Patents by Inventor William Bickford

William Bickford 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: 11865036
    Abstract: A package comprises a mask; and an inactive heater, wherein the mask includes at least one product layer having infused thereon at least one active, and wherein the inactive heater is located in or in proximity to the mask to transfer heat to the mask upon activation of the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Michael Robinson, William Bickford
  • Publication number: 20240000214
    Abstract: A refillable cosmetic container system includes an outer container that can be closed by an optional lid, and an inner cosmetic holding canister that can be removably mounted within the container. A coupling system can be implemented to allow the outer container and the inner canister to be selectively coupled to each other, such as a lug-and-groove interface, latch and catch interface, etc. The coupling system may be configured such that rotation of the inner canister relative to the outer container causes the coupling/decoupling (e.g., locking/unlocking) between the outer container and the inner canister. To aid in selective coupling (e.g., coupling and decoupling) of the inner canister with respect to the outer container, a handle is provided on the inner container. A locking feature may be provided between the handle and the outer container which ensures that the inner canister does not prematurely or unnecessarily dislodge from the outer container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: William Bickford
  • Publication number: 20230380572
    Abstract: An applicator that draws fine lines and dots includes a body sleeve having a shape of an elongated tube, a first drawing tool having a first section within the body sleeve and a first tip extending out from the body sleeve, wherein the first drawing tool reduces in size at a distal end of the first drawing tool, a second drawing tool having a second section within the body sleeve and a second tip extending out from the body sleeve, wherein the second drawing tool reduces in size at a distal end of the second drawing tool, and the first drawing tool, the second drawing tool, or both first and second drawing tools have a bend to bring the first and second tips closer together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Kyoo Jin Park, William Bickford
  • Patent number: 11793293
    Abstract: A refillable cosmetic container system comprising an outer container that can be closed by an optional lid, and an inner cosmetic holding canister that can be removably mounted within the container. A coupling system can be implemented to allow the outer container and the inner canister to be selectively coupled to each other, such as a lug-and-groove interface, latch and catch interface, etc. The coupling system may be configured such that rotation of the inner canister relative to the outer container causes the coupling/decoupling (e.g., locking/unlocking) between the outer container and the inner canister. To aid in selective coupling (e.g., coupling and decoupling) of the inner canister with respect to the outer container, a handle is provided on the inner container. A locking feature may be provided between the handle and the outer container ensures that the inner canister does not prematurely or unnecessarily dislodge from the outer container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: William Bickford
  • Patent number: 11660256
    Abstract: A cosmetic wipe for applying or removing a cosmetic formula is described. In an embodiment, the cosmetic wipe includes a thin body. The cosmetic wipe also includes an edge of the body defining a perimeter of the body and a slit located in the thin body offset from the edge of the body. The slit may be configured to increase an edge length of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: William Bickford
  • Patent number: 11653742
    Abstract: A beauty tool may include a cover made from a fishnet material. A beauty tool may include a cover made from a material configured for cleansing, exfoliation, and/or massaging a keratinous material without damaging the keratinous material and a body defining a hollow interior received within the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: William Bickford, Karin Kaskiel, Lemis Tarajano
  • Patent number: 11654089
    Abstract: Water-soluble cleansing wipes or pads comprising a water-soluble support and their uses in the cosmetic field for cleansing of the skin are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Michael Robinson, Jean-Pascal Hirt, William Bickford
  • Patent number: 11638473
    Abstract: A pleated or corrugated cosmetic tool is disclosed. Generally, the cosmetic tool may be used to apply or remove a wide variety of cosmetic formulas to the human body, including face, eyelashes, eyelids, eyebrows, fingernails, toenails, lips, and other body parts. The pleated or corrugated cosmetic tool defines an undulated contact or application surface. The undulating contact application surface may allow the tool to smoothly and dynamically adapt to contours of the user's face, legs, arms, or other body parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: William Bickford
  • Publication number: 20230097441
    Abstract: A method for lengthening lashes is provided, along with a kit for accomplishing the method. The method comprises (i) applying a glue onto an eyelash, (ii) allowing the glue to dry for a period of time; and then (iii) depositing a separate individual fiber onto a distal portion of the eyelash using a microbristle brush applicator having a bristle density above 4 bristles/mm2, where each fiber has a diameter greater than 30 microns and a length of 4 mm or less and each fiber is held electrostatically by the microbristle brush applicator. Mascara can then be applied to some or all of the lash and attached fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: L'ORÉAL
    Inventors: Yingchao CHEN, Kyoo Jin PARK, William BICKFORD, Chunhua LI, Aline Aude GUIMONT
  • Patent number: 11399618
    Abstract: A stencil or stamp applicator is used for applying a skin-tightening composition onto skin surfaces. The composition applied with a stencil or stamp results in a discontinuous film made up of sections of about 20 to 150 microns. The discontinuity of the film results in more comfort and a more natural look of facial movement while still retaining a good skin-tightening effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Alexandra Jane Elisa Farran, Anne-Laure Bernard, Theresa Phamduy, William Bickford, Olivier Dovergne
  • Publication number: 20220088068
    Abstract: Systems, applicators, and methods for producing oxygen in a skincare formulation are described. In one embodiment, a system includes a skincare formulation comprising a peroxide; and an applicator that carries a peroxide-decomposing catalyst. The peroxide-decomposing catalyst is configured to come in contact with the peroxide and decompose the peroxide to provide oxygen gas proximate to a skin of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Anne-Laure Suzanne Bernard, Rebecca Chen, William Bickford
