Camel Hump Fat Composition for Broad-Spectrum UV Protection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for conditions such as skin cancers, skin damage from UV radiation, alopecia, short stature, growth failure, eczema, and poor blood flow lack effective solutions, with existing sunscreens offering limited protection against UVA radiation and no comprehensive treatments for alopecia and growth issues.

Innovation Solution

A composition derived from camel fat, specifically containing palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, myristic acid, omega 3, 6, 9, or Vitamin E, is used topically to provide photoprotection, treat skin conditions, and enhance blood flow, prepared by heating and purifying the fat from the camel's hump.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If conventional sunscreens containing aromatic molecules conjugated with carbonyl groups are used, then UVB protection is achieved through absorption and energy release, but protection against UVA radiation is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveUV radiation protectionVSAvoidBroad spectrum coverage
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple fatty acid components (palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, myristic acid) with vitamins E and A to create a composite natural fat composition that provides broad-spectrum UV protection. This composite approach allows the formulation to address both UVB and UVA radiation protection simultaneously, resolving the limitation of conventional single-component sunscreens.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent modifies the chemical composition parameters by incorporating specific fatty acids and vitamins in defined proportions. The presence of vitamin E (antioxidant) and vitamin A (cell regeneration) alongside saturated and unsaturated fatty acids creates a multi-functional composition that enhances both UV protection and skin health, expanding the protective spectrum beyond conventional sunscreens.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If chemical sunscreens are used to block UVB rays, then sunburn prevention is achieved, but UVA-induced DNA damage and carcinogenic effects remain unaddressed

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveSunburn preventionVSAvoidUVA damage and cancer risk
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts the natural fatty acid composition of camel hump fat into a beneficial protective agent. The saturated fatty acids (palmitic, stearic) provide structural stability and UV blocking, while unsaturated fatty acids (oleic, myristic) and vitamins provide antioxidant protection against UVA-induced oxidation and DNA damage, transforming a simple fat source into a comprehensive radiation protector.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

Vitamin E acts as an intermediary antioxidant that protects cell membranes from UVA-induced lipid peroxidation. Vitamin A serves as a mediator that promotes cell regeneration and DNA repair. These vitamin components intervene between the harmful UVA radiation and the skin cells, providing protective effects that conventional UV blockers alone cannot achieve.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Object-affected harmful factors

If natural oils like olive oil, coconut oil, or avocado oil are used for skin protection, then some UV absorption and free radical protection are achieved, but comprehensive treatment for alopecia and growth failure is not provided

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveFree radical damage from UV lightVSAvoidTreatment scope
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The camel hump fat composition is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: UV protection through fatty acid absorption, free radical scavenging through vitamins E and A, promotion of hair growth through lipid components, and stimulation of blood circulation. This multi-functional approach allows a single composition to address both UV damage prevention and conditions like alopecia and growth failure, expanding the treatment scope beyond conventional natural oils.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite formulation combining specific fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, myristic) with vitamins E and A in defined proportions. This composite structure provides synergistic effects where the fatty acids offer structural protection and the vitamins provide antioxidant and regenerative benefits, achieving comprehensive protection and treatment capabilities that single-component natural oils cannot provide.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

4Reliability

If camel hump fat is used topically for photoprotection and skin treatment, then UV shielding and skin rejuvenation are achieved, but the preparation process requires heating and purification steps

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovePhotoprotection and skin treatment efficacyVSAvoidPreparation process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent specifies precise heating parameters (temperature and time conditions) to optimize the extraction and purification of fatty acids from camel hump fat. By controlling these parameters, the process achieves complete purification while maintaining the integrity of the beneficial components, balancing manufacturing simplicity with product quality.

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 camel fat composition effectively shields against UV radiation, treats skin cancers, promotes hair growth, addresses alopecia, improves blood circulation, and rejuvenates skin, demonstrating significant protective and therapeutic benefits.

Implementation Method 1

This general structure allows the molecule to absorb high-energy ultraviolet rays and release the energy as lower-energy rays, thereby preventing the skin-damaging ultraviolet rays from reaching the skin

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUV absorption and energy release: Absorption (EM radiation)

Implementation Method 2

The camel fat composition effectively shields against UV radiation, treats skin cancers, promotes hair growth, addresses alopecia, improves blood circulation, and rejuvenates skin

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoprotection: Absorption (EM radiation)

Data Source

PatentEP2964236B1Composition comprising camel hump fat and uses thereof
Publication Date: 2020.04.01 CAMOLEUM INC

AI summary

Described herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of a subject having cancer, skin conditions, blood flow and/or growth failure. In one aspect of the present invention, there is provided compositions and methods for treating a subject having cancer, skin conditions, blood flow and/or growth failure, comprising fat derived from a camel. There are also described sunscreen and photoprotective compounds, compositions and methods, comprising fat derived from a camel.