WO2019177611A1

WO2019177611A1 - Skin colored antiperspirant deodorant

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Publication number: WO2019177611A1
Application number: PCT/US2018/022656
Authority: WO
Inventors: Donna Marie KIEL
Original assignee: Kiel Donna Marie
Priority date: 2018-03-15
Filing date: 2018-03-15
Publication date: 2019-09-19
Also published as: BR112020018710B1; BR112020018710A2

Abstract

A deodorant stick (4) having a color component as skin-tone pigmentation, for the discreet wearing of deodorant. The color component matches a color of user's human skin, acting as camouflage that changes its color as it is applied on the skin to match the skin. The deodorant stick (4) includes a plastic casing (1), containing an interior plastic casing (3) where the interior casing (3) contains a skin-color pigmented deodorant, a fitted plastic cover (6), a plastic wheel mechanism (2), and a set of rubber- based grips (5). The fitted plastic cover (6) may be transparent or of a color that matches the color component included in the deodorant stick (4). The rubber-based grips (5) matches the color of the color component included in the deodorant stick (4).

Description

I. TITLE: SKIN COLORED ANTIPERSPIRANT DEODORANT

II. FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The inventive device object of the present application generally relates to deodorants and more specifically to a deodorant with human skin-tone pig mentation.

III. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

Women feel confident when they know they are looking their best. Women like to dress comfortably, and for many that means sleeveless blouses and dresses. Many times women like to wear sexy lingerie and slinky loungewear, which can be sleeveless as well. Men and women wearing swimsuits on vacations, around indoor swimming pools and during warm weather want to know they look as good as possible when wearing their swimsuits.

This creates a "conflict" in the sense that if one is wearing underarm deodorant the color of the deodorant may tell out that the person is wearing it and may make the individual feel ashamed. Even if we assume that there is nothing to be ashamed in wearing deodorant it may look dirty, inconvenient and not classy. From there the need of a deodorant that may match the color of one's skin.

Camouflaged deodorants are well known in the art. Various Patents and Published Patent applications are in fact directed to deodorants and antiperspirants with skin tones. While developing the invention of the instant application independently the Inventor researched extensively the public record as well as the current market for spittoons and the most relevant examples found in the search are mentioned in the Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) attached from anything on today's market.

Applicant believes that one of the closest references corresponds to U.S. Patent No. 5,597,556 A issued to Bhalchandra Moghe on January 28, 1997 for colored bicarbonate containing solid composition. However, it differs from the present invention because Moghe teaches a colored, soap-gelled composition, comprising an alcohol, soap in an amount effective to gel the composition, alkali metal bicarbonate, and an inorganic pigment. Whereas alkali metal bicarbonate deodorant compositions colored with FD & C or D & C colorants do not exhibit stable color for extended periods of time, the compositions, using inorganic pigments, exhibit stable color for extended periods, even under accelerated, e.g., high temperature, conditions.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent No. 5,254,332 A issued to Wendy R. Grezcyn on October 19, 1993 for a low residue antiperspirant sticks. However, it differs from the present invention because Grezcyn teaches cosmetic stick antiperspirants which provide the user with smooth application, antiperspirant efficacy plus deodorization, reduced residue when the composition is first applied to the skin after dry down, high temperature stability, and cosmetics and aesthetics.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent No. 5,718,865 A issued to Darren John Askew on February 17, 1998 for mouldable alum composition. However, it differs from the present invention because Askew teaches a moulded alum composition formed by mixing crushed solid alum with a polyol plasticiser followed by heating to form a slurry, and then pouring the mixture into a mould. No mechanical cutting and grinding is required and weakening cracks and fissures present in the raw alum are removed.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2012/01 14582 Al , published on May 10, 2012 to Stephen Norman Batchelor for antiperspirant compositions. However, it differs from the present invention because Batchelor teaches antiperspirant compositions containing a pigment often exhibit a dull colour if an inorganic pigment is employed, but if many bright organic pigments are used, the pigment is subject to photodegradation and accordingly fades. By incorporating selected types of polycyclic organic pigment, namely an organic pigment containing condensed aromatic or heterocyclic ring system that is free from an azo substituent and does not comprise, a di or tri- arylcarbonium, or a xanthene based pigment, the antiperspirant composition comprises a bright pigment that is resistant to photodegradation. The composition is preferably anhydrous and advantageously a firm stick.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2002/0141957 Al , published on October 3, 2002 to Manuel L. Tan for compositions containing optical diffusing pigments. However, it differs from the present invention because Tan teaches a method of preventing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration on the skin. This is achieved by the topical application to the skin of a composition containing a first platelet of alumina treated with a metal oxide, a second platelet treated with a spherical scattering component, and a cosmetic or pharmaceutical carrier. The compositions can also contain a standard interference pigment, such as a white and a yellow interference pigment to further blend the color to closely match the natural skin tone. The combination of pigments and platelets creates a mosaic of color and optically manipulates light such that lines, wrinkles, disfigurations and discolorations on the skin appear to substantially vanish. In addition to the pigments and platelet components, a non interference pigment can also be added to fine-tune the matching of color to the skin tone. The alumina platelet alone is metallic-looking; however, when it is tempered with the other platelet containing the spherical scattering component, the net effect is that the skin appears natural, luminous and flawless.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0335029 Al , published on