  • Patent number: 11259616
    Abstract: Cosmetic formula containers generally include a compartment to store and retain a plurality of applicators. In one aspect, the cosmetic formula container includes a container body configured to retain a portion of a cosmetic formula within a cavity and a neck configured to receive a cap for closure of the container body. The container body includes an indentation extending from the container body into the cavity to form a compartment. The compartment is generally open at a proximal end and closed at a distal end such that the cosmetic formula in the cavity does not flow into the compartment. In some aspects, the compartment has a profile configured to retain a plurality of applicators therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: William Bickford, Nicholas Fodor, Rogena El-Sayed
  • Patent number: 11219294
    Abstract: An applicator of topical formulas. The applicator includes a monolithic piece of material having two equally sized major surfaces separated by a thickness of the material, wherein each major surface has a convex surface section at a maximum that transitions to concave surfaces toward the periphery or diminishes toward the periphery, and the piece of material has a perimeter shape defined by the following: a first plane of symmetry bisecting both major surfaces into two similar halves; each half has a turning point maximum through which a second plane further divides each half into two approximate quadrants; a first approximate quadrant of each half has a concave periphery; and a second approximate quadrant of each half has a convex periphery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Noémie Chaillet-Piquand, William Bickford
  • Publication number: 20210368964
    Abstract: A refillable cosmetic container system comprising an outer container that can be closed by an optional lid, and an inner cosmetic holding canister that can be removably mounted within the container. A coupling system can be implemented to allow the outer container and the inner canister to be selectively coupled to each other, such as a lug-and-groove interface, latch and catch interface, etc. The coupling system may be configured such that rotation of the inner canister relative to the outer container causes the coupling/decoupling (e.g., locking/unlocking) between the outer container and the inner canister. To aid in selective coupling (e.g., coupling and decoupling) of the inner canister with respect to the outer container, a handle is provided on the inner container. A locking feature may be provided between the handle and the outer container ensures that the inner canister does not prematurely or unnecessarily dislodge from the outer container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: William Bickford
  • Publication number: 20210368966
    Abstract: A refillable cosmetic container system comprising an outer container that can be closed by an optional lid, and an inner cosmetic holding canister that can be removably mounted within the container. A coupling system can be implemented to allow the outer container and the inner canister to be selectively coupled to each other, such as a lug-and-groove interface, latch and catch interface, etc. The coupling system may be configured such that rotation of the inner canister relative to the outer container causes the coupling/decoupling (e.g., locking/unlocking) between the outer container and the inner canister. To aid in selective coupling (e.g., coupling and decoupling) of the inner canister with respect to the outer container, a handle is provided on the inner container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: William Bickford, Andrea Saverino, Michael Robinson
  • Publication number: 20210337951
    Abstract: A pleated or corrugated cosmetic tool is disclosed. Generally, the cosmetic tool may be used to apply or remove a wide variety of cosmetic formulas to the human body, including face, eyelashes, eyelids, eyebrows, fingernails, toenails, lips, and other body parts. The pleated or corrugated cosmetic tool defines an undulated contact or application surface. The undulating contact application surface may allow the tool to smoothly and dynamically adapt to contours of the user's face, legs, arms, or other body parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: William Bickford
  • Publication number: 20210235843
    Abstract: Cosmetic assemblies are movable between a resting state and a compressed state. The cosmetic assemblies include an applicator and an actuator. The applicator is at least partially formed of a compressible material that is biased toward the resting state, and the actuator is configured to actuate the applicator between the resting state and the compressed state. In the resting state, the applicator displaces a first volume and has a first outer dimension. In the compressed state, the applicator displaces a second volume that is less than the first volume, and the applicator has a second outer dimension that corresponds to and exceeds the first outer dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventors: William Bickford, Michael P. Robinson, II, Oliver Sha, Lemis Tarajano
  • Publication number: 20210153622
    Abstract: Packaging systems include a container having a mouth, a workpiece, and an insert configured to receive the workpiece and to retain the workpiece within the mouth of the container in an axially aligned configuration. The insert has an annular wall with an outer surface that tapers from a first outer diameter proximal a first end thereof to a second outer diameter proximal a second end thereof. The second outer diameter is greater than the first outer diameter, and the first end is configured for insertion into the mouth of the container before the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventors: William Bickford, Oliver Sha, Wenzhen Cheng, William Blake Soeters
  • Publication number: 20210106504
    Abstract: A cosmetic wipe for applying or removing a cosmetic formula is described. In an embodiment, the cosmetic wipe includes a thin body. The cosmetic wipe also includes an edge of the body defining a perimeter of the body and a slit located in the thin body offset from the edge of the body. The slit may be configured to increase an edge length of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventor: William Bickford
  • Publication number: 20210093479
    Abstract: A package comprises a mask; and an inactive heater, wherein the mask includes at least one product layer having infused thereon at least one active, and wherein the inactive heater is located in or in proximity to the mask to transfer heat to the mask upon activation of the heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Michael Robinson, William Bickford