Specialized Cosmetic Compositions for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857658_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Cosmetic Compositions for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857658_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857658_0004_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. 11,857,658.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts cosmetic compositions with enhanced color retention for improved skin appearance to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, underwater use, and extreme outdoor activities.

Background and Problem Solved

Traditional cosmetic compositions often fail to meet the demands of specialized environments, lacking resistance to fingerprint smudging, water pressure, or extreme temperatures. The original patent's limitations in addressing these niche needs led to the development of this inventive concept, which provides tailored solutions for specific markets.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a range of cosmetic compositions, each designed to address the unique challenges of a specific environment. For high-security needs, the composition includes a film former resistant to fingerprint smudging and a camouflage colorant. For disaster relief, the composition incorporates a moisturizing component and a sun protection factor of at least 30. For extreme weather conditions, the composition features a water-repellent component and a temperature-resistant film former. For underwater use, the composition includes a film former resistant to water pressure and a fluorescent colorant. For extreme outdoor activities, the composition incorporates a wind-resistant film former and a sun protection factor of at least 50. Each composition is formulated to provide enhanced color retention and improved skin appearance, while addressing the specific demands of its target environment.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of components and features tailored to specific environments, which are not obvious from the original patent. The inventive concept's adaptability to diverse niche markets and operational environments constitutes a significant departure from the original patent's general-purpose cosmetic composition.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include compositions for use in high-altitude environments, compositions with built-in insect repellents for outdoor activities, or compositions with antimicrobial properties for use in medical settings. Variations may also include different types of film formers, skin adhesion promoters, or color enhancers to suit specific environmental demands.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including security, disaster relief, outdoor recreation, and underwater exploration. The tailored solutions offered by this concept can address specific market needs, providing a competitive advantage for companies operating in these niches.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K8/35
A A61 A61K8/25
A A61 A61K8/31
A A61 A61K8/37
A A61 A61K8/375
A A61 A61K8/602
A A61 A61K8/8152
A A61 A61K8/8182
A A61 A61K8/87
A A61 A61K8/922
A A61 A61K8/96
A A61 A61Q1/02
A A61 A61Q17/04
A A61 A61K2800/43
A A61 A61K2800/594

Field of Art

Cosmetic formulation and composition science, specifically focused on color cosmetics with enhanced performance characteristics, requiring expertise in polymer chemistry, surface science, and materials engineering

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in chemistry or materials science, specialized knowledge of cosmetic formulation techniques, understanding of film-forming polymers, color retention mechanisms, and skin interaction technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental teachings of enhanced cosmetic compositions with specialized film formers and adhesion promoters provide a clear technological framework for environment-specific adaptations. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of known cosmetic formulation principles, applying established polymer and colorant technologies to solve specific environmental challenges. The technical modifications are consistent with routine design optimization within the cosmetic chemistry domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Water dispersible film former components (acrylate/C12-22 methacrylate copolymer)
PTD Variation
Environment-specific film formers (water-resistant, wind-resistant, temperature-resistant variants)
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying film former properties for specific environmental conditions represents a predictable variation using known polymer engineering techniques, within the scope of the original patent's film former teachings
Source Patent Element
Skin adhesion promoters (bis-PPG-15 dimethicone/IPDI copolymer)
PTD Variation
Specialized adhesion promoters for high-security, underwater, and extreme environment applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting adhesion promoter chemistry to enhance performance in specific contexts is a standard design approach for a PHOSITA, utilizing known polymer modification strategies
Source Patent Element
Color intensity and retention mechanisms
PTD Variation
Specialized colorants like camouflage and fluorescent variants for niche environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting alternative colorant chemistries to meet specific environmental requirements represents a routine optimization within established color cosmetic formulation principles
Source Patent Element
Sun protection components
PTD Variation
Enhanced SPF ratings (30-50) for disaster relief and outdoor activity compositions
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjusting sun protection factor within known ranges is a predictable modification that a PHOSITA would find obvious when targeting specific use scenarios
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857658's comprehensive teachings of cosmetic composition technologies, the present publication demonstrates that environment-specific cosmetic formulations represent obvious variations to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art, rendering potential claims to such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103 due to the predictable application of known polymer, colorant, and formulation techniques to solve specific technical challenges.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,658
TitleCosmetic compositions with enhanced color retention for improved skin appearance
Assignee(s)Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC