Single-Serve D-Mannose Beverage Composition for UTI Prevention

Solution Overview

Problem

There is a lack of ready-to-consume beverages containing a sufficient dosage of d-mannose combined with a minimum amount of liquid for effectively flushing the urinary tract and promoting urinary health, particularly for conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Innovation Solution

A beverage unit comprising at least 1 gram of d-mannose and at least 6 fluid ounces of liquid, packaged in a single-serving format, providing a solution for easy consumption to support urinary tract health.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If d-mannose is provided in a ready-to-consume beverage format, then consumer compliance and ease of use are improved, but manufacturing complexity and product development requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The beverage is divided into functional components: d-mannose (1-5 grams per serving) and liquid (6-16 fluid ounces), allowing independent optimization of each component while maintaining overall simplicity in consumption

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent specifies precise parameter ranges for d-mannose concentration (1-5 grams) and liquid volume (6-16 fluid ounces) to optimize both efficacy and ease of consumption, transforming the abstract concept of 'beverage' into a standardized product with controlled parameters

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If sufficient d-mannose dosage is provided, then urinary tract flushing effectiveness is improved, but the beverage volume and weight increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the d-mannose concentration parameter to 1-5 grams per serving, which provides sufficient dosage for UTI prevention while controlling the overall beverage volume to 6-16 fluid ounces, balancing effectiveness with reasonable quantity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Loss of time

If the beverage is packaged in single-serving format, then convenience and timely consumption are improved, but packaging complexity and manufacturing costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The beverage is segmented into single-serving portions that can be consumed independently and promptly, with each serving containing the optimized dosage of d-mannose and liquid, enabling timely consumption without requiring complex multi-component packaging systems

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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

Enhances compliance and effectiveness in consuming the d-mannose solution post-intercourse or other activities to prevent UTIs and promote urinary health.

Implementation Method 1

at least 1 gram of d-mannose dissolved in at least 6 fluid ounces of liquid to create a solution

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectDissolution: Solvation

Data Source

PatentUS12622870B2Beverage unit and method to provide the beverage unit

Publication Date: 2026.05.12

AI summary

A beverage unit and method to provide the beverage unit, are disclosed herein. The beverage unit comprising: at least 1 gram of d-mannose; at least 6 ounces of liquid, wherein the at least 1 gram of d-mannose is dissolved and combined with the 6 ounces of liquid to create a solution; and a single-serving liquid package, wherein the solution is stored in the liquid package for single-use consumption.