WO2022256101A1

WO2022256101A1 - Systems, devices, and/or methods for human hygiene

Info

Publication number: WO2022256101A1
Application number: PCT/US2022/026883
Authority: WO
Inventors: Dean DEMARY
Original assignee: Demary Dean
Priority date: 2021-06-04
Filing date: 2022-04-29
Publication date: 2022-12-08

Abstract

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method that comprises causing a user to apply a barrier to an anal region of the user. The barrier can comprise on or more of prunus amygdales dulcis oil, cetearyl alcohol, ozokerite, maranta arundinacea powder, cocos nucifera oil, magnesium hydroxide, tapioca starch, zea mays starch, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, calendula officinalis flower extract, helianthus annuus seed oil, and/or tocopherol.

Description

Systems, Devices, and/or Methods for Human Hygiene

Cross-References to Related Applications

[1] This application claims priority to, and incorporates by reference herein in its entirety, pending United States Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63/197281 (Attorney Docket No. 1549-01), filed June 4, 2021.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[2] A wide variety of potential practical and useful embodiments will be more readily understood through the following detailed description of certain exemplary embodiments, with reference to the accompanying exemplary drawings in which:

[3] FIG. 1 is a flowchart of an exemplary embodiment of a method 1000.

Detailed Description

[4] Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method that comprises causing a user to apply a barrier to an anal region of the user. The barrier can comprise on or more of prunus amygdales dulcis oil, cetearyl alcohol, ozokerite, maranta arundinacea powder, cocos nucifera oil, magnesium hydroxide, tapioca starch, zea mays starch, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, calendula officinalis flower extract, helianthus annuus seed oil, and/or tocopherol.

[5] Certain exemplary embodiments provide compositions and methods that address issues related to human defecation. When humans defecate, fecal matter is present around a human anus. Proper care should be taken to clean the fecal matter to a reasonable degree. In addition, it can be advantageous to place a substance around the human anus to provide a barrier and/or treatment to ameliorate skin irritation that might be caused by fecal matter.

[6] The inventor has discovered a family of products that have been found effective for application around the human anus to provide a barrier and/or treatment to ameliorate skin irritation that might be caused by fecal matter. The inventor has named the family of products “TABBOO”. When TABBOO is applied around the human anus, a combination of ingredients creates a protective barrier that lasts up to 24 hours. This barrier makes wiping with dry toilet paper nonabrasive, smooth and helps clean a human anal area so to have no left behind fecal matter. TABBOO leaves a soap like protectant barrier that lasts all day and is there to improve effectiveness and comfort when wiping the anal area with a toilet paper type product. TABBOO also works like 24-hour deodorant to keep the anal area smelling clean and fresh.

[7] The protective barrier can also be utilized to provide comfort to users sweat in the crotch area of users (e.g., butt and/or testicles for men and vaginal areas for women). The barrier can also be utilized to treat feet of users when such feet are dry, cracking, and/or smelly feet. The barrier can also be utilized to reduce irritation caused by hemorrhoids. Users can apply the barrier to various body parts after a shower.

[8] There are many benefits when using TABBOO, because there is no remaining fecal matter in the anal area and users will not have “skid marks” on their underwear. Men or women can use TABBOO. Men can use TABBOO under their testicles to keep that area clean and odor free. The inventors have created a scent called TABBOO Fresh. TABBOO is made with natural ingredients there is no aluminum in our product.

[9] For best results it is recommended that a user shower or wash an application area prior to application of TABBOO. After rinsing, apply TABBOO to a desired part of anatomy such as an anal area, under testicles, below breasts, and/or a vaginal area. Applying 5-6 swipes of TABBOO to chosen areas substantially covers skin in application areas. Application amounts can be adjusted such that the application area does not feel wet after approximately 15 minutes. It TABBOO does not last an entire day, the user can increase an amount used in subsequent uses. When properly applied, wiping throughout the day should feel smooth and non-abrasive, leaving a clean and fresh feeling after wiping.

[10] TABBOO comprises any of various combinations of:

[11] prunus amygdales dulcis (almond) oil;

[12] cetearyl alcohol;

[13] ozokerite;

[14] maranta arundinacea (Arrowroot) powder;

[15] cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil;

[16] magnesium hydroxide;

[17] tapioca starch;

[18] zea mays (corn) starch;

[19] butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter;

[20] calendula officinalis flower extract;

[21] helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil; and

[22] tocopherol.

