Personal-lubricating material and method for lubricant manufacture

Abstract

The invention relates to a novel composition and method of manufacturing personal lubricant, commonly known as lube, to combine the most desirable features of disparate existing lube compositions to create a long lasting, oil-based, water soluble, non-toxic, anti-microbial, anti-yeast, non-staining, personal lubricant that can be organically sourced and will not damage commonly used prophylactics.

Claims

1. A lubricant comprising oils, a polysaccharide, a sweetener, a stabilizing agent, and water in a stable suspension, wherein the oils consist of castor oil and jojoba oil, wherein the lubricant does not contain any oils other than the castor oil and the jojoba oil, and wherein the stabilizing agent comprises a resin.

2. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the polysaccharide comprises pectin.

3. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the sweetener comprises glycerin.

4. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the polysaccharide comprises pectin and the sweetener comprises glycerin.

5. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the lubricant has a pH between 5.75 and 6.50.

6. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the lubricant is water-soluble.

7. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the lubricant does not degrade latex, polyisoprene, and polyurethane condoms.

8. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the lubricant is antimicrobial and is devoid of parabens.

9. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the lubricant is devoid of parabens, agar, butter, polymers that damage latex, silicone, and propylene glycol.

10. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the lubricant is devoid of parabens.

11. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein: the polysaccharide comprises pectin; the sweetener comprises glycerin; and the lubricant is devoid of parabens.

12. The lubricant of claim 11, wherein the lubricant has a pH between 5.75 and 6.50.

13. The lubricant of claim 11, wherein the lubricant is water-soluble.

14. The lubricant of claim 11, wherein the lubricant is devoid of agar, butter, silicone, and propylene glycol.

15. The lubricant of claim 11, wherein: the lubricant has a pH between 5.75 and 6.50; the lubricant is water-soluble; and the lubricant is devoid of agar, butter, silicone, and propylene glycol.

16. The lubricant of claim 15, wherein the lubricant does not degrade latex, polyisoprene, and polyurethane condoms.

17. The lubricant of claim 15, wherein the lubricant is antimicrobial.

18. The lubricant of claim 15, wherein: the lubricant does not degrade latex, polyisoprene, and polyurethane condoms; and the lubricant is antimicrobial.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

(1) Not applicable.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(2) This invention bridges the gap between two separate types of lube commonly in use; those that are oil based and those that are water based. Traditionally, oil based lubes were derived from natural or synthetic (eg. Silicone) sources and where known to be long lasting. Water based lubes were easier to clean up and are often non-staining. The invention combines several ingredients that have desirable properties which when combined create a lube with numerous combined advantages over those currently available such as antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-oxidant and analgesic properties.

(3) The invention eliminates the need to use known carcinogens in common lubes that use few certified organic ingredients. The invention uses organic ingredients but does not use microbe affable organic ingredients such as agar or butter. The invention does not use polymers that are acknowledged as damaging to common prophylactics such as latex Condoms.

(4) The invention is non-transparent and thus designed to be easy to apply evenly. The invention is both water soluble and non-staining allowing for easy cleanup. The invention is also environmentally friendly as it is thoroughly biodegradable after disposal.

(5) The invention offers performance enhancements over traditional personal-lubricants due to the differing absorption rates of it ingredients. With some ingredients absorbing faster, others float above those absorbed layers to provide a more lasting effect. Also the aforementioned varying rates offer multi-stage lubrication which creates a gentle increase in pleasurable friction which is desirable during sexual activity. The invention is long lasting and reduces or eliminates the need for reapplication common to existing water soluble personal lubricants.

(6) One embodiment of this invention is formulated using an oil and a wax ester, a poly-saccharide, a natural sweetener that isn't a nutritive source for yeast or bacteria, water and a stabilizing agent, which are then mixed together in varying proportions using specialized rates and temperature controls to achieve optimal viscosity, desired density and solubility. The contents are then introduced to filling machine where they are mixed and then put into sealed containers.

(7) Another embodiment of the formulation is a two part lubricant. The first being more readily absorbed by the skin, sinks into the surface layers forming a seal that prevents the other oil from being absorbed. The other oil, though not incompatible, is resistant to being dissolved by natural lubrication and forms a stable lubricious layer between the sealed layers of skin that rub against each other. This results in a lubricating layer that lasts significantly longer than traditional single stage personal lubricants.

(8) Another embodiment of the formulation is offered as long lasting lube for the benefit of catheter users to allow for easier withdrawal unlike water based lubricants which though functional during insertion, provide no lubrication during withdrawal of the catheter; a process that can be quite painful.

(9) Another embodiment of the formulation is to have the consistency of a lotion and be non-transparent to be easily seen so as to aid in the even application of the lube.

(10) The present embodiments, described in the foregoing, satisfies the need within the art by providing a safe lube that is friendly to the body and discourages the growth of bacteria, yeast and fungus, is condom safe, performs better and is easier to thoroughly clean than that which is currently available.

(11) The lube formulation of the invention offers a variety of benefits not currently satisfied in the marketplace, and provides a new method for greatly reducing the risk of STD posed by commonly used lubes which are not considered safe for use with condoms. Also, being intrinsically antimicrobial, it lessons the possibility of yeast infection and is very friendly to the mucosa of the vagina and urethra.

(12) The lube formulation also reduces the potential for staining and therefore damaging clothing/bedding by having easy water cleanup. The lube formulation is also environmentally “friendly” as it is entirely organic and biodegradable.

(13) The method of the invention describes a means for creating a lube that performs well as a lubricant, is long lasting yet varies the level of lubricity in order to enhance enjoyment of the activity.

(14) The invention is illustrated by the following example:

EXAMPLE

Sexual Lubricant or “Lube”

(15) The ingredients are combined at a temperature of 40 to 80 degrees Celsius. The components are added together with an Ingredient % of castor oil at 26.00, Jojoba oil (commonly called an oil though actually a wax ester) at 20.00, Glycerin at 22.00, Water at 25.00, emulsifying organic resin Optiflo H370VF at 4.00, Pectin at 3.00. The final mixture, though based on two oils is water soluble and has a PH value between and 5.75 and 6.50.