Mass containing functional compound and viscosity regulator

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for incorporating aroma compounds into products are laborious, expensive, or unable to deliver sufficient amounts, and often require activation or separate protective films for regulated release.

Innovation Solution

A functional compound-comprising product with a mass containing a flavor, ethanol as a solvent, a silicate viscosity regulator, and a film former matrix of ethyl cellulose, applied to an absorbent base material like paper or textiles, allowing for controlled release and diverse applications.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If aroma compound is dosed directly into base material or sprayed, then functional compound can be added to product, but the process is laborious and expensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of dosing functional compoundVSAvoiddosing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the functional compound (aroma) with the base material (printing ink, lacquer, or adhesive) into a single integrated mass. This merging eliminates the need for separate dosing steps, as the aroma is already incorporated into the printing composition before application to the substrate.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The functional compound is pre-mixed into the base material before the printing or coating process. This preliminary incorporation ensures that the aroma is already in the correct dosage and distribution, eliminating the need for post-processing dosing operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Quantity of substance

If aroma compound is added in large amounts, then sufficient functional compound is provided, but conventional methods cannot deliver sufficient amounts to printed product

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveamount of functional compoundVSAvoidfeasibility of adding functional compound
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The base material serves multiple functions: it acts as both the printing medium and the carrier for the functional compound. This multi-functionality allows large amounts of aroma to be incorporated without requiring separate application systems, as the same printing process delivers both the graphic elements and the functional compound.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite material where the base material (printing ink/lacquer/adhesive) and functional compound (aroma) are combined into a single integrated composition. This composite structure allows high concentrations of aroma to be stable and effectively delivered through conventional printing processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Reliability

If separate protective film is used for regulated release, then scent release can be controlled, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrolled release of functional compoundVSAvoidcomplexity of release mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the release control function from a separate protective film and integrates it directly into the base material matrix. The printing composition itself becomes the controlling element, eliminating the need for additional protective layers while maintaining regulated release capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The release control mechanism is merged with the base material. The matrix of printing ink, lacquer, or adhesive that holds the functional compound also controls its release, combining the carrier and regulator functions into a single integrated system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Adaptability or versatility

If film former content is reduced to less than 2% by weight, then diverse applications are enabled, but film formation capability may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvediversity of applicationsVSAvoidfilm formation stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the critical parameter of film former concentration to less than 2% by weight. This parameter change enables diverse applications including food-grade products while the controlled release properties are maintained through the low film former content combined with the silicate viscosity regulator.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different qualities to different components: a low concentration of film former (<2%) provides minimal film formation for versatility, while a silicate viscosity regulator provides localized viscosity control to ensure proper dosing and release characteristics. Each component is optimized for its specific function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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

Enables precise and efficient dosing and release of functional compounds, suitable for various products, including food items, with a film former content less than 2% by weight, providing a stable, food-grade, and eco-friendly solution for flavoring and scent regulation.

Implementation Method 1

a solvent comprising ethanol, wherein the solvent is capable of dissolving the functional compound

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDissolution: Solvation

Implementation Method 2

a viscosity regulator comprising a silicate, wherein the silicate compound changes the product's viscosity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectViscosity modification:

Implementation Method 3

the silicate compound changes the product's viscosity and, moreover, may bond an aroma compound more effectively to the solution

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdsorption: Adsorption

Implementation Method 4

forms a permeable film thereon... the matrix provides a particularly beneficial means of dosing and releasing a functional compound

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPermeation: Permeation

Data Source

PatentEP3155050B1Mass containing functional compound and viscosity regulator
Publication Date: 2020.09.09 OPES CORP OY

AI summary

The invention relates to a functional compound-comprising mass, as well as to a method for the manufacture and use of such a mass. The invention relates also to a method for manufacturing a functional compound-comprising product, as well as to the use of such a product. The mass according to the invention has been provided with at least one functional compound and at least one viscosity regulator and that the mass further comprises at least one carrier from a group, comprising fat/oil such as an ethereal oil; water; a solvent such as alcohol; a film former-comprising matrix.