Pre-filled Syringe Activated Charcoal for Animal Digestive Treatment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current compositions for treating digestive disorders in animals, particularly oral poisoning, are cumbersome to prepare and administer, especially for pets like dogs and cats, as they require measuring and pouring from large containers or syringes, which is time-consuming and inefficient, especially in emergency situations.
Innovation Solution
A ready-to-use composition of activated carbon packaged in a pre-filled syringe with a tubular tip for oral administration, eliminating the need for separate containers and precise measurement, featuring a cylindrical reservoir, piston rod, and adjustable volume, allowing for quick and safe administration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If compositions are packaged in large containers (buckets) for livestock treatment, then they are suitable for treating large animals, but they are not suitable for treating companion animals requiring small volumes and multiple treatment cycles
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the formulation packaging into unit-dose syringes, each containing a precise volume (e.g., 15mL) suitable for companion animals. This divides the large container concept into multiple smaller, portable units that can be stored and administered conveniently at home, resolving the contradiction between large-volume packaging and small-volume treatment needs.
2Reliability
If suspensions are packaged in bottles requiring syringe drawing, then the composition can be stored, but the administration process becomes tedious and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies preliminary action by pre-filling the syringe with the exact dose required during manufacturing. The composition is prepared, dosed, and packaged in the syringe before use, eliminating the need for the user to draw up the suspension at the time of administration. This resolves the contradiction between storage stability and preparation time by maintaining stability while removing the time-consuming drawing step.
3Ease of manufacture
If powders or granules are used requiring dosing scoop measurement, then the composition can be packaged simply, but the dosing process becomes time-consuming and prone to error
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the packaging container and the dosing device into a single integrated unit-dose syringe. The syringe serves both as the storage container and the administration device, with the plunger pre-positioned to deliver the exact dose. This eliminates the need for separate dosing scoops and measurement steps, resolving the contradiction between packaging simplicity and dosing convenience by combining functions while maintaining manufacturing efficiency.
4Device complexity
If bottles are supplied without syringes, then packaging costs are reduced, but users must obtain additional equipment which adds complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the container and administration device into a single pre-filled syringe unit, eliminating the need for separate bottles and syringes. This integration reduces the total number of components the user must handle and assemble, while the manufacturing process remains efficient through automated filling and sealing operations. The contradiction between device complexity and manufacturing ease is resolved by consolidating components without significantly increasing production complexity.
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
This solution simplifies and accelerates the treatment process by allowing direct oral administration from a pre-filled syringe, reducing handling time and potential errors, while maintaining stability and effectiveness over several months or years, with optimized concentrations of activated carbon, glycerin, xanthan gum, and water ensuring compatibility and efficacy.
Implementation Method 1
use orally administered compositions comprising an adsorbent agent whose role is to capture toxic substances by adsorption of the latter
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a composition comprising activated charcoal for the treatment of a digestive disorder in an animal, characterized in that the composition is in a form suitable for oral administration using a syringe (1).