Adaptive Underarm Toner for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857668_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Underarm Toner for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857668_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857668_0004_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. 11,857,668.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts the original underarm toner for specific, narrow markets and unique operational environments, addressing body odor concerns in high-humidity, athletic, extreme weather, disaster relief, and high-security contexts.

Background and Problem Solved

The original underarm toner patent addresses body odor caused by bacteria overgrowth in alkaline underarm environments. However, this patent has limitations in addressing specific, niche scenarios. The new inventive concept builds upon the original patent by providing specialized variations and niche solutions for distinct markets and operational environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises an underarm toner adapted for specific environments, including high-humidity, athletic, extreme weather, disaster relief, and high-security contexts. The toner's composition varies depending on the target environment, incorporating ingredients such as probiotic blends, pH-balancing agents, moisturizing agents, and fragrance-masking agents. For instance, the high-humidity variant maintains an underarm skin pH level of about 4 to about 5, while the athletic variant utilizes rose water and lactic acid. The extreme weather variant incorporates nature-derived ingredients and provides long-lasting odor protection above 90°F. The disaster relief kit includes an underarm toner with aloe leaf juice and chamomile extract, alongside a deodorant bar and instructions for emergency situations. The high-security variant eliminates odor-causing bacteria while maintaining a neutral scent.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original underarm toner for specific, narrow markets and unique operational environments, providing tailored solutions for distinct contexts. The inventive step resides in the selection and combination of ingredients, as well as the configuration of the toner, to address the specific challenges and requirements of each target environment.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in packaging, application methods, and additional ingredients tailored to specific user needs or preferences. For example, a travel-sized variant for athletes or a variant with enhanced moisturizing properties for extreme weather conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including personal care, sports, outdoor gear, disaster relief, and security. The target market includes individuals requiring specialized underarm toners for their specific environments, such as athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals working in high-security settings.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K8/9789
A A61 A61K8/345
A A61 A61K8/365
A A61 A61K8/9783
A A61 A61K8/9794
A A61 A61K8/99
A A61 A61Q15/00
A A61 A61K2800/30

Field of Art

Personal care and cosmetic formulations, specifically underarm hygiene products with probiotic and pH-balancing technologies, requiring expertise in microbiology, chemical formulation, and dermatological product development

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in cosmetic chemistry, microbiology, or related field, experienced in developing topical personal care products, familiar with probiotic applications, pH modulation, and environmental adaptation of hygiene formulations

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's underarm toner provides a foundational composition that can be readily adapted for specific environmental contexts by systematically modifying ingredient concentrations, selecting targeted probiotic strains, and adjusting pH levels to address unique performance requirements. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the original formulation using standard formulation techniques and known ingredient interactions. The technical modifications demonstrate routine optimization within the established compositional framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Underarm toner with probiotic blend containing multiple bacterial strains
PTD Variation
Environment-specific probiotic blend selections for high-humidity, athletic, and extreme weather contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting specific probiotic strains for targeted performance is a known technique in microbial formulation, representing a predictable design choice based on established strain characteristics
Source Patent Element
pH-balancing composition maintaining 4-5 pH range
PTD Variation
Adaptive pH maintenance for different environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjusting pH formulation for specific use cases is a standard approach in dermatological product development, representing a routine optimization of known chemical principles
Source Patent Element
Natural ingredient composition including rosa damascena, aloe leaf juice
PTD Variation
Nature-derived ingredient blends tailored for specific environmental challenges
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying natural ingredient ratios and selections for performance enhancement is a predictable variation within botanical formulation practices
Source Patent Element
Underarm toner free of aluminum and coconut oil
PTD Variation
Specialized formulations excluding specific ingredients for targeted markets
Obviousness Reasoning
Ingredient exclusion based on market segment requirements represents a standard product development strategy with predictable implementation
Source Patent Element
Probiotic and herbal ingredient combination
PTD Variation
Context-specific ingredient blends for disaster relief and high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating specialized formulations by recombining known ingredients according to specific performance requirements is a routine design approach in personal care product development
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable extensions of the foundational underarm toner composition disclosed in US Patent 11857668, utilizing standard formulation techniques, known ingredient interactions, and routine optimization strategies within the established technological framework.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,668
TitleUnderarm toner
Assignee(s)BELLA ORGANIC SKIN, INC