Multifunctional Facial Patches With Thermochromic Temperature Indication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional beauty product patches are designed to treat only a specific condition or a particular portion of the face, lacking versatility for multiple skin issues.
Innovation Solution
A facial patch product comprising hydrocolloid, hydrogel, and silicone patches that can be applied to different parts of the face, each designed to address specific skin concerns, with thermochromic materials indicating optimal application temperature.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional beauty product patches are designed to treat only a specific condition or portion of the face, then the patch design is simple and focused, but the versatility and adaptability to treat multiple skin issues are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The facial patch system is divided into multiple separate patches, each designed for a specific skin condition or facial zone. Users can select and apply only the patches needed for their specific skin concerns, achieving versatility without requiring each individual patch to be complex
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal facial patch system where different patch types (hydrocolloid, hydrogel, silicone) can be used together on the same face to address multiple skin conditions simultaneously, making the overall system multi-functional while keeping individual patches relatively simple
2Reliability
If thermochromic materials are added to indicate optimal application temperature, then application safety is improved, but the product complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
Thermochromic materials are incorporated into the patch or its packaging to change color at specific temperatures, providing visual feedback to users about optimal application conditions. This enhances reliability through temperature indication while maintaining relatively simple manufacturing by using established thermochromic ink or material technologies
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a multifunctional solution for treating various facial skin issues simultaneously, ensuring safe application temperatures, and promoting skin health and healing.
Implementation Method 1
A first thermochromic material may be on the hydrocolloid patch and/or first waterproof packaging encapsulating the hydrocolloid patch. The first thermochromic material indicates the hydrocolloid patch is at a predetermined temperature.
Implementation Method 2
A second thermochromic material may be on the hydrogel patch and/or second waterproof packaging encapsulating the hydrogel patch. The second thermochromic material may indicate the hydrogel patch is at a predetermined temperature.
Implementation Method 3
The hydrogel layer may include a material that decreases a freezing point of water in the hydrogel layer.
Data Source
AI summary
A facial patch product includes a hydrocolloid patch, a hydrogel patch, and a silicone patch. The hydrocolloid patch has a hydrocolloid patch outer layer that forms a physical barrier over a hydrocolloid layer attached to the hydrocolloid patch outer layer. The hydrogel patch has a hydrogel patch outer layer that forms a physical barrier over a hydrogel layer attached to the hydrogel patch outer layer. The hydrocolloid patch, hydrogel patch, and silicone patch are separate from one another.