[23] A fragrance can be added to TABBOO to create a scent desirable to humans.

[24] FIG. 1 is a flowchart of an exemplary embodiment of a method 1000. At activity 1100, one or more of a plurality of substances can be obtained.

[25] At activity 1200, the plurality of substances can be mixed. The ingredients comprise one or more of:

[26] prunus amygdales dulcis oil;

[27] cetearyl alcohol;

[28] ozokerite;

[29] maranta arundinacea powder;

[30] cocos nucifera oil;

[31 ] magnesium hydroxide; [32] tapioca starch;

[33] zea mays starch;

[34] butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter;

[35] calendula officinalis flower extract;

[36] helianthus annuus seed oil;

[37] a fragrance; and/or

[38] tocopherol.

[39] The mixed ingredients form a barrier. In certain exemplary embodiments, the barrier lacks aluminum. The barrier is constructed for application to an anal region of a user.

[40] At activity 1300, certain exemplary embodiments can cause a user to apply TABBOO to one or more parts of a human body.

Definitions

[41] When the following terms are used substantively herein, the accompanying definitions apply. These terms and definitions are presented without prejudice, and, consistent with the application, the right to redefine these terms during the prosecution of this application or any application claiming priority hereto is reserved. For the purpose of interpreting a claim of any patent that claims priority hereto, each definition (or redefined term if an original definition was amended during the prosecution of that patent), functions as a clear and unambiguous disavowal of the subject matter outside of that definition.

[42] a - at least one.

[43] activity - an action, act, step, and/or process or portion thereof.

[44] aluminum - a chemical element with the atomic number 13.

[45] add - to include something in a system.

[46] anal region - a portion of a human body in proximity to an anus of the human body. [47] and/or - either in conjunction with or in alternative to.

[48] apparatus - an appliance or device for a particular purpose.

[49] apply - to put on a surface.

[50] associate - to join, connect together, and/or relate.

[51] barrier - a substance that obstructs a flow of something and/or obstructs access to something.

[52] butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter - creamy fat extracted from nuts of the African butyrospermum parkii tree.

[53] calendula officinalis flower extract - a substance obtained from plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

[54] can - is capable of, in at least some embodiments.

[55] cause - to bring about.

[56] cetearyl alcohol - a mixture of fatty alcohols, which mixture can comprise cetyl and stearyl alcohols.

[57] cocos nucifera oil - a liquid extracted from a coconut tree or a product of a coconut tree.

[58] comprising - including but not limited to.

[59] configure - to make suitable or fit for a specific use or situation.

[60] constructed to - made to and/or designed to.

[61] convert - to transform, adapt, and/or change.

[62] define - to establish the outline, form, or structure of.

[63] device - a machine, manufacture, and/or collection thereof.

[64] fragrance - a chemical compound that has a smell or odor, which smell or odor is perceptible by at least some humans.

[65] helianthus annuus seed oil - a liquid extracted from sunflower plants.

[66] magnesium hydroxide - the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)_2.

[67] maranta arundinacea powder - a flour produced from maranta arundinacea, which maranta arundinacea is a perennial herb found in rainforest habitats.

[68] may - is allowed and/or permitted to, in at least some embodiments. [69] method - a process, procedure, and/or collection of related activities for accomplishing something.

[70] mix - to combine or blend.

[71] ozokerite - a naturally occurring odoriferous mineral wax or paraffin.

[72] plurality - the state of being plural and/or more than one.

[73] predetermined - established in advance.

[74] provide - to furnish, supply, give, and/or make available.

[75] prunus amygdales dulcis oil - a liquid extracted from almonds.

[76] receive - to get, take, acquire, and/or obtain.

[77] repeatedly - again and again; repetitively.

[78] set - a related plurality.

[79] store - to place, hold, and/or retain.

[80] substance - a material with a definite chemical composition.

[81] substantially - to a great extent or degree.

[82] system - a collection of mechanisms, devices, machines, articles of manufacture, processes, data, and/or instructions, the collection designed to perform one or more specific functions.

[83] tapioca starch - a polymeric carbohydrate extracted from the storage roots of the cassava plant, the polymeric carbohydrate comprising glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds.

