Advanced Viscous Composition Delivery System Innovation
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Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the limitations of traditional dispensing packages for viscous compositions, providing a controlled and sanitary delivery method. However, its scope was restricted to cosmetic and therapeutic applications. The present invention tackles the challenge of adapting this core technology to address specific needs in diverse industries, such as precision agriculture, veterinary care, food processing, adhesive applications, and surface coatings.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of this invention lies in its application of the original patent's core technology to new industries, use cases, and compositions. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for this technology to address specific challenges in these diverse fields, combined with the development of tailored solutions to meet those needs.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the dispensing applicator design, orifice geometry, and composition formulations to accommodate specific industry requirements. For example, the dispensing applicator could be adapted for use in automated agricultural systems, or the composition could be modified to include additives for enhanced performance in food processing or adhesive applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
This invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including precision agriculture, veterinary care, food processing, adhesive applications, and surface coatings. The market for controlled delivery systems in these fields is substantial, with opportunities for partnerships, licensing, and product development.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Packaging and dispensing technologies for viscous compositions, with expertise in fluid dynamics, materials science, and precision dispensing mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with advanced degree in materials or mechanical engineering, experienced in designing packaging systems for controlled fluid delivery, familiar with rheological properties of viscous materials and precision dispensing technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core dispensing mechanism from the source patent can be readily adapted to multiple industries by modifying the composition and orifice geometry while maintaining the fundamental controlled delivery principle. The variations demonstrate predictable extensions of the original packaging technology across different viscous material applications. The technical solution of angled orifices for stable extrusion represents a generalizable design approach applicable to multiple viscous material contexts.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,056 |
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| Title | Dispensing package and method for controlled delivery of a viscous composition |
| Assignee(s) | The Procter & Gamble Company |