Adaptive Hair Color and Tone Solutions for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept adapts hair color and tone compositions for specific, challenging environments, such as high-altitude, extreme cold, disaster relief, high-security, and high-pollution settings, ensuring effective and safe hair coloring in these unique contexts.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed compositions and methods for imparting color and tone to hair. However, these compositions may not be effective or safe in specific, challenging environments. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by developing specialized hair color and tone solutions tailored to these niche environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises four distinct solutions: (1) a system for high-altitude environments, incorporating a conditioning agent to counteract low air pressure effects; (2) a method for extreme cold temperatures, utilizing a shampoo formulated for cold climates; (3) a portable, water-free composition for disaster relief situations, featuring a UV stabilizer to prevent color fade; and (4) a high-security system with a tamper-evident dispenser and antioxidant-rich serum for environments with high air pollution. Each solution leverages the original patent's amino acid and carboxylic acid combination, with adaptations for the specific environment.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of this inventive concept lies in its tailored solutions for niche environments, which were not addressed by the original patent. The inventive step is the recognition of the need for specialized hair color and tone compositions in these environments and the development of effective, safe solutions to meet this need.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include solutions for other challenging environments, such as high-humidity or high-temperature settings. Variations could also involve different conditioning agents, shampoos, or UV stabilizers to further adapt the compositions to specific environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the beauty and personal care industry, particularly in niche markets such as high-altitude or extreme cold regions, disaster relief, high-security facilities, and areas with high air pollution. The target market includes consumers, professionals, and organizations operating in these environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K8/466 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/41 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/44 |
| A | A61 | A61Q5/10 |
| A | A61 | A61K2800/432 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Cosmetic chemistry, specifically hair coloration and treatment compositions, involving formulation of hair care products with specific chemical components for color modification and hair treatment
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, specialized knowledge of surfactant systems, amino acid interactions, and cosmetic formulation techniques, familiar with hair treatment composition design and environmental adaptation strategies
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental hair color toning composition provides a versatile chemical platform that can be readily adapted to specific environmental challenges through predictable modifications of existing chemical components and addition of targeted functional agents. The PTD's variations represent logical extensions of the base composition by introducing environment-specific conditioning and protective elements that a skilled practitioner would naturally consider when addressing hair treatment challenges. These adaptations demonstrate standard problem-solving approaches within cosmetic chemistry by applying known chemical principles to novel contextual requirements.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,660 |
|---|---|
| Title | Compositions for imparting color and tone to the hair |
| Assignee(s) | L'OREAL |