lid is capable of engaging with the neck to selectively close off the first dispensing aperture. In an illustrated example, the free edge of the neck at least partially delineates a second dispensing aperture, with the second dispensing aperture capable of passing from a closed off position to an open position in response to a movement of the lid relative to the neck, so that (i) in a first dispensing mode, the lid is in an intermediate position relative to the neck between a closed-off position of the first aperture and a detached position from the neck, and the product is dispensed via the second aperture, and (ii) in a second dispensing mode, the lid is detached from the neck, and the product is dispensed via the first aperture.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2004Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Mathilde Winckels
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Patent number: 7124893Abstract: A packaging unit delimiting a space in which an article can be located such as an article containing a cosmetic product. The packaging includes at least one portion configured so that, when seen in a first direction, at least a part of the article can be seen and, when seen in a second direction different from the first, a first decorative motif can be seen. The portion includes at least one first transparent element allowing the article to be viewed, and at least one second element having the first motif associated, with the two elements extending in different planes.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Mathilde Winckels
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Patent number: 7044669Abstract: A packaging device for a fluid product which includes a bottle formed by a body and a neck with an axis X. The opening of the neck is defined by a rim which includes an inner portion and an outer portion. In the illustrated embodiment, at least part of the outer portion is located axially above the inner portion. A flow reducer is mounted in the neck opening, with the reducer incorporating a flange resting on the inner portion of the rim of the neck. The flow reducer is also spaced from at least part of an outer portion of the rim of the neck.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Mathilde Winckels, Guilhem Rousselet
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Patent number: 7000619Abstract: A system for applying a hair product to hair strands may include an applicator including a reservoir forming portion for containing a hair product to be applied. The applicator may include an applicator portion that may include an application area configured to engage with at least one hair strand during relative movement, in a direction longitudinal to the at least one hair strand, of the applicator with respect to the at least one hair strand. The applicator may include at least one passage configured to transfer hair product between the reservoir forming portion and the application area during the relative movement of the applicator. The system may include a flexible sleeve configured to receive the at least one hair strand via one of the open ends and to enclose the at least one hair strand over at least a portion of the length of the at least one hair strand.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Mathilde Winckels, Luc Gourlaouen
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Patent number: 6948639Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing of a cosmetic product which includes a container to hold the product, with the container being delineated by a body. A movable element moves relative to the container body and is capable, in response to an action exerted manually on a surface of an actuating element, of moving from a first position to a second position. The movable element incorporates a first lip intended to engage with an inner wall of the body, during at least part of its movement, thereby isolating a dose of product inside the container in a manner to cause its expulsion through at least one dispensing aperture. The movable element also includes an upper lip capable of being applied in a leaktight manner against the inner wall during at least part of its movement from the first position to the second.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2004Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Nicolas Albisetti, Mathilde Winckels, Daniel Crosnier
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Publication number: 20050167557Abstract: A retaining device for an object including a plate incorporating an aperture allowing the insertion and withdrawal of the object. A lower face of the plate is attached to a support by a connecting arrangement, and a separation movement between the plate and the support causes deformation of the connecting arrangement so as to form a sleeve around the object. Walls of the connecting arrangement are preferably defined radially relative to the object and facilitate its protection. The device can be advantageously mounted inside a case capable of accommodating the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2004Publication date: August 4, 2005Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Mathilde Winckels
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Patent number: 6923347Abstract: An assembly for packaging a product such as a cosmetic product in the form of a cream or a gel. The assembly includes a flexible container or pot containing the product, with the container having a first end closed by a bottom and a second end, opposite the first, forming a neck delimiting an opening. The flexible container is removably disposed in a rigid structure with the rigid structure preferably extending substantially over the entire height of the container lying under the neck. The flexible container is configured so that, once it is extracted from the rigid structure, pressure exerted on the flexible container causes deformation of the container to displace the product towards the opening for use. The container can return to its undeformed shape by elastic return forces when the pressure ceases.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Mathilde Winckels
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Publication number: 20050121353Abstract: The invention relates to a pack for an article and a method of packaging an article in a pack. The article can include, for example, a cosmetic product. The pack can include a cylindrical body whose cross-section includes at least one convex curved portion and at least one concave curved portion having a radius of curvature similar to the radius of curvature of the convex portion. The cylindrical body can be formed of at least one sheet conformed to the cross-section and whose side edges can be fastened pairwise to one another along at least one fastening zone extending longitudinally to the body. The sheet can define an opening at least at one end of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2005Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Mathilde Winckels
