Textile Color and Tone Enhancement System
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system for enhancing the appearance of fibers in textile production, leveraging the core technology of the original hair color toning composition to impart color and tone to textiles.
Background and Problem Solved
The textile industry faces challenges in achieving consistent and vibrant colors on various fibers. The original patent's hair color toning composition, while effective for hair, has limitations in its applicability to textile production. The new inventive concept addresses this gap by adapting the core technology to create a system for enhancing the appearance of keratinous substrates in textile production.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The textile color and tone enhancement system comprises at least one amino acid, at least one carboxylic acid, monoethanolamine, and at least one textile coloring agent. This composition is designed to interact with fibers, imparting color and/or tone while maintaining the integrity of the textile substrate. The system can be applied through various methods, including finishing treatments, printing, or dyeing, to achieve customized patterns and colors.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of the original hair color toning composition to the textile industry, which is non-obvious and unexpected given the original patent's focus on hair care. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address the specific challenges of textile production, resulting in a system that is uniquely suited for enhancing the appearance of fibers.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different amino acids, carboxylic acids, or textile coloring agents to achieve specific color and tone effects. Variations could also involve the incorporation of additional components, such as UV stabilizers or softening agents, to enhance the overall performance of the system.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The textile color and tone enhancement system has significant commercial potential in the textile industry, particularly in the production of high-end fashion fabrics, upholstery, and technical textiles. The system's ability to achieve customized colors and patterns could also open up new opportunities in the field of digital textile printing.
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
Chemical composition engineering for substrate treatment, specifically focusing on color modification technologies for organic materials including hair and textiles, with expertise in surfactant chemistry, amino acid interactions, and coloration processes
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A chemical engineer or materials scientist with advanced degree, specialized knowledge in cosmetic/textile chemistry, understanding of surfactant interactions, amino acid functionalities, and color transfer mechanisms across different substrate types
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental chemical principles underlying the source patent's hair color composition are directly transferable to textile treatment technologies. The core compositional elements of amino acids, carboxylic acids, and monoethanolamine represent a versatile chemical system adaptable across different substrate interactions. The systematic substitution of a textile coloring agent in place of hair-specific colorants represents a predictable engineering variation within the established compositional framework.
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 |