Single Batch Cosmetic Device Segmentation Hygiene
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Solution Overview
Problem
The beauty industry lacks a simple, in-home or salon solution for customizing cosmetic products while ensuring hygiene, particularly in the post-COVID-19 environment, where traditional sample products pose health risks due to person-to-person and surface contact.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a computer application on an interface device that communicates with a single batch cosmetic device, which includes cosmetic cartridges, a dispensing assembly, and a mixing assembly, allowing users to select and mix custom cosmetic products with precise control over ingredients and color, enabling the creation of custom cosmetic products in a hygienic and efficient manner.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional tester or sample products are used for customers to try on in-store, then customers can sample cosmetic products, but health risks arise due to person-to-person and surface contact
Solution Approach 1:
The cosmetic product is divided into separate components: a base product in a dispenser and additive components (pigments, modifiers) in separate cartridges. This segmentation allows for hygienic sampling where the base product remains sealed until dispensing, and only fresh portions are exposed to users.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service cosmetic sampling through automated dispensing. The device automatically mixes and dispenses custom formulations based on user selections, eliminating the need for staff to handle products or for users to directly contact shared surfaces.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single batch cosmetic device mixes multiple ingredients to customize cosmetics, then custom cosmetic products can be created, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into modular components: a base product dispenser, separate additive cartridges, individual pumps for each cartridge, and a mixing chamber. This modular architecture allows for cosmetic customization while keeping each component relatively simple and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The device uses universal components that can handle different cosmetic types. The same basic architecture (dispenser, cartridges, pumps, mixer) works for various base products and additive combinations, reducing overall system complexity through standardization.
3Manufacturing precision
If precise control over ingredient dispensing is implemented, then product quality improves, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces complex mechanical dosing mechanisms with electronic control and software algorithms. The processor receives user input and automatically calculates and controls pump operation to achieve precise ingredient ratios, simplifying the physical dispensing mechanism while maintaining high precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback through the computer interface that tracks user selections and automatically adjusts dispensing parameters. The processor monitors and controls pump operation based on selected cosmetic type and desired formulation, ensuring precise ingredient control without requiring complex manual calibration.
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
Enables users to create custom cosmetic products hygienically and efficiently, reducing the need for physical samples and allowing for a wide variety of products to be customized in-home or salon settings, improving user safety and product quality.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of pumps and a plurality of pump motors for controlling the dispensing of at least one dispensing unit of cosmetic additive from at least one of the plurality of cosmetic cartridges
Implementation Method 2
a mixing assembly comprised of an at least one of a connecting mixer or an integrally located mixing element or a shaft with a mixing head
Data Source
AI summary
The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a system and method for customizing a cosmetic product. The system includes: an interface device, in electronic communication with a single batch cosmetic device. A container configured, to be imported into the single batch cosmetic device containing a base. The single batch cosmetic device configured to formulate a customized cosmetic product by mixing a cosmetic additive with the base inside the imported container using at least one mixing element. The container exported from the single batch cosmetic device containing the customized cosmetic.