Multi-Purpose Cosmetic Compositions for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages the core technology of multi-purpose cosmetic compositions to address pressing problems in agriculture, air quality, wound care, veterinary treatment, and biodegradable packaging, unlocking new opportunities for sustainable and effective solutions.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on multi-purpose cosmetic compositions for human skin care, but its natural ingredients and unique formulation also hold potential for other industries. However, these industries face distinct challenges, such as pest control, air pollution, wound healing, animal skin irritations, and packaging waste. This inventive concept adapts the core technology to tackle these specific problems, addressing the limitations of the original patent.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new claims apply the multi-purpose cosmetic composition to various industries, utilizing its natural ingredients to repel pests in agriculture, absorb pollutants in air quality improvement, promote wound healing, soothe animal skin irritations, and enhance biodegradability in packaging. For example, in agricultural pest control, the composition is topically applied to plant surfaces, leveraging its natural ingredients to repel pests without harming the plant. Similarly, in air quality improvement, the composition is applied to surfaces to absorb and neutralize pollutants. The composition's versatility and adaptability enable its effective use in these diverse industries.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift by applying the core technology to entirely new industries, solving specific problems that were not originally considered. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of the multi-purpose cosmetic composition beyond human skin care and adapting it to address pressing challenges in other fields.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include varying the composition's formulation to suit specific industry requirements, developing targeted delivery systems, or incorporating additional natural ingredients to enhance the composition's effectiveness. Variations may also involve using different application methods, such as spraying or injection, to optimize the composition's performance.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, air quality management, wound care, veterinary treatment, and biodegradable packaging. The target market includes companies, organizations, and individuals seeking sustainable, effective, and innovative solutions to pressing problems in these fields.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K8/9711 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/9789 |
| A | A61 | A61K36/28 |
| A | A61 | A61K36/287 |
| A | A61 | A61K36/42 |
| A | A61 | A61Q19/00 |
| A | A61 | A61Q19/008 |
| A | A61 | A61Q19/08 |
| A | A61 | A61K2800/10 |
| A | A61 | A61K2800/5922 |
| A | A61 | A61Q1/02 |
| A | A61 | A61Q17/04 |
| A | A61 | A61Q19/004 |
| A | A61 | A61Q19/10 |
| Y | Y02 | Y02A50/30 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions, specifically multi-purpose topical formulations with natural ingredients for skin treatment and industrial applications
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or biotechnology, experienced in formulation development, natural product extraction, and cross-industry application of biological compounds
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the natural ingredients in the source patent's cosmetic composition possess inherent properties that could be readily adapted to solve problems in other industries. The composition's core components like Linum usitatissimum seed extract, glycerin, and bisabolol have well-documented anti-inflammatory, protective, and bioactive characteristics that suggest broad applicability beyond skin care. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of these known properties by applying the same natural ingredients to solve related challenges in pest control, wound healing, and environmental remediation.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,667 |
|---|---|
| Title | Multi-purpose cosmetic compositions |
| Assignee(s) | MARY KAY INC. |