Synergistic Rinse-off Conditioner Compositions with Integrated Technologies

Publication ID: 24-11857659_0003_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Rinse-off Conditioner Compositions with Integrated Technologies,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857659_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857659_0003_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. 11,857,659.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel system integrating rinse-off conditioner compositions with microcapsules, AI, IoT, blockchain, and sustainable materials to optimize performance, enhance delivery, and personalize user experience.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed rinse-off conditioner compositions comprising microcapsules with an oil-based core and a polymeric shell coated with at least one cationic polymer. However, these compositions had limitations in terms of deposition efficiency, real-time monitoring, and customization. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a rinse-off conditioner composition with microcapsules and one or more of the following integrated technologies: AI-driven predictive modeling to determine the ideal ratio of microcapsules to non-quaternized conditioning ingredients; IoT-enabled sensors to monitor and adjust the composition in real-time; blockchain-enabled tracking system to monitor the origin, movement, and storage of microcapsules; machine learning algorithms to predict individual user preferences; and novel, sustainable materials derived from recycled biomass to enhance deposition efficiency. These integrated technologies enable the optimization of performance, enhancement of delivery, and personalization of user experience.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious combinations of technologies, including AI, IoT, blockchain, and sustainable materials, which significantly improve the performance and customization of rinse-off conditioner compositions. These synergistic combinations are not obvious from the original patent and provide a significant inventive step.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT sensor configurations, blockchain platforms, and sustainable materials. Additionally, the inventive concept could be adapted for use in other personal care products, such as shampoos, lotions, and creams.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic rinse-off conditioner compositions with integrated technologies have significant commercial potential in the personal care industry, particularly in the premium and luxury segments. The ability to optimize performance, enhance delivery, and personalize user experience could lead to increased market share and revenue growth.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A61	A61K8/416
A	A61	A61K8/11
A	A61	A61K8/31
A	A61	A61K8/342
A	A61	A61K8/361
A	A61	A61K8/737
A	A61	A61K8/88
A	A61	A61K8/898
A	A61	A61K8/922
A	A61	A61K8/927
A	A61	A61Q5/02
A	A61	A61Q5/12
A	A61	A61Q19/007
A	A61	A61K2800/33
A	A61	A61K2800/412
A	A61	A61K2800/5426
A	A61	A61K2800/624

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Personal care formulation chemistry, specifically hair conditioning compositions with microcapsule technologies, requiring advanced knowledge of polymer chemistry, colloid science, and formulation engineering

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A chemist with a master's or PhD in polymer science or cosmetic chemistry, experienced in developing hair care formulations, familiar with microcapsule encapsulation techniques, and knowledgeable about emerging technologies in personal care product design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing microcapsule conditioning technologies represents a predictable application of known computational methods to enhance product performance and tracking. The core microcapsule technology remains fundamentally unchanged, with digital systems merely providing optimization and monitoring capabilities. These technological integrations would be considered routine extensions of existing product development strategies in advanced personal care formulations.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Core-shell microcapsules with oil-based core and polymeric shell

PTD Variation

Adding AI-driven predictive modeling to optimize microcapsule ratio and deposition efficiency

Obviousness Reasoning

Computational optimization of formulation parameters is a known technique in chemical engineering, representing a predictable application of machine learning to existing product design processes

Source Patent Element

Rinse-off conditioner composition with quaternary ammonium salts

PTD Variation

Implementing IoT sensors to monitor and adjust microcapsule composition in real-time

Obviousness Reasoning

Real-time monitoring and adaptive formulation is a standard approach in advanced manufacturing, representing an obvious technological enhancement

Source Patent Element

Polymeric shell coated with cationic polymers

PTD Variation

Incorporating blockchain tracking for microcapsule origin and movement

Obviousness Reasoning

Supply chain tracking technologies are routinely applied across industries, representing a straightforward extension of existing inventory management techniques

Source Patent Element

Conditioning composition with specific ingredient ratios

PTD Variation

Using machine learning to personalize conditioner based on individual user preferences

Obviousness Reasoning

Personalization through data-driven algorithms is a well-established approach in consumer product development, representing a predictable technological evolution

Source Patent Element

Microcapsule slurry with specific compositional parameters

PTD Variation

Integrating sustainable materials derived from recycled biomass

Obviousness Reasoning

Material substitution with environmentally friendly alternatives is a standard practice in modern formulation chemistry, representing an obvious design choice

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this Published Technical Disclosure would be considered obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art in view of US Patent 11857659, as the technological integrations represent predictable applications of known computational and formulation techniques to existing microcapsule conditioning technologies, without introducing an inventive leap beyond the capabilities of an ordinarily skilled practitioner in the field.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,659
Title	Rinse-off conditioner compositions comprising microcapsules
Assignee(s)	FIRMENICH SA