Perfume Delivery Systems Using Segmented Encapsulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current perfume and perfume delivery systems are limited in providing long-lasting, customizable scents tailored to individual preferences, as the available pool of perfume raw materials and delivery systems does not fully meet the needs of the perfume community.

Innovation Solution

The introduction of new perfume raw materials and delivery systems that offer variations in character and odor profiles, including the use of specific molecules and encapsulation technologies to enhance perfume longevity and release, such as polymer-assisted delivery, molecule-assisted delivery, and cyclodextrin delivery systems.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of moving object

If current perfume delivery systems are used, then basic fragrance delivery is achieved, but perfume longevity is insufficient and customization options are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveperfume longevityVSAvoidscent customization options
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The perfume system is segmented into multiple delivery mechanisms (polymer-assisted delivery, molecule-assisted delivery, cyclodextrin delivery) that can be independently selected and combined. Each delivery mechanism targets specific perfume molecules with different properties, allowing customization of release profiles and extending longevity through multi-layered delivery approaches.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention employs composite delivery systems combining multiple delivery mechanisms (polymer matrices, cyclodextrin complexes, molecular assistants) within a single perfume formulation. This composite approach allows simultaneous optimization of longevity, release control, and scent customization by selecting appropriate combinations of delivery mechanisms for different perfume components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Adaptability or versatility

If more perfume raw materials are introduced to expand options, then customization capability improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveperfume raw material varietyVSAvoiddelivery system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The delivery system employs universal mechanisms (polymer-assisted delivery, molecule-assisted delivery, cyclodextrin delivery) that can accommodate a wide variety of perfume raw materials with different properties. These universal delivery approaches simplify the overall system by providing a standardized framework that works across diverse perfume compositions without requiring separate complex delivery systems for each material type.

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

3Productivity

If encapsulation technologies are used to enhance perfume release, then perfume delivery efficiency improves, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveperfume delivery efficiencyVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The invention uses intermediary substances (cyclodextrins, polymer matrices, molecular assistants) that facilitate perfume delivery by forming complexes or associations with perfume molecules. These intermediaries simplify manufacturing by providing well-defined chemical interactions and standardized incorporation methods, while simultaneously enhancing delivery efficiency through controlled release mechanisms and improved stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP3109309B1Perfume systems
Publication Date: 2022.06.08 PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
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AI summary

The present application relates to perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising perfume raw materials.