Patents by Inventor Veronique Roulier
Veronique Roulier 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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Publication number: 20090206174Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic assembly comprising a cosmetic or dermatological composition contained in a reservoir, the said composition being liquid and comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least 10% by weight of water and at least one water-soluble coloring agent; and a device for spraying a cosmetic composition, comprising a container containing the said liquid cosmetic composition, equipped with a piezoelectric spraying mechanism for spraying the cosmetic composition in the form of droplets.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Pascal ARNAUD, Sophie BEAUMARD, Veronique ROULIER, Nicolas DURU, Marion PRUNIER, Pascal TIERCE
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Patent number: 6605290Abstract: An aerated composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it contains air or inert gas in a sufficient amount to have a relative density ranging from 0.2 to 0.8 and in that it comprises at least one amphiphilic polymer and at least one anionic surfactant. The composition exhibits a very fine texture and good cosmetic properties, while remaining very stable over time. In particular, it can constitute a cosmetic composition intended especially for treating and/or cleansing the skin, including the scalp, nails and/or hair and for making up the skin.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: L′OrealInventors: Veronique Roulier, Therese Daubig
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Patent number: 6528073Abstract: A solid composition for topical application comprising, in an aqueous phase, a gelling system comprising (i) gellan gum, (ii) at least one other hydrocolloid chosen from the group formed by xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, agar-agar, carrageenans, alginates, carob gum, guar gum, gum arabic, karaya gum, gum tragacanth, ghatti gum, pectins, gelatin, caseinates and hydroxypropylguar, and (iii) at least one amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Veronique Roulier, Eric Quemin
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Patent number: 6488941Abstract: A composition in the form of an oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion containing an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, which contains a mixture of nonionic emulsifiers, the mixture being liquid at ambient temperature and having an HLB ranging from about 6 to 13, and in that the oily phase comprises at least about 5% by weight of one or more waxes based on the total weight of the composition, at least one of the waxes having a starting melting temperature of greater than or equal to about 50° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1999Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Veronique Burnier, Veronique Roulier
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Patent number: 6447792Abstract: The present invention relates to the use in cosmetics of rigid gels containing at least 20% by weight of one or more water-soluble or hydrophilic gelling agent(s) which may be obtained from the said water-soluble or hydrophilic gelling agent in the presence of water by mixing, blending, compression and extrusion in a twin-screw extruder. These gels constitute novel pharmaceutical forms for cosmetic or dermatological use. These gels are generally in the form of sticks, pencils or cakes. They may be aqueous with a matrix consisting of an aqueous gelled network. They may be in anhydrous form with a matrix consisting of a dehydrated gelled network. They may constitute many products in solid form applied to making up, to care of and/or to treatment of the skin, the scalp, the hair or the mucous membranes, or alternatively applied to the hygiene of the body, the skin, the scalp, the hair or the mucous membranes.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Loreal S.A.Inventors: Veronique Roulier, Myriam Mellul, Therese Daubige, Katrin Holz
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Patent number: 6416751Abstract: A cosmetic and/or dermatological powder comprising from 5 to 70% of modified starch and from 30 to 95% of oily phase comprising at least one oil. The present invention also relates to a process for manufacturing a cosmetic and/or dermatological powder comprising at least one modified starch and an oily phase, by (1) preparing an oil-in-water dispersion by mixing an oily phase comprising at least one oil in an aqueous phase comprising at least one modified starch, the oily phase/starch weight ratio ranging from 3:7 to 19:1, and (2) dehydrating the dispersion in order to obtain the powder. The powder may be used just as it is and is useful in particular to care for, cleanse, remove make-up from, make up and/or treat the skin, mucous membranes and/or the scalp.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1999Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Véronique Roulier, Dominique Bordeaux
