Patents by Inventor Sebastien Michaux

Sebastien Michaux 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: 20220219181
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for dispensing a fluid product, comprising a body (101) containing a tank (100), a pump mounted on the tank (100), and a dispensing tip (110), the pump dispensing the fluid product at a pressure (P) of at least 15 bars, advantageously of at least 20 bars, the dispensing tip (110) comprising a micro-hole nozzle (200) comprising a plurality of dispensing openings or holes, said holes in the nozzle (200) having a diameter smaller than 5 ?m, in particular smaller than 2 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventors: Charles CAZZOLA, Sebastien MICHAUX
  • Patent number: 9694377
    Abstract: A refillable fluid dispenser having a fluid reservoir (1) with a bottom wall (12) provided with an opening (13); a filling valve (2) mounted in the opening and that includes a movable member (26) and a valve seat (21); a dispenser member (4) having an actuator rod (44) and a vent system, the actuator rod (44) movable axially between a rest position and a depressed position and the vent system closed in the rest position and open in the depressed position; and a pusher (6) mounted on the actuator rod (44). The fluid dispenser includes an abutment mechanism (76) for holding the pusher (6) when pressure exerted on the filling valve (2) is transmitted to the dispenser member (4) so as to move the dispenser member body (41) relative to its actuator rod (44) to bring it into its depressed position in order to open the vent passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventor: Sebastien Michaux
  • Publication number: 20160067727
    Abstract: A refillable fluid dispenser comprising: a fluid reservoir (1) a bottom wall (12) provided with an opening (13); a filling valve (2) that is mounted in the opening (13) and that includes a movable member (26) and a valve seat (21); a dispenser member (4) comprising a body (41) and an actuator rod (44) and incorporating a vent system, the rod (44) being movable axially between a rest position and a depressed position, the vent passage being closed in the rest position and open in the depressed position; and a pusher (6) that is mounted on the actuator rod (44) of the dispenser member (4); the fluid dispenser being characterized in that it further comprises abutment means (76) for holding the pusher (6) when pressure exerted on the filling valve (2) is transmitted to the dispenser member (4) in such a manner as to move the body (41) relative to its actuator rod (44) so as to bring it into its depressed position in order to open the vent passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventor: Sebastien MICHAUX
  • Publication number: 20140374446
    Abstract: A fastener member (5) for engaging around a neck (11) of a reservoir (1), the fastener member (5) including fastener means (52) that are axially engageable around the neck (11) until a final fastened position is reached in which the member (5) is fastened firmly around the neck (11), the fastener member being characterized in that it further includes guide means (56) that are axially engageable around the neck (11) before the fastener means (52) are engaged around the neck (11), so as to make it easier to position the fastener means (52) relative to the neck (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventors: Sébastien Michaux, Bruno Stuart
  • Patent number: 8695852
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser head including a fluid dispenser member; a dispenser endpiece that is connected to a nozzle via a duct; a pusher that is manually and axially movable down and up so as to move the dispenser endpiece in such a manner as to dispense fluid; and a rotary control hoop for moving the pusher axially between a storage position and an actuatable position. The head further includes axial guide for guiding the pusher axially without turning about its own axis; and rotary cam that is turned by the control hoop, the pusher being in engagement with the cam so as to urge the pusher in axial movement, without any turning component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Aptar France SAS
    Inventors: Romain Bertin, Sébastien Michaux
  • Patent number: 8490837
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser head for mounting on a fluid reservoir so as to constitute a dispenser. The head includes a fluid dispenser member with a body and a valve rod. A dispenser endpiece is rotatably mounted on the valve rod and a turning pusher is manually axially movable so as to move the dispenser endpiece and the valve rod. A transmission part is interposed between the endpiece and the pusher and secured to the pusher in axial movement. An actuator mechanism causes the endpiece and pusher to turn, but not the transmission part. The actuator mechanism moves the transmission part axially between a non-working, storage position and a working, actuation position, in such a manner as to cause the pusher to move axially. The part transmits directly and axially to the endpiece, any thrust force exerted on the pusher in the working position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Aptar France SAS
    Inventors: Sebastien Michaux, Alex Milian
  • Publication number: 20120292344
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser head including a fluid dispenser member; a dispenser endpiece that is connected to a nozzle via a duct; a pusher that is manually and axially movable down and up so as to move the dispenser endpiece, in such a manner as to dispense fluid; and a rotary control hoop for moving the pusher axially between a storage position and an actuatable position. The head further includes axial guide for guiding the pusher axially without turning about its own axis; and rotary cam that is turned by the control hoop, the pusher being in engagement with the cam so as to urge the pusher in axial movement, without any turning component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: VALOIS SAS
    Inventors: Romain Bertin, Sébastien Michaux
  • Publication number: 20120024899
