WO2018064737A1

WO2018064737A1 - Machine powered by clean energy suitable for the preparation and delivery of personalised cosmetic mixtures and finished products not covered by a medical prescription

Info

Publication number: WO2018064737A1
Application number: PCT/BR2017/050303
Authority: WO
Inventors: Emily Tiemy ITO; Josiane Aparecida De Carvalho MAIA
Original assignee: Emily Tiemy Ito - Me
Priority date: 2016-10-04
Filing date: 2017-10-04
Publication date: 2018-04-12
Also published as: BR102016023172A2

Abstract

Field of application: The cosmetics and personal hygiene business. The present invention describes a cosmetic- and personal-hygiene-product vending machine, including the related functions and uses thereof, which are described for preparations and personalised supply of personal care products, without a medical prescription, to consumers at vending sites. It relates, further, to automatic vending machines and/or self-service vending outlets, allowing the use of multimedia resources, product packaging technologies, labelling, and packing technologies, designed for the sale of cosmetic and personal hygiene products with or without a medical prescription.

Description

MACHINE MOVED CLEAN ENERGY SUITABLE FOR PREPARING AND DELIVERY OF CUSTOM COSMETIC MIXTURES AND FINISHED PRODUCTS, NOT SUBJECT TO MEDICAL REVENUE.

Field of the Invention

[001] The present invention describes a cosmetic and personal care vending machine, including its related functions and utilities, which are described for non-prescription personalized preparations and delivery of consumer personal care products at point of sale locations. .

[002] A selection of different product classes can be customized from a manufacturer-made base product offered to the consumer for blending preparation with choice of fragrances, textures, quantities, etc.

[003] Cosmetic and personal care products with the desired attributes are objects of the present invention.

The invention may include a plurality of base product options, a plurality of fragrance options and a plurality of customization options for beneficial agents, botanical extracts, body active ingredients and the like.

Efficient and cost-effective mechanisms for storing ingredients, dispensing for product packaging, mixing, labeling, packaging and other aspects are also described. [006] Power to drive the machine alternatively has renewable resources such as dynamo, wind, photovoltaic, mixed or other clean energy that can be applied.

[007] The present invention therefore relates to a vending machine preferably using energy from renewable sources or a combination of use of renewable energy generating equipment for conventionally generated electricity savings.

[008] The present invention further relates generally to vending machines and / or self-service vending stations, which enables the use of multimedia features, product packaging technologies, labeling, packaging technologies, and the like. intended for the sale of cosmetics and personal hygiene without the use of a prescription.

Background of the Invention

[009] Many personal care products such as body wash, facial cleansing gel, hair shampoo, hair conditioner, facial lotion, creams, perfumes and other non-prescription products are currently available. on the market and are supplied as formulations prepared by the manufacturer. The disadvantage of such prepared products is that the user cannot incorporate optional additives that do not interfere with the formula to receive particular characteristics, personal preferences, and or specialized treatment on their skin and hair. Another disadvantage is the uncertainty of age and freshness of the prepared formulation, which may have been prepared long before the expiration date.

[010] Product kits, such as shampoo, hair conditioner, cosmetics and other personal care products are available at professional beauty salons and retail business houses said personal beauty care establishments. However, for consumers it is not yet possible to customize the formulations individually, exclusively, solely for the treatment of personal hygiene.

[01 1] Other inventive proposals are described below:

[012] US8972048, the invention describes a vending machine with a selective merchandise distribution controller. A token reader is attached to the controller. The vending machine may be a dispenser of beverages which does not require standard packaging, and a disposable container next to the dispenser shall be used which displays its signal to the token reader.

[013] US09032349 - The present invention relates to a self-service gasoline pump system with gaming functions wherein a plurality of gasoline dispensers or pumps are respectively provided with a gaming device and gaming devices. are connected in parallel to each other and to a controller. While one distributes gasoline, the gaming device plays a game automatically whenever the predetermined amount of gasoline or charge is reached, or manually whenever a user presses a match button to offer prizes for the game. user according to game points. Game results are displayed under the control of the panel.

[014] US08284910 - The present invention relates to automated self-service systems for processing and storing items such as letters and packages for later shipment by a commercial carrier.

[015] US20140261873A1 - The present invention relates generally to the field of vending machines and, in particular, to the control and automation of frozen food vending machines. One embodiment of the invention relates to a method of operating a frozen food vending machine including receiving through an inlet and outlet of the chosen product in the equipment in an automated manner.

US3272300A, this invention relates to an ice cube vending machine, and more particularly to a combined ice cube making apparatus, ice cube storage, and predetermined cube dispenser. of ice in response to the signals generated by coins.

[017] US09679264, a chip card operated vending machine includes a housing, which has a window for displaying products to be sold, various selection buttons associated with suitable products, a display for displaying the amount of money recorded on the card. chip and an access compartment from which goods are obtained from the vending machine. Summary of the Invention

[018] It is an object of the present invention to provide a customized cosmetic and personal care vending machine, which allows a mixture preparation with variety of additives, without a prescription, to best suit consumers' needs.

[019] Another object of the invention is to provide a machine that enables intelligent consumption of packaging preferably using refills for replenishing the base products and additives. Another advantage is the possibility of using packaging with 100% post-consumer recycled material.

[020] Another aspect of the invention is the provision of the product ready to meet a user's need in the face of personal preference.

Another aspect of the invention is that the mix preparations are preferably tailored to the individual quantity under bulk sale selected by the consumer programmed into the attendant panel system of said machine.

Another aspect of the invention is the marketing in small quantities (miniatures) already packaged. If the volume of the product to be consumed is small, proportional to the size of a conventional sachet or similar sample, it is recommended that it be shipped ready and packed to avoid waste and or contamination.

[023] Another aspect of the invention is to provide consumer education from a cultural, environmental and financial point of view with user interaction to obtain cosmetic products. [024] Another aspect of the invention is to provide a plurality of self-consumption machines with a plurality of base products and a plurality of additives.

[025] Another aspect of the invention is to more consistently address the multiple complexities of consumer choice in one place.

[026] Another aspect of the invention is addressing the multiple complexities of consumer need and choice in each location, greater efficiency in the use of spaces, equipment, supply stocks, distribution systems, advertising, time and work, thereby increasing profitability of the business, preserving the natural and financial resources and maintaining the quality of the product to the consumer at a reduced cost.

[027] Another aspect of the invention is to mix and package personal care products in an economically efficient manner, greater awareness of the importance of the environment based on rules of competence and environmental needs including, but not limited to, concerns in the environment. waste disposal.

[028] In general, consumers buy products from local stores or businesses with packaging that can often be reusable, and when emptying it is common to discard the packaging. Instead of throwing them away, it is proposed to reuse the same packaging or use a refillable packaging so that the consumer can repurchase their product at any charging station. Thus, among the embodiments of the present invention the reduction in the number and volume of discarded plastic containers throughout the world is permitted. making it convenient and cost-effective reuse. The machine may be able to make returnable or refillable packaging available for purchase and receive packaging used in the reverse recycling system.

[029] Another aspect of the invention is the cost-effective, consumer-friendly incorporation of readily available, user-friendly, hygienic packaging.

[030] The invention features model variation in shape, size and ease of mobility and environmentally adaptable transport to any retail outlet and utilizing the industry standard container and packaging type, thereby providing various benefits to the consumer, supplier of the raw material, investor, dealer, franchisor and the franchisee and other persons and entities that have an interest in the equipment.

[031] Another aspect of the invention is to be operationalized without the presence of a vendor or supplier.

[032] The invention comprises another advantage whose custom preparation is made by mixing a base product which is made available by the manufacturer with one or more other non-prescription additives available in the machine, each contained in refill packs for the preparation of the product. Perfect filling.

[033] The consumer selects the base product and optionally one or more variants of distinct additives such as fragrances, pigments, etc. After choosing the ingredients it is recommended to mix the contents until uniformity preferably performed by a homogenizer, after filling the finished product in appropriate, reusable, recycled and / or returnable packaging.

[034] The invention may also include receiving payment through banknotes, coins, magnetic cards, mobile phone applications and / or others.

[035] The present invention is directed to the awareness of companies with easy introduction into consumer marketing strategy for a clean and rechargeable energy powered vending system for cosmetic and personal care products.

Detailed Description of the Invention

[036] In a preferred aspect of the invention is the preparation of mixing and supplying customized, non-prescription additives of cosmetic and personal care products for sale to consumers in widely circulated places such as public places, commercial points and traveling vehicles.

[037] A clean energy machine suitable for the preparation and delivery of custom cosmetic blends and finished products, comprising:

a) a plurality of options for certain amounts of at least one base product and an optional plurality of personalization additives to be mixed within a package;

b) a plurality of options of distribution equipment, of varying sizes and shapes, to supply said quantities at least one base product and a plurality of optional optional additives for providing the mixture preparation;

c) a device for homogenizing said mixture of the base product and custom additives, packaged for stirring the ingredients;

(d) a labeling device on such packaging for consumer use with the contained ingredients, shelf life and other legal information;

e) equipment structure preferably made of recycled and resistant material;

f) a transparent display to enable visualization of the internal operation of power generation and product supply to facilitate interaction with the consumer;

g) marketing facilities configured to provide consumers with discount coupons;

h) trading means configured for a price simulator based on the quantity of the product to be purchased.

(i) programming means for determining the volume of product to be purchased;

j) microprocessor programming means for generating product information labels such as composition, validity, quantity, etc.

Preferably the invention has a plurality of dispensing options with at least one storage package for containing the finished product; at least one measuring device for quantify the volume of the product to be distributed and at least one device for the distribution of the finished product.

Preferably, a plurality of retail outlets are available and allow for simultaneous and personalized non-prescription preparation with cosmetics and toiletries.

[040] Mixers or agitators may facilitate the movement of mix preparation for homogenization of the base products with the custom additives.

Preferably, the mixer or shaker has a socket which can accommodate a plurality of consumer packages with different volumes, thereby increasing the productivity of the equipment.

Preferably, the refill of the base products and additives will be made available in packaging which may be plastic bags or pouches. In particular, the refill pack has a threaded neck or flange for use with a lid, with or without an integrated seal, an injection manifold, which is intended to fit firmly into the neck, or the like.

[043] Preferably, the finished product will be packaged for small quantities to be refilled in a package provided by the equipment or the user himself.

[044] In another aspect of the invention, an internal or external labeling device is designated by applying a personalization label to the container identifying the components of the base composition and any packaged personalization additives. The device of Identification may produce the label by any appropriate means, preferably by a computer interfacing with a printer that allows the user or consumer to select in the selection entry of the desired custom products.

[045] A different combination of microprocessor printers may also be used to insert a code on the label, with a machine readable bar code or similar, capable of tracking the identity of the product so that the consumer can refer to further information.

[046] This way, the consumer can easily reorder the custom product from the same place where the product was purchased, with date and time.

[047] In another aspect, the invention creates customized products of convenient volume for ease of consumer use. Preferably, the invention is designed to accommodate a finished finished product with volume up to 1 liter or 1 kilogram.

Claims

MACHINE MOVED CLEAN ENERGY SUITABLE FOR THE PREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF CUSTOMIZED COSMETIC MIXTURES AND FINISHED PRODUCTS, characterized by allowing the preparation and mixing of personalized, non-prescription additives, cosmetics and personal hygiene for sale in places of wide circulation as public places. public places, commercial points and traveling vehicles.

MACHINE, characterized in that it has a plurality of distribution options with at least one storage package to contain the finished product; at least one measuring device for quantifying the volume of the product to be distributed and at least one device for the distribution of the finished product.

MACHINE, characterized by preferentially using energy from renewable sources or a combination of use of renewable energy generating equipment to save electricity generated in a conventional manner.

MACHINE, characterized by being able to present variation of model with diverse formats and sizes and ease of mobility and transport adaptable to the environment to any point of sale and using the industry standard type for containers and packaging.

MACHINE, characterized by comprising:

The. a plurality of options for certain quantities of at least one base product and an optional plurality of additives for customization to be mixed within a package;

B. a plurality of dispensing equipment options, of varying sizes and shapes, to supply said quantities of at least one base product and a plurality of optional optional additives for providing the mix preparation;

ç. a device for homogenizing said base product mixture and custom additives, packaged for stirring the ingredients;

d. a labeling device on said package for consumer use with the contained ingredients, shelf life and other legal information;

and. equipment structure preferably made of recycled and resistant material;

f. a transparent display to enable visualization of the inner workings of power generation and product delivery to facilitate customer interaction;

g. marketing media configured to provide consumers with discount coupons;

H. marketing means configured for a price simulator based on the quantity of the product to be purchased.

i. programming means for determining the volume of product to be purchased; j. microprocessor programming means for generating product information labels such as composition, validity, quantity, etc.

Homogenization device according to claim 2c, characterized in that they are mixers or agitators to facilitate the movement of the preparation of the mixture for the homogenization of the base products with the custom additives, preferably with a socket, which can accommodate a plurality of consumer packages. with different volumes, thus increasing the productivity of the equipment.

Programming means according to claim 2j, characterized in that it is a different combination of microprocessor printers may also be used to insert a code in the label, with a machine readable bar code or the like, capable of tracking the identity of the product to the consumer can consult further information.

Programming means according to claim 21, characterized in that it provides customized products with convenient volume to facilitate consumer use, preferably to accommodate a finished finished product with volume up to 1 liter or 1 kilo.

9) MEANS OF MERCHANTABILITY, characterized by the fact that payment is received through banknotes, coins, magnetic cards, mobile applications and / or others.

10. MEANS OF MARKETING, according to claims 2h, characterized in that it can sell small quantities (miniatures) already packaged, proportional to the size of a conventional sachet sample or the like.

1 1) COSMETIC AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS, characterized in that they are mix preparations of a plurality of base product options, a plurality of finished products, a plurality of fragrance options and a plurality of customization of beneficial agent options, botanical extracts , active ingredients for the body and the like.

12) MIXTURE PREPARATIONS, characterized in that they are preferably adapted to the individual quantity under bulk sale selected by the consumer programmed into the Machine's attendance panel system.

13) MIXTURE PREPARATIONS, characterized in that they are preferably selected by the consumer through the base product and optionally none, one or more distinct additive variants, such as fragrances, pigments, etc.

14) USE OF RECHARGE PACKAGING, characterized by providing intelligent consumption preferably using refills to replenish the base products and additives.

15) USE OF CONSUMER PACKAGING, characterized in that it preferably uses packaging with 100% post-consumer recycled material, preferably reusing the same packaging or using a refillable packaging for sale to the consumer.