Personalized Underarm Odor Management System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A wearable device and mobile app system that monitors and controls underarm odor by releasing customized blends of probiotics and natural ingredients based on individual skin microbiome profiles and pH levels.
Background and Problem Solved
The original underarm toner patent addresses body odor caused by bacterial overgrowth in the alkaline underarm environment. However, it has limitations in terms of personalization, pH level maintenance, and the need for frequent reapplication. The new inventive concept solves these problems by introducing a wearable device and mobile app system that provides real-time monitoring and customized solutions.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system consists of a wearable device with a pH sensor, temperature sensor, and micro-needling system for delivering customized underarm toner compositions directly into the skin. The mobile app collects skin samples, analyzes them to identify specific bacterial strains, and formulates a customized underarm toner composition tailored to the user's unique skin microbiome. The system also includes a crowdsourcing feature for collecting underarm odor data and providing personalized recommendations.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in underarm odor management by leveraging wearable technology, mobile apps, and machine learning algorithms to provide personalized and real-time solutions. The use of pH sensors, temperature sensors, and micro-needling systems for delivering customized toner compositions is novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments include using different types of sensors, such as optical or electrical sensors, and varying the composition of the underarm toner to include additional natural ingredients or probiotic strains. Variations could also include integrating the system with other wearable devices or health monitoring platforms.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The personalized underarm odor management system has significant commercial potential in the cosmetics, healthcare, and wearable technology industries. The target market includes individuals seeking personalized skincare solutions, athletes, and individuals with hyperhidrosis or other sweat-related disorders.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Personal care technologies, specifically underarm microbiome management, dermatological formulations, and wearable health monitoring devices with expertise in microbiology, biochemistry, and sensor technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees in bioengineering, chemical engineering, or dermatological sciences, possessing knowledge of probiotic formulations, skin microbiome interactions, and sensor-based health monitoring technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the personalized underarm odor management system represents a predictable technological extension of the source patent's underarm toner concept, applying known sensor and mobile application technologies to create a more targeted and dynamic odor control solution. The core innovation involves integrating existing technologies like pH sensing, micro-needling, and personalized formulation algorithms with the established underarm toner composition. These combinations represent logical technological progressions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance odor management approaches.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,668 |
|---|---|
| Title | Underarm toner |
| Assignee(s) | BELLA ORGANIC SKIN, INC |