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
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 method for dispensing a custom formulation comprising the steps of: providing a custom formulation dispensing system, including a plurality of ingredient containers containing one or more ingredients located on at least one carrier and a plurality of porous articles for dispensing thereon;recom
1. A method for dispensing a custom formulation comprising the steps of: providing a custom formulation dispensing system, including a plurality of ingredient containers containing one or more ingredients located on at least one carrier and a plurality of porous articles for dispensing thereon;recommending of ingredients to be dispensed from the dispensing system based upon stored information in one or more information retrieval devices, wherein the stored information optionally is related to a user;dispensing at least one of a plurality of user selected custom formulations onto at least one porous article with the dispensing system; andwherein the custom formulation dispensing system includes a computer, an automated dispensing apparatus for dispensing ingredients from the plurality of ingredient containers using an at least two-axis robot arm, and a housing; and wherein the housing contains at least two of the following: the computer, the automated dispensing apparatus, and the plurality of ingredient containers. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein dispensing takes place in a substantial absence of a technician for operating the dispensing apparatus. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least two-axis robot arm is translatable in at least an X and Y direction and is rotatable about a Z axis. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least two-axis robot arm is translatable in at least one of an X, Y and Z axis and is rotatable in at least one of an X, Y and Z axis. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least two-axis robot arm is translatable in at least two of an X, Y and Z axis and rotatable in at least two of an X, Y and Z axis. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least two-axis robot arm translates a platform, an ingredient container, an article onto which ingredients are dispensed or any combination thereof. 7. The method of claim 1, further comprising a step of employing a radiofrequency identification device for retrieving information about a customer, for monitoring inventory, for controlling operation of the at least two-axis robot arm or any combination thereof. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the dispensing apparatus is provided with a transparent portion in its housing to allow for viewing of dispensing. 9. The method of claim 1, including a step of sensing an amount of ingredients in one or more of the plurality of ingredient containers via sensors and wherein the sensors include position sensors, weight sensors, pressure sensors, and any combination thereof. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the dispensing system includes a data interface adapted to receive information pertaining to a customized product or information pertaining to a user's health and/or beauty needs or purchase history. 11. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least two-axis robot arm is configured to actuate expulsion of the one or more ingredients through an orifice of the ingredient container onto the porous article. 12. The method of claim 1, wherein a pressure and valve system is used to pressurize the ingredient container and urge the one or more ingredients from within the ingredient container through an associated nozzle. 13. The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of ingredient containers include bags, cartridges, bottles, vials, tubes, barrels, wells in a block of material, cans, or any combination thereof. 14. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least two-axis robot arm is programmed to locate a proper location and/or cause dispensing from the plurality of ingredient containers. 15. The method of claim 1, wherein the porous article is a patch, towelette, or wipe. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the porous article is a towelette. 17. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least two-axis robot arm is configured to grasp a towelette and place the towelette at a site for dispensing of ingredients to form a customized product. 18. The method of claim 1, wherein a user interface is located remote to the dispensing system and connected to the dispensing system via internet. 19. The method of claim 1, wherein a user interface is located in or on the housing to form a self-contained structure. 20. The method of claim 1, wherein the housing is sized to rest on or within a counter top or in a display.
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