Topical Pine Resin Composition for Pain Relief and Insect Repulsion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current insect repellents contain harsh chemicals that cause skin irritation and are not environmentally friendly, while existing treatments for muscle soreness, foot pain, inflammation, and itch often rely on pharmaceuticals with potential side effects.

Innovation Solution

A composition comprising 1% to 25% by weight pine resin, combined with Arnica extract, Harpagophytum, Bryophyllus pinnatum, Calendula officinalis, Boswellia serrata, Cinnamomum camphora, Mentha piperita, Ruta graveolens, magnesium sulfate, Capsicum oleoresin, and cannabidiol (CBD), applied topically to treat muscle soreness, foot pain, inflammation, itch, and repel insects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If harsh chemicals are used in insect repellents, then insect repelling effectiveness is improved, but skin irritation increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinsect repelling effectivenessVSAvoidskin irritation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by using natural plant-based ingredients (pine resin, essential oils, herbal extracts) instead of harsh synthetic chemicals, achieving effective insect repulsion while minimizing skin irritation through biocompatible substances

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite formulation combining multiple natural ingredients (pine resin, eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, lavender oil, herbal extracts) that work synergistically to provide effective insect repulsion while maintaining skin safety through the combined properties of natural substances

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If harsh chemicals are used in insect repellents, then insect repelling effectiveness is improved, but environmental friendliness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinsect repelling effectivenessVSAvoidenvironmental harm

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical composition from persistent synthetic compounds to naturally degradable plant-based substances, ensuring effective insect repulsion while the ingredients break down harmlessly in the environment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses naturally short-lived, biodegradable ingredients that provide effective insect protection but decompose quickly in the environment, avoiding long-term environmental accumulation and harm

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Reliability

If pharmaceuticals are used to treat muscle soreness and inflammation, then pain relief effectiveness is improved, but side effects increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepain relief effectivenessVSAvoidside effects

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the treatment approach from synthetic pharmaceuticals to natural anti-inflammatory ingredients (Arnica extract, Boswellia serrata, CBD, herbal extracts) that provide effective pain and inflammation relief with minimal side effects through biocompatible substances

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite topical formulation combining multiple natural anti-inflammatory ingredients that work synergistically to provide effective pain relief while avoiding the systemic side effects associated with pharmaceutical treatments

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentUS20230059378A1Methods and compositions for treating and preventing muscle soreness and foot & joint pain

Publication Date: 2023.02.23 SPRAINGO LLC

AI summary

The present disclosure provides methods for treating and preventing foot pain, muscle soreness, inflammation or an inflammatory-related disorder, and itch with the administration of compositions comprising pine resin. Also provided are methods of repelling an insect by applying to a subject composition comprising pine resin.