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Publication number: 20050045668Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular a cosmetic product, which includes a container holding the product. The container is surmounted by a neck, such that a free edge of the neck delineates a first dispensing aperture for the product. A detachable lid is capable of engaging with the neck to selectively close off the first dispensing aperture. In an illustrated example, the free edge of the neck at least partially delineates a second dispensing aperture, with the second dispensing aperture capable of passing from a closed off position to an open position in response to a movement of the lid relative to the neck, so that (i) in a first dispensing mode, the lid is in an intermediate position relative to the neck between a closed-off position of the first aperture and a detached position from the neck, and the product is dispensed via the second aperture, and (ii) in a second dispensing mode, the lid is detached from the neck, and the product is dispensed via the first aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Mathilde Winckels
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Publication number: 20050039768Abstract: A device to isolate at least one lock of hair to which a product is to be applied. The device includes first and second sheets each including a first end and a second opposite end. A means of attachment is integral with the first and/or the second sheet, to attach the two sheets together in a reversible manner in proximity to their first ends over the lock of hair that is isolated. The two sheets are configured so as to have their second ends free when they are attached together in proximity to their first end. A process for applying a hair treatment product (such as a coloring and/or decoloring product) is also provided which uses such a device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2004Publication date: February 24, 2005Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Mathilde Winckels
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Publication number: 20050006412Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing of a cosmetic product which includes a container to hold the product, with the container being delineated by a body. A movable element moves relative to the container body and is capable, in response to an action exerted manually on a surface of an actuating element, of moving from a first position to a second position. The movable element incorporates a first lip intended to engage with an inner wall of the body, during at least part of its movement, thereby isolating a dose of product inside the container in a manner to cause its expulsion through at least one dispensing aperture. The movable element also includes an upper lip capable of being applied in a leaktight manner against the inner wall during at least part of its movement from the first position to the second.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Nicolas Albisetti, Mathilde Winckels, Daniel Crosnier
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Publication number: 20040168952Abstract: A packaging unit delimiting a space in which an article can be located such as an article containing a cosmetic product. The packaging includes at least one portion configured so that, when seen in a first direction, at least a part of the article can be seen and, when seen in a second direction different from the first, a first decorative motif can be seen. The portion includes at least one first transparent element allowing the article to be viewed, and at least one second element having the first motif associated, with the two elements extending in different planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Mathilde Winckels
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Publication number: 20040159579Abstract: A packaging device for a fluid product which includes a bottle formed by a body and a neck with an axis X. The opening of the neck is defined by a rim which includes an inner portion and an outer portion. In the illustrated embodiment, at least part of the outer portion is located axially above the inner portion. A flow reducer is mounted in the neck opening, with the reducer incorporating a flange resting on the inner portion of the rim of the neck. The flow reducer is also spaced from at least part of an outer portion of the rim of the neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2003Publication date: August 19, 2004Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Mathilde Winckels, Guilhem Rousselet
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Publication number: 20040031502Abstract: A system for applying a hair product to hair strands may include an applicator including a reservoir forming portion for containing a hair product to be applied. The applicator may include an applicator portion that may include an application area configured to engage with at least one hair strand during relative movement, in a direction longitudinal to the at least one hair strand, of the applicator with respect to the at least one hair strand. The applicator may include at least one passage configured to transfer hair product between the reservoir forming portion and the application area during the relative movement of the applicator. The system may include a flexible sleeve configured to receive the at least one hair strand via one of the open ends and to enclose the at least one hair strand over at least a portion of the length of the at least one hair strand.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Mathilde Winckels, Luc Gourlaouen
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Publication number: 20030209566Abstract: An assembly for packaging a product such as a cosmetic product in the form of a cream or a gel. The assembly includes a flexible container or pot containing the product, with the container having a first end closed by a bottom and a second end, opposite the first, forming a neck delimiting an opening. The flexible container is removably disposed in a rigid structure with the rigid structure preferably extending substantially over the entire height of the container lying under the neck. The flexible container is configured so that, once it is extracted from the rigid structure, pressure exerted on the flexible container causes deformation of the container to displace the product towards the opening for use. The container can return to its undeformed shape by elastic return forces when the pressure ceases.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Mathilde Winckels
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Publication number: 20030183639Abstract: A container for packaging a product includes a casing made of a first material, and at least one deform able part in contact with the product and made of a second material with a lesser rigidity than the first material. The container is configured so that a pressure exerted on the deformable part causes a deformation of the latter and a displacement of the product towards the opening of the container. The deformable part can return to its undeformed shape when the pressure is released.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Mathilde Winckels