Adaptive Compact Container: Extreme Environment Solution
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Background and Problem Solved
The original compact container patent addressed the need for improved opening/closing structures for different cosmetic materials. However, it did not consider the unique demands of specialized environments. This invention disclosure addresses the limitations of the original patent by adapting the compact container for specific, narrow markets or operational environments, providing tailored solutions for high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, sensitive cosmetic materials, and high-altitude environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel adaptations for specialized environments, including tamper-evident, waterproof, shock-resistant, thermally insulated, UV-protected, pressure-resistant, and altimeter-equipped container bodies. These adaptations provide a non-obvious solution to the specific challenges of each environment, distinguishing the invention from the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in container body materials, sizes, and shapes to accommodate different contents and environments. Additional features, such as GPS tracking or remote monitoring, could be integrated to enhance the container's functionality in specific contexts.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptable compact container system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, disaster relief, and extreme environment exploration. The invention's ability to provide secure, reliable, and adaptive storage solutions in specialized environments makes it an attractive solution for companies operating in these markets.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Packaging Design and Cosmetic Container Engineering, with expertise in mechanical coupling mechanisms, container security, and environmental adaptation technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A packaging engineer with 5-7 years of experience in design, materials science, and mechanical systems for portable containers, familiar with modular design principles and environmental protection techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental container design provides a modular framework easily adaptable to specialized environments. The core rotation dish coupling mechanism and container body structure serve as a universal platform for integrating additional protective and functional features. The variations disclosed in the PTD represent predictable extensions of known packaging engineering techniques applied to the original compact container concept.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,059 |
|---|---|
| Title | Compact container having improved opening/closing structure for different cosmetic materials |
| Assignee(s) | PUM-TECH KOREA CO., LTD |