EP0446512B1 - Method for selecting personal compatible colors - Google Patents

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EP0446512B1
EP0446512B1 EP90302861A EP90302861A EP0446512B1 EP 0446512 B1 EP0446512 B1 EP 0446512B1 EP 90302861 A EP90302861 A EP 90302861A EP 90302861 A EP90302861 A EP 90302861A EP 0446512 B1 EP0446512 B1 EP 0446512B1
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Priority to BR909008006A priority patent/BR9008006A/pt
Priority to KR1019920702229A priority patent/KR0169744B1/ko
Priority to AT90302861T priority patent/ATE116819T1/de
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Priority to CA002077677A priority patent/CA2077677C/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D44/00—Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
    • A45D44/005—Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms for selecting or displaying personal cosmetic colours or hairstyle

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  • This invention relates generally to the field of individual grooming, and more particularly to an improved method for selecting proper colors of individual articles of apparel, cosmetic make up or hair tint, the method being suitable for use by persons having only ordinary skills.
  • the present invention is defined in the method of claim 1 and the color chart of claim 4.
  • the result with a spectrophotometer will be a plottable curve covering the visual spectrum, which will show strength of varying degrees over the spectrum. This curve is matched with curves which are obtained by similar measurements of colors on fabrics or paper samples, which will exhibit similar blue and yellow red reflective properties. Practically all of the colors in the spectrum are available in each of the categories, for selection, provided that the particular color exhibits a curve which is similar to that obtained by measuring the skin pigmentation of the individual user.
  • a fist step consists in the establishment of a number of skin color categories. Each of the colors in each category exhibits a substantially similar plotted curve extending over the visible spectrum, obtained by spectroanalysis.
  • Classification A includes almost all of the colors of the visible spectrum. They have the highest intensity (50 to 100%) per spectrum analysis of the shorter wave lengths of the skin color spectrum, that is to say, the "blue base” tones. Black is also in this classification.
  • Classification B also includes most all colors, with the exclusion of black. They have the next highest or one to fifty percent intensity per spectrum analysis of the shorter wave lengths of the skin color spectrum, or the "blue based" tones.
  • Classification C also includes most of the colors, and these have a one to fifty percent intensity of the yellow red tones, or the longer wave lengths of the skin color spectrum, per spectrum analysis.
  • Classification D again, includes most of the colors, and they have the highest intensity of the yellow red tones, fifty to one hundred percent, or the longest wave lengths of the skin color spectrum, per spectrum analysis.
  • both the skin color undertones of an individual person and the labeling of the color of a dyed piece of material can be classified into one of the above four categories, it is possible to match the skin of the user to the material and determine the most compatible colors in a given material a person may wear, or use on their person.
  • Once the classification of the individual user is established it is possible to provide that person with a simplified color chart 10, as shown for example in Fig. 1, and the selection of a garment or articles to be worn may be matched as closely as possible from the standpoint of color to a color 12 on the chart.
  • a series of color charts 10 are prepared in which suitable colors 12 for each category are assembled. This might be done by displaying the colors on a single surface, or preferably individual swatches of fabric 16 exhibiting the proper colors can be assembled in a convenient package 20, as shown for example in Fig. 2.

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  • Color Image Communication Systems (AREA)
  • Facsimile Image Signal Circuits (AREA)
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EP90302861A 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 Method for selecting personal compatible colors Expired - Lifetime EP0446512B1 (en)

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CA002077677A CA2077677C (en) 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 Method of selecting personal compatible colors
JP90505460A JPH05506710A (ja) 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 個人の調和色を選択する方法
AU53481/90A AU652339B2 (en) 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 Method for selecting personal compatible colors
KR1019920702229A KR0169744B1 (ko) 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 각 개인에게 알맞는 색상의 선택방법
AT90302861T ATE116819T1 (de) 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 Verfahren zum auswählen von mit einer person zu vereinbarenden farben.
EP90302861A EP0446512B1 (en) 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 Method for selecting personal compatible colors
DE69016001T DE69016001T2 (de) 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 Verfahren zum Auswählen von mit einer Person zu vereinbarenden Farben.
BR909008006A BR9008006A (pt) 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 Metodo para selecionar cores compativeis pessoais
PCT/US1990/001284 WO1991014158A1 (en) 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 Method for selecting personal compatible colors
ES90302861T ES2069000T3 (es) 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 Metodo para seleccionar colores compatibles para una persona.
HK98105580A HK1006520A1 (en) 1990-03-16 1998-06-17 Method for selecting personal compatible colors

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CA002077677A CA2077677C (en) 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 Method of selecting personal compatible colors
EP90302861A EP0446512B1 (en) 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 Method for selecting personal compatible colors
PCT/US1990/001284 WO1991014158A1 (en) 1990-03-16 1990-03-16 Method for selecting personal compatible colors
HK98105580A HK1006520A1 (en) 1990-03-16 1998-06-17 Method for selecting personal compatible colors

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EP0446512A1 EP0446512A1 (en) 1991-09-18
EP0446512B1 true EP0446512B1 (en) 1995-01-11

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JP (1) JPH05506710A (ja)
AT (1) ATE116819T1 (ja)
AU (1) AU652339B2 (ja)
BR (1) BR9008006A (ja)
CA (1) CA2077677C (ja)
DE (1) DE69016001T2 (ja)
ES (1) ES2069000T3 (ja)
HK (1) HK1006520A1 (ja)
WO (1) WO1991014158A1 (ja)

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EP1862089A1 (de) 2006-06-01 2007-12-05 Carlo Guidi Verfahren zur Auswahl der zu einer Person passenden harmonischen Haarkoloration
US8017137B2 (en) 2004-07-19 2011-09-13 Bartholomew Julie R Customized retail point of sale dispensing methods
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US8880218B2 (en) 2000-03-31 2014-11-04 Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C. Nail polish color selection system
US6622064B2 (en) 2000-03-31 2003-09-16 Imx Labs, Inc. Nail polish selection method
US6779686B2 (en) 2001-06-01 2004-08-24 Imx Labs, Inc. Point-of-sale body powder dispensing system
US8636173B2 (en) 2001-06-01 2014-01-28 Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C. Point-of-sale body powder dispensing system
US8141596B2 (en) 2001-09-24 2012-03-27 Cosmetic Technologies Llc Apparatus and method for custom cosmetic dispensing
US6672341B2 (en) 2001-09-24 2004-01-06 Imx Labs, Inc. Apparatus and method for custom cosmetic dispensing
US8573263B2 (en) 2001-09-24 2013-11-05 Cosmetic Technologies, Llc Apparatus and method for custom cosmetic dispensing
US8017137B2 (en) 2004-07-19 2011-09-13 Bartholomew Julie R Customized retail point of sale dispensing methods
US8186872B2 (en) 2004-11-08 2012-05-29 Cosmetic Technologies Automated customized cosmetic dispenser
US8608371B2 (en) 2004-11-08 2013-12-17 Cosmetic Technologies, Llc Automated customized cosmetic dispenser
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BR9008006A (pt) 1992-12-01
CA2077677C (en) 1998-08-18
AU652339B2 (en) 1994-08-25
ATE116819T1 (de) 1995-01-15
ES2069000T3 (es) 1995-05-01
AU5348190A (en) 1991-10-10
DE69016001T2 (de) 1995-08-24
DE69016001D1 (de) 1995-02-23
HK1006520A1 (en) 1999-03-05
JPH05506710A (ja) 1993-09-30
EP0446512A1 (en) 1991-09-18
CA2077677A1 (en) 1991-09-17

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