Automated customized cosmetic dispenser
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1. A retail point of sale customized dispensing apparatus, the apparatus comprising:
- a retail point of sale dispenser;
at least one carrier including;
i) a plurality of mounts; and
ii) a plurality of ingredient containers and applicators and/or caps removably attached to the at least one carrier via the plurality of mounts;
one or more information retrieval devices;
a user interface including a data interface adapted to store information on the one or more information retrieval devices;
a robotic arm capable of movement along at least one axis, wherein the robotic arm is configured with a grasping mechanism for removal, attachment and manipulation of an ingredient container and wherein the robotic arm is configured for dispensing of one or more ingredients;
a transparent panel covering at least a portion of the dispensing apparatus; and
wherein the one or more information retrieval devices are adapted to be maintained in possession of a user.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the creation and dispensing of a custom formulation within a package at a retail point of sale. In one aspect, the invention includes an automated dispensing apparatus including at least a two-axis robot arm. In another aspect, the invention includes an automated mixer adapted to mix the dispensed custom formulation within the package.
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1. A retail point of sale customized dispensing apparatus, the apparatus comprising:
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a retail point of sale dispenser; at least one carrier including; i) a plurality of mounts; and ii) a plurality of ingredient containers and applicators and/or caps removably attached to the at least one carrier via the plurality of mounts; one or more information retrieval devices; a user interface including a data interface adapted to store information on the one or more information retrieval devices; a robotic arm capable of movement along at least one axis, wherein the robotic arm is configured with a grasping mechanism for removal, attachment and manipulation of an ingredient container and wherein the robotic arm is configured for dispensing of one or more ingredients; a transparent panel covering at least a portion of the dispensing apparatus; and wherein the one or more information retrieval devices are adapted to be maintained in possession of a user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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