CA3152147A1

CA3152147A1 - Edible repellent composition

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Publication number: CA3152147A1
Application number: CA3152147A
Authority: CA
Inventors: Zaid Siddiqui
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2021-03-15
Filing date: 2022-03-15
Publication date: 2022-09-15

Abstract

A repellent composition includes a mixture consisting of at least an amount of Himalayan rock salt and an amount of garlic. The mixture is preferably an edible mixture and contains an effective amount of both the Himalayan rock salt and the garlic such that after consumption of the repellent composition by a consumer, pests are at least substantially repelled from the consumer. The repellent composition may be consumed by animals such as horses, to repel pests such as flies and ticks.

Description

EDIBLE REPELLENT COMPOSITION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of pest repellents and more specifically relates to an edible pest repellent composition particularly for consumption by animals.

2. Description of the Related Art [0002] Many insects and arachnids are regarded as pests to animals, humans, and plants as many of them carry disease-causing pathogens. Particularly, flies, mosquitos and ticks are of concern as they are known to carry dangerous diseases such as typhoid, cholera, dengue fever, malaria, valley fever, Lyme disease, etc. Not only this, but these pests tend to be a great nuisance to animals and humans. This is especially true with flies and ticks.
Ticks live by feeding on the blood of mammals, and as such, they often attach themselves to a host, which is typically an animal such as a horse or a dog. This is not only stressful for the animal and animal owner but is also time-consuming as the tick must be removed by the animal owner or a veterinarian. Due to this, the problem can also be costly if a veterinarian is needed to remove the ticks. Further, flies are particularly attracted to horse stables, causing not only a great annoyance to the horse and owner but also causing stress and potential infection.

[0003] Thus, a need exists for a reliable pest repellent composition to avoid the above-mentioned problems.
Date Recue/Date Received 2022-03-15 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments of the present invention, repellent composition, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.

[0005] FIG. 1 is a front view of the repellent composition according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0006] FIG. 2 is a front side view of the repellent composition according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0007] FIG. 3 is a rear view of the repellent composition according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0008] FIG. 4 is a rear side view of the repellent composition according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.
Date Recue/Date Received 2022-03-15 BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[00010] The present invention advantageously fills the aforementioned deficiencies by providing a repellent composition configured for repelling pests. The present invention is superior to other systems in that it effectively repels pests such as insects, arachnids, and the like.

[00011] The repellent composition may include a mixture consisting of at least an amount of rock salt, particularly Himalayan rock salt; and an amount of garlic.
Preferably, the mixture may be an edible mixture. The edible mixture may contain an "effective" amount of both the rock salt and the garlic such that after consumption of the repellent composition by a consumer, pests are at least substantially repelled from the consumer. In use, the consumer may consume a predetermined amount of the edible mixture containing the amount of rock salt and the amount of garlic, the predetermined amount of the edible mixture collectively containing an effective dose of the rock salt and the garlic such that after consumption of the repellent composition by a consumer, pests are at least substantially repelled from the consumer.

[00012] The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out in the specification. The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are intended to be read in conjunction with both this summary, the detailed description and any preferred and/or particular embodiments specifically discussed or otherwise disclosed. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided by way of illustration only and so that this disclosure will be thorough, complete and will fully convey the full scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.
Date Recue/Date Received 2022-03-15 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[00013] The present invention is directed to a repellent composition. The repellent composition is used to repel pests, or at least substantially repel pests. For example, the repellent composition may repel insects such as flies, arachnids such as ticks, and the like. The repellent composition may be particularly useful for animals. Preferably, the repellent composition may be used with horses for repelling flies and ticks therefrom.
However, the repellent composition is not limited to horses, nor is it limited to animals.

[00014] Referring now to the drawings, there is shown in FIGS. 1-4 various views of a repellent composition pre-mixed and provided in a receptacle. In one embodiment of the present invention, the repellent composition may comprise an edible mixture.
The edible mixture may be provided in various states of matter. For example, the edible mixture may be a powder, a liquid, a paste, or the like. Further, in some embodiments, the state of matter may depend on consumer of the edible mixture. For instance, a liquid may be easier to consume for some animals, a powder may be easier for others, etc.

[00015] The edible mixture may consist of at least an amount of rock salt and an amount of garlic. It should be appreciated that the edible mixture is not limited to just rock salt and garlic, and that in some embodiments other additional ingredients may be added. Preferably, the rock salt contemplated for the edible mixture may be Himalayan rock salt.
The Himalayan rock salt may preferably be crushed. This may allow the Himalayan rock salt to be consumed easier, particularly when being consumed by an animal. For example, in some embodiments, the Himalayan rock salt may be crushed into a fine powder.
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[00016] Preferably, the garlic may be granulated garlic. However, it should be appreciated that in some embodiments the garlic may be provided in other forms. For example, garlic cloves may be crushed and formed into a paste; may be cut into chunks; may be grated;
may be extracted into a liquid or oil mixture, or the like. The Himalayan rock salt and the garlic, in whatever forms desired, may then be mixed to create the repellent composition.

[00017] Preferably, the edible mixture may contain an "effective" amount of both the Himalayan rock salt and the garlic such that after the consumer consumes the edible mixture, pests (again, such as flies and ticks), are at least substantially repelled from the consumer. The repellent effect of the repellent composition may be instant or may require a certain amount of time to take effect. Further, the repellent effect may last for a certain amount of time. These times may vary on amount of the edible mixture consumed, type of consumer, etc.

[00018] In some embodiments, the edible mixture may consist of a predetermined amount of the Himalayan rock salt and the garlic. In addition, the edible mixture may be given in predetermined doses. For example, in some embodiments, a dose may be a 25-gram scoop of the edible mixture every day. In each scoop of the edible mixture, there may be 14 grams of garlic and 11 grams of Himalayan rock salt. In some embodiments, the "effective" amount of both the Himalayan rock salt and the garlic may vary depending on dose, type of consumer, etc. As such, amounts of the Himalayan rock salt and the garlic in the edible mixture may vary in some embodiments and doses of the edible mixture may be given depending on type of consumer, weight of consumer, etc. For example, a small dog may need less of the edible mixture than a horse.

[00019] In use, the consumer may consume a predetermined amount of the edible mixture containing the amount of rock salt and the amount of garlic, the predetermined amount of the Date Recue/Date Received 2022-03-15 edible mixture containing an effective dose of the rock salt and the garlic such that after consumption of the repellent composition by a consumer, pests are at least substantially repelled from the consumer.

[00020] The exact specifications, materials used, and method of use of the repellent composition may vary upon manufacturing. In some embodiments, the repellent composition may be provided pre-mixed in receptacles (as shown in FIGS. 1-4). In other embodiments, the repellent composition may be provided as a kit including the Himalayan rock salt and the garlic for selectively mixing. As such, in some embodiments, a method of use may be disclosed that includes the consumer, or another user (such as an animal owner) mixing amounts of the Himalayan rock salt and the garlic.

[00021] Further, whilst the edible mixture is the preferred embodiment of the present repellent composition and consumption of the edible mixture is the preferred method of use of the present repellent composition, it should be appreciated that in some embodiments the repellent composition may not be edible and/or the repellent composition may be used other than via consumption of the same. For example, the repellent composition may be used topically. In this example, the repellent composition may be a cream, a balm, a gel, a spray, or the like.

[00022] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment(s) were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize Date Recue/Date Received 2022-03-15 the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
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Claims

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claim(s):

1) A repellent composition for repelling pests comprising at least an amount of rock salt and an amount of garlic.

2) The repellent composition of claim 1, wherein the repellent composition is edible.
Date Recue/Date Received 2022-03-15