Kit including an indicator or sensor of ambient humidity

• US 20050005678A1
• Filed: 06/30/2004
• Published: 01/13/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 07/04/2003
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: L'Oreal SA
• Original Assignee: L'Oreal SA
• Inventors: Duranton, Albert
• Application Number:
  US10/879,176
• Publication Number:
  US 20050005678A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 73/29.20
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2044/007 Devices for determining the condition of hair or skin or for selecting the appropriate cosmetic or hair treatment
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2200/052 Means for indicating features of the content from outside, e.g. window
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 33/26 combined with other objects
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 40/18 Casings combined with other objects A45D40/24, A45D42/02 take precedence

Abstract

A kit includes at least one of: a substance for one of ingestion by a human body and application to one of the skin, the mucous membranes, hair, and the nails; a cosmetic applicator; and a makeup accessory. The kit also includes at least one of: an indicator of ambient humidity; and a sensor of ambient humidity.

Claims

1. A kit comprising:

at least one of;

a substance for one of ingestion by a human body and application to one of the skin, the mucous membranes, hair, and the nails;

a cosmetic applicator; and

a makeup accessory; and

at least one of;

an indicator of ambient humidity; and

a sensor of ambient humidity.

2. A kit according to claim 1, wherein the indicator is arranged to deliver information which integrates the value of relative humidity over a given duration.

3. A kit according to claim 1, comprising a substance together with one of an indicator of ambient humidity and a sensor of ambient humidity, the indicator or sensor being one of incorporated in a package for the substance and placed inside the package.

4. A kit according to claim 1, further comprising a receptacle containing the substance, and wherein one of an indicator of ambient humidity and a sensor of ambient humidity is secured to the receptacle.

5. A kit according to claim 4, wherein the indicator or the sensor is fixed on a body of the receptacle.

6. A kit according to claim 4, wherein the indicator or the sensor is fixed on a closure member of the receptacle.

7. A kit according to claim 1, comprising a humidity sensor and a device that processes a signal from the humidity sensor.

8. A kit according to claim 7, wherein the humidity sensor comprises a capacitive sensor.

9. A kit according to claim 8, wherein the processor device is arranged to deliver information which corresponds to integrating an electric current that is a function of the capacitance of the sensor over a duration of at least about one hour.

10. A kit according to claim 8, wherein the processor device is arranged to deliver information which corresponds to integrating an electric current that is a function of the capacitance of the sensor over a duration of about two hours.

11. A kit according to claim 8, wherein the processor device is arranged to deliver information which corresponds to integrating an electric current that is a function of the capacitance of the sensor over a duration of about three hours.

12. A kit according to claim 7, wherein the processor device is arranged to receive a weather forecast.

13. A kit according to claim 7, wherein the processor device is arranged to receive information relating to the humidity of the air in one of a building and a vehicle, by communicating with a computer network of the building or the vehicle.

14. A kit according to claim 7, wherein the processor device is arranged to exchange information with a portable terminal.

15. A kit according to claim 14, wherein the portable terminal comprises one of a mobile telephone and a personal digital assistant.

16. A kit according to claim 7, wherein the processor device is arranged to receive information associated with a user in the environment in which ambient humidity is measured.

17. A kit according to claim 16, wherein the information associated with the user is selected from the group consisting of age, sex, skin type, previous treatment, ongoing treatment, skin sensitivity, and skin moisture state.

18. A kit according to claim 7, including a sensor that senses at least one characteristic of the skin.

19. A kit according to claim 1, including an indicator of ambient humidity having at least one repositionable adhesive support.

20. A kit according to claim 1, wherein the indicator of ambient humidity includes at least one detachable portion, the at least one detachable portion being arranged to indicate when ambient humidity crosses a corresponding humidity threshold.

21. A kit according to claim 20, wherein the indicator of ambient humidity includes at least two detachable portions.

22. A kit according to claim 20, wherein the at least one detachable portion is arranged to indicate when a threshold of 30% relative humidity has been crossed.

23. A kit according to claim 1, including a substance having an effect on the moisture of one of the skin and the lips.

24. A hygrometer including a display device, said hygrometer being arranged to display one of a recommendation concerning a frequency of application, an absorption of a substance, and a change in a nature of the substance to use.

25. A hygrometer according to claim 24, wherein the substance comprises a cosmetic.

26. A hygrometer according to claim 24, including an input member that enables a user to indicate one of whether or not the recommendation is found to be satisfactory, and whether a modification is desired of the relative humidity threshold on the basis of which the recommendation is formulated.

27. A hygrometer according to claim 26, wherein the input member comprises at least one key.

28. A cosmetic treatment method for a person, the method comprising:

supplying information associated with ambient humidity by at least one of an indicator and a sensor placed in a vicinity of said person; and

applying a cosmetic at a frequency which is a function at least of said information.

29. A cosmetic treatment method for a person, the method comprising:

providing information associated with ambient humidity by at least one of an indicator and a sensor placed in a vicinity of said person; and

selecting, as a function at least of said information, a substance having moisturizing capacities or properties that enable the effects of increased evaporation from one of the skin, the mucous membranes, hair, and the nails to be corrected.

30. A method according to claim 29, wherein the substance is selected from a plurality of substances having different moisturizing capacities.

31. A method of advising a person about action to be undertaken as a function of ambient humidity, the method comprising:

selecting at least one indicator from a plurality of indicators, each arranged to indicate when ambient humidity crosses a respective humidity threshold, said selection being performed at least as a function of at least one of a characteristic of the person'"'"'s skin and a substance to be one of administered and applied; and

advising the person on at least one action to be undertaken in the event of the selected indicator indicating that a humidity threshold has been crossed.

32. A method of warning a person about action to be undertaken as a function of ambient humidity, the method comprising:

selecting at least one indicator from a plurality of indicators, each arranged to indicate when ambient humidity crosses a respective humidity threshold, said selection being performed at least as a function of at least one of a characteristic of the person'"'"'s skin and a substance to be one of administered and applied; and

warning the person on at least one action to be undertaken in the event of the selected indicator indicating that a humidity threshold has been crossed.

33. A method of prescribing a treatment comprising issuing a recommendation about at least one of a treatment to be undertaken and a frequency of the treatment as a function of information delivered by at least one of an ambient humidity indicator and an ambient humidity sensor.

34. A method according to claim 33, wherein the treatment comprises a cosmetic treatment.

35. A method of warning a person relating to the use of a substance, the method comprising:

providing said person with at least one of an ambient humidity indicator and an ambient humidity sensor that is arranged to accompany the person;

issuing a warning, as a function of information provided by the ambient humidity indicator or sensor.

37. A method according to claim 35, wherein the substance comprises a cosmetic.

36. A method of providing a person with a recommendation relating to the use of a substance, the method comprising:

providing said person with at least one of an ambient humidity indicator and an ambient humidity sensor that is arranged to accompany the person;

recommending at least one action, as a function of information provided by the ambient humidity indicator or sensor.

38. A method according to claim 36, wherein the substance comprises a cosmetic.