Apparatus and method for formulation and dispensing of visually customized cosmetics
US10366513B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D2200/058
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portioning machine for providing a custom cosmetic includes a mixer having a mixing chamber and also accommodates a plurality of syringes having outlets that are directly coupled to the mixing chamber. In one embodiment, the portioning machine includes a plurality of slots, where each slot is configured to receive an assembly having at least one syringe. In another embodiment, the portioning machine includes a slot configured to receive an assembly having a plurality of syringes. Each syringe is associated with an actuator, and the portioning machine includes a portioning processor configured to control the actuators to dispense additives from selected syringes into the mixing chamber in accordance with a target set of additive ratios to produce the custom cosmetic.
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