Patents by Inventor Valerie De La Poterie

Valerie De La Poterie 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: 7358303
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one first semi-crystalline polymer having a melting point of greater than or equal to 30° C., and at least one second film-forming polymer capable of forming a hydrophobic film at room temperature. The composition makes it possible to obtain a film that is more resistant to removal by cold water than to removal by warm water. The composition can be applied to the making up and care of keratin materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oréal, S.A.
    Inventor: Valérie De La Poterie
  • Patent number: 7351405
    Abstract: The invention relates to mascara compositions. In one embodiment, it relates to a dye-free and wax-free mascara composition that lasts more than one day when applied to eyelashes, is resistant to water, and does not noticeably thicken eyelashes on application. In another embodiment, it relates to a wax-free mascara composition comprising solid particles of a film-forming acrylic polymer dispersed in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, in which the film-forming acrylic polymer are capable of forming a film having a water-uptake, after immersion for 10 minutes in water at 25° C., of less than 25 wt. %, and wherein the composition has a viscosity, measured at 25° C., at a shear rate of 200 s?1, of from 4 Pa·s to 18 Pa·s. In other embodiments, the invention relates to make-up kits, articles, and methods for making-up and/or coloring human hair, such as eyelashes and/or eyebrows, using these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Valerie De La Poterie
  • Publication number: 20080050329
    Abstract: A subject of the invention is a composition for coating keratin fibres comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a block polymer and fibres. A subject of the invention is also the use of such a composition for obtaining a makeup for the keratin fibres, in particular the eyelashes, which is lengthening and/or charging and/or homogeneous and/or smooth and/or has good staying power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventor: Valerie De La Poterie
  • Patent number: 7090420
    Abstract: A system for applying a makeup and/or beauty care formulation may include a container and a makeup and/or beauty care formulation contained in the container. The makeup and/or beauty care formulation may have a thermal profile having a melting peak with a width at mid-height, Lf, of less than or equal to 10° C. The system may further include an applicator device for applying the makeup and/or beauty care formulation, and a heating member configured to raise the temperature of the formulation, before, during, or after application of the formulation, above the formulation's melting point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Valérie De La Poterie, Louis Marcotte
  • Patent number: 7083347
    Abstract: A system for applying a makeup and/or beauty care formulation may include a container and a makeup and/or beauty care formulation contained in the container. The makeup and/or beauty care formulation may be thermally stable and may have a thermal profile having a melting peak with a width at mid-height, Lf, of less than or equal to 20° C. The system may further include an applicator device for applying the makeup and/or beauty care formulation, and a heating member configured to raise the temperature of the formulation, before, during, or after application of the formulation, above the formulation's melting point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Louis Marcotte, Valérie De La Poterie
  • Publication number: 20060134038
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic make-up composition for keratin fibres. The inventive composition comprises at most 20 wt.-% of water and/or water-soluble solvent in relation to the total weight of the composition. Said composition is characterised in that it comprises at least 3 wt.-% of at least one wax in relation to the total weight of said composition and a total volatile oil content, comprising at least one volatile oil, which is less than or equal to the content of dry matter in said composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Valerie De la Poterie, Karl Pays, Therese Daubige, Patrice Styczen, Yohann Bichon
  • Publication number: 20060099231
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic make-up composition for keratin fibres. The inventive composition is characterised in that it comprises a non-aqueous solvent medium, at least 3 wt.-% of at least one wax in relation to the total weight of the composition, at most 20 wt.-% of water and/or water-soluble solvent in relation to the total weight of the composition. Said composition is further characterised in that it comprises at least 45 wt.-% of dry matter in relation to the total weight of the composition and a plateau modulus of rigidity Gp which is less than or equal to 35,000 Pa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Valerie De La Poterie, Karl Pays, Therese Daubige, Patrice Styczen, Yohann Bichon
  • Publication number: 20060099164
    Abstract: Composition for coating keratin fibres with a high dry extract comprising a block polymer A subject of the invention is a composition for coating keratin fibres comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a block polymer, a styrene-free block polymer, the said composition having a dry matter or dry extract content of greater than or equal to 45% by weight. A subject of the invention is also the use of such a composition for obtaining a makeup for the keratin fibres, in particular the eyelashes, which is charging and/or homogeneous and/or smooth and/or has good staying power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Valerie De La Poterie, Bertrand Lion
  • Publication number: 20060093568
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable organic liquid medium, at least one film-forming ethylenic linear block polymer, and another film former. The film former may be soluble or dispersible in the said organic liquid medium. The composition may include an aqueous phase, in which case the film former may be soluble or dispersible in the aqueous phase. The invention further provides for the use of the combination of such a block polymer and a film former for enhancing the staying power of the said composition on the keratin materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Xavier Blin, Valerie De La Poterie, Veronique Ferrari
  • Publication number: 20050215679
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for coating keratin fibers, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one tacky wax and fibers, wherein the at least one tacky wax may have a tack of greater than or equal to 0.7 N.s and a hardness of less than or equal to 3.5 MPa. Also disclosed herein are methods of using this composition and an assembly comprising this composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Valerie De La Poterie, Florence Lahousse, Therese Daubige
  • Patent number: 6946123
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the make-up to and care of a keratinous material comprising applying to a keratinous material a composition comprising an aqueous microdispersion of particles of at least one wax and an aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one film-forming polymer. The composition makes it possible to obtain a film which may be resistant to cold water and may be removed as make-up with hot water. The invention also relates to a mascara comprising an aqueous microdispersion of particles of at least one wax and an aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one film-forming polymer wherein the particles of at least one film-forming polymer have a mean particle size of at least 10 nm and further wherein the at least one film-forming polymer is not a coloring polymer and methods for application of the mascara.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Valérie De La Poterie, Nathalie Collin, Bertrand Piot
  • Publication number: 20050201958
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one first semi-crystalline polymer having a melting point of greater than or equal to 30° C., and at least one second film-forming polymer capable of forming a hydrophobic film at room temperature. The composition makes it possible to obtain a film that is more resistant to removal by cold water than to removal by warm water. The composition can be applied to the making up and care of keratin materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventor: Valerie De La Poterie
  • Publication number: 20050191262
    Abstract: Non-rinsed cosmetic keratin fibre care or makeup composition, comprising at least one fatty phase comprising at least one structuring agent consisting of the combination of a specific compound and at least one oil, said composition containing no waxes and exhibiting a solids content defined by a dry solids extract of more than 45% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Valerie De La Poterie, Bertrand Lion
  • Publication number: 20050191258
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for making up keratin fibres, especially the eyelashes, which has the following features: a solids content defined by a dry solids extract of more than 45% of the total weight of the composition; and an adhesion profile ?2.5, the said adhesion profile representing the ratio of the adhesive power when 20% of the said composition has evaporated (PA20%) to the adhesive power at T0 (written PAT0, T0 corresponding to the time at which the composition is applied). This composition thus makes it possible to combine a high dry solids extract with a specific adhesion profile so as to enhance the volumizing effect of the said composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Valerie De La Poterie, Therese Daubige
  • Publication number: 20050188474
    Abstract: Cosmetic keratin fibre care or makeup composition which exhibits a solids content defined by a dry solids extract of more than 47% by weight and a consistency index of less than 1 000 Pa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Valerie De La Poterie, Therese Daubige
  • Publication number: 20050172421
    Abstract: The invention relates to a keratin fibre makeup composition having a solids content of more than 45% of the total weight of the composition; and a rheological profile such that, for a shear gradient range from 10?2 to 103 s?1, the ratios of the change in shear gradient to the change in applied shear stress (the said ratio being written ?{dot over (?)}/??) are not more than 7; the said composition being capable of undergoing shear stresses without breaking up over the entire breadth of the said shear gradient range. The invention allows a smooth and continuous deposition of product on the fibre.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nathalie Jager-Lezer, Mireille Arnaud-Roux, Valerie De La Poterie
  • Publication number: 20050175648
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic composition comprising at least one heat-expandable compound. Further disclosed herein a cosmetic treatment process, comprising applying to a support to be treated the composition and a packaging and application assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Valerie De La Poterie, Therese Daubige
  • Publication number: 20050169949
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition for making up keratin fibers, comprising a non-aqueous solvent medium, at least one wax in an amount of greater than 3% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, at least one polymer that is soluble in the solvent medium and has at least one crystallizable portion, and water and/or at least one water-soluble solvent, whererin the water and/or at least one water-soluble solvent is present in a total amount of less than or equal to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, and the composition has a solids content of greater than 45% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. Also disclosed herein are processes for preparing such compositions and methods of using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Valerie De La Poterie, Karl Pays, Yohann Bichon, Therese Daubige, Patrice Styczen
  • Publication number: 20050058496
    Abstract: A system for applying a makeup and/or beauty care formulation may include a container and a makeup and/or beauty care formulation contained in the container. The makeup and/or beauty care formulation may have a thermal profile having a melting peak with a width at mid-height, Lf, of less than or equal to 10° C. The system may further include an applicator device for applying the makeup and/or beauty care formulation, and a heating member configured to raise the temperature of the formulation, before, during, or after application of the formulation, above the formulation's melting point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventors: Valerie De La Poterie, Louis Marcotte
  • Publication number: 20050031400
    Abstract: A system for applying a makeup and/or beauty care formulation may include a container and a makeup and/or beauty care formulation contained in the container. The makeup and/or beauty care formulation may be thermally stable and may have a thermal profile having a melting peak with a width at mid-height, Lf, of less than or equal to 20° C. The system may further include an applicator device for applying the makeup and/or beauty care formulation, and a heating member configured to raise the temperature of the formulation, before, during, or after application of the formulation, above the formulation's melting point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Louis Marcotte, Valerie De La Poterie