Advanced Composition Dispenser for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857051_0009_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Composition Dispenser for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857051_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857051_0009_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 composition dispenser applicator, as described in the original patent, provides a versatile and adjustable means for delivering cosmetic compositions. However, it may not be optimized for specific, challenging environments. This new invention addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations and niche solutions, enabling the composition dispenser applicator to effectively operate in diverse and demanding contexts.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious variations of the original composition dispenser applicator, specifically designed for niche environments. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the original technology to address the unique challenges and requirements of these specialized contexts, providing innovative solutions that enhance the dispenser's functionality and usability in these environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other potential embodiments of this invention could include composition dispenser applicators designed for use in other niche environments, such as high-altitude or high-temperature conditions. Additionally, the invention could be modified to accommodate different types of cosmetic compositions or to integrate with other devices, such as hair dryers or styling tools.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized composition dispenser applicators for niche environments have significant commercial potential in various industries, including disaster relief, high-security, outdoor recreation, and beauty and cosmetics. The invention's ability to provide tailored solutions for specific environments and applications can help establish a strong market presence and differentiate products from competitors.

Field of Art

Cosmetic applicator design and dispensing systems, with expertise in mechanical engineering, materials science, and product design for personal care products

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering or industrial design degree, experienced in developing precision dispensing mechanisms for cosmetic and personal care products, familiar with adjustable mechanical interfaces and fluid delivery systems

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's core technology of dynamically adjustable protrusions for composition dispensing provides a fundamental framework that can be readily adapted to specialized environments. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original mechanical concept, applying the adjustable protrusion mechanism to context-specific use cases through minor modifications that do not require inventive complexity.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adjustable protrusion unit with linear axial travel and multiple dispensing orifices
PTD Variation
Adapting protrusion design for disaster relief hair care with low-light optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying protrusion geometry for specific environmental conditions represents a routine design optimization using known mechanical principles
Source Patent Element
Twist-based length adjustment mechanism for protrusion elements
PTD Variation
Implementing tamper-evident design for high-security hair coloring applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating security features into existing mechanical interfaces is a predictable design choice that requires only standard engineering modifications
Source Patent Element
Bristle-based protrusion elements with fluidic communication to formulation reservoir
PTD Variation
Designing water-resistant housing for extreme weather composition dispensing
Obviousness Reasoning
Protecting existing mechanical dispensing systems from environmental challenges represents a standard engineering problem with known solution strategies
Source Patent Element
Cellular or porous protrusion material configurations
PTD Variation
Optimizing protrusion design for humidity resistance and frizz minimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection and geometric modifications to address specific performance requirements are within the ordinary skill of a product design engineer
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857051's comprehensive disclosure of an adjustable composition dispenser with dynamically configurable protrusions, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations presented in this publication to represent obvious extensions of the prior art, lacking any non-obvious inventive step beyond routine engineering design modifications.

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