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser head for mounting on a fluid reservoir so as to constitute a dispenser, the head comprising: a fluid dispenser member comprising a body and a valve rod; a dispenser endpiece that is rotatably mounted on the valve rod; and a turning pusher so as to move the dispenser endpiece and the valve rod; the head further comprising: a transmission part that is interposed between the endpiece and the pusher, the part being secured to the pusher in axial movement; and actuator means that cause the endpiece and the pusher to turn, but not the transmission part, the actuator means moving the transmission part axially between a non-working, storage position and a working, actuation position, in such a manner as to cause the pusher to move axially, the part transmitting directly and axially to the endpiece, any thrust force exerted on the pusher in the working position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: VALOIS SAS
    Inventors: Sebastien Michaux, Alex Milian
  • Patent number: 7886939
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser head for mounting on a fluid reservoir (R), the dispenser head comprising: a dispenser member (1), such as a pump, for taking the fluid contained in said reservoir, said dispenser member comprising a body (10) and an actuator rod (11) that is axially displaceable in said body; a pusher (7) that is axially displaceable so as to actuate the displacement of the actuator rod (11); a dispenser orifice (60) via which the fluid is dispensed each time the dispenser member (1) is actuated, said orifice (60) being mounted in stationary manner relative to the body (10) and the reservoir (R); and a flexible connection hose (52) that connects the actuator rod (11) to the dispenser orifice (60), said hose including a first connection end (521) that is secured to the actuator rod, and a second connection end (522) that is secured to the dispenser orifice, the dispenser head being characterized in that the first end (521) extends substantially parallel to the actuator rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Valois SAS
    Inventor: Sebastien Michaux
  • Patent number: 7857174
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser having: a fluid reservoir, a fluid dispenser member having actuator rod (23) that is displaceable down and up along an axis X, a pusher (4; 4; 4?) that displaces the actuator rod (23), a dispenser endpiece (50) defining a dispenser orifice (51), and a displacement mechanism (6, 4; 6?, 7; 6?, 7, 4?) that displaces the endpiece (50) both in turning about the axis X and in radial translation, the radial distance between the endpiece and the axis X varying as the endpiece turns about the axis X, such that the endpiece is displaceable between an extended position remote from the axis X and a retracted position close to the axis X.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Valois S.A.S.
    Inventors: Sebastien Michaux, Romain Bertin
  • Publication number: 20090101232
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser device for associating with a fluid reservoir (1) so as to constitute a fluid dispenser, the device comprising: a dispenser member (2), such as a pump or a valve, comprising a body (21) and an axial actuator rod (23), the body forming a holding collar (22); and a crimping ring (5) for fastening the dispenser member (2) on the reservoir; the fluid dispenser device being characterized in that it further comprises a bushing (41) that is fastened on the ring (5), the bushing extending axially beyond the ring, around the actuator rod (23).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: VALOIS SAS
    Inventor: Sebastien Michaux
  • Publication number: 20080190966
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser head for mounting on a fluid reservoir (R), the dispenser head comprising: a dispenser member (1), such as a pump, for taking the fluid contained in said reservoir, said dispenser member comprising a body (10) and an actuator rod (11) that is axially displaceable in said body; a pusher (7) that is axially displaceable so as to actuate the displacement of the actuator rod (11); a dispenser orifice (60) via which the fluid is dispensed each time the dispenser member (1) is actuated, said orifice (60) being mounted in stationary manner relative to the body (10) and the reservoir (R); and a flexible connection hose (52) that connects the actuator rod (11) to the dispenser orifice (60), said hose including a first connection end (521) that is secured to the actuator rod, and a second connection end (522) that is secured to the dispenser orifice, the dispenser head being characterized in that the first end (521) extends substantially parallel to the actuator rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: B.P.G. - La Prieure
    Inventor: Sebastien Michaux
  • Publication number: 20080116232
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising: a fluid reservoir (1) provided with an opening (11); a fluid dispenser member (2), such as a pump or a valve, said member comprising a body (21) and an actuator rod (23) that is displaceable down and up along an axis X; a fastener ring (3) for fastening the dispenser member on the opening of the reservoir; a pusher (4; 4?; 4?) that is axially displaceable down and up so as to displace the actuator rod (23); and a dispenser endpiece (50) defining a dispenser orifice (51); displacement means (6, 4; 6?, 7; 6?, 7, 4?) that are suitable for displacing the endpiece (50) both in turning about the axis X and in radial translation, the radial distance between the endpiece and the axis X varying as the endpiece turns about said axis X, such that the endpiece is displaceable between an extended position remote from the axis X and a retracted position close to the axis X, the displacement means comprising a rotary actuator member (4; 7) that turns about the axis X, the endpiece (50) being
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: VALOIS SAS
    Inventors: Sebastien MICHAUX, Romain Bertin
  • Publication number: 20070257067
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser head for mounting on an outlet from a fluid dispenser member such as a pump or a valve, the head comprising: an endpiece (1) that is adapted to be mounted on the outlet from the dispenser member; a fluid dispenser nozzle (2) through which the fluid leaves the head; and a flexible hose (3) connecting the endpiece (1) to the nozzle (2); the hose being injection-molded on the endpiece (1) and/or on the nozzle (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Alexandra Parmentier, Sebastien Michaux