Modular Dispensing Technology for Customized Products
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A versatile, exchangeable cartridge system for dispensing a wide range of customized products across various industries, enabling users to create personalized solutions for skincare, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, pet food, and paint colors.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Exchangeable cartridge for beverage portion dispenser', addressed the need for efficient storage and dispensing of beverage items. However, its application was limited to the beverage industry. The new inventive concept expands this core technology to cater to diverse industries, solving the problem of customized product dispensing and enabling users to create tailored solutions.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The modular dispensing technology consists of an exchangeable cartridge designed to store and dispense a variety of products, including skincare items, fragrance ingredients, pharmaceuticals, pet food items, and paint ingredients. Each cartridge is configured to be inserted into a corresponding dispenser, allowing users to create customized products with precise control over ingredient ratios and quantities. The system ensures efficient storage, dispensing, and combination of ingredients to produce tailored solutions.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the original patent's core technology to entirely new industries, enabling customized product dispensing and creation. The inventive step resides in the adaptation of the exchangeable cartridge system to accommodate diverse product types, dispensing requirements, and user needs.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the modular dispensing technology could include cartridges with adjustable compartments, multiple dispensing nozzles, or integrated sensors for real-time monitoring. Variations could also involve different cartridge materials, sizes, or shapes to accommodate specific product requirements.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The modular dispensing technology has vast commercial potential across various industries, including skincare, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, pet food, and paint. It can be marketed as a customizable solution for businesses and individuals seeking to create tailored products, offering a competitive advantage in terms of product personalization, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47J31/407 |
| B | B65 | B65D85/804 |
| A | A47 | A47J31/4403 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Beverage and product dispensing systems, with expertise in modular cartridge design, ingredient storage, and precision dispensing technologies across multiple industries
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A technical professional with advanced engineering or industrial design background, experienced in mechanical design of modular dispensing systems, familiar with material science principles, packaging technologies, and cross-industry product delivery mechanisms
Obviousness Rationale
A skilled practitioner would recognize the fundamental transferability of the source patent's exchangeable cartridge technology across diverse product domains. The core technical principles of sealed storage, precise ingredient management, and modular dispensing are universally applicable. The PTD demonstrates predictable engineering adaptation by applying identical structural and functional principles to different product categories.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,104 |
|---|---|
| Title | Exchangeable cartridge for beverage portion dispenser |
| Assignee(s) | SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. |