I would like to inform you regarding the patent of air cushion compact as following;
Currently Amore Pacific has a patents with regards to the sponge (Ester 100% / Hardness - 25 to 75 degrees) with filling methods.
But now they are in litigation with regards to invalidity for their patents with LG Household & Health Care.
We expect that patent for sponge of Amore Pacific will be invalidated soon.
And currently many domestic companies has used same material sponge or similar material sponges.
We are also using a little different material sponge to avoid infringement of their patent.
Specification of our sponge are - Polymerization PU Foam (Ester Polyol 30% + Ether Polyol 70% / PPI - 85, Density-41.2 Kg/m3, Hardness 25- 80°).
Our sponge is no problems for the patent.
Amore Pacific also have a patent concerning the filling method. Amore Pacific has used method of direct injecting the contents in to the sponge.
However, many Korean cosmetic manufacturers has been use a similar or little different filling method with Amore pacific.
We also think that this is no problem.
And our company have some patents with regards to airtight function of the refill case.
We have already applied to the PCT for this patents and now we are proceeding this patent for each country. Please refer to our patent as enclosed.
For your reference, currently our company have been supply the mesh version compacts to the Coty (Philosophy) and Intercos Italy (TOPSHOP).
We think that mostly our customers are prefer to mesh version than sponge version.
If you need any further info, or requirements please feel free to contact me.