Foam Cosmetic Carrier for Portable Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional cosmetic containers are inconvenient for carrying and applying cosmetic compositions, especially when used outdoors, as they lack stability and ease of use in dispensing a sufficient amount of the composition.

Innovation Solution

A foam comprising materials like acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, polyvinyl chloride, and silicone is used to improve skin adhesion, reduce skin roughness, and enhance skin texture, allowing for stable and portable application of cosmetic compositions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Weight of moving object

If a liquid cosmetic composition is stored in a compact-type container, then portability is improved, but the stability and effectiveness of holding the cosmetic composition deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoidstability of holding cosmetic composition
Core Design Contradiction:
Weight of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a foam carrier with a porous structure to hold the cosmetic composition. The foam's cellular structure allows it to absorb and retain the liquid cosmetic while maintaining a compact, portable form. This resolves the contradiction by providing both portability through the compact foam structure and stability through the foam's ability to hold the cosmetic composition effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a composite system combining the foam carrier material with the liquid cosmetic composition. This composite approach allows the foam to provide structural stability and holding capacity while the liquid cosmetic provides the functional benefits, achieving both portability and reliability simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Ease of operation

If a foam carrier is used to hold cosmetic composition, then portability and applicability are improved, but the amount of cosmetic composition that can be held deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveapplicabilityVSAvoidamount of cosmetic composition
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the foam's physical parameters including cell size, cell wall thickness, and porosity to maximize the amount of cosmetic composition that can be held. By adjusting these parameters, the foam can hold adequate amounts of cosmetic while maintaining good applicability and portability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The porous structure of the foam is designed with optimized pore size and distribution to increase the surface area available for holding cosmetic composition. This allows the foam to hold more cosmetic material while maintaining its compact form and ease of application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

3Ease of manufacture

If conventional containers are used for cosmetic composition, then storage is simple, but convenience for outdoor use and makeup adjustment deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage simplicityVSAvoidconvenience for outdoor use
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The foam carrier serves multiple functions: it stores the cosmetic composition, provides a portable compact form, and enables direct application to the skin. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making the container suitable for both simple storage and convenient outdoor use and makeup adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The foam carrier is designed to be self-contained and self-applicable, allowing users to directly apply the cosmetic composition from the foam without requiring additional dispensing mechanisms or tools. This provides convenience for outdoor use while maintaining simple storage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUSRE49062E1Foam having improved feeling during use
Publication Date: 2022.05.10 AMOREPACIFIC CORP
  • USRE49062E1 patent drawing

AI summary

The present invention relates to a foam made of a specific material having superior properties and to cosmetics comprising said foam.