Orally ingested metabolic enhancer in oral thin film container

#1. Field of the Invention

#The present invention relates to a capsule filled with an energy-enhancing substance. A portion of the capsule is constructed of a water or saliva-soluble material, so that it dissolves when placed in a user's mouth, releasing the energy-enhancing substance for consumption. The invention will be appreciated by busy users who lack the time to drink a caffeinated beverage as well as those users performing activities that require both hands, rendering it difficult to continuously pick-up and drink from a beverage.

#Every day individuals struggle with the symptoms of fatigue. It manifests in several forms including mental, physical and even emotional fatigue. The symptoms of mental sluggishness, weary muscles, and lack of energy can make it difficult for a person to make it through their workday. Tasks requiring mental acuity, attention to detail, and precision motor skills can be excruciatingly difficult under the effects of fatigue. To combat these effects people often consume caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea or energy drinks. Consumption of energy-enhancing beverages can be problematic if a vendor is not readily available or if a user's work requires both hands. For instance doctors and nurses may be unable to leave an emergency area to procure a caffeinated beverage, or may not be allowed to have a beverage container within a sterile area. A solution is needed that provides individuals with an energy-enhancing substance in a form that does not require messy beverages or the use of a person's hands.

#Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

#FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the orally ingested energy-boosting device in a capsule container.

#FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a user's open mouth with the device lying between the user's tongue and the sidewall of the mouth.

#Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the orally ingested energy-boosting device. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for providing temporary energy boosts to a user. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

#Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of the capsule embodiment of the present invention. The device comprises a small container 11 having an outer shell defining an interior cavity space. In the capsule embodiment the small container has a first and second end that may be part of the container or may be constructed of a water or saliva-soluble film. An energy-enhancing substance 12 is enclosed within said interior cavity of the container. The small container has an hourglass shape to conform to the convex curvature of a person's lips. The container can be placed between the lips and held in place while the user gently sucks on the interior portion of the device. One or both ends of the small container are sealed with a water or saliva-soluble film 13 (oral thin film). This film begins to breakdown upon contact with the user's saliva. The energy-enhancing substance is then released into the user's mouth for absorption. In a preferred embodiment the capsule is made of a non-water or saliva-soluble material that is safe for human consumption. This construction allows the small container to be removed from the user's mouth or swallowed according to the preference of the user. In an alternative embodiment the small container is constructed of water or saliva-soluble material so that the entire container breaks down upon entering a user's mouth.

#Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown a perspective view of a user's open mouth with the device positioned near the tongue 14. The small container 11 is held in the mouth by the tongue while the film dissolves. The container may be held in any desired position within the mouth and manipulated as needed by the user to withdraw the energy-enhancing substance from the container. If the small container is constructed of a non-saliva soluble material then the container is removed from the mouth after use. Alternatively, the container may dissolve in the mouth completely, allowing for absorption of all of the energy-enhancing substance.