Patents by Inventor Xianzhi Zhou

Xianzhi Zhou 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: 20200345613
    Abstract: Lip compositions including at least one semi-crystalline acrylate copolymer, wherein the compositions include at least two components prior to mixing and application to lips and are capable of forming a multilayer structure after application to lips, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: XianZhi Zhou, Tsang-Min Huang, Jody Ebanks, Mariko Hasebe, Hy Si Bui, Chunhua Li
  • Patent number: 10744348
    Abstract: The invention relates to photocurable compositions comprising at least one inorganic gelling agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: L'ORÉAL
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Macneill, XianZhi Zhou, Tsang-Min Huang, Aline Aude Guimont, Chunhua Li, Hy Si Bui, Ronni Lynn Weinkauf
  • Patent number: 10639255
    Abstract: The invention relates to nail treatment system comprising at least one basecoat, at least one second coat, and optionally at least one topcoat, wherein the basecoat comprises water and at least one non-UV curable adhesive latex compound, and the second coat comprises at least one photocrosslinkable urethane (meth)acrylate and at least one (meth)acrylate monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: XianZhi Zhou, Chunhua Li, Hy Si Bui, Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Carl Riachi, Guillaume Kergosien
  • Publication number: 20200069038
    Abstract: Kits for applying cosmetic compositions to keratinous material, in particular to (1) applicators comprising a brush comprising a core having an outer surface and a longitudinal axis; a plurality of bristles protruding from the core and spaced apart along the longitudinal axis; and a high density zone that covers at least a portion of the outer surface of the core, the high density zone having a surface bristle density of up to 7 bristles per square millimeter of area of the outer surface of the core, and wherein the bristles have a length from about 0.6 mm to about 4 mm and (2) cosmetic compositions for application to hair, eyebrows and/or eyelashes having a viscosity of less than about 250 Pa·S when measured at a shear rate at 5 s?1 are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: L'ORÉAL
    Inventors: Chunhua LI, Jody Ebanks, Kyoo Park, XianZhi Zhou, Kathryn Andrea Zuccarello, Christopher Pang
  • Publication number: 20200069559
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, systems and methods for treating keratinous fibers such as hair. The compositions and systems comprise an oxazoline functionalized polymer and a compound having at least one nucleophilic site capable of reacting with the at least one oxazoline functionalized compound and chosen from hydroxyl group-containing compounds, thiol group-containing compounds, and a mixture thereof. The compositions and methods are employed to improve the quality of the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, XianZhi ZHOU, Jennifer HAGHPANAH, Charles SHAW
  • Publication number: 20200069556
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, systems and methods for treating keratinous fibers such as hair. The compositions and systems comprise an oxazoline functionalized polymer and an amino silicone compound. The compositions and methods are employed to improve the quality of the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, XianZhi ZHOU, Jennifer HAGHPANAH, Charles SHAW
  • Publication number: 20200069555
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, systems and methods for treating keratinous fibers such as hair. The compositions and systems comprise an oxazoline functionalized polymer and a polyamine compound. The compositions and methods are employed to improve the quality of the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Jim Singer, XianZhi Zhou, Jennifer Haghpanah, Charles Shaw
  • Publication number: 20200069557
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, systems and methods for treating keratinous fibers such as hair. The compositions and systems comprise an oxazoline functionalized polymer and a carboxyl group-containing polymer. The compositions and methods are employed to improve the quality of the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Nghi Van NGUYEN, Jim SINGER, XianZhi ZHOU, Jennifer HAGHPANAH, Charles SHAW
  • Patent number: 10555888
    Abstract: The invention relates to nail compositions including water, at least one high molecular weight latex comprising at least one styrene group, at least one latex lacking styrene groups, and at least one low molecular weight sulfopolyester compound, as well as to methods relating to application of such nail compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: I-Fan Hsieh, Christopher Michael MacNeill, XianZhi Zhou, Ramakrishnan Hariharan
  • Publication number: 20200000703
    Abstract: A mascara composition includes a vehicle comprising water; a primary film-forming polymer that is a non-ionic and water-soluble or water dispersible copolymer comprising a first cyclic amide monomer, a cyclic amine monomer, and an acrylamide monomer; at least one nonionic secondary film-forming polymer having a fraction of a second cyclic amide monomer that is at least about 70% by weight of the at least one secondary film-forming polymer; and from about 0.5% to about 8% by weight of a C2-C5 alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Christopher PANG, Chunhua LI, Jody EBANKS, XianZhi ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20190167556
    Abstract: The invention relates to nail compositions including water, at least one high molecular weight latex comprising at least one styrene group, at least one latex lacking styrene groups, and at least one low molecular weight sulfopolyester compound, as well as to methods relating to application of such nail compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: L'Oréal
