Smart Cosmetic Ink Compositions and Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857665_0003_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Cosmetic Ink Compositions and Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857665_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857665_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. 11,857,665.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept integrates the patented stable cosmetic ink composition with cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a new, more powerful system for customizing, monitoring, and authenticating cosmetic products.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the long-term stability of cosmetic ink compositions for high-frequency printing applications. However, the industry has since evolved, and there is a growing need for more sophisticated systems that can accommodate individual user preferences, ensure product authenticity, and provide real-time monitoring and customization capabilities. This inventive concept solves these problems by integrating the patented cosmetic ink composition with innovative technologies.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new system comprises a database of user preferences, a blockchain-based ledger for tracking user interactions, and an AI-driven formulation engine that integrates the patented cosmetic ink composition with user-selected ingredients and generates a customized ink formula. Additionally, the system incorporates IoT sensors for real-time monitoring of ink composition stability, a novel nanocellulose-based rheology modifier for improved performance, and an antimicrobial agent for enhanced safety. The system can also be integrated with smart cosmetic ink cartridges featuring microchips, blockchain-based authentication, and IoT-enabled communication modules.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the novel combination of the patented cosmetic ink composition with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials, which provides a synergistic effect that is not obvious from the original patent. The integration of these technologies enables real-time customization, monitoring, and authentication capabilities that were not possible with the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of other machine learning algorithms, different types of IoT sensors, or various blockchain architectures. The system could also be adapted for use in other industries, such as pharmaceuticals or food production, where customized and authenticated products are critical.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the cosmetic industry, where personalized products and real-time monitoring are increasingly in demand. The system could be marketed as a premium offering for high-end cosmetic brands, or as a white-label solution for smaller companies. The potential market size is substantial, with the global cosmetic industry projected to reach $429.8 billion by 2022.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K8/8147
A A61 A61K8/0241
A A61 A61K8/29
A A61 A61K8/8152
A A61 A61Q1/02
C C09 C09D11/107
C C09 C09D11/322
A A61 A61K8/44
A A61 A61K8/60
A A61 A61K8/675
A A61 A61K2800/41
A A61 A61K2800/412
A A61 A61K2800/43
A A61 A61K2800/48
A A61 A61K2800/524
A A61 A61K2800/546
A A61 A61K2800/621
A A61 A61K2800/87

Field of Art

Cosmetic formulation technologies, specifically inkjet-printable ink compositions for cosmetic applications, involving materials science, chemical engineering, and advanced manufacturing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in chemistry or chemical engineering, expertise in colloid science, formulation technologies, and familiarity with inkjet printing techniques for cosmetic and personal care product development

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with the existing stable cosmetic ink composition represents a predictable extension of known technological convergence trends. The core ink composition remains fundamentally unchanged, with added monitoring and customization capabilities that leverage standard industry approaches to product personalization and tracking. The technical modifications represent incremental improvements using well-established interdisciplinary techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Particulate titanium dioxide with specific particle size distribution
PTD Variation
Integration of IoT sensors to monitor particulate stability and dispersion
Obviousness Reasoning
Monitoring colloidal stability is a standard engineering practice, and applying sensor technologies to track particle behavior represents a predictable application of known monitoring techniques
Source Patent Element
Cosmetic ink composition with rheology modifier
PTD Variation
Replacement of standard rheology modifier with nanocellulose-based alternative
Obviousness Reasoning
Material substitution with functionally equivalent rheological agents is a routine design choice for formulators seeking sustainable or enhanced performance characteristics
Source Patent Element
Ink composition for cosmetic printing applications
PTD Variation
AI-driven formulation engine for customizing ink composition
Obviousness Reasoning
Computational approaches to formulation optimization are increasingly standard, representing a predictable application of machine learning to materials development
Source Patent Element
Cosmetic ink with particulate material
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based authentication and tracking of ink composition
Obviousness Reasoning
Product authentication and traceability using distributed ledger technologies are emerging standard practices in advanced manufacturing and personalized product development
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857665 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and therefore unpatentable. The incremental technological extensions represent predictable combinations of known techniques in cosmetic formulation, digital tracking, and personalized manufacturing, lacking the requisite non-obviousness for patent protection.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,665
TitleStable cosmetic ink composition
Assignee(s)The Procter & Gamble Company