Published Technical Disclosure Archive

High-Security Compact Container: Advanced Material Protection

Publication ID: 24-11857059_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “High-Security Compact Container: Advanced Material Protection,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857059_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857059_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. 11,857,059.

Background and Problem Solved

The original compact container patent (USYYYYYYYY) provided an improved opening/closing structure for different cosmetic materials. However, it lacked specialized features for high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-security laboratory settings, and remote or off-grid locations. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel adaptations to the original design.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention introduces novel features such as biometric authentication, water-resistant and shock-absorbing designs, thermal insulation, weather-resistant coatings, RFID tags, and self-sustaining power sources, which are not present in the original patent. These specialized adaptations provide a non-obvious solution for storing and dispensing cosmetic materials in unique operational environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include compact containers with advanced encryption methods, GPS tracking, or integrated sensors for monitoring environmental conditions. Variations may also include different materials, shapes, or sizes of the container body and rotation dish, depending on the specific requirements of the target market or application.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, disaster relief, and laboratory settings. The compact containers can be marketed as specialized solutions for high-security needs, extreme weather conditions, and remote or off-grid locations, providing a competitive advantage in these niche markets.

Field of Art

Cosmetic packaging design and mechanical engineering, focusing on compact containers with rotational and locking mechanisms for secure material storage and dispensing

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in packaging design, familiar with cosmetic container mechanisms, material properties, and user interaction interfaces

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core mechanical design principles. The fundamental rotational and locking mechanisms disclosed in the original patent provide a clear technical foundation for adapting the container to specialized environments and security requirements. A PHOSITA would understand that adding biometric, environmental protection, and tracking features represents standard design optimization strategies within the packaging domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Rotation dish coupling member with axial rotation part and locking mechanisms
PTD Variation
Biometric authentication mechanism integrated with rotation dish locking system
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that adding electronic authentication to an existing mechanical locking mechanism is a predictable design enhancement using known access control techniques
Source Patent Element
Container body with lid structure
PTD Variation
Thermal insulation layer and weather-resistant coating
Obviousness Reasoning
Material modifications to improve environmental resistance represent standard engineering design choices for expanding product functionality in different use contexts
Source Patent Element
Rotation dish with fastening and rotation components
PTD Variation
Manual override feature for emergency or off-grid operation
Obviousness Reasoning
Introducing mechanical redundancy to ensure continued functionality is a standard reliability engineering approach that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner
Source Patent Element
Content container coupled inside container body
PTD Variation
RFID tracking and self-sustaining power source integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding electronic tracking and power systems to a mechanical container represents a straightforward technological extension using well-established integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Locking groove and protrusion mechanism
PTD Variation
Secure locking system with enhanced anti-tampering features
Obviousness Reasoning
Incrementally improving security mechanisms by adding complexity to existing locking designs is a predictable engineering solution within the packaging domain
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857059 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed compact container configurations obvious and anticipated. The incremental modifications to the base mechanical design represent standard engineering adaptations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby rendering subsequent claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

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