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Patent number: 6391322Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of a cream composed of a water-in-oil emulsion, wherein it includes at least 25% by weight of an aqueous phase with respect to the total weight of the composition, at least one silicone emulsifier and at least 5% by weight of one or more waxes with respect to the total weight of the composition. The present invention also relates to the uses of the above composition in the cosmetics and dermatological fields, in particular in caring for, treating and/or making up the skin and/or mucous membranes and more particularly in treating wrinkles and/or fine lines of the skin and/or in treating dry skin. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the above composition, wherein at least one stage of the process is carried out using a mixer-extruder.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Veronique Roulier, Therese Daubige
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Patent number: 6358518Abstract: A creamy composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it contains at least one anionic emulsifier which is liquid at room temperature, and at least 5% by weight of one or more waxes relative to the total weight of the composition, and in that the oily phase is in the form of a soft paste at room temperature. The anionic emulsifier is preferably a surfactant containing a phosphate group, such as octyldecyl phosphate. The present invention also relates to the uses of the said composition in cosmetics and dermatology, in particular for caring for, treating and/or making up the skin and/or mucous membranes, and more particularly for treating wrinkles and/or fine lines of the skin and/or for treating dry skin. The invention also relates to a process for preparing this composition, characterized in that at least one step of the process is carried out using a mixer-extruder.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2001Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Veronique Roulier, Pascal Simon
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Patent number: 6338858Abstract: An aqueous solid topical composition comprising a matrix, i.e., an aqueous solid matrix, having the appearance of a gel and possessing the following rheological profile: an initial viscosity at rest V0 sufficient to form a solid composition, preferably ranging from 50,000 to 1,000,000 Pa·s, said viscosity V0 being stable up to a shear strain C1, a viscosity V2 after shear at a strain C2 for which the ratio V0/V2 is greater than or equal to 1000:1, the difference C2-C1 being less than or equal to 1000 Pa, and which may be useful as a make-up, styling, body hygiene or care composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1998Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Christine Dupuis, Henri Samain, Véronique Roulier, Véronique Ferrari
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Patent number: 6312702Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid composition for topical application, which is free of fillers, containing, in an aqueous phase, less than 20% of the total weight of the composition of a hydrophillic gelling system having the combination of at least 2% by weight of kappa-carrageenan, relative to the total weight of the composition, and at least one hydrocolloid chosen from xanthan gum and cellulose derivatives which are soluble in hot water.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1998Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Veronique Roulier, Eric Quemin
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Publication number: 20010036466Abstract: The present invention relates to the use in cosmetics of rigid gels containing at least 20% by weight of one or more water-soluble or hydrophilic gelling agent(s) which may be obtained from the said water-soluble or hydrophilic gelling agent in the presence of water by mixing, blending, compression and extrusion in a twin-screw extruder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Applicant: L'OrealInventors: Veronique Roulier, Myriam Mellul, Therese Daubige, Katrin Holz
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Publication number: 20010033826Abstract: An aerated composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it contains air or inert gas in a sufficient amount to have a relative density ranging from 0.2 to 0.8 and in that it comprises at least one amphiphilic polymer and at least one anionic surfactant. The composition exhibits a very fine texture and good cosmetic properties, while remaining very stable over time. In particular, it can constitute a cosmetic composition intended especially for treating and/or cleansing the skin, including the scalp, nails and/or hair and for making up the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2001Publication date: October 25, 2001Applicant: L'OrealInventors: Veronique Roulier, Therese Daubige
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Publication number: 20010033846Abstract: A solid composition for topical application comprising, in an aqueous phase, a gelling system comprising (i) gellan gum, (ii) at least one other hydrocolloid chosen from the group formed by xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, agar-agar, carrageenans, alginates, carob gum, guar gum, gum arabic, karaya gum, gum tragacanth, ghatti gum, pectins, gelatin, caseinates and hydroxypropylguar, and (iii) at least one amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2001Publication date: October 25, 2001Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Veronique Roulier, Eric Quemin
