Integrated Thermal Applicator Tip for Simpler Cosmetic Packaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cosmetic packages with metal applicators for transferring heat or cold sensations are costly and have complex assemblies, lacking a simple, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing design that can uniformly spread compositions on the skin.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetic package with an applicator tip assembly featuring a heat transfer material, such as stainless steel, that stores and transfers thermal energy, providing a hot or cold sensation while allowing easy application and uniform distribution of cosmetic products.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If metal applicators are used to transfer heat or cold sensation, then thermal effect on skin is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The applicator tip is integrated directly into the closure assembly, merging the thermal transfer function with the closure structure. This eliminates separate metal applicator components and simplifies the overall device assembly while maintaining the thermal sensation benefit.
Solution Approach 2:
The closure serves multiple functions: it seals the container, provides the applicator tip for product application, and delivers thermal sensation through its metallic construction. This multi-functionality reduces device complexity by eliminating the need for separate applicator components.
2Temperature
If metal applicators are used to transfer heat or cold sensation, then thermal effect on skin is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By combining the closure and applicator tip into a single integrated component, the patent reduces the number of parts that need to be manufactured and assembled. This integration lowers manufacturing costs while preserving the thermal sensation function through the metallic closure material.
Solution Approach 2:
The closure performs multiple functions including sealing, product dispensing, and thermal transfer, eliminating the need for separate metal applicator components. This reduces manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining the thermal benefit.
3Ease of manufacture
If simple applicator structure is used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but thermal transfer capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The closure is designed to serve multiple functions including sealing the container, providing the applicator tip, and delivering thermal sensation. This multi-functionality achieves thermal transfer capability without requiring separate complex metal applicator components, maintaining structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The integration of the applicator tip with the closure creates a simple, unified structure that maintains thermal transfer capability through the metallic closure material itself, eliminating the need for separate thermal transfer components.
4Reliability
If applicator with thermal capacity is used, then skin metabolism and elasticity are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The closure provides multiple functions including sealing, product dispensing, and thermal transfer to enhance skin metabolism and elasticity. This multi-functionality achieves the desired skin benefits without requiring separate complex thermal transfer devices.
Solution Approach 2:
By merging the thermal transfer function into the closure structure itself, the patent achieves skin benefits through thermal sensation without adding separate complex applicator assemblies, maintaining device simplicity.
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
The solution offers a cost-effective, easy-to-use, and aesthetically pleasing applicator that enhances skin metabolism and elasticity by providing thermal sensations during application, improving the user experience and product distribution.
Implementation Method 1
an applicator tip assembly having thermal capacity, which is capable of storing and retaining thermal energy
Implementation Method 2
capable of... transferring thermal energy
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AI summary
A cosmetic package for applying a composition including a cosmetic, care or pharmaceutical composition onto the keratinous substrate such as skin, lips, eyelashes, under eyes, eyebrows, eyelids, cheeks, nails or any other part of the body. The cosmetic package comprises a housing, an applicator tip assembly and a closure. The applicator tip assembly further comprises a first applying member and a second applying member. The first applying member is made of a heat transfer material to transfer the heat or cold on contact with the keratinous substrate of a user.