Pet Joint Supplement Using Eggshell Membrane and Perna Canaliculus
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Solution Overview
Problem
As pets, especially larger canine breeds, age, they increasingly suffer from joint-related issues, leading to pain and suffering, for which existing supplements and methods are inadequate in effectively alleviating these conditions.
Innovation Solution
A joint-related composition for pets comprising eggshell membrane, perna canaliculus, curcumin, avocado or soybean unsaponifiables, green tea leaf extract, and collagen, formulated as a powder or pill, which can be added to their food, providing natural anti-inflammatory and cartilage-supporting properties to promote joint health and reduce pain.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing supplements are used for joint issues in pets, then some level of support is provided, but they are inadequate in effectively alleviating joint pain and improving mobility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines six different natural ingredients (eggshell membrane, perna canaliculus, curcumin, avocado or soybean unsaponifiables, green tea leaf extract, and collagen) into a single composite supplement formulation. This merging of multiple complementary ingredients creates a synergistic effect that enhances joint health benefits beyond what single ingredients can achieve alone, directly addressing the inadequacy of existing supplements
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a composite material approach by formulating a multi-ingredient supplement where each component contributes specific properties: eggshell membrane provides calcium and structural support, perna canaliculus offers anti-inflammatory compounds, curcumin provides potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, avocado or soybean unsaponifiables support cartilage health, green tea leaf extract adds antioxidant protection, and collagen supplies structural building blocks for joint tissue. This composite formulation achieves superior effectiveness compared to single-ingredient supplements
2Duration of action of stationary object
If pets live longer lives with increased care, then quality of life improves, but age-related joint ailments increase
Solution Approach 1:
The supplement is designed for long-term use to prevent and manage age-related joint deterioration proactively. By providing continuous nutritional support for cartilage health, inflammation reduction, and joint tissue maintenance over extended periods, the formulation helps pets maintain joint function throughout their extended lifespans, addressing joint issues before they severely impact quality of life
Solution Approach 2:
The invention converts the natural aging process, which typically leads to joint deterioration, into an opportunity for targeted intervention. By using natural anti-inflammatory compounds and cartilage-supporting ingredients, the supplement transforms the inevitable wear and tear of aging into manageable conditions, allowing pets to enjoy longer, more comfortable lives despite the passage of time
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AI summary
A joint related composition includes eggshell membrane in an amount of 7% to 15.5%; perna canaliculus in an amount of 50% to 80%; curcumin in an amount of 1% to 5%; avocado or soybean unsaponifiables in an amount of 0.5% to 5%; green tea leaf extract in an amount of 5% to 15%; or collagen in an amount of 0.2% to 3%.