Apparatus for providing personalized cosmetics
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorsRobert S. Dirksing, Srinivas Achanta
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for customizing the cosmetics used by a consumer. A consumer provides selection data and a cosmetic product formula is generated therefrom, base ingredients are then dispensed in accordance with the formula and a customized cosmetic product is delivered onto an intermediate surface for subsequent application. Further, a cartridge providing fluids to a customized cosmetic device is disclosed comprising one or more fluids, the fluids are stored in the cartridge, and one or more openings are provided for dispensing the fluids to a customized cosmetic product.
Claims9
An apparatus for producing a customized cosmetic product comprising:
- a section device for providing selection data;
- one or more reservoirs for storing a plurality of fluids;
- fluid metering device for producing a cosmetic product matching the selection data using the selection data and the fluids;
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- a dispenser for depositing the cosmetic product on an intermediate surface for subsequent application,
- with the proviso that the intermediate surface does not comprise a container.
A cartridge for use with a cosmetic device to supply the device with ingredients comprising:
- one or more fluids, each fluid having a color and a composition;
- a housing for storing the fluids;
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- one or more openings for dispensing the fluids to produce a customized cosmetic product on an intermediate surface for subsequent application,
- with the proviso that the intermediate surface does not comprise a container.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.