Patents by Inventor Pierre-André Lasserre

Pierre-André Lasserre 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: 8899448
    Abstract: A dispensing head which can be mounted on a receptacle. The dispensing head includes a pump, for surmounting the receptacle, with an actuating rod having a longitudinal axis X. A diffuser is mounted on the pump, and includes a tube opening at a dispensing orifice, with the tube being elongated along an axis Y distinct from the axis X. A lever arm controls the actuation of the pump, with the lever arm including a portion capable of coming to bear on the diffuser in order to actuate the pump. In addition, a locking member is configured such that, in a first position, the locking member allows actuation of the pump and, in a second position, the locking member prevents actuation of the pump. In a disclosed example, in the second position the tube abuts against a portion of the locking member to prevent actuation of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez, Pedro Pares Montaner
  • Patent number: 8608031
    Abstract: A dispensing head which can be mounted on a receptacle. The dispensing head includes a pump, for surmounting the receptacle, with an actuating rod having a longitudinal axis X. A diffuser is mounted on the pump, and includes a tube opening at a dispensing orifice, with the tube being elongated along an axis Y distinct from the axis X. A lever arm controls the actuation of the pump, with the lever arm including a portion capable of coming to bear on the diffuser in order to actuate the pump. In addition, a locking member is configured such that, in a first position, the locking member allows actuation of the pump and, in a second position, the locking member prevents actuation of the pump. In a disclosed example, in the second position the tube abuts against a portion of the locking member to prevent actuation of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez, Pedro Pares Montaner
  • Patent number: 7854350
    Abstract: A distribution assembly includes at least two containers or receptacles, each containing a product, and being fitted with a valve having an actuator rod. A distribution device is mounted on top of the containers and includes a distribution nozzle fitted with at least one distribution orifice. The distribution device further includes a movable actuator element to provoke the simultaneous distribution of two products in a mixed or separate state. Further, an intermediate body is separate from the actuator element and includes two skirts. The intermediate body is able to engage respectively on the two actuator rods of the containers, and at least one inner channel allows the flow of products towards the distribution nozzle. The actuator element and the intermediate body are arranged to co-operate on operation of the actuator element so as to allow the passage of products from the recipients to the distribution nozzle via the inner channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez
  • Patent number: 7845518
    Abstract: A product packaging and dispensing assembly includes one or more containers containing a product. The assembly includes a dispensing device which is movable relative to the container in a swiveling or rocking motion to actuate an actuator rod of the container. In addition, an arrangement is provided which limits displacement of the dispensing device to prevent or minimize movement of the dispensing device in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the actuator rod, and also to limit swiveling movement in a direction opposite to that utilized for actuation of the actuator rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez
  • Patent number: 7748568
    Abstract: An assembly for packaging and a dispensing a product includes at least one container containing a product, with the container including an actuation rod. A dispensing device is provided which can actuate the actuation rod in order to dispense the product through a dispensing aperture. Advantageously, the dispensing device is positionable in at least two different positions, including: (1) a use position in which the actuation device can rock or tilt the actuation rod to dispense the product, but in which the dispensing device does not move the actuation rod along its longitudinal axis, and (2) an intermediate position in which the dispensing device is not in fluid communication with the actuation rod. The arrangement can advantageously avoid dispensing of the product or products when such dispensing is not desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez, Philippe Briand
  • Patent number: 7527173
    Abstract: A dispensing device which can be mounted on a container fitted with a dispensing element through which a product held in the container can emerge when this element is actuated. The device includes an element for mounting the device on the container, and a dispensing head. The dispensing head includes a dispensing orifice and a conduit to channel the product emerging from the dispensing element to the dispensing orifice. An actuating surface is movable relative to the mounting element, and actuates the dispensing element. In a preferred example, the actuating surface and the conduit are formed by molding as a single piece. A closure member is configured to cover the dispensing orifice in a stowed position. Movement of the closure element to the stowed position involves a force exerted by the closure element on the head, axially to the conduit, in the direction toward the dispensing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez
  • Patent number: 7437930
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly comprising: a dispensing device containing at least one product to be dispensed, and a case for holding the dispensing device when the latter is not in use, this case comprising a housing in which the dispensing device is held, this housing having a lower part and an upper part widened relative to the lower part, the case being configured to receive a quantity of liquid which is sufficient for the dispensing device to be able to float in the case at least when the dispensing device is not completely full.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20070119870
