Adaptive Hair Colorant System with Real-time Health Monitoring and Micro-needling Delivery
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation hair coloring system that utilizes wearable devices, real-time hair health monitoring, and micro-needling patches to deliver personalized, adaptive hair colorant compositions, revolutionizing the hair coloring industry with unprecedented precision and customization.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's hair coloring compositions and methods, while effective, have limitations in terms of customization, precision, and adaptability. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a wearable, micro-needling patch that delivers a personalized, adaptive hair colorant composition based on real-time hair health monitoring and environmental factors.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a wearable device that monitors hair health data, such as moisture levels, protein damage, and environmental stressors. This data is analyzed in real-time to determine an optimal hair colorant composition, which is then delivered to the hair shaft via a micro-needling patch. The composition is formulated to respond to environmental stimuli, ensuring a dynamic, adaptive color that adjusts to the individual's hair health and surroundings. The system may also include a miniature, implantable reservoir for storing customized hair colorant compositions, which can be refilled via transcutaneous, wireless energy transfer.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in hair coloring technology by incorporating wearable devices, real-time hair health monitoring, and micro-needling patches, which enable unprecedented customization, precision, and adaptability. The inventive concept's ability to respond to environmental stimuli and adjust the colorant composition accordingly is a novel and non-obvious feature that distinguishes it from the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in the wearable device's design, such as a smart hairband or a clip-on sensor, or different micro-needling patch materials and geometries. The system could also be adapted for use with other cosmetic applications, such as skin care or nail coloring.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the hair coloring industry, with potential applications in professional salon settings, at-home use, and even in the development of new, high-tech hair care products. The target market includes individuals seeking personalized, adaptive hair coloring solutions, as well as professionals in the beauty and cosmetics industry.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K8/60 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/046 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/342 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/345 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/35 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/4973 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/604 |
| A | A61 | A61Q5/065 |
| A | A61 | A61Q5/10 |
| A | A45 | A45D19/0066 |
| A | A45 | A45D2200/155 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Cosmetic Chemistry and Personal Care Technologies, focusing on hair coloration compositions and delivery systems, requiring advanced knowledge of polymer chemistry, dermatological formulations, and medical device design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in cosmetic chemistry, materials science, or biomedical engineering, possessing expertise in formulation design, transdermal delivery technologies, and advanced polymer systems
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's micro-needling and adaptive colorant delivery system represents a predictable technological extension of the source patent's hair coloration composition. The fundamental chemical principles of hair coloration are preserved, while introducing incremental technological innovations in delivery and personalization. The combination of known techniques in wearable sensors, micro-needling, and adaptive polymers would be considered an obvious progression in hair coloration technology.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,662 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hair coloring compositions and methods thereof |
| Assignee(s) | Kao USA Inc. |