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PROBLEM

Current deodorant dispensers, sticks, sprays, and roll-ons often cause uneven application, product waste, and accessibility challenges while contributing to plastic pollution. This project aimed to redesign the dispenser for a consistent, precise, and user-friendly experience while reducing environmental impact through sustainable materials and minimal waste.

This project served as the foundation for my approach to System Architecture: navigating high-stakes IP constraints, engineering custom mechanical logic, and managing long-term product lifecycles.

PROJECT: Redesign How To Dispense Deodorant
ROLE: Principal Systems Designer & Patent Author
FOCUS: Physical product design, mechanism development, and patentable system innovation.
DURATION: 1 year
TOOLS: Mechanical Architecture: SolidWorks (CAD), Keyshot (High-Fidelity Visualization).

‍System Logic Mapping: Logic Flow Diagrams, Patent Specification Authoring.

‍Prototyping & Validation: 3D Printing (SLA/FDM), CNC Machining, Material Integrity Testing.

PROBLEM & SOLUTIONS.

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SOLUTION

Scroll Wheel Patent: The scroll-wheel mechanism is patented by Colgate-Palmolive Company, and licensing fees make it too expensive to be viable for this deodorant project.
Pollution: Traditional deodorant dispensers with plastic scroll-wheel mechanisms contribute significantly to plastic waste, as they are difficult to recycle and often end up in landfills. This creates an ongoing environmental burden and increases demand for sustainable, eco-friendly packaging alternatives.

Developed a recyclable deodorant dispenser made of tin, designed for efficient mass production through factory tooling. The design emphasizes aesthetic appeal and utilizes tension mechanisms, ensuring it does not infringe on existing patents
Consumers aged 18–35 are a rapidly growing market segment driving demand for beauty products and home goods packaged in sustainable materials like tin. Tin is infinitely recyclable, more durable than plastic, and has a significantly lower long-term environmental impact, aligning with this generation’s preference for eco-friendly products.

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS.

Kickstart Logic LLC was granted 3 patents. Two for Design and one for Engineering in 2018.

Patent no.: US 10,051,941 B2
August 21, 2018

Patent no.: US D817,186 S
May 8th, 2018

Patent no.: US 10, 130,156 B2
November 20th, 2018

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RENDERS.

PATENTS.

Patents