Adaptive Branched Amino Acid Surfactants for Enhanced Healthcare Formulations
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation branched amino acid surfactant technology that dynamically responds to environmental changes, enabling tailored surface-active properties and enhanced bioavailability in healthcare formulations.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed branched surfactants for use in healthcare products, but these surfactants have limitations in terms of adaptability and responsiveness to changing environmental conditions. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adaptive branched amino acid surfactants that can modulate their surface-active properties in real-time, providing enhanced bioavailability and targeted delivery of active ingredients.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises branched amino acid surfactants with adaptive surface-active properties that respond to changes in environmental pH levels. These surfactants can be incorporated into healthcare formulations to enhance bioavailability and targeted delivery of active ingredients. The surfactants' adaptive properties are achieved through the incorporation of functional groups that can be selectively activated or deactivated in response to environmental changes. Additionally, machine learning algorithms can be used to optimize the selection of branched amino acid surfactants based on patient-specific needs and preferences, enabling customized healthcare formulations. The surfactants can also self-assemble into nanostructures with tunable surface properties, allowing for targeted delivery and controlled release of active ingredients.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce adaptive branched amino acid surfactants that can dynamically respond to environmental changes, which is a significant departure from the original patent's static surfactant compositions. The inventive concept's ability to modulate surface-active properties in real-time and provide targeted delivery of active ingredients is a non-obvious advancement over the prior art.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of functional groups, varying the siloxane backbone structure, or incorporating additional components to enhance the surfactants' adaptive properties. Variations could also include the use of different machine learning algorithms or optimization techniques to customize healthcare formulations.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive branched amino acid surfactant technology has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the development of targeted delivery systems and customized healthcare formulations. The technology could be applied in various healthcare products, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and nutritional supplements, and could potentially disrupt traditional surfactant markets.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K47/183 |
| A | A61 | A61K9/0019 |
| A | A61 | A61K9/08 |
| A | A61 | A61K9/107 |
| A | A61 | A61K31/5377 |
| A | A61 | A61K31/55 |
| A | A61 | A61K47/186 |
| A | A61 | A61K47/20 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,515 |
|---|---|
| Title | Branched amino acid surfactants for use in healthcare products |
| Assignee(s) | AdvanSix Resins & Chemicals LLC |