Scalp Treatment Applicator With Segmented Teeth For Uniform Dispensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional scalp treatment applicators fail to uniformly apply hair and scalp products, leading to messy application, clumping, and are cumbersome for use on-the-go.
Innovation Solution
A scalp treatment applicator with a conical-shaped handle, a main body comprising a head member, insert divider, and base member with teeth for controlled dispensing, and a removable cap for easy filling and sealing, allowing for even distribution and user-friendly application of scalp treatment compositions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional applicators are used to apply scalp treatment products, then the application process is simple, but the products are not uniformly applied leading to globs and clumps
Solution Approach 1:
The applicator head is segmented into multiple teeth with individual channels, where each tooth dispenses product through its own channel. This segmentation ensures uniform distribution of the treatment composition across the scalp while preventing globs and clumps, as each tooth acts as an independent dispensing unit.
Solution Approach 2:
Each tooth in the applicator has a specific local structure with a channel running through it, creating localized controlled dispensing points. This local quality design ensures that product is delivered uniformly at each contact point with the scalp, rather than being applied in random or clumped patterns.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional applicators are used, then the structure is simple, but the applicators are cumbersome and difficult to carry
Solution Approach 1:
The applicator features a nested structure where the base member can be inserted into the handle, and the lower cap encloses the main body member. This nesting allows the applicator to be compacted into a small, portable size that fits easily in purses or handbags, while still providing the functional complexity of multiple teeth and channels when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The applicator incorporates removable and retractable components, including a removable lower cap for filling and a base member that can be inserted into or removed from the handle. This dynamic design allows the device to transition between a compact portable form and a functional applied form, balancing portability with operational capability.
3Ease of operation
If conventional applicators are used, then the application process is straightforward, but the user gets hands messy with the oils and serums
Solution Approach 1:
The applicator acts as an intermediary device between the treatment composition and the user's hands. The teeth with channels deliver the product directly to the scalp, eliminating the need for users to handle the oils or serums with their hands, thus keeping hands clean while maintaining ease of application.
Solution Approach 2:
The applicator is designed to self-apply the treatment composition through its structured teeth and channels. The user simply needs to apply the applicator to the scalp and squeeze the handle, and the system automatically distributes the product uniformly without requiring manual manipulation or handling of the treatment substances.
4Manufacturing precision
If conventional applicators are used, then the design is simple, but the application is non-uniform leading to globs and clumps
Solution Approach 1:
The applicator head is segmented into multiple teeth with individual channels, where each tooth dispenses product through its own channel. This segmentation ensures uniform distribution of the treatment composition across the scalp while preventing globs and clumps, as each tooth acts as an independent dispensing unit.
Solution Approach 2:
Each tooth in the applicator has a specific local structure with a channel running through it, creating localized controlled dispensing points. This local quality design ensures that product is delivered uniformly at each contact point with the scalp, rather than being applied in random or clumped patterns.
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AI summary
A scalp treatment device is provided. More particularly, the present invention relates to scalp treatment applicators and methods of applying a scalp treatment composition to the scalp of a user. The scalp treatment applicator can be used to apply hair oils and serums to the scalp. The upper handle of the applicator is preferably made of a plastic material so that the handle can be squeezed to dispense the scalp treatment composition. The upper handle is preferably conical-shaped, and the applicator can include a lower cap. The applicator preferably has a unique tear-shape appearance when the lower cap is fastened to the upper handle.