Patent Publication Number: US-2020275647-A1

Title: Composition, System, and Method for Ectoparasite Deterrence and Treatment

Description:
GOVERNMENT CONTRACT 
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     CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 120, this application claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/810,529, filed Nov. 13, 2017. The content of said application is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. 
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     COPYRIGHT &amp; TRADEMARK NOTICES 
     A portion of the disclosure of this patent document may contain material which is subject to copyright protection. This patent document may show and/or describe matter which is or may become trade dress of the owner. The copyright and trade dress owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by any one of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all copyrights and trade dress rights whatsoever. 
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The disclosed subject matter relates generally to insecticides and, more particularly, to a composition, system, and method for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Head lice, or pediculosis capitis, have infected humans and animals since time immemorial. Many treatments for head lice are known, among them the use of combs, toxic powders, and shaving the head. Popular pediculicidal treatments selectively kill head lice, often via pyrethroid insecticidal neurotoxins such as permethrin ((3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl (+/−) cis/trans 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate). While effective, such treatments can lead to resistance in lice, as well as potential side effects. Natural remedies are also known, among them the use of tea tree oil alone or in combination with other essential oils and carriers. Additionally, the application of certain compositions to various accessories, such as head bands, for the purpose of deterring ectoparasites is also known. However, such known compositions, systems, or methods are to varying degrees inadequate for effective deterrence or treatment of head lice. 
     Various attempts to meet this need have been made. For example, the disclosure of U.S. Pat. No. 6,342,253, incorporated by reference in its entirety herein, generally discloses compositions of three essential oils useful for preventing and/or treating head lice infections. While this disclosure does provide for an essential oil combination that is presumably safer to the skin, its reliance on anise oil and lemon oil makes it a subpar choice. 
     Another attempt can be seen with respect to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2008/0193387, incorporated by reference in its entirety herein, which generally discloses essential oil compositions and methods incorporating  Lippia javanica . Again, the reliance on  Lippia javanica , alone or in combination with other elements, limits this disclosure&#39;s appeal and its effectiveness under certain conditions. 
     Still another attempt can be seen with respect to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2012/0093949, incorporated by reference herein in its entirety, which generally discloses a treatment mixture and method for treating head lice that incorporates one or more essential oils. While this disclosure does provide for mixtures having various effective essential oils, the combination of this disclosure&#39;s carrier elements with one or more essential oils disclosed therein limits this disclosure&#39;s effectiveness under certain circumstances. 
     Another attempt may be seen with respect to U.S. Pat. No. 8,119,150, incorporated by reference in its entirety herein, which generally discloses a foaming insecticidal hand soap that, in some embodiments, combines essential oils with manufactured chemical compounds to treat ectoparasite infestations. While this disclosure does provide for a variety of hand soap formulations, its disclosure is unsuitable for treatment on a hair accessory as a preventative measure. 
     Yet another attempt can be seen with respect to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2017/0049207, incorporated by reference in its entirety herein, which generally discloses a hair accessory treated with a composition for deterring ectoparasites. While this disclosure does provide for an essential-oil based ectoparasite prevention system, it fails to provide for a composition equal to the task. 
     Bearing certain similarities to this disclosure is U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0000008, also incorporated by reference in its entirety herein, which generally discloses a headband configured to be soaked with a lice-deterring liquid. Although this disclosure does provide for a tea tree oil-based composition, its inclusion of various chemicals in some embodiments diminishes its effectiveness or appeal as an essential oil or natural substance-based treatment option. 
     As can be seen, none of these disclosures, nor others like them, comprise the beneficial characteristics described in the following disclosure. Thus, there remains a need for a composition, system, and method for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment that addresses these and other deficiencies. 
     SUMMARY 
     The present disclosure is directed to composition, system, and method for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment that may provide prevent lice infestations and treat lice infestations, in addition to other properties. 
     For purposes of summarizing, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features have been described. It is to be understood that not all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment. Thus, the disclosed subject matter may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages without achieving all advantages as may be taught or suggested. 
     The present invention comprises a composition, system, and method for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment. In some embodiments, the composition may comprise at least one essential oil and at least one solvent. In some embodiments, the composition may include one or more insecticides in addition to or in place of any element of any composition disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the composition may comprise a first active ingredient, a second active ingredient, a third active ingredient, a carrier, and a solvent. In some embodiments, the composition may comprise a first essential oil as the first active ingredient, a second essential oil as the second active ingredient, a third essential oil as the third active ingredient, a carrier, and a solvent. In some embodiments, the composition may comprise tea tree oil, peppermint oil, lavender oil, propylene glycol, and SD alcohol 40B. In some embodiments, the present invention may comprise about 1-75% a first active ingredient, 1-75% a second active ingredient, 1-75% a third active ingredient, 1-80% carrier, and 1-90% solvent. 
     In some embodiments, the composition may comprise a ratio of 8-25 wt. % tea tree oil, 2-20 wt. % peppermint oil, 1-25 wt. % lavender oil, 10-50 wt. % propylene glycol, and 20-80 wt. % SD alcohol 40B. Alternatively, an embodiment may comprise 160 g tea tree oil, 60 g peppermint oil, 40 g lavender oil, 200 g propylene glycol, and 540 g SD alcohol 40B. In an embodiment, the composition may comprise a ratio of 16 wt. % tea tree oil, 6 wt. % peppermint oil, 4 wt. % lavender oil, 20 wt. % propylene glycol, and 54 wt. % SD alcohol 40B. Alternatively, an embodiment may comprise 160 g tea tree oil, 60 g peppermint oil, 40 g lavender oil, 200 g propylene glycol, and 540 g SD alcohol 40B. 
