Adaptive Cosmetic Dispenser for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857051_0004_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Cosmetic Dispenser for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857051_0004_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857051_0004_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,051.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an adjustable composition dispenser with dynamically adjustable protrusions, bristles or tines for delivering cosmetic compositions. However, this invention was limited to general cosmetic applications and did not address the specific challenges and requirements of specialized environments. The new invention addresses these limitations by adapting the original dispenser to cater to unique operational environments, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of cosmetic compositions in these contexts.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original dispenser to cater to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The inventive step is in the incorporation of features that address the specific challenges and requirements of these environments, such as tamper-evidence, wind-resistance, antimicrobial properties, and pressure-resistance. These adaptations result in a new and non-obvious solution that provides effective and efficient delivery of cosmetic compositions in specialized environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include dispensers with adjustable temperature control for use in extreme temperature environments, or dispensers with built-in sensors for monitoring environmental conditions. Variations could also include dispensers with interchangeable protrusions, bristles or tines for different cosmetic compositions or environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive cosmetic composition dispensers of the new invention have significant commercial potential in various industries, including high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, outdoor recreation and sports, and aviation and aerospace. The dispensers' ability to effectively deliver cosmetic compositions in unique operational environments addresses a significant need in these industries, providing a competitive advantage and opportunities for market growth.

Field of Art

Cosmetic applicator design and dispensing technologies, focusing on adjustable delivery systems for topical compositions with specialized application interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in cosmetic packaging, familiar with materials science, fluid dynamics, and user-interface design for personal care products

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental design of an adjustable composition dispenser provides a flexible technological platform that can be readily adapted to specific environmental or operational contexts. The core mechanical principles of adjustable protrusions and dispensing mechanisms can be predictably modified to address specialized use cases without requiring inventive complexity. The variations disclosed in the PTD represent straightforward extensions of the source patent's core technological concept through routine engineering adaptations.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Dynamically adjustable protrusion unit with linear axial travel
PTD Variation
Tamper-evident dispenser with secure data tracking module
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding authentication mechanisms to an existing adjustable dispensing system represents a predictable solution for high-security environments using known tracking technologies
Source Patent Element
Protrusion elements configurable for different application interfaces
PTD Variation
Wind-resistant and water-repellent protrusion design
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying material composition and surface geometry to enhance environmental resistance is a standard design optimization technique within material science
Source Patent Element
Cosmetic composition delivery system with multiple orifices
PTD Variation
Antimicrobial protrusions for sterile medical/disaster relief applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating antimicrobial treatments into existing applicator designs is a known technique for expanding product functionality in medical and emergency contexts
Source Patent Element
Threaded configuration allowing linear adjustment of protrusion length
PTD Variation
Pressure-resistant protrusions for high-altitude environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting mechanical design parameters to compensate for environmental pressure variations represents a standard engineering problem-solving approach
Source Patent Element
Visual descriptor indicating protrusion length configuration
PTD Variation
Glow-in-the-dark protrusions with UV illumination
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing visibility through material modification and integrated lighting is a predictable design evolution for improving user interaction
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857051's disclosure of an adjustable composition dispenser, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations obvious through routine engineering modifications. The disclosed adaptations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technological principles, utilizing known techniques to address specific environmental and operational contexts without requiring non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,051
TitleComposition dispenser applicator with dynamically adjustable protrusions, bristles or tines, and method of use
Assignee(s)L'OREAL