Enhanced Underarm Toner for Efficient Odor Elimination
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An improved underarm toner system that combines a pH-balanced formula with a specialized applicator and probiotic blend to effectively eliminate odor-causing bacteria, providing a safer and more efficient solution for body odor management.
Background and Problem Solved
The original underarm toner patent, while effective, has limitations in its formulation and application. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a specialized applicator designed to target the underarm area, ensuring a more precise and efficient application of the toner. Furthermore, the probiotic blend enhances the toner's ability to eliminate odor-causing bacteria, providing a safer and more effective solution.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced underarm toner system consists of a toner with a pH level between 4 and 5, comprising a blend of rose water, aloe leaf juice, and chamomile extract. The toner is configured to maintain the skin's pH level at about 4 to about 5, ensuring an optimal environment for the probiotic blend to thrive. The probiotic blend contains Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus casei, and Streptococcus thermophiles, which work synergistically to eliminate odor-causing bacteria. The specialized applicator is designed to target the underarm area, ensuring a precise and efficient application of the toner.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a novel combination of a pH-balanced toner, a probiotic blend, and a specialized applicator, which together provide a safer and more efficient solution for body odor management. The probiotic blend and specialized applicator are new and non-obvious features that enhance the original underarm toner patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the toner's formulation, such as using different herbal extracts or adjusting the pH level. Additionally, the specialized applicator could be modified to accommodate different skin types or underarm areas. Other variations could include incorporating additional ingredients, such as antioxidants or moisturizers, to enhance the toner's benefits.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced underarm toner system has significant commercial potential in the personal care and cosmetic industries, particularly in the natural and organic product segments. The market demand for effective and safe body odor management solutions is high, and the new inventive concept's unique features and benefits position it for success in this market.
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
Cosmetic and dermatological formulations, specifically underarm care products with probiotic and pH-balancing technologies, requiring expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and topical product development
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degree in cosmetic chemistry or microbiology, familiar with probiotic applications, skin microbiome technologies, and formulation techniques for personal care products
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's specialized applicator and specific probiotic blend represent predictable variations of the source patent's underarm toner concept. The modifications represent standard design choices in personal care product development, utilizing known probiotic strains and application techniques that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize odor control technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,668 |
|---|---|
| Title | Underarm toner |
| Assignee(s) | BELLA ORGANIC SKIN, INC |