Specialized Hair Color Alteration Systems for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857656_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Hair Color Alteration Systems for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857656_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857656_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. 11,857,656.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept discloses novel hair color alteration systems tailored for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, or extreme weather conditions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed systems, methods, and kits for altering the color of the hair. However, these conventional systems may not be suitable for use in extreme weather conditions, disaster relief situations, or high-security environments. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized hair color alteration systems that can operate effectively in these unique contexts.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses four specialized hair color alteration systems: 1) a system for altering hair color in extreme weather conditions, featuring a pre-treatment composition with a pH-resistant amine-based compound and a dyeing composition with a water-repellent microtube-dye composite; 2) a method for disaster relief hair color alteration, involving the application of a pre-treatment composition with a fast-acting amine-based compound and a dyeing composition with a rapid-drying microtube-dye composite; 3) a kit for high-security hair color alteration, comprising a pre-treatment composition with a tamper-evident amine-based compound and a dyeing composition with a secure-encoding microtube-dye composite; and 4) a hair color alteration system for use in high-humidity environments, featuring a pre-treatment composition with a moisture-resistant amine-based compound and a dyeing composition with a humidity-tolerant microtube-dye composite.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present inventive concept lies in the adaptation of the original hair color alteration systems for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The inventive step resides in the selection and combination of specialized components, such as pH-resistant, fast-acting, tamper-evident, moisture-resistant, and humidity-tolerant compounds, which enable the systems to operate effectively in these extreme contexts.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of amine-based compounds, microtube-dye composites, or solvents to further enhance the systems' performance in various environments. Additionally, the systems could be modified to accommodate different hair types, textures, or colors.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the hair care industry, particularly in niche markets such as disaster relief, high-security environments, and extreme weather conditions. The specialized hair color alteration systems could be marketed to professionals, such as hairstylists and cosmetologists, as well as to individuals requiring hair color alteration in these unique contexts.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K8/26
A A61 A61K8/35
A A61 A61K8/492
A A61 A61K8/84
A A61 A61Q5/10
A A61 A61K2800/43
A A61 A61K2800/884

Field of Art

Cosmetic chemistry and hair treatment technologies, specifically focused on hair coloration methods involving chemical compositions, pre-treatment systems, and dye delivery mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in chemistry or chemical engineering, specialized knowledge of hair treatment formulations, understanding of polymer chemistry, solvent interactions, and microtube-based delivery systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's specialized hair color alteration systems represent predictable variations of the source patent's fundamental hair dyeing methodology by systematically adapting core components to specific environmental constraints. The disclosed variations demonstrate routine engineering modifications that leverage known chemical principles and existing microtube-dye composite technologies. These adaptations represent standard problem-solving approaches within cosmetic chemistry for extending core technological platforms to niche market segments.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Pre-treatment composition comprising non-surface active amine-based compounds with molecular weight less than 10,000
PTD Variation
pH-resistant, moisture-resistant, and fast-acting amine-based compound variants for extreme environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying amine compound properties represents a predictable design choice within known chemical engineering practices, with finite and foreseeable modifications to achieve specific environmental performance characteristics
Source Patent Element
Microtube-dye composite dyeing composition
PTD Variation
Water-repellent, humidity-tolerant, and rapid-drying microtube-dye composite variants
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting microtube-dye composite properties through surface modifications and solvent selections constitutes a known technique for extending material performance in targeted environments
Source Patent Element
Hair color alteration method with specific pH constraints
PTD Variation
Specialized systems for high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Identifying market-specific performance requirements and systematically engineering chemical compositions to meet those requirements represents standard product development methodology
Source Patent Element
Synthetic and natural polyamine compounds in pre-treatment composition
PTD Variation
Tamper-evident and cold-activated amine-based compounds with specialized encoding capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Introducing functional modifications to existing compound classes through known chemical engineering techniques represents an obvious extension of existing technological platforms
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in the Published Technical Disclosure (PTD) would have been obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable engineering modifications to the hair color alteration system disclosed in US Patent 11857656, utilizing known chemical engineering techniques to adapt core technological principles to specific environmental and market constraints.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,656
TitleSystems, methods, and kits for altering the color of the hair
Assignee(s)L'OREAL