Enhanced Hair Color Toning Compositions and Methods

Publication ID: 24-11857660_0001_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Hair Color Toning Compositions and Methods,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857660_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857660_0001_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. 11,857,660.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present disclosure relates to improved hair color toning compositions and methods that provide enhanced color deposit, stability, and customization options, addressing the limitations of existing hair color toning technologies.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed hair color toning compositions comprising amino acids, carboxylic acids, and surfactants. However, these compositions had limitations in terms of stability, bioavailability, and customization options. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing micro-encapsulated amino acid delivery systems, low-level laser or LED therapy, and customizable formulation and dispensing systems.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced hair color toning composition comprises a micro-encapsulated amino acid delivery system, which enhances the stability and bioavailability of the amino acid. The micro-encapsulation can be achieved using a combination of liposomes and nanoparticles. The composition can be applied to the hair, followed by low-level laser or LED therapy to enhance the color deposit. Additionally, the present inventive concept includes a system for customizing hair color and tone, comprising a database of hair color and tone preferences, a formulation module for generating a customized hair color toning composition, and a dispensing module for dispensing the customized composition.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present inventive concept introduces the novel combination of micro-encapsulated amino acid delivery systems, low-level laser or LED therapy, and customizable formulation and dispensing systems, which provides a significant improvement over the original patent. The use of micro-encapsulation and low-level laser or LED therapy enhances the stability and bioavailability of the amino acid, while the customizable system provides a new level of personalization and flexibility in hair color toning.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the present inventive concept include the use of different types of micro-encapsulation, such as nano-emulsions or micro-spheres, and different wavelengths of low-level laser or LED therapy. Additionally, the customizable system can be integrated with artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to provide more accurate and personalized hair color toning recommendations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the hair care industry, particularly in the areas of professional hair coloring and at-home hair coloring kits. The customizable system can be marketed as a premium offering, providing a unique selling proposition for hair care companies. Additionally, the present inventive concept can be licensed to companies specializing in hair care products and services.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K8/466
A A61 A61K8/41
A A61 A61K8/44
A A61 A61Q5/10
A A61 A61K2800/432

Field of Art

Cosmetic chemistry, specifically hair coloration and treatment technologies, involving formulation of hair color compositions with complex chemical interactions and delivery systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, specialized knowledge of surfactant interactions, amino acid chemistry, and cosmetic formulation techniques, familiar with hair treatment technologies and current industry practices

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the micro-encapsulation of amino acids and integration of laser/LED therapy represent predictable extensions of existing hair color toning technologies. The source patent's foundational composition provides a clear framework for incremental improvements in delivery and activation mechanisms. The customization system represents a logical technological progression in personalized cosmetic treatments.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hair color toning composition with specific amino acid components
PTD Variation
Micro-encapsulated amino acid delivery system using liposomes and nanoparticles
Obviousness Reasoning
Known encapsulation techniques in pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields make this a predictable optimization of amino acid stability and bioavailability
Source Patent Element
Composition for imparting color to hair
PTD Variation
Low-level laser or LED therapy to enhance color deposit
Obviousness Reasoning
Combination of topical application with energy-based enhancement is a standard technique in cosmetic treatment technologies
Source Patent Element
Hair color composition with multiple chemical components
PTD Variation
Customizable formulation system with preference database and AI-driven recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Personalization of cosmetic treatments through data-driven approaches is a known trend in consumer product development
Source Patent Element
Amino acid-based hair color toning composition
PTD Variation
Multi-dimensional color effect through patterned laser/LED application
Obviousness Reasoning
Controlled energy application for differential treatment effects is a predictable design choice in cosmetic technologies
Source Patent Element
Chemical composition for hair treatment
PTD Variation
Alternative micro-encapsulation methods like nano-emulsions and micro-spheres
Obviousness Reasoning
Selection of alternative encapsulation techniques represents routine optimization within known technological parameters
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857660, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in hair color toning composition technologies would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The incremental improvements in amino acid delivery, activation mechanisms, and personalization represent predictable extensions of existing hair treatment technologies, thus rendering potential claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,660
TitleCompositions for imparting color and tone to the hair
Assignee(s)L'OREAL