Effervescent Hangover Remedy Using Activated Charcoal and Herbal Extracts

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current solutions fail to effectively address hangover symptoms, which are caused by excessive alcohol consumption and include dehydration, nausea, headaches, and other discomforts, with no reliable cure available.

Innovation Solution

A composition comprising activated charcoal, a blend of vitamins (B vitamins, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, and folic acid), minerals (magnesium, zinc), and herbal extracts (milk thistle, ginger root, prickly pear, Hovenia dulcis, and green tea leaf extract) is provided in a powder form, which can be mixed with water to create an effervescent therapeutic liquid for oral administration to treat and prevent hangovers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate supplements are used to address hangover symptoms, then comprehensive coverage of symptoms is achieved, but complexity of regimen and ease of use deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomprehensive coverage of hangover symptomsVSAvoidcomplexity of supplement regimen
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple individual supplements (activated charcoal, B vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts) into a single unified composition that can be administered in one dose. This merging approach maintains comprehensive coverage of hangover symptoms while significantly reducing the complexity of the regimen, as users no longer need to take multiple separate supplements at different times.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The composition is designed to simultaneously address multiple hangover symptoms through a single multi-functional formulation. The universal composition includes ingredients that work together to address dehydration, nausea, headaches, and other symptoms, allowing one supplement to serve multiple therapeutic functions rather than requiring separate specialized supplements for each symptom.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate supplements are used to address hangover symptoms, then comprehensive coverage of symptoms is achieved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomprehensive coverage of hangover symptomsVSAvoidease of use
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple individual supplements (activated charcoal, B vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts) into a single unified composition that can be administered in one dose. This merging approach maintains comprehensive coverage of hangover symptoms while significantly reducing the complexity of the regimen, as users no longer need to take multiple separate supplements at different times.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If conventional hangover treatments are used, then simplicity of single-dose administration is maintained, but effectiveness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of administrationVSAvoideffectiveness in treating hangover
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a composite formulation that integrates multiple active ingredients (activated charcoal, B vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts) in specific proportions and forms. This composite approach enhances the overall effectiveness compared to single-ingredient treatments, while maintaining the simplicity of single-dose administration through proper formulation and packaging design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes various parameters of the composition including the specific amounts of each ingredient, the form of delivery (powder, capsule, tablet), and timing of administration. These parameter changes are designed to maximize effectiveness while maintaining ease of use, ensuring that the treatment is both reliable and simple to administer.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The combination of ingredients in the composition effectively reduces hangover symptoms by addressing dehydration, nausea, and other alcohol-related issues, providing relief and prevention in a convenient and efficient manner.

Implementation Method 1

an effective amount of activated charcoal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdsorption: Adsorption

Implementation Method 2

an effective amount of at least one B vitamin, an effective amount of a mineral

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCoenzyme activity: Enzyme

Implementation Method 3

an effective amount of at least one herbal extracts

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAntioxidant activity:

Data Source

PatentUS10842839B2Natural formulation for treating hangover
Publication Date: 2020.11.24 RVRS LLC

AI summary

Compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing hangover are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the compositions include at least one B vitamin, activated charcoal, at least one mineral, and at least one herbal extract.