November 13, 2014 to Thomas Rudolph for use of cyclohexanol derivatives as antimicrobial active compounds. However, it differs from the present invention because Rudolph teaches the use of at least one cyclohexanol derivative of the formula (I) and/or (II) as antimicrobial active compound or as anti-acne, antidandruff, antiperspirant or deodorant active compound, to preparations comprising these compounds, and to specific cyclohexanol derivatives and to a process for the preparation thereof.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2012/0009135 Al , published on

January 12, 2012 to Steve Misner for personal care product and manufacture thereof. However, it differs from the present invention because Misner teaches a package for a personal care composition, the package comprising a container containing a personal care composition, the container having a base comprising a base face for standing the package on a planar surface, and a cap removably connected to and covering a dispensing end of the container opposite to the base. The cap has an end face which is inclined to the base face, and the container and cap are shaped to permit the package, independent of the amount of the personal care composition contained within the container, selectively to be stood on the base face in an upright orientation on the planar surface or on the end face in an inverted orientation on the planar surface.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2008/0152418 Al , published on June 26, 2008 to Timothy Maddy for cosmetic container with color insert. However, it differs from the present invention because Maddy teaches a container for holding cosmetics, which has a colored insert, configured to indicate the color of a cosmetic product contained in the container. A method of replacing a lipstick cartridge comprising replacing a lipstick cartridge with a replacement lipstick cartridge and inserting a replacement colored insert in the cap of the lipstick container.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2004/0187885 Al , published on September 30, 2004 to Teresa Strong for application devices and brushes for use therewith. However, it differs from the present invention because Strong teaches a cosmetics brush (1) for applying lipstick that can be stored within a lipstick tube (6) containing a partially used lipstick (4), thus allowing the brush ( 1) to be conveniently stored and transported when not required for application of lipstick. Additionally provides a mirror arrangement (30) for attachment to a lipstick tube so that the lipstick tube and mirror arrangement (30) can be conveniently carried together. The mirror arrangement (30) preferably comprises a rectangular portion of mirrored glass or plastic (31) sized to generally correspond to the length and width of a typical lipstick case, and may be attached to the lipstick case by a resilient band. The cosmetics brush and mirror arrangement (30) may be used together and are particularly convenient for applying lipstick in a public place.

Applicant believes that another reference corresponds to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 201 1 /0150555 Al , published on June 23, 201 1 to Travis T. Yarlagadda for personal care product dispenser systems. However, it differs from the present invention because Yarlagadda teaches personal care product dispenser systems include a dispenser and a base station. The dispenser comprises a casing including a personal care product and a shaft. The personal care product is disposed within the casing and comprises an antiperspirant or deodorant. The shaft extends through a portion of the casing and including a first end and a second end and is configured to advance the personal care product through the casing when rotated in a first direction. The second end has a chuck contact surface defining a first shape. The base station includes a motor and a chuck. The motor is operatively coupled to the chuck and is configured to rotate the chuck, and the chuck has a wheel contact surface to correspond to the first shape of the chuck contact surface. The base station is configured to rotate the chuck when the dispenser is mounted to the base station. Other patents describing the closest subject matter provide for a number of more or less complicated features that fail to solve the problem in an efficient and economical way. None of these patents suggest the novel features of the present invention.

