Smart Cosmetic Container: UV Sterilization & Material Tracking

Publication ID: 24-11857059_0001_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Cosmetic Container: UV Sterilization & Material Tracking,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857059_0001_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857059_0001_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. 11,857,059.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, titled 'Compact container having improved opening/closing structure for different cosmetic materials', presented a compact container with an improved opening/closing structure for different cosmetic materials. However, the original design had limitations, such as the inability to easily replace cosmetic materials and lack of advanced features for product safety and user convenience. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing interchangeable lids, UV sterilization, temperature control, and sensor-based material tracking, thereby enhancing the overall user experience and product safety.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention provides a significant improvement over the original patent by introducing interchangeable lids, UV sterilization, temperature control, and sensor-based material tracking. These features are new and non-obvious compared to the original patent, and they provide a more convenient, safe, and efficient way to manage cosmetic materials.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include different designs for the container body lid, such as a screw-on or snap-on lid, or different types of sensors for detecting the amount of cosmetic material remaining. The invention may also be adapted for use with different types of cosmetic materials, such as skincare or haircare products.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new compact container has significant commercial potential in the cosmetics industry, particularly in the skincare and makeup segments. The invention's advanced features, such as UV sterilization and temperature control, make it an attractive option for consumers seeking safe and convenient cosmetic material management solutions. The market for compact containers is expected to grow in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for convenient and portable cosmetic products.

Field of Art

Cosmetic packaging design and container engineering, focusing on multi-compartment compact containers with rotational and modular components

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A design engineer with expertise in packaging design, materials science, and consumer product development, familiar with cosmetic container mechanisms, manufacturing techniques, and user interaction principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable extensions of the source patent's core container design, applying known engineering techniques to enhance functionality through modular lid replacement, integrated sensors, and environmental control mechanisms that solve common user challenges in cosmetic product storage and management.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Rotation dish coupling member with axial rotation capabilities
PTD Variation
Interchangeable container body lid with easy replacement mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to modify the existing rotational design to include a detachable lid, as modular packaging components are a standard design approach in consumer product engineering
Source Patent Element
Container body with existing structural compartments
PTD Variation
Built-in UV sterilization system integrated into container body
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating sterilization technology is a predictable solution for maintaining cosmetic product hygiene, utilizing known electronic and material science techniques within the existing container architecture
Source Patent Element
Rotation dish with content storage capabilities
PTD Variation
Sensor-based material tracking and volume detection system
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding electronic sensing capabilities to track material volume is an obvious technological enhancement using standard miniature sensor technologies commonly applied in consumer packaging design
Source Patent Element
Container body with existing thermal interface
PTD Variation
Temperature control system for maintaining cosmetic material stability
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing temperature regulation is a predictable engineering solution for preserving sensitive cosmetic materials, utilizing known thermal management techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857059's disclosed compact container structure, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious technological extensions readily apparent to a person having ordinary skill in cosmetic packaging design, thereby establishing prior art that would render subsequent similar claims anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,059
TitleCompact container having improved opening/closing structure for different cosmetic materials
Assignee(s)PUM-TECH KOREA CO., LTD