Pet Energy Formulation Using CoQ10 and L-Carnitine

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for an energy formulation specifically designed for pets that does not rely on caffeine or sugar, as existing energy drinks are primarily formulated for humans and do not address the unique energy needs of animals.

Innovation Solution

A natural product energy formulation for pets that combines natural constituents such as CoQ10, L-carnitine, and antioxidants with a solvent like water, optionally including vitamins, amino acids, and electrolytes, to enhance heart function, energy production, and toxin removal, without caffeine or sugar, thereby optimizing exercise duration, intensity, and recovery.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If human energy drinks containing caffeine and sugar are used for pets, then energy boost is achieved, but harmful effects on pets occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy boostVSAvoidharmful effects on pets
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and removes harmful components (caffeine and sugar) from the energy drink formulation while retaining beneficial natural ingredients. This creates a pet-specific energy drink that provides energy benefits without the harmful effects associated with conventional human energy drinks containing stimulants and high sugar content.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of the energy drink by substituting artificial stimulants and sugars with natural alternatives such as B vitamins, electrolytes, and natural energy boosters. This parameter change maintains the energy-boosting function while eliminating harmful effects on pets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Duration of action of moving object

If natural product constituents are combined with solvent to form energy formulation, then sustained energy and endurance are provided, but formulation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesustained energy durationVSAvoidformulation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple natural product constituents (B vitamins, electrolytes, L-carnitine, CoQ10, antioxidants) into a single integrated energy formulation. This combination approach provides sustained energy and endurance benefits while managing formulation complexity through synergistic ingredient selection rather than simple additive mixing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The energy formulation is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: providing sustained energy, enhancing endurance, supporting heart function, aiding toxin removal, and promoting recovery. This multi-functionality is achieved through a coordinated blend of natural ingredients that work together, rather than requiring separate products for each benefit.

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

Data Source

PatentUS8685470B1Natural product energy formulation for pets and method of use thereof
Publication Date: 2014.04.01 MANIGA NYANGENYA
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AI summary

A natural product energy formulation is provided for a pet, which synergistically aids in (1) function of the heart, (2) energy production, such as in muscles, and/or (3) enhances removal of toxic free radicals. For example, the natural product energy formulation enhances function of the heart, by the use of CoQ10; enables the body to produce more energy through enhanced efficiency of the Krebs cycle, such as by use of L-carnitine; and aids in the removal of waste and/or toxins produced in the body, such as by providing anti-oxidants. Hence, the energy formulation synergistically optimizes the heart, muscles, and toxin removal at the same time, which allows for a more active, healthy, and/or interactive pet, where the pet can prolong duration of exercise, increase intensity of exercise, and recover faster. The natural product formulation for pets optionally contains a lipotropic constituent to aid in fat metabolism and/or weight loss.