Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Viscous Dispensing: AI-Enhanced Package Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857056_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Viscous Dispensing: AI-Enhanced Package Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857056_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857056_0003_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. 11,857,056.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the issue of unsanitary dispensing packages for viscous compositions. However, it lacked the ability to track and optimize dispensing events, provide personalized recommendations, and ensure durability and resistance to corrosion. The present invention solves these limitations by integrating the original dispensing package with advanced technologies.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novel combination of a dispensing package with blockchain, IoT, AI, and nanomaterials technologies provides a synergistic advantage in terms of tracking, optimization, and durability. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and intelligent dispensing system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include different types of nanomaterial-based coatings, varying levels of AI-powered recommendation complexity, or the integration of additional technologies such as augmented reality or 5G connectivity. Variations may also include different dispensing package designs or sizes, adapted for specific industries or applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent dispensing system has significant commercial potential in industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, where precise and controlled dispensing of viscous compositions is crucial. The system's ability to provide real-time tracking, optimization, and personalized recommendations makes it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve their product delivery and customer experience.

Field of Art

Packaging technology, specifically dispensing systems for viscous compositions with a focus on controlled delivery mechanisms, medical and cosmetic packaging design, and emerging digital tracking technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A packaging engineer or product designer with expertise in materials science, mechanical engineering, and digital technologies, capable of integrating advanced sensing, tracking, and optimization technologies into existing packaging designs

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the integration of blockchain, IoT, and AI technologies into a viscous composition dispensing package represents a predictable application of known digital tracking and optimization techniques to an existing packaging design. The source patent's focus on controlled delivery provides a natural foundation for technological augmentation. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using standard engineering approaches to enhance functionality and user experience.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Dispensing package with controlled delivery of viscous composition
PTD Variation
Adding blockchain-based tracking module to record dispensing events
Obviousness Reasoning
Tracking and logging dispensing events is a known technique in inventory and medical compliance systems, representing a predictable extension of the original packaging concept
Source Patent Element
Container with interior chamber for viscous composition
PTD Variation
Incorporating IoT sensors to monitor dispensing parameters and communicate with cloud servers
Obviousness Reasoning
IoT integration for real-time monitoring is a standard approach in smart packaging design, providing incremental improvement in tracking and optimization
Source Patent Element
Dispensing package for topical compositions
PTD Variation
AI-powered recommendation engine for personalized dispensing settings
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive recommendation systems are well-known in digital technologies, representing a logical application of machine learning to improve user interaction with a dispensing device
Source Patent Element
Packaging design for viscous compositions
PTD Variation
Nanomaterial-based coating to enhance durability and corrosion resistance
Obviousness Reasoning
Material enhancement through nanomaterials is a standard approach in materials engineering, providing predictable improvements in packaging performance
Source Patent Element
Controlled delivery mechanism for viscous compositions
PTD Variation
Integration of augmented reality or 5G connectivity for enhanced user interaction
Obviousness Reasoning
Emerging communication technologies represent foreseeable extensions of packaging functionality, driven by standard design optimization processes
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857056 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed combinations of blockchain tracking, IoT sensing, AI optimization, and nanomaterial coatings to be obvious extensions of existing dispensing package technologies. The incremental improvements represent predictable applications of known digital and materials engineering techniques to an established packaging design, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,056
TitleDispensing package and method for controlled delivery of a viscous composition
Assignee(s)The Procter & Gamble Company