    Abstract: A dispensing head which can be mounted on a receptacle. The dispensing head includes a pump, for surmounting the receptacle, with an actuating rod having a longitudinal axis X. A diffuser is mounted on the pump, and includes a tube opening at a dispensing orifice, with the tube being elongated along an axis Y distinct from the axis X. A lever arm controls the actuation of the pump, with the lever arm including a portion capable of coming to bear on the diffuser in order to actuate the pump. In addition, a locking member is configured such that, in a first position, the locking member allows actuation of the pump and, in a second position, the locking member prevents actuation of the pump. In a disclosed example, in the second position the tube abuts against a portion of the locking member to prevent actuation of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez, Pedro Montaner
  • Publication number: 20070045343
    Abstract: A product packaging and dispensing assembly includes one or more containers containing a product. The assembly includes a dispensing device which is movable relative to the container in a swiveling or rocking motion to actuate an actuator rod of the container. In addition, an arrangement is provided which limits displacement of the dispensing device to prevent or minimize movement of the dispensing device in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the actuator rod, and also to limit swiveling movement in a direction opposite to that utilized for actuation of the actuator rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20070045344
    Abstract: An assembly for packaging and a dispensing a product includes at least one container containing a product, with the container including an actuation rod. A dispensing device is provided which can actuate the actuation rod in order to dispense the product through a dispensing aperture. Advantageously, the dispensing device is positionable in at least two different positions, including: (1) a use position in which the actuation device can rock or tilt the actuation rod to dispense the product, but in which the dispensing device does not move the actuation rod along its longitudinal axis, and (2) an intermediate position in which the dispensing device is not in fluid communication with the actuation rod. The arrangement can advantageously avoid dispensing of the product or products when such dispensing is not desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez, Philippe Briand
  • Publication number: 20060177399
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressurized device for hair fiber styling and to its use for hair fiber styling and/or care. The pressurized device, especially an aerosol, comprises a container, the wall of which is made at least partly of a mixture comprising at least one polyethylene naphthalate and at least one polyethylene terephthalate, a cosmetic composition comprising an aqueous phase comprising at least one foaming agent; and an organic phase comprising at least one propellant selected from halogenated or not halogenated hydrocarbons and mixtures thereof, said device being able to withstand high temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Herve Jourdan, Regis Beitone, Francois Le Bourhis, Pierre-Andre Lasserre
  • Publication number: 20060138176
    Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a product, such as a cosmetic product. The device includes a container fitted with a dispensing element designed to facilitate discharge of the product from the container, and a dispensing head surmounting the container. The dispensing head includes a mounting member configured to attach to the dispensing element or the container. The dispensing head also includes a diffuser fitted with a dispensing orifice configured to move and actuate the dispensing element so as to cause the product to be released. The diffuser is connected, before a first actuation of the dispensing element, to the mounting member by at least one bridge of material in a position such that the diffuser is not in fluid communication with the dispensing element, the bridge of material being breakable upon first actuation so as to enable fluid engagement of the dispensing element with the diffuser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20060081661
    Abstract: A dispensing device which can be mounted on a container fitted with a dispensing element through which a product held in the container can emerge when this element is actuated. The device includes an element for mounting the device on the container, and a dispensing head. The dispensing head includes a dispensing orifice and a conduit to channel the product emerging from the dispensing element to the dispensing orifice. An actuating surface is movable relative to the mounting element, and actuates the dispensing element. In a preferred example, the actuating surface and the conduit are formed by molding as a single piece. A closure member is configured to cover the dispensing orifice in a stowed position. Movement of the closure element to the stowed position involves a force exerted by the closure element on the head, axially to the conduit, in the direction toward the dispensing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20060065674
    Abstract: A distribution assembly includes at least two containers or receptacles, each containing a product, and being fitted with a valve having an actuator rod. A distribution device is mounted on top of the containers and includes a distribution nozzle fitted with at least one distribution orifice. The distribution device further includes a movable actuator element to provoke the simultaneous distribution of two products in a mixed or separate state. Further, an intermediate body is separate from the actuator element and includes two skirts. The intermediate body is able to engage respectively on the two actuator rods of the containers, and at least one inner channel allows the flow of products towards the distribution nozzle. The actuator element and the intermediate body are arranged to co-operate on operation of the actuator element so as to allow the passage of products from the recipients to the distribution nozzle via the inner channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez
  • Patent number: 7017785
    Abstract: A package for dispensing a product and a dispensing head for such a package are provided. In an illustrated form, the dispensing head has an axis X, designed to actuate a dispensing element mounted on a receptacle to dispense a product contained in the receptacle. A dispensing conduit is capable of communicating with the product inside the receptacle and has at least two passages of different cross-sections. In a preferred form, the conduit is molded as a single piece with the arrangement attaching the head to the receptacle integral therewith via a deformable connection. An actuator arrangement is provided to actuate the dispensing element and to cause the conduit to communicate with the inside of the receptacle, with a dispensing orifice formed at the extremity of a channel preferably having a length greater than the diameter of the dispensing orifice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez, Guiseppe Dalsant
  • Publication number: 20060006198
    Abstract: A dispensing head which can be mounted on a receptacle. The dispensing head includes a pump, for surmounting the receptacle, with an actuating rod having a longitudinal axis X. A diffuser is mounted on the pump, and includes a tube opening at a dispensing orifice, with the tube being elongated along an axis Y distinct from the axis X. A lever arm controls the actuation of the pump, with the lever arm including a portion capable of coming to bear on the diffuser in order to actuate the pump. In addition, a locking member is configured such that, in a first position, the locking member allows actuation of the pump and, in a second position, the locking member prevents actuation of the pump. In a disclosed example, in the second position the tube abuts against a portion of the locking member to prevent actuation of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez, Pedro Pares Montaner
  • Publication number: 20060006200
    Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing, under pressure, a product is provided. The device can be particularly advantageous for cosmetic products and includes a container containing the product to be dispensed under pressure, a propellant in the form of a liquefied gas having a gaseous phase and a liquid phase, and at least one retaining member able to trap the liquid phase of the propellant. The retaining member includes at least one portion that is permeable to the gaseous phase of the propellant. A valve is associated with the container and includes a body that includes a first passage able, when the device is in a first position, to cause the product contained in the container to enter the valve body when the valve is actuated, and a second passage able, when the device is in the first position, to cause the propellant contained in gaseous form in the container to enter the valve body when the valve is actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20050161472
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly (1) comprising: a dispensing device (20) containing at least one product to be dispensed, and a case (10) for holding the dispensing device (20) when the latter is not in use, this case (20) comprising a housing (11) in which the dispensing device is held, this housing having a lower part (11a) and an upper part (11b) widened relative to the lower part, the case being configured to receive a quantity of liquid which is sufficient for the dispensing device to be able to float in the case at least when it is not completely full.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20050121474
    Abstract: A package for dispensing a product and a dispensing head for such a package are provided. In an illustrated form, the dispensing head has an axis X, designed to actuate a dispensing element mounted on a receptacle to dispense a product contained in the receptacle. A dispensing conduit is capable of communicating with the product inside the receptacle and has at least two passages of different cross-sections. In a preferred form, the conduit is molded as a single piece with the arrangement attaching the head to the receptacle integral therewith via a deformable connection. An actuator arrangement is provided to actuate the dispensing element and to cause the conduit to communicate with the inside of the receptacle, with a dispensing orifice formed at the extremity of a channel preferably having a length greater than the diameter of the dispensing orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez, Guiseppe Dalsant
  • Patent number: 6722532
    Abstract: A dispenser unit comprises a housing and an actuator movable relative to the housing to cause the contents of two containers to be dispensed simultaneously in mixed or separate state. Each container includes a hollow stem through which the substance is dispensed when the stem is depressed. The dispenser unit includes a fluid-conducting member distinct from the actuator and including two hoods for engaging the two stems of the containers. Depressing the actuator causes the fluid-conducting member to actuate the stems and initiate dispensing of the contents into a single passage or two separate passages of the fluid-conducting member. The fluid-conducting member is movable within the housing for accommodating mismatch in heights of the stems. The actuator includes a single internal channel or two separate channels for receiving the container contents from the fluid-conducting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Pierre-Andre Lasserre, Marcel Sanchez, Giuseppe Dalsant