Advanced Viscous Composition Dispensing System

Publication ID: 24-11857056_0007_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Viscous Composition Dispensing System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857056_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857056_0007_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 and method for controlled delivery of viscous compositions were limited to cosmetic creams or therapeutic ointments. However, there is a need for controlled delivery of viscous compositions in various industries, such as automotive, manufacturing, construction, and acoustics. The present invention addresses this limitation by adapting the core technology to new applications and use cases.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the dispensing package and method, expanding its use to various industries beyond cosmetics and therapeutics. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address specific challenges and requirements in these new fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include varying the angle and number of orifices, modifying the dispensing head material, or integrating sensors and automation to optimize the dispensing process. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and enable the invention to be tailored to specific industry needs.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The dispensing system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including automotive, manufacturing, construction, and acoustics. The market for controlled delivery of viscous compositions is substantial, with potential applications in vehicle assembly, mechanical maintenance, building construction, and soundproofing.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Packaging and Dispensing Systems for Viscous Compositions, with expertise in materials science, mechanical engineering, and fluid dynamics related to controlled substance delivery

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced technical training in materials engineering, packaging design, and fluid mechanics, capable of understanding complex dispensing mechanisms and adapting designs across different industrial applications

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core dispensing package technology from US 11857056 can be readily adapted to multiple industrial contexts by modifying the viscous composition and dispensing angle. The fundamental mechanical principles of controlled substance delivery remain consistent across different applications, with the dispensing head geometry and orifice configuration being predictably modifiable to suit specific surface application requirements.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Dispensing package with container and dispensing head having multiple orifices for controlled viscous composition delivery

PTD Variation

Adapting the dispensing mechanism to automotive, construction, industrial, and acoustic applications by changing the viscous composition

Obviousness Reasoning

A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental dispensing mechanism is transferable across domains, with composition modification being a routine design choice based on intended surface and performance requirements

Source Patent Element

Viscous composition with specific viscosity range (1-30 centistokes at 100 degrees Celsius)

PTD Variation

Extending viscosity range for adhesive, lubricant, coating, and sound-absorbing compositions

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying composition viscosity to suit specific application needs is a predictable engineering variation within known material science principles

Source Patent Element

Dispensing head with orifices for controlled substance delivery

PTD Variation

Introducing acute angle orientation of orifices to optimize directional application across different surfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Adjusting orifice geometry is a standard design optimization technique for improving fluid dynamics and application precision

Source Patent Element

Container with interior chamber for holding viscous composition

PTD Variation

Expanding container design to accommodate fire-resistant, sound-absorbing, and industrial lubricant compositions

Obviousness Reasoning

Container adaptation for different composition types represents a predictable engineering solution using known materials and manufacturing techniques

Source Patent Element

Method of controlled viscous composition delivery through multiple orifices

PTD Variation

Applying method to specialized industrial contexts like mechanical lubrication and acoustic panel treatment

Obviousness Reasoning

Transferring a controlled delivery method across technical domains is an obvious extension of the original invention's core principles

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US 11857056, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed in this publication to be obvious extensions of the source patent's core dispensing package technology. The systematic adaptation of the controlled delivery mechanism across multiple industrial applications represents a predictable engineering solution that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner, thus rendering potential derivative claims obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

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