Expanding Calcium-Fluoride Technology to Novel Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept explores the application of the calcium-fluoride technology, originally developed for oral care, to new industries and use cases, including skin care, hair care, nail care, wound healing, and respiratory treatment.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method for providing an oral care benefit using a poorly-soluble calcium compound and fluoride. However, the technology's potential was limited to oral care applications. This inventive concept addresses the need for expanding this technology to other industries, where calcium-bound fluoride deposits can provide benefits such as skin hydration, hair growth, nail fungus treatment, wound healing, and respiratory treatment.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept involves applying the calcium-fluoride technology to various industries, including skin care, hair care, nail care, wound healing, and respiratory treatment. In skin care, the poorly-soluble calcium compound is applied to the skin, followed by a topical fluoride treatment to promote calcium-bound fluoride deposits, enhancing skin hydration and reducing inflammation. In hair care, the calcium compound is introduced to the scalp, and a fluoride-containing hair care product is applied to stimulate hair growth and strengthen hair follicles. In nail care, a composition comprising a poorly-soluble calcium compound and a fluoride source is used to inhibit fungal growth. In wound healing, the calcium compound is applied to the wound site, followed by a fluoride-containing wound dressing to promote calcium-bound fluoride deposits and enhance tissue repair. In respiratory treatment, the calcium compound is inhaled, followed by a fluoride-containing aerosol to promote calcium-bound fluoride deposits in the lungs, reducing inflammation and improving lung function.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of the calcium-fluoride technology to industries beyond oral care, demonstrating an inventive step by leveraging the original patent's concept to address new problems and needs.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the formulation of the poorly-soluble calcium compound, adjusting the timing and sequence of the calcium and fluoride applications, or exploring different delivery methods for the calcium and fluoride components.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including skin care, hair care, nail care, wound healing, and respiratory treatment. The target market includes companies developing products and treatments for these industries, as well as consumers seeking innovative solutions for these applications.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K8/21 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/0204 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/0216 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/19 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/24 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/44 |
| A | A61 | A61Q11/00 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical and pharmaceutical compositions involving calcium compounds and fluoride treatments, with expertise in oral care, topical applications, and targeted delivery systems across dermatological, hair care, wound healing, and respiratory treatment domains
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or biomedical engineering, possessing knowledge of compound interactions, delivery mechanisms, and cross-industry therapeutic applications
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental calcium-fluoride interaction mechanism disclosed in the source patent as fundamentally transferable across biological systems, understanding that the core chemical principle of creating calcium-bound fluoride deposits represents a generalizable therapeutic approach applicable to multiple physiological contexts beyond oral care.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,653 |
|---|---|
| Title | Method of providing an oral care benefit using a poorly-soluble calcium compound and fluoride |
| Assignee(s) | Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. |