Troche Design for Prolonged Throat Relief
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional throat lozenges may not effectively provide prolonged relief for sore throats due to limited duration of action and discomfort during use, especially when trying to speak or sing.
Innovation Solution
A disc-shaped troche with a smooth outer surface, dimples, and filleted edges, composed of manuka honey, pectin, aloe vera, ginseng extract, and sorbitol, designed to dissolve slowly over 10-30 minutes, providing up to 1-3 hours of throat relief and comfort during consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If conventional throat lozenges are used, then they provide immediate soothing effect, but they dissolve rapidly and fail to provide sustained relief
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical and chemical parameters of the lozenge by incorporating hydrophilic colloids and specific ratios of honey to water, transforming the dissolution behavior from rapid to controlled slow dissolution, thereby extending the duration of throat relief while maintaining immediate soothing effect
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite material system combining multiple ingredients (honey, water, hydrophilic colloids, and active ingredients) in specific proportions, where the composite structure enables both rapid initial dissolution for soothing effect and sustained slow dissolution for prolonged relief
2Quantity of substance
If conventional throat lozenges dissolve quickly, then they release ingredients rapidly, but they inadequately retain moisture and cause discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the moisture retention parameters by incorporating hydrophilic colloids and adjusting the water-to-honey ratio, enabling the lozenge to retain moisture throughout dissolution and maintain comfort for extended periods
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces hydrophilic colloids as intermediary substances that mediate between the lozenge structure and moisture, facilitating controlled moisture retention and release throughout the dissolution process
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 troche effectively soothes the throat by maintaining relief for an extended period while allowing clear speech and singing, thanks to its comfortable design and active ingredients that stimulate saliva production and reduce cough symptoms.
Implementation Method 1
designed to dissolve slowly over 10-30 minutes
Implementation Method 2
dissolve slowly in one's mouth
Implementation Method 3
the non-peroxide type of antibacterial activity found in manuka honey is not degraded by the catalase enzyme present in body tissue and serum
Implementation Method 4
promoting prolonged throat relief and saliva production
Implementation Method 5
maintaining a comfortable texture, facilitating clear speech and singing
Data Source
AI summary
A troche for providing throat relief. The troche includes a solid base containing pectin, food flavoring, aloe vera powder 200:1, malic acid, ginseng extract, natural glycerin, manuka honey, orchid extract, lysozyme, sorbitol crystals, and sorbitol base.