Pet Supplement Mixing Process for Palatable Liquid Formulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet supplements in pill form are often refused by pets, and converting them into liquid or gel forms can be difficult to mix and make palatable.
Innovation Solution
A process involving an aqueous protein solution, heating, mixing supplements, adding a fat constituent, storing, and incorporating a thickening agent, followed by packaging in a single-use packet, ensures effective mixing and palatability of pet supplements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If supplements are provided in pill form, then they are easy to manufacture and store, but pets refuse to eat them
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the supplement from solid pill form to liquid form by dissolving it in an aqueous carrier solution, fundamentally changing the physical state and properties to improve palatability while maintaining manufacturability through controlled dissolution and formulation processes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an aqueous carrier solution as an intermediary medium that dissolves the supplement and incorporates flavoring agents, creating a palatable liquid composition that pets are willing to consume while still delivering the required supplement dosage
2Ease of operation
If supplements are converted into liquid or gel form, then they become more palatable to pets, but they are difficult to mix properly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-dissolving the supplement in the aqueous carrier solution and pre-incorporating flavoring agents before final mixing, ensuring uniform distribution and proper dissolution that prevents mixing issues while maintaining palatability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent controls temperature parameters during the mixing process to optimize dissolution and uniformity, using heated mixing conditions to ensure complete dissolution of the supplement in the liquid medium while maintaining consistent composition
3Ease of operation
If supplements are provided in liquid form with flavoring, then they are more palatable to pets, but the mixture becomes unstable over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary stabilization by incorporating preservatives and stabilizers into the aqueous carrier solution before adding the supplement and flavoring agents, pre-establishing conditions that maintain composition stability throughout the shelf life while preserving palatability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses stabilizing agents as intermediaries that protect the supplement and flavoring components from degradation, maintaining both the palatable characteristics and compositional stability over the product shelf life
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
The process results in a palatable and stable supplement mixture that can be easily administered to pets, with enhanced flavor and prolonged shelf life, addressing the refusal issues of pet supplements in traditional forms.
Implementation Method 1
heating the aqueous protein solution; heating the mixture of supplements and the aqueous protein solution; heating the mixture after storing the mixture
Implementation Method 2
cooling the mixture; storing the mixture
Data Source
AI summary
A method of making a supplement for a pet. The method mixes an aqueous protein solution with supplements. Once the supplements have been mixed into the aqueous protein solution, a fat constituent is introduced and mixed into the solution. The solution is then cooled and stored. After a predetermined period of time, the mixture is reheated and a thickening agent is introduced into the mixture.