Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Wireless Cosmetic Dispenser for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857060_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Wireless Cosmetic Dispenser for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857060_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857060_0009_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. 11,857,060.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a cosmetic dispenser that wirelessly communicates with an external device. However, it lacked adaptability for specialized environments, which can compromise the dispenser's effectiveness and user safety. The present invention addresses this limitation by introducing novel features and functionalities to cater to specific markets and operational conditions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The invention's novelty lies in its adaptability to specific environments, which is achieved through the introduction of specialized components and functionalities. The inventive step resides in the combination of these components to provide a tailored cosmetic dispensing method, enhancing user experience and safety in unique operational environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include a portable cosmetic dispenser for outdoor activities, a compact dispenser for space-constrained areas, or a dispenser integrated with a wearable device for personalized cosmetic recommendations. Variations of the invention could also focus on specific cosmetic types, such as skincare or haircare, or incorporate artificial intelligence to optimize the dispensing method.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including cosmetics, healthcare, and disaster relief. The specialized cosmetic dispenser can be marketed to high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, and companies operating in extreme weather conditions, providing a tailored solution for their specific needs.

Field of Art

Cosmetic dispensing technologies with integrated communication and control systems, involving mechanical engineering, electronics, and user interface design for personal care devices

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in electronic dispensing systems, mobile device integration, sensor technologies, and user-centric product design with knowledge of wireless communication protocols and embedded control systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core communication and adaptive dispensing concepts. The disclosed environmental adaptations and specialized dispensing scenarios are logical extrapolations of the original patent's wireless communication and context-aware dispensing methodology. The technical solutions proposed represent straightforward combinations of known techniques within the cosmetic dispensing technology domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Bi-directional communication unit receiving user and environmental information
PTD Variation
Adding secure communication encryption and GPS-based location detection for remote area dispensing
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing additional communication security and location-aware features represents a predictable design variation using known wireless communication techniques
Source Patent Element
Control unit that acquires cosmetic dispensing method based on user information
PTD Variation
Extending control logic to automatically respond to disaster scenarios with pre-programmed dispensing quantities
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying dispensing algorithms to handle emergency scenarios is an obvious adaptation of existing context-aware control systems
Source Patent Element
Display unit showing cosmetic information
PTD Variation
Incorporating sterilization and temperature control units for specialized environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting dispensing systems for extreme environments represents a standard engineering approach to expanding product functionality
Source Patent Element
Mobile terminal communication for user information processing
PTD Variation
Implementing artificial intelligence for personalized cosmetic recommendation optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating AI recommendation systems is a predictable enhancement to existing user information processing technologies
Source Patent Element
Bar code and RFID recognition for cosmetic information
PTD Variation
Adding sensor units for detecting environmental conditions like natural disasters
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding sensor integration represents a routine technological extension of existing recognition and detection capabilities
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857060, the variations disclosed herein would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art, as they represent predictable combinations of known techniques in cosmetic dispensing technologies. The proposed innovations constitute obvious design variations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond the existing technological framework.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,060
TitleCosmetic dispenser and method for operating same
Assignee(s)LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE LTD.