Omega 3-6-9 Supplement Composition for Animal Health

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Solution Overview

Problem

Domestic animals, particularly equines and canines, suffer from chronic and acute conditions due to imbalances in Omega 3, Omega 6, and Omega 9 fatty acids in their diets, often exacerbated by poor quality forage or hay and digestive system disorders.

Innovation Solution

A nutritional supplement comprising a balance of Omega 3, Omega 6, and Omega 9 fatty acids, along with alpha-tocopherol (natural vitamin E), derived from expeller pressed soybean oil and fish oil, is administered to restore the fatty acid balance and alleviate associated conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If domestic animals are fed domestic feeds, then convenience and availability are improved, but Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9 balance is disturbed causing chronic or acute conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvenience of feedingVSAvoidfatty acid imbalance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the fatty acid composition parameters of the feed by incorporating specific ratios of Omega 3, Omega 6, and Omega 9 fatty acids from natural sources to correct the imbalance caused by conventional domestic feeds

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite nutritional supplement combining multiple fatty acid sources (fish oil, vegetable oils, animal fats) to achieve a balanced fatty acid profile that addresses the deficiencies in conventional feeds

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Quantity of substance

If poor quality forage or hay is provided, then cost is reduced, but vitamin and mineral deficiencies occur leading to chronic conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefeed costVSAvoidnutritional adequacy
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and concentrates specific nutrients (fatty acids, vitamins, minerals) into a supplemental formulation that can be added to poor quality forage to compensate for its deficiencies

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary nutritional assessment and formulates a customized supplement that pre-addresses the specific deficiencies expected from poor quality forage before the animal consumes it

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If digestive system disorders are present, then absorption is disturbed, but supplement composition can be optimized to improve nutrient uptake

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenutrient absorptionVSAvoidsupplement formulation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent tailors the supplement formulation to address specific digestive disorders by adjusting the composition to match the animal's specific absorption capabilities and pathological conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses natural fatty acids and vitamins as intermediary substances that facilitate nutrient absorption in animals with digestive disorders by supporting digestive function and reducing inflammation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS9248155B2Supplement composition and method of use
Publication Date: 2016.02.02 FULGHAM MURRAY

AI summary

The present invention relates to a dietary supplement composition made of: linolenic expeller pressed soybean oil in the range of 65%-85%, Omega 3 (18/12) fish oil 15%-35%, and 1%-20% alpha-tocopherol and a method to use this composition to supplement the diet of a domestic animal, such as a canine or an equine.