Tattoo Implement Blister Package With Integrated Ink Wells

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing blister packaging for tattoo implements does not provide indentations for tattoo ink, necessitating the use of separate ink cups.

Innovation Solution

A tattoo implement blister package with a base, containment portion, and seal, featuring indentations on the top surface to hold tattoo ink, eliminating the need for separate ink cups.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional blister packaging is used for tattoo implements, then the packaging structure is simple and manufacturing is easy, but separate ink cups are required increasing device complexity and material waste

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepackaging functionalityVSAvoidpackaging structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the blister packaging with integrated ink wells into a single unified structure. The containment portion includes recesses that hold ink, eliminating the need for separate ink cups. This merging of functions (packaging + ink storage) directly resolves the contradiction by improving versatility while maintaining structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The blister packaging is designed to serve multiple functions: protecting the tattoo implement, storing tattoo ink, and providing a sterile barrier. The containment portion with its recesses creates a multi-functional package that can hold both the needle assembly and ink, making the packaging universal for complete tattoo setup rather than requiring separate components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Loss of substance

If separate ink cups are used with blister packaging, then the packaging structure remains simple, but material waste increases and user convenience decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvematerial wasteVSAvoiduser convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of substanceVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

By integrating ink storage recesses directly into the blister packaging structure, the invention eliminates the need for separate ink cups. This reduces material waste by removing redundant packaging components while improving ease of operation through a single-integration design that requires less assembly and handling by the user.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Productivity

If blister packaging includes integrations for tattoo ink, then user convenience and material efficiency improve, but manufacturing complexity and production cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing efficiencyVSAvoidproduction process

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The invention uses a blister packaging structure made from flexible plastic material that can be molded with integrated recesses. This approach allows the ink storage areas to be formed as part of the single-mold process, maintaining manufacturing efficiency while achieving the integrated design. The thin-film nature of blister packaging enables complex shapes to be created without significantly increasing production complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Data Source

PatentUS12454397B1Tattoo implement blister package

Publication Date: 2025.10.28 ROCHETT-FRANKLIN MELANIE

AI summary

A base having a planar rectilinear configuration with an opening there through. There is a containment portion having sides and a top portion. The containment portion being continuous with the base along the base opening, forming a recess which begins at the opening of the base and is continuous with the top portion. The top portion having at least one indent there in. The top portion having indicia located thereon. There is a bottom seal which is adhered to the base, thereby forming a seal of the containment portion recess.