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Beauty, Cosmetics & Fragrance
The Global Reach | Patent Citation Archive
The beauty industry represents the most direct extension of the original IMX technologies.
Patent records document subsequent inventions in cosmetics, personalized formulation, fragrance, dispensing, and product sampling that reference earlier IMX patents.
These references establish documented connections within the patent literature. They do not, by themselves, establish commercial adoption, licensing, or collaboration.
Personalized Cosmetics, Color & Formulation
Amorepacific
Amorepacific's EP 4,029,600 A1 — Fluid Processing Apparatus and Method of Controlling the Same describes technology for controlled fluid processing and dispensing.
Its patent references include US 6,672,341 — Apparatus and Method for Custom Cosmetic Dispensing, an original IMX invention.
This establishes a direct patent-literature connection between the earlier cosmetic-dispensing technology and subsequent automated fluid-processing systems.
LG Household & Health Care
LG Household & Health Care's US 12,127,664 — Cosmetic Dispenser and Method for Operating Same addresses computerized cosmetic dispensing, electronic information, and controlled ingredient delivery.
Its patent references include earlier IMX powder-dispensing and automated cosmetic-dispensing inventions, including US 7,624,769.
The record documents a connection between the original personalized cosmetic-production technologies and later electronically controlled dispensing systems.
L'Oréal
L'Oréal's US 9,007,588 — Cosmetic Blending Machine concerns the computerized selection and blending of customized cosmetic products, including foundation, concealer, nail polish, and other formulations.
The patent identifies and references multiple earlier IMX inventions concerning cosmetic selection, dispensing, and product preparation, including the original Point of Sale Cosmetic Station — US 7,174,310.
These references document the appearance of the early IMX technology portfolio in subsequent patent literature addressing individualized cosmetic blending.
MatchCo
MatchCo's US 10,943,279 — Systems, Methods and Apparatus for Producing Customized Topical Agents describes computerized systems for preparing individualized topical formulations through coordinated ingredient selection and controlled dispensing.
Its patent references include US 6,622,064 — Nail Polish Selection Method, an original IMX invention.
MatchCo was the original applicant, with subsequent assignments involving Shiseido entities.
The record documents a direct reference to early computerized cosmetic-selection technology in later personalized topical-formulation systems.
Perfect Shape Cosmetics
Perfect Shape Cosmetics' US 2010/0142755 A1 — Method, System, and Computer Program Product for Providing Cosmetic Application Instructions Using Arc Lines describes computerized methods for developing individualized cosmetic application instructions.
The invention addresses facial characteristics, user preferences, and computer-generated application guidance.
Its patent references include several earlier IMX inventions, including:
The published U.S. application was subsequently abandoned. Its citation record remains part of the historical patent literature.
Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble's US 11,440,045 — Method of Providing a Personalized Skin Care Composition describes personalized skincare production involving ingredient dispensing and a mixing element that does not contact the ingredients.
Its cited references include earlier IMX inventions concerning cosmetic dispensing and personalized formulation, including:
The patent establishes documented references to earlier cosmetic-formulation technologies in subsequent personalized skincare systems.
Sephora
Sephora's US 10,575,623 — Color Capture System and Device concerns technology for capturing and processing color information.
Its patent references include multiple earlier IMX inventions involving computerized color selection, cosmetic dispensing, and personalized formulation, including:
These citations document connections between the original IMX technologies and subsequent color-capture systems.
Shiseido
Shiseido's US 12,064,780 — Liquid Object Dispenser concerns automated liquid dispensing through coordinated container positioning and controlled delivery.
Its cited patent references include US 2003/0062379 A1 — Apparatus and Method for Custom Cosmetic Dispensing, an original IMX publication.
This establishes a direct patent reference to the earlier automated cosmetic-dispensing work in subsequent liquid-dispensing technology.
Yuv Beauty
Yuv Beauty's US 11,751,666 — Apparatus for Connected Hair Pigment Dispenser describes a connected system for preparing customized hair-color formulations.
The invention incorporates pigment containers, electronically controlled dispensing, and computerized processing.