[84] tocopherol - a class of various methylated phenols.

[85] user - any person.

[86] via - by way of and/or utilizing.

[87] zea mays starch - a polymeric carbohydrate extracted from com.

Note

[88] Still other substantially and specifically practical and useful embodiments will become readily apparent to those skilled in this art from reading the above-recited and/or herein-included detailed description and/or drawings of certain exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that numerous variations, modifications, and additional embodiments are possible, and accordingly, all such variations, modifications, and embodiments are to be regarded as being within the scope of this application.

[89] Thus, regardless of the content of any portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, unless clearly specified to the contrary, such as via explicit definition, assertion, or argument, with respect to any claim, whether of this application and/or any claim of any application claiming priority hereto, and whether originally presented or otherwise:

[90] there is no requirement for the inclusion of any particular described or illustrated characteristic, function, activity, or element, any particular sequence of activities, or any particular interrelationship of elements;

[91] no characteristic, function, activity, or element is “essential”;

[92] any elements can be integrated, segregated, and/or duplicated;

[93] any activity can be repeated, any activity can be performed by multiple entities, and/or any activity can be performed in multiple jurisdictions; and

[94] any activity or element can be specifically excluded, the sequence of activities can vary, and/or the interrelationship of elements can vary.

[95] Moreover, when any number or range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that number or range is approximate. When any range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that range includes all values therein and all subranges therein. For example, if a range of 1 to 10 is described, that range includes all values therebetween, such as for example, 1.1, 2.5, 3.335, 5, 6.179, 8.9999, etc., and includes all subranges therebetween, such as for example, 1 to 3.65, 2.8 to 8.14, 1.93 to 9, etc.

[96] When any claim element is followed by a drawing element number, that drawing element number is exemplary and non-limiting on claim scope. No claim of this application is intended to invoke paragraph six of 35 USC 112 unless the precise phrase “means for” is followed by a gerund.

[97] Any information in any material (e.g., a United States patent, United States patent application, book, article, etc.) that has been incorporated by reference herein, is only incorporated by reference to the extent that no conflict exists between such information and the other statements and drawings set forth herein. In the event of such conflict, including a conflict that would render invalid any claim herein or seeking priority hereto, then any such conflicting information in such material is specifically not incorporated by reference herein.

[98] Accordingly, every portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, other than the claims themselves, is to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive, and the scope of subject matter protected by any patent that issues based on this application is defined only by the claims of that patent.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A method comprising: mixing ingredients of a barrier, the ingredients comprising: prunus amygdales dulcis oil; cetearyl alcohol; ozokerite; maranta arundinacea powder; cocos nucifera oil; magnesium hydroxide; tapioca starch; zea mays starch; butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter; calendula officinalis flower extract; helianthus annuus seed oil; and tocopherol.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein: the barrier lacks aluminum.

3. The method of claim 1, further comprising: adding a fragrance.

4. A method comprising: mixing a plurality of substances to form a barrier, the barrier constructed for application to an anal region of a user, the plurality of substances comprising butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein: the plurality of substances comprises prunus amygdales dulcis oil.

6. The method of claim 4, wherein: the plurality of substances comprises cetearyl alcohol.

7. The method of claim 4, wherein: the plurality of substances comprises ozokerite.

8. The method of claim 4, wherein: the plurality of substances comprises maranta arundinacea powder.

9. The method of claim 4, wherein: the plurality of substances comprises cocos nucifera oil.

10. The method of claim 4, wherein: the plurality of substances comprises magnesium hydroxide.

11. The method of claim 4, wherein: the plurality of substances comprises tapioca starch.

12. The method of claim 4, wherein: the plurality of substances comprises zea mays starch.

13. The method of claim 4, wherein: the plurality of substances comprises calendula officinalis flower extract.

14. The method of claim 4, wherein: the plurality of substances comprises helianthus annuus seed oil.

15. The method of claim 4, wherein: the plurality of substances comprises tocopherol.

16. A method comprising: causing a user to apply a barrier to an anal region of the user, the barrier comprising: prunus amygdales dulcis oil; cetearyl alcohol; ozokerite; maranta arundinacea powder; cocos nucifera oil; magnesium hydroxide; tapioca starch; zea mays starch; butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter; calendula officinalis flower extract; helianthus annuus seed oil; and tocopherol.