Specialized Hair Color Alteration Systems for Extreme Environments
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
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
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,656 |
|---|---|
| Title | Systems, methods, and kits for altering the color of the hair |
| Assignee(s) | L'OREAL |