    Inventors: I-Fan Hsieh, Christopher Michael MacNeill, XianZhi Zhou, Ramakrishnan Hariharan
  • Patent number: 10307364
    Abstract: The invention relates to nail compositions comprising at least one silicone-organic polymer hybrid compound and at least one alkyd resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Aline Aude Guimont, Chunhua Li, Hy Si Bui, Christopher Michael MacNeill, Tsang-Min Huang, XianZhi Zhou, Chaitrali Makarand Gothe, Ronni Lynn Weinkauf
  • Publication number: 20190159996
    Abstract: A mascara composition includes at least about 7 percent by weight of a non-ionic water-soluble or water dispersible copolymer that includes a cyclic amide monomer, a cyclic amine monomer, and an acrylamide monomer. Methods of applying makeup to the eyelashes are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: XianZhi ZHOU, Christopher PANG, Jody EBANKS, Chunhua LI
  • Publication number: 20190142729
    Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with at least one additional active selected from one or more a carboxylic acid compound chosen from fatty acids, their salts, and mixtures thereof, a polycarboxylic acid compound other than one that is chosen from fatty acids, their salts, and mixtures thereof, and a cationic polymer to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling, wherein the composition can include the polycarbodiimide and at least one additional active in amounts sufficient to impart hydrophobicity to keratinous substrates, including hair fibers, upon application thereto. The present invention, in particular, relates to a hair treatment composition and process for enhancing durable non-permanent shaping and curling of the hair, retention of shaping under humidity, and resistance to frizz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Aditi GOGINENI, Charles Michael Sanford SHAW, Nghi VAN NGUYEN, Jim Mitchell SINGER, XianZhi ZHOU, Siliu TAN, Andrea Michelle ELSEN-WAHRER
  • Patent number: 10206866
    Abstract: The invention relates to nail compositions comprising at least one silicone-organic polymer hybrid compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: L'ORÉAL
    Inventors: Aline Aude Guimont, Chunhua Li, Hy Si Bui, Christopher Michael MacNeill, Tsang-Min Huang, XianZhi Zhou, Chaitrali Makarand Gothe, Ronni Lynn Weinkauf
  • Publication number: 20180353420
    Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide and derivatives thereof together with latex polymers and derivatives thereof to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for hair-care and hair-styling. A method of styling or shaping hair is also disclosed. Compositions are provided for nail treatment and processes including polycarbodiimide and latex actives for application in a nail treatment that is a single step or at least two sequential steps, the compositions and processes providing one or more of improved adhesion, water resistance, and shine through crosslinking between the actives, thereby imparting long wear, good shine, nail protection, and easy removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Siliu TAN, Charles Michael Sanford SHAW, Nghi VAN NGUYEN, Jim Mitchell SINGER, XianZhi ZHOU, Christopher M. MACNEILL, Chunhua LI, Hy Si BUI, Aditi GOGINENI
  • Patent number: 10058502
    Abstract: Compositions including polycarbodiimide together with latex compounds to enhance the quality of the keratinous substrates. The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment and process for treating keratinous materials, in particular for nail polishes and other treatments, where, according to the process, the polycarbodiimide and latex actives may be applied in a nail treatment that is a single step or at least two sequential steps. The ratio of the latex compound to the polycarbodiimide compound is in the range from about 50:50 to about 95:5, and the composition comprises 10 to 100% of a combined amount of the polycarbodiimide compound and the latex compound, by weight, of the entire composition. It is in particular a nail treatment composition and process for providing one or more of improved adhesion, water resistance, and shine through crosslinking between the actives, thereby imparting long wear, good shine, nail protection, and easy removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Macneill, XianZhi Zhou, Chunhua Li, Hy Si Bui
  • Patent number: 9987212
    Abstract: An acetone deficient composition including at least one polyol, at least one alkyl carbonate, at least one monoalcohol and optionally at least one hydrocarbon based non-volatile oil is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: L'ORÉAL
    Inventors: Christopher Michael MacNeill, XianZhi Zhou, Chunhua Li, Hy Si Bui, Jean-Thierry Simonnet
  • Publication number: 20180055754
    Abstract: The invention relates to nail compositions including water, at least one water-soluble organic coloring agent and at least one film forming agent containing styrene, wherein the film forming agent minimizes staining of a nail by the water-soluble organic coloring agent to which the composition has been applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: L'ORÉAL
    Inventors: Christopher Michael MACNEILL, XianZhi ZHOU, Chunhua LI, Hy Si BUI
  • Patent number: 9820931
    Abstract: Provided are nail compositions comprising at least one photo-curable polymer dispersed in water (latex), at least one acrylic non-photo-curable polymer dispersed in water (latex), at least one photo-initiator, optionally at least one plasticizer, optionally a colorant, and water. Also provided are nail composition systems and kits comprising the nail compositions of the invention together with a base coat composition and/or a top coat composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Aline Aude Guimont, Chunhua Li, Xianzhi Zhou, Hy Si Bui, Jean-Thierry Simonnet