Its cited references include US 6,412,658 — Point-of-Sale Body Powder Dispensing System, an earlier IMX invention.
This documents the appearance of original cosmetic-dispensing technology in later patent literature involving connected hair-color formulation.
Cosmetic Mixing, Skincare & Nail Technologies
Access Business Group
Access Business Group International's US 7,445,372 — Custom Cosmetic Mixer was granted in 2008.
The invention describes equipment for preparing customized cosmetic mixtures through controlled delivery and mixing of liquid components.
Its patent references include earlier IMX inventions and designs, including:
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US 6,615,881 — Apparatus and Method for Custom Cosmetic Dispensing
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US 6,672,341 — Apparatus and Method for Custom Cosmetic Dispensing
These references document connections between the original cosmetic-dispensing and equipment-design inventions and later customized mixing technologies.
CoLabs International
CoLabs International Corporation's US 9,456,966 — Composition Containing a Cellulose Derived Capsule with a Sunscreen was granted in 2016.
The invention concerns sunscreen compositions incorporating cellulose-derived capsules.
Its cited references include US 6,412,658 — Point-of-Sale Body Powder Dispensing System, an earlier IMX invention naming Julie Bartholomew as a co-inventor.
The record establishes a patent-literature reference between early personalized cosmetic-powder dispensing and subsequent research involving sunscreen and skincare materials.
GOJO Industries
GOJO Industries' US 2014/0230377 A1 — System for Producing a Customizable Personal Skincare Product in a Portable Dispenser describes a portable system for preparing individualized skincare formulations.
Its cited patent references include earlier IMX inventions addressing automated cosmetic dispensing and point-of-sale product creation, including:
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US 2003/0062379 A1 — Apparatus and Method for Custom Cosmetic Dispensing
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US 2006/0124196 A1 — Automated Customized Cosmetic Dispenser
The application was subsequently abandoned, but its references remain documented in the published patent record.
MiiC America —
Teruaki Yogo & Co-Inventors
MiiC America Inc.'s US 7,123,983 — System and Process for Creating Custom Fit Artificial Fingernails Using a Non-Contact Optical Measuring Device was granted in 2006.
The invention, naming Teruaki Yogo, Yong Li, and Kazuhiro Hoki, describes measuring the three-dimensional shape of natural fingernails and producing individualized artificial nails.
Its cited references include US 6,622,064 — Nail Polish Selection Method, an original IMX invention.
This documents the appearance of early computerized nail-color selection technology in subsequent patent literature involving custom-fit artificial-nail manufacturing.
Young Nails
Young Nails' US 9,320,336 — Method and Apparatus for Applying Polish to Nails was granted in 2016.
The invention addresses an adjustable support intended to assist with the application of nail polish and nail decorations.
Its patent references include earlier IMX cosmetic-dispensing inventions:
These references document connections between the original dispensing inventions and later nail-product application technology.
Fragrance Formulation & Automated Batching
Earlier IMX inventions involving computerized formulation, ingredient proportioning, and controlled dispensing also appear among the references of subsequent fragrance-related technologies.
Initech
Initech Inc.'s WO 2026/035816 A1 — Batching System and Method was published in February 2026.
The invention describes automated preparation of complex mixtures, particularly in the flavors and fragrances industry, using controlled ingredient delivery, mixing, and optical monitoring.
Its patent references explicitly include US 2006/0124196 A1 — Automated Customized Cosmetic Dispenser, an earlier invention naming Julie Bartholomew as a co-inventor.
This documents a recent patent-literature reference connecting earlier computerized cosmetic dispensing with subsequent automated batching technology.
Noustique Perfumes
Noustique Perfumes, S.L.'s WO 2019/092081 A1 — Dispensing Device, Method for Operating, and Method for Providing a Fragrance Blend concerns computerized fragrance preparation.
The system incorporates multiple fragrance containers, automated dispensing mechanisms, and digital formulation information for producing individualized blends.
Its patent references include two earlier inventions naming Julie Bartholomew as an inventor:
The records document direct references to the earlier formulation and dispensing inventions in subsequent personalized-fragrance technology.
