Expanding Ozonized Olive Oil Technology to New Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages the core technology of ozonized olive oil to address unmet needs in industrial wastewater treatment, food preservation, cosmetic skin care, pharmaceutical respiratory infection treatment, and biocide surface treatment.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a natural composition for gynecological use, but its potential applications were limited to a specific field. This inventive concept tackles the problem of underutilization by applying the ozonized olive oil technology to diverse industries, solving critical problems in wastewater treatment, food safety, skin care, respiratory health, and surface disinfection.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The ozonized olive oil, comprising a peroxide value of 50-350 mEq O2/Kg and at least one liquid vegetable extract, is adapted for various industries. In industrial wastewater treatment, it effectively breaks down pollutants. In food preservation, it prevents spoilage and contamination. In cosmetic skin care, it provides antibacterial and moisturizing properties. In pharmaceutical respiratory infection treatment, it combats bacterial and fungal infections. In biocide surface treatment, it efficiently eliminates microorganisms.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its unexpected application of ozonized olive oil technology to new industries, leveraging its unique properties to address unmet needs. The inventive step resides in the recognition of the technology's broader potential and its adaptation to diverse fields.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include varying the type and concentration of liquid vegetable extracts, adjusting the peroxide value, or combining the ozonized olive oil with other agents to enhance its effectiveness. Variations may also involve modifying the formulation for specific industries or applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in multiple industries, including industrial wastewater treatment, food processing, cosmetic manufacturing, pharmaceutical development, and biocide production. The market size is substantial, with opportunities for partnerships, licensing, and product development.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions with natural extracts, specifically focused on ozonized olive oil formulations with antimicrobial and therapeutic properties
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with expertise in pharmaceutical chemistry, natural product formulation, and biotechnology, possessing knowledge of herbal extracts, ozonization techniques, and multi-industry applications of botanical compositions
Obviousness Rationale
The PTD represents a predictable extension of the source patent's core technology by applying the established ozonized olive oil composition with vegetable extracts to additional industrial domains. A PHOSITA would recognize the inherent antimicrobial and therapeutic properties of the original composition as readily transferable across different application contexts. The fundamental chemical structure and mechanism of action remain consistent, with only contextual modifications to suit specific industrial requirements.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,570 |
|---|---|
| Title | Natural composition for use in gynecology |
| Assignee(s) | ORGANICARE LLC |