Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Viscous Composition Dispensing Package Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857056_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Viscous Composition Dispensing Package Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857056_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857056_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. 11,857,056.

Background and Problem Solved

The original dispensing package for controlled delivery of viscous compositions, while convenient and portable, lacks features to address specific challenges in niche environments. This invention addresses these limitations by providing specialized dispensing packages and methods that cater to the distinct needs of high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-humidity, and emergency medical situations.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious features and methods that adapt the original dispensing package to specific niche environments, thereby providing a new level of control, convenience, and safety in these areas. The inventive step lies in the tailored design and functionality of each specialized dispensing package and method, which addresses the particular challenges and constraints of its target environment.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include dispensing packages with adjustable or interchangeable components to accommodate different environments or user preferences. Variations may also include the integration of sensors, tracking devices, or other technologies to enhance the functionality and security of the dispensing packages.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized dispensing packages and methods have significant commercial potential in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices, and disaster relief organizations. The targeted solutions for niche environments can provide a competitive edge and open up new market opportunities for companies operating in these sectors.

Field of Art

Medical and pharmaceutical packaging design, specifically dispensing systems for viscous compositions with focus on controlled delivery mechanisms and environmental adaptability

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A packaging engineer or medical device designer with expertise in materials science, fluid dynamics, and product design, capable of adapting packaging technologies to specific environmental constraints

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental dispensing package design provides a flexible framework for environmental adaptation. The core technological principles of controlled viscous composition delivery can be readily modified to address specific use contexts. The variations presented in the PTD represent predictable engineering solutions that extend the source patent's core technological concept through routine design modifications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Dispensing package with container and dispensing head for viscous compositions
PTD Variation
High-security environment dispensing package with tamper-evident features
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding tamper-evidence is a known protective technique in packaging design, representing a predictable variation to enhance security of an existing dispensing system
Source Patent Element
Composition containing petrolatum and optional essential oils
PTD Variation
Dispensing package for extreme cold weather with thermally insulated container
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting packaging material properties to environmental conditions is a standard engineering approach, particularly for maintaining composition stability
Source Patent Element
Controlled delivery mechanism for viscous topical compositions
PTD Variation
Emergency medical situations package with simplified dispensing mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Streamlining dispensing mechanisms for rapid deployment is an obvious design optimization for critical use scenarios
Source Patent Element
Composition with specific viscosity parameters
PTD Variation
High-humidity environment package with water-resistant coating
Obviousness Reasoning
Protecting compositions from environmental degradation through material coatings is a routine protective strategy in packaging engineering
Source Patent Element
Dispensing head design for controlled viscous composition delivery
PTD Variation
Disaster relief package with sterilizable dispensing head
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating sterilization capabilities is an expected design modification for medical and emergency use packaging
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857056's disclosure of a viscous composition dispensing package, the present publication demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed environmental adaptations obvious through routine engineering modifications. The variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technological principles, thereby establishing these configurations as obvious to a skilled practitioner at the time of invention.

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