Quest International Fragrances
Quest International Fragrances' US 2003/0191045 A1 — Design of Fragrances concerns methods and equipment for developing fragrance combinations.
Published in 2003, the application cites US 6,672,341 — Apparatus and Method for Custom Cosmetic Dispensing.
The application provides an early documented connection between IMX formulation and dispensing technology and patent literature involving fragrance development.
The U.S. application was subsequently abandoned.
Scentronix
Scentronix's US 2021/0138415 A1 — Generative Scent Design System describes a computerized approach to developing and dispensing personalized fragrance formulations.
The invention incorporates digital scent information, ingredient selection, and controlled dispensing equipment.
Its patent references include US 2006/0124196 A1 — Automated Customized Cosmetic Dispenser.
Although the cited U.S. application was subsequently abandoned, related members of its international patent family continued through other jurisdictions.
The reference establishes a documented connection between earlier IMX automation and later digitally assisted fragrance formulation.
Automated Cosmetic Sampling & Retail Tester Technology
The 2015 invention Automated Delivery System of a Cosmetic Sample extended the original IMX work into automated selection, handling, and delivery of individualized cosmetic samples.
Its international publication, WO 2016/200975 A1, describes an integrated system involving computerized interfaces, mechanical positioning, robotic handling, and controlled sample delivery.
The invention subsequently received patents in multiple jurisdictions, including:
Subsequent patent records concerning product testers, cosmetic sampling, and personalized dispensing reference this invention family.
Adelpi
Adelpi's FR 3,075,440 A1 — Terminal for the Distribution of Samples of Cosmetic and/or Fragrance Products describes an automated terminal for selecting, storing, and dispensing product samples.
Published in France in 2019, the application directly cites WO 2016/200975 A1.
The application was subsequently withdrawn.
The patent record documents a direct reference to the original cosmetic-sampling invention in a later system involving customer selection, software control, and mechanical delivery.
Coty
Coty's US D1,019,726 S1 — Touchless Cosmetic Liquid Sampling System was granted in March 2024.
Its cited patent references include JP 6,976,935 B2, the Japanese grant associated with the original automated cosmetic-sampling invention.
This establishes a documented reference to the sampling family in later cosmetic-sampling design literature.
Coty's grant is a design patent addressing ornamental appearance. This is distinct from the functional technical claims of the earlier utility-patent family.
Enable-Skin
Enable-Skin's WO 2019/149977 A1 — Device for Dispensing Samples of Cosmetic Products describes equipment for providing cosmetic samples in a retail-testing environment.
The publication directly cites WO 2016/200975 A1 — Automated Delivery System of a Cosmetic Sample.
This establishes a documented reference to the earlier sampling invention in subsequent cosmetic-sample dispensing technology.
L'Oréal — Personalized Lipstick Dispensing
L'Oréal's US 11,935,107 — Ecosystem for Dispensing Personalized Lipstick concerns a computerized system for selecting and dispensing customized lipstick formulations.
The patent's cited references include WO 2016/200975 A1 — Automated Delivery System of a Cosmetic Sample.
This establishes a further direct connection between the automated cosmetic-sampling invention and later patent literature involving personalized cosmetic-product dispensing.
The Royal Promotion Group (RPG)
The Royal Promotion Group's US 10,357,119 — Display Units for Product Testers concerns physical retail-display structures designed to support and organize cosmetic product testers.
Granted in 2019, the patent cites WO 2016/200975 A1 — Automated Delivery System of a Cosmetic Sample.
A related RPG patent, US 10,470,593 — Display Units for Product Testers, belongs to the same patent family and also incorporates the sampling-invention reference.
These records preserve a documented connection between the original automated cosmetic-sampling invention and later retail-display technologies associated with RPG.
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Patent References
These records document references to original inventions associated with Julie R. Bartholomew, MD and historical IMX technologies.
References may appear in granted patents, published applications, patent citation lists, technical specifications, or related international patent-family records.
Multiple publications belonging to the same invention family are identified together where appropriate. Direct citations and family-level references are distinguished when relevant.
Patent citations establish documentary connections within the technical literature. They do not independently demonstrate commercial adoption, implementation, licensing, endorsement, or business relationships.
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