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Smart Cosmetic Container: Advanced Inventory Management Tech

Publication ID: 24-11857059_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Cosmetic Container: Advanced Inventory Management Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857059_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857059_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. 11,857,059.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a compact container having an improved opening/closing structure for different cosmetic materials. However, the original design had limitations in terms of inventory management, supply chain transparency, and environmental control. The present invention addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced technologies to create a more efficient and sustainable system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention introduces a new and non-obvious combination of the compact container with advanced technologies, providing a synergistic system that overcomes the limitations of the original patent. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials with the compact container creates a more powerful and efficient system for storing and managing cosmetic materials.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include integrating the compact container with other technologies such as augmented reality, machine learning, or biometric authentication. Variations of the invention may also include adapting the system for use with different types of materials or in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, or manufacturing.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the cosmetic industry, particularly in the areas of luxury skincare, makeup, and fragrance. The system's ability to track inventory, monitor environmental conditions, and automate dispensing and mixing of materials can reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance the user experience. The market for smart cosmetic material storage and management systems is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for sustainable and high-performance products.

Field of Art

Cosmetic packaging design and smart container technologies, focusing on mechanical structures for material storage and advanced integration of digital technologies with physical packaging systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in packaging design, familiarity with IoT and digital integration technologies, and understanding of material science principles related to cosmetic and personal care product containment

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's compact container structure provides a fundamental mechanical framework that can be readily augmented with digital technologies and smart system integrations. The modular nature of the original container design inherently suggests opportunities for technological enhancement and cross-domain adaptation. Given the convergence of packaging, digital technologies, and material science, the variations proposed in the PTD represent predictable and logical extensions of the source patent's core mechanical innovations.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Compact container with rotation dish coupling member and opening/closing structure
PTD Variation
Integration of IoT sensor module for environmental monitoring of container contents
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that adding environmental sensing to a container is a known technique for improving product preservation, representing a predictable application of sensor technologies to existing packaging designs
Source Patent Element
Container body with lid and content storage capabilities
PTD Variation
AI-powered inventory management module tracking cosmetic material usage patterns
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing digital tracking and analytics on a physical container is a standard design approach in smart packaging, representing an obvious combination of mechanical and digital technologies
Source Patent Element
Improved opening/closing structure for cosmetic materials
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based supply chain management platform for ensuring material authenticity
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending product tracking and authentication technologies to packaging systems is a well-established approach in product design, representing a finite and predictable solution for enhancing product traceability
Source Patent Element
Compact container design with modular structural elements
PTD Variation
Robotic arm for automated dispensing and mixing of cosmetic materials
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating automated dispensing mechanisms with existing container designs is a logical extension of packaging technologies, representing a predictable enhancement of storage and delivery systems
Source Patent Element
Container structure designed for different cosmetic materials
PTD Variation
Novel material composition incorporating nanomaterials for enhanced performance
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring advanced material compositions for existing container designs is a standard approach in materials engineering, representing an obvious optimization of existing technological frameworks
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857059 and the disclosed variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed technological integrations and material innovations to be obvious extensions of the existing compact container design, thereby rendering potential patent claims covering such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 due to the predictable combination of known technological elements within a standard packaging design framework.

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