     In some embodiments, the method may comprise the steps of 1) a first mixing of one or more active ingredients and a carrier, 2) a second mixing of the mixture of the first step with the solvent, 3) treating a target object with the composition of the first and second steps, 4) drying and adhering the composition, and 5) administering the treated object to a user. In some embodiments, the method may comprise the steps of 1) a first mixing, wherein tea tree oil, the peppermint oil, the lavender oil, and the propylene glycol are mixed according to a ratio, 2) a second mixing according to a ratio between the mixture of step 1 and an amount of SD alcohol 40B, 3) a spray coating, wherein the mixture of step 2 is sprayed onto a target object such as a rubber band or a hair band, 4) a drying and adhering step, wherein the sprayed mixture of step 3 is allowed to dry and set on the target object, 5) selecting an appropriate user or object upon which to place the target object, and 6) placing the treated object on the user or object. 
     In some embodiments, the system may comprise at least one target object treated with at least one composition made according to any description or embodiment disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the system may comprise a composition comprising tea tree oil, peppermint oil, lavender oil, propylene glycol and SD alcohol 40B and a target object treated with the mixture. In some embodiments, the system may comprise a head band treated with a composition comprising tea tree oil, peppermint oil, lavender oil, propylene glycol and SD alcohol 40B. 
     In at least one embodiment, the composition may comprise, at least tea tree oil, peppermint oil, and lavender oil as pediculicidal agents and deterrents against pediculosis capitis. Furthermore, in at least one embodiment, propylene glycol may be used as a carrier that may dilute the active ingredients without decreasing their effectiveness. In at least one embodiment, SD alcohol 40B may be used as a solvent to assist in the application process, such as enabling the composition to be sprayed onto a target object. In at least one embodiments, the present invention may provide that a user may treat an object with the composition, the solvent may evaporate, and the remaining composition of the three active ingredients and the carrier may remain at or near the surface of the treated object. 
     One or more of the above-disclosed embodiments, in addition to certain alternatives, are provided in further detail below with reference to the attached figures. The disclosed subject matter is not, however, limited to any particular embodiment disclosed. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  illustrates an example composition for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates an example composition for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment that may be used in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. 
         FIG. 3  illustrates an example system for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates a two-sided example system for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a one-sided example system for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates an example method for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
       For simplicity and clarity of illustration, the drawing figures illustrate the general manner of construction, and descriptions and details of well-known features and techniques may be omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the invention. Additionally, elements in the drawing figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention. The same reference numerals in different figures denote the same elements. 
       The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” and the like in the description and in the claims, if any, are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances such that the embodiments described herein are, for example, capable of operation in sequences other than those illustrated or otherwise described herein. Furthermore, the terms “include,” and “have,” and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, article, device, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements is not necessarily limited to those elements, but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, system, article, device, or apparatus. 
       The terms “couple,” “coupled,” “couples,” “coupling,” and the like should be broadly understood and refer to connecting two or more elements or signals, electrically, mechanically or otherwise. Coupling (whether mechanical, electrical, or otherwise) may be for any length of time, e.g., permanent or semi-permanent or only for an instant. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Having summarized various aspects of the present disclosure, reference will now be made in detail to that which is illustrated in the drawings. While the disclosure will be described in connection with these drawings, there is no intent to limit it to the embodiment or embodiments disclosed herein. Rather, the intent is to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents included within the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates an example composition for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. In some embodiments, the composition may comprise at least a first active ingredient  101 , a second active ingredient  102 , a third active ingredient  103 , a carrier  104 , and a solvent  105 . In some embodiments, the composition may comprise only a first active ingredient  101 , a carrier  104 , and a solvent  105 . In some embodiments, the composition may comprise only a first active ingredient  101 , a second active ingredient  102 , a carrier  104 , and a solvent  105 . In some embodiments, the composition may comprise a first active ingredient  101 , a second active ingredient  102 , a third active ingredient  103 , and a solvent  105 . In some embodiments, the composition may comprise a first active ingredient  101 , a second active ingredient  102 , a third active ingredient  103 , and a carrier  104 . As many be gleaned from the foregoing, it is contemplated that any of first active ingredient  101 , a second active ingredient  102 , a third active ingredient  103 , including a fourth or more additional active ingredients, may be combined solely with other active ingredients, with a carrier  104 , a solvent  105 , without a carrier  104  or a solvent  105 , or in any combination of one or more elements disclosed in  FIG. 1 . 
     Remaining with  FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, in some embodiments, the present invention may comprise about 1-75 wt. % first active ingredient  101 , 1-75 wt. % second active ingredient  102 , 1-75 wt. % third active ingredient  103 , 1-80 wt. % carrier  104 , and 1-90 wt. % solvent  105 . In some embodiments, the composition may comprise a ratio of 8-25 wt. % first active ingredient  101 , 2-20 wt. % second active ingredient  102 , 1-25 wt. % third active ