An automatic chemical solution formulating device combines and mixes stored solids and liquids into user specified formulations and dispenses those formulations into containers. Chemical solids are stored in cartridges of material separated into predetermined dosages (for example in reeled blister packs), avoiding the need for weighing during formulation. Elements include user interface, computer-controlled automated loading and unloading port for reagent-containing cartridges, cartridge conveyor system, reader for identifying cartridges, blister-pack strip drive system, punching mechanism to release reagents, portioning chamber to mix solvent with solids or liquids with optional portioning, accommodating formulation delivery port, position sensors, liquid flow measuring devices, liquid and gas pumps and valves, and label printer. The combination of these elements allows high-speed formulation and dispensing of user-specified formulations.

The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic manufacturing device and a discharge information determination method for the cosmetic manufacturing device, wherein the device and method provide a method for determining discharge information for providing customized cosmetics. The method comprises the steps of: determining a target color; determining a coverage level; determining a texture; and determining discharge information on the basis of the target color, the coverage level, and the texture, wherein the step for determining the discharge information may include a step for determining cartridges of interest such that the cartridge discharging a cosmetic material varies according to the coverage level even if the target color is the same.

An automatic chemical solution formulating device combines and mixes stored solids and liquids into user specified formulations and dispenses those formulations into containers. Chemical solids are stored in cartridges of material separated into predetermined dosages (for example in reeled blister packs), avoiding the need for weighing during formulation. Elements include user interface, computer-controlled automated loading and unloading port for reagent-containing cartridges, cartridge conveyor system, reader for identifying cartridges, blister-pack strip drive system, punching mechanism to release reagents, portioning chamber to mix solvent with solids or liquids with optional portioning, accommodating formulation delivery port, position sensors, liquid flow measuring devices, liquid and gas pumps and valves, and label printer. The combination of these elements allows high-speed formulation and dispensing of user-specified formulations.

A custom-tint paint production system that includes a color sensing device such as a low-resolution spectrophotometer to measure color of a preexisting surface color, a color data translation engine to convert the measured values to spectral curve values, and a tint formulation engine to determine a custom tint formulation based upon the spectral curve values, which is usable by a tinter to tint a base coating composition by adding one or more colorants in amounts based on color measurements from the color sensing device.

An apparatus includes a housing, a dispensing system disposed in the housing, a spectral measurement device, and a computing system. The computing system includes a control mechanism operatively connected to the dispensing system, the spectral measurement device, a processor, a storage device, an input, and a display.

A portable custom cosmetic pigment dispenser creates a cosmetic pigment mixture that closely matches a person's skin color. The device is constructed with a color sensor at one end that scans the skin and records color values in a color space. A processor converts the color values into a colorspace. In one example, a user is presented with a sample of the color as determined by the processor and has an opportunity to accept or modify the color. Specific quantities of colored pigment are selected based on the corresponding weightings in the color space.

A system for scanning a client's hair color and dispensing hair coloring to change the clients hair color from an initial color to a target color is disclosed. The system comprises an input for reading the measured color from the scanning device, a processor configured to compare the measured color to a desired target hair color and develop a coloring protocol for changing the clients current hair color to the desired target color, and a dispenser for dispensing one or more formulations that follow the protocol.

The invention relates to an automatic dispenser (100) of fluid products contained in cartridges, these being able to accommodate a large number of large-capacity cartridges while having reduced over-inking. The dispenser comprises: a frame provided with N slots (E) for cartridges (200A, 200B, 200C) of products, these cartridges being each provided with a reservoir and with a metering pump; an actuation system (30) for the cartridges, comprising: a motor (31) that is able to generate a force for actuating the metering pump of the cartridges; a selective transmission mechanism (32) that is able to selectively transmit the force generated by the motor to at least one of the metering pumps; a recess for a removable container; the N slots (E) being arranged substantially horizontally and in a stepped manner.

The invention belongs to the field of personalized cosmetics which, in terms of their composition, are determined by the end user (personalized), and it relates to a method for producing said cosmetics, and to dosing containers for the production thereof, and also to the use of cosmetic mixtures in the dosing containers and the use of the dosing containers for carrying out the method.

Apparatus and methods for variable-control fragrance dispensing. The disclosed device brings customization to the fragrance industry. Interchanging sub-containers and selecting the amounts of each sub-container allows a user to customize their scents. A mixing chamber contained to receive and mix a variable amount of each liquid from a plurality of sub-containers is described. The mixed liquid is sprayable out a spray head of the device. Selector knobs may be used to control valves which control the variable amount of each liquid dispensed.