IV. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention is a deodorant stick with skin-tone pigmentation, for the discreet wearing of deodorant. It is then the principal object of the present invention to provide a skin-colored deodorant, allowing the user to surreptitiously wear deodorant with clothing, which bares one's arms. The inventor commonly refers to the skin- colored deodorant of the present application as the Color Me Dry.

It is a secondary objective of the present invention to provide a device that will allow the user to quickly and efficiently apply deodorant to their underarms. It is an additional objective of the present invention to provide a device that does not deteriorate over time and it is generally tolerated by human skin. It is a final objective of the present invention to provide for a device that is inexpensive to build, but that can eventually be sold at a premium.

It is another object of this invention to provide a skin colored antiperspirant deodorant that is volumetrically efficient for carrying, transporting, and storage.

It is another object of this invention to provide a skin colored antiperspirant deodorant that can be readily assembled and disassembled without the need of any special tools. It is another object of this invention to provide a skin colored antiperspirant deodorant, which is of a durable and reliable construction.

It is yet another object of this invention to provide such a skin colored antiperspirant deodorant that is inexpensive to manufacture and maintain while retaining its effectiveness.

Further objects of the invention will be brought out in the following part of the specification, wherein detailed description is for the purpose of fully disclosing the invention without placing limitations thereon.

V. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 shows a front elevation view of one of the preferred embodiments of the skin-colored deodorant device of the present application.

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the skin-colored deodorant device of FIG.1.

FIG. 3 is bottom perspective view of the skin-colored deodorant device of FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is bottom view of the skin-colored deodorant device of FIG. 1.

VI. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The invention is a deodorant stick, with skin-tone pigmentation, for the discreet wearing of deodorant. As it can be inferred from the drawings essential elements of the skin-colored deodorant device of the present application include: One outer plastic casing (1), containing a plastic wheel (2) connected to an interior plastic casing (3) holding skin-colored deodorant (4), rubber grips (5), and a plastic cap (6) .

A skin-colored deodorant stick (4) contained in plastic casings (1, 3) with a plastic cap (6) confers an efficient way for the user to transport and store the skin-colored deodorant (4). These plastic casings (1, 3) contain a plastic wheel (2) for vertically pushing the skin-colored deodorant (4) when depleted, and rubber grips (5) for efficiently grasping the outer plastic casing (1) . Included with the skin-colored deodorant (4) is a fitted plastic cap (6) situated above the outer plastic casing (1) for preventing deterioration and/or erosion to the contained skin-colored deodorant (4). The Color Me Dry is designed to be stored in a bathroom cupboard or the like, but it could also be transported as necessary.

Depending on the desired color of the device, darker or lighter- colored models of the skin-colored deodorant (4) may be made. Components for said skin-colored deodorant (4) include but are not limited to aluminium chloride, aluminium chlorohydrate, aluminium-zirconium compounds, and other common antiperspirant/ deodorant compounds. Human skin color ranges in variety from the darkest brown to the lightest pinkish-white hues. Human skin pigmentation is the result of natural selection. Skin pigmentation in human beings evolved to primarily regulate the amount of ultraviolet radiation penetrating the skin, controlling its biochemical effects.

The actual skin color of different humans is affected by many substances, although the single most important substance determining human skin color is the pigment melanin. Melanin is produced within the skin in cells called melanocytes and it is the main determinant of the skin color of darker- skinned humans. The skin color of people with light skin is determined mainly by the bluish-white connective tissue under the dermis and by the hemoglobin circulating in the veins of the dermis. The red color underlying the skin becomes more visible, especially in the face, when, as consequence of physical exercise or the stimulation of the nervous system (anger, fear), arterioles dilate.

There is a correlation between the geographic distribution of UV radiation (UVR) and the distribution of indigenous skin pigmentation around the world. Areas that highlight higher amounts of UVR reflect darker- skinned populations, generally located nearer towards the equator. Areas that are far from the tropics and closer to the poles have lower concentration of UVR, which is reflected in lighter- skinned populations. Researchers suggest that human populations over the past 50,000 years have changed from dark-skinned to light- skinned and vice versa as they migrated to different UV zones, and that such major changes in pigmentation may have happened in as little as 100 generations (-2,500 years) through selective sweeps. Natural skin color can also darken as a result of tanning due to exposure to sunlight. The leading theory is that skin color adapts to intense sunlight irradiation to provide partial protection against the ultraviolet fraction that produces damage and thus mutations in the DNA of the skin cells.

In addition, it has been observed that adult human females are considerably lighter in skin pigmentation than males. Females need more calcium during pregnancy and lactation. The body synthesizes vitamin D from sunlight, which helps it absorb calcium. Females evolved to have lighter skin so their bodies absorb more calcium.

Matching one's skin color is a challenging task not only due to the wide variety of skin tones but also to seasonal and periodic variations on one's skin. It is possible to catalog the entire range of human skin tones - to create a "chromatic inventory" of all humankind. This can be done for example by photographing a subject, taking an 1 1 x 1 1 pixel "sample" of that person's skin from the resulting image, and matching it to one of the thousands of colors in Pantone's international color database. Pantone colors are a standard used by the design industry. Then fill the background of the picture with that Pantone, and lists the alphanumeric code the company has assigned that particular shade.

Pantone Inc. is a corporation headquartered in Carlstadt, New Jersey. The company is best known for its Pantone Matching System (PMS), a proprietary color space used in a variety of industries, primarily printing, though sometimes in the manufacture of colored paint, fabric, and plastics. The company's primary products include the Pantone Guides, which consist of a large number of small (approximately 6 x 2 inches or 15 x 5 cm) thin cardboard sheets, printed on one side with a series of related color swatches and then bound into a small "fan deck". For instance, a particular "page" might contain a number of yellows of varying tints.

The idea behind the PMS is to allow designers to "color match" specific colors when a design enters production stage, regardless of the equipment used to produce the color. This system has been widely adopted by graphic designers and reproduction and printing houses. Pantone recommends that PMS Color Guides be purchased annually, as their inks become yellowish over time. Color variance also occurs within editions based on the paper stock used (coated, matte or uncoated), while interdiction color variance occurs when there are changes to the specific paper stock used.

The Pantone Color Matching System is largely a standardized color reproduction system. By standardizing the colors, different manufacturers in different locations can all refer to the Pantone system to make sure colors match without direct contact with one another.

Pantone colors are described by their allocated number (typically referred to as, for example, "PMS 130"). PMS colors are almost always used in branding and have even found their way into government legislation and military standards (to describe the colors of flags and seals). Pantone asserts that their lists of color numbers and pigment values are the intellectual property of Pantone and free use of the list is not allowed; however, copyright law does not support such a claim. This is frequently held as a reason why Pantone colors cannot be supported in Open Source software such as GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) and are not often found in low-cost software. Pantone palettes supplied by printer manufacturers can be obtained freely, and, depending on supplier, do not come with usage restrictions beyond a sales ban on hard copies of the palette.

In a first preferred embodiment of the present application what is claimed is a composition for a deodorant further comprising a coloring agent where said color agent is provided in different tones matching the color tones of the human skin. When using this first preferred embodiment the user may check the color of the deodorant either via a transparent window in its casing or via a colored tag representing the color of the inner content affixed outside the deodorant box, or just by applying a sample on its skin. It is important to understand that the user may not necessarily choose the exact color of its skin, rather can pick the color he or she prefer.

Deodorants are classified and regulated as cosmetics by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are designed to eliminate odor. Deodorants are usually alcohol-based. Alcohol initially stimulates sweating, but may also temporarily kill bacteria. Deodorants can be formulated with other, more persistent antimicrobials such as triclosan, or with metal chelant compounds that slow bacterial growth. Deodorants may contain perfume fragrances or natural essential oils intended to mask the odor of perspiration. Deodorants combined with antiperspirant agents are classified as drugs by the FDA. Antiperspirants attempt to stop or significantly reduce perspiration and thus reduce the moist climate in which bacteria thrive. Aluminium chloride, aluminium chloro hydrate, and aluminium-zirconium compounds, most notably aluminium zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly and aluminium zirconium trichlorohydrex gly, are frequently used in antiperspirants. Aluminium chlorohydrate and aluminium zirconium tetrachlorohydrate gly are the most frequent active ingredients in commercial antiperspirants.

Aluminium-based complexes react with the electrolytes in the sweat to form a gel plug in the duct of the sweat gland. The plugs prevent the gland from excreting liquid and are removed over time by the natural sloughing of the skin. The metal salts work in another way to prevent sweat from reaching the surface of the skin: the aluminium salts interact with the keratin fibrils in the sweat ducts and form a physical plug that prevents sweat from reaching the skin's surface. Aluminium salts also have a slight astringent effect on the pores; causing them to contract, further preventing sweat from reaching the surface of the skin. The blockage of a large number of sweat glands reduces the amount of sweat produced in the underarms, though this may vary from person to person.

Over-the-counter products labeled as "natural deodorant crystal" containing the chemical potassium alum have gained new-found popularity as an alternative health product, in spite of concerns about their contact dermatitis. A popular alternative to modern commercial deodorants is ammonium alum, which is a common type of alum sold in crystal form and often referred to as a deodorant crystal.

In a separate preferred embodiment of the present application the color compound acting as camouflages that changes its color as it is applied on the skin to match the skin underneath. One way of doing it is by dispersing in the colorless antiperspirant deodorant gel composition a finely grinded metallic powder so that it reflects the color itself of the skin. In a third preferred embodiment of the present application the deodorant composition is matched with a color that is not related to the color of the skin rather is worn and used as a fashion statement.

A deodorant stick including a color component: where the color of said color component is either related (to), unrelated (to) or matching the color of human skin. Alternatively the color compound acting as camouflages that changes its color as it is applied on the skin to match the skin underneath.

The deodorant stick for matching the skin color of a user may be contained into a plastic casing; containing another interior plastic casing, where said interior casing contains a skin-color pigmented deodorant. Said plastic casing may include a fitted plastic cover that may either be transparent or matching the color of the color component included in said deodorant stick.

The container for the deodorant stick for matching the skin color of a user may further comprise a plastic wheel mechanism and or a set of rubber-based grips that may match the color of the color component included in said deodorant stick. It is understood that the same consideration and embodiments made for a deodorant above can be extended to an antiperspirant. As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

VII. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

It is evident that an invention such as the a skin colored antiperspirant deodorant claimed in the present application is quite desirable because it is a deodorant stick with skin-tone pigmentation, for the discreet wearing of deodorant. It allows the user to surreptitiously wear deodorant with clothing, which bares one's arms. The present invention is also quite desirable because it provides a device that allows the user to quickly and efficiently applies deodorant to their underarms. Additionally, it is quite desirable because it does not deteriorate over time and it is generally tolerated by human skin. The present invention is also quite desirable because it is volumetrically efficient for carrying, transporting, and storage while it is readily assembled and disassembled without the need of any special tools. Furthermore, this invention is of a durable and reliable construction, inexpensive to manufacture and maintain while retaining its effectiveness.

Claims

VIII. CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. A deodorant, comprising:

A) an alcohol based colorless antiperspirant deodorant gel to temporarily kill bacteria comprising aluminium chloride, aluminium chlorohydrate, aluminium-zirconium compounds including aluminium zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly and aluminium zirconium trichlorohydrex gly, and antiperspirant and deodorant compounds, said alcohol based colorless antiperspirant deodorant gel comprising finely grinded metallic powder to reflect and match a color of human skin wearing said alcohol based colorless antiperspirant deodorant gel, said alcohol based colorless antiperspirant deodorant gel further comprising antimicrobials including triclosan, or metal chelant compounds to slow bacterial growth, said alcohol based colorless antiperspirant deodorant gel further comprising perfume fragrances to mask odor; and

B) an applicator comprising one outer plastic casing containing a plastic wheel connected to an interior plastic casing, said outer plastic casing comprising a first transparent window to view said alcohol based colorless antiperspirant deodorant gel, said applicator further comprises rubber grips positioned on said outer plastic casing, and a plastic cap, said plastic cap is situated above said outer plastic casing for preventing deterioration of said alcohol based colorless antiperspirant deodorant gel and comprises a second transparent window to view said alcohol based colorless antiperspirant deodorant gel.