Thermal Storage Tip Dispenser for Skin Therapy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cosmetic and medicinal dispensers are limited to applying products to the skin and do not provide thermal treatments, which are known to aid in healing and provide therapeutic sensations.
Innovation Solution
The development of dispensers with thermal storage tips made from materials like metals, ceramics, and composites that can be heated or cooled, allowing for the retention of thermal energy and application to the skin, enabling both product delivery and thermal sensation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing cosmetic and medicinal dispensers are used, then product application to skin is achieved, but thermal treatment functionality is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the product reservoir and thermal storage tip into a single integrated dispenser unit. The thermal storage tip is positioned within the housing and works in conjunction with the product delivery system, merging thermal therapy functionality with cosmetic/medicinal product application into one unified device that can simultaneously deliver both product and thermal energy to the skin.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispenser is designed to perform multiple functions: it can dispense cosmetic or medicinal products through the thermal storage tip, provide thermal treatments (heating or cooling) to the skin, and combine both functions in a single application. This multi-functionality addresses the versatility improvement while managing device complexity through integrated design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If thermal storage tips are integrated into dispensers, then thermal treatment is provided, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal storage tip is designed as a separate, replaceable component that can be inserted into the dispenser housing. This segmentation allows the thermal storage tip to be independently manufactured, sterilized, and replaced if needed, while the housing contains the product reservoir and delivery mechanism. This modular approach manages complexity by dividing the system into distinct functional parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The thermal storage tip acts as an intermediary component between the product reservoir and the skin. It receives thermal energy (heated or cooled), stores the thermal energy, and then transfers it to the skin during product application. This intermediary role enables thermal treatment functionality without requiring the entire dispenser system to be redesigned for thermal management.
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
These dispensers effectively apply thermal energy to the skin, providing a therapeutic effect that can aid in healing and alleviate pain, enhancing the functionality of traditional dispensers.
Implementation Method 1
thermal storage tips made from materials like metals, ceramics, and composites that can be heated or cooled, allowing for the retention of thermal energy
Implementation Method 2
The thermal storage tip may comprise a material capable of storing and retaining thermal energy, such a metal, ceramic, composites, and/or other materials that can be heated or cooled and are able to retain the heated or cooled condition for a period of time
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AI summary
A dispenser includes a thermal storage tip and a housing having a reservoir for containing a product, such as a cosmetics product or a medicinal product. The thermal storage tip comprises a material that is capable of storing and retaining thermal energy during application of the product.