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Patent number: 6303108Abstract: A warming and foaming anhydrous pulverulent composition, which is capable of being, hydrated, which comprises cosmetically acceptable powder and a binder, where the powder comprises solid particles of expanded polymers and the binder comprises an effective amount of an agent capable of giving off heat during hydration. The composition may be used, for example, for cleaning and/or caring for human skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1999Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Véronique Roulier, Thérèse Daubige
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Patent number: 6280750Abstract: A solid composition for topical application comprising, in an aqueous phase, a gelling system comprising (i) gellan gum, (ii) at least one other hydrocolloid chosen from the group formed by xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, agar-agar, carrageenans, alginates, carob gum, guar gum, gum arabic, karaya gum, gum tragacanth, ghatti gum, pectins, gelatin, caseinates and hydroxypropylguar, and (iii) at least one amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Veronique Roulier, Eric Quemin
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Publication number: 20010014313Abstract: A solid composition for topical application comprising, in an aqueous phase, a gelling system comprising (i) gellan gum, (ii) at least one other hydrocolloid chosen from the group formed by xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, agar-agar, carrageenans, alginates, carob gum, guar gum, gum arabic, karaya gum, gum tragacanth, ghatti gum, pectins, gelatin, caseinates and hydroxypropylguar, and (iii) at least one amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 1999Publication date: August 16, 2001Inventors: VERONIQUE ROULIER, ERIC QUEMIN
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Patent number: 6264965Abstract: A creamy composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it contains at least one anionic emulsifier which is liquid at room temperature, and at least 5% by weight of one or more waxes relative to the total weight of the composition, and in that the oily phase is in the form of a soft paste at room temperature. The anionic emulsifier is preferably a surfactant containing a phosphate group, such as octyldecyl phosphate. The present invention also relates to the uses of the said composition in cosmetics and dermatology, in particular for caring for, treating and/or making up the skin and/or mucous membranes, and more particularly for treating wrinkles and/or fine lines of the skin and/or for treating dry skin. The invention also relates to a process for preparing this composition, characterized in that at least one step of the process is carried out using a mixer-extruder.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Veronique Roulier, Pascal Simon
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Patent number: 6261579Abstract: The present invention relates to the use in cosmetics of rigid gels containing at least 20% by weight of one or more water-soluble or hydrophilic gelling agent(s) which may be obtained from the said water-soluble or hydrophilic gelling agent in the presence of water by mixing, blending, compression and extrusion in a twin-screw extruder. These gels constitute novel pharmaceutical forms for cosmetic or dermatological use. These gels are generally in the form of sticks, pencils or cakes. They may be aqueous with a matrix consisting of an aqueous gelled network. They may be in anhydrous form with a matrix consisting of a dehydrated gelled network. They may constitute many products in solid form applied to making up, to care of and/or to treatment of the skin, the scalp, the hair or the mucous membranes, or alternatively applied to the hygiene of the body, the skin, the scalp, the hair or the mucous membranes.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2000Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: L'OréalInventors: Veronique Roulier, Myriam Mellul, Therese Daubige, Katrin Holz
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Publication number: 20010006653Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid composition for topical application, which is free of fillers, containing, in an aqueous phase, less than 20% of the total weight of the composition of a hydrophilic gelling system comprising the combination of at least 2% by weight of kappa-carrageenan, relative to the total weight of the composition, and at least one hydrocolloid chosen from xanthan gum and cellulose derivatives which are soluble in hot water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 1998Publication date: July 5, 2001Inventors: VERONIQUE ROULIER, ERIC QUEMIN
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Patent number: 6251954Abstract: An aerated composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it contains air or inert gas in a sufficient amount to have a relative density ranging from 0.2 to 0.8 and in that it comprises at least one amphiphilic polymer and at least one anionic surfactant. The composition exhibits a very fine texture and good cosmetic properties, while remaining very stable over time. In particular, it can constitute a cosmetic composition intended especially for treating and/or cleansing the skin, including the scalp, nails and/or hair and for making up the skin.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2000Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Veronique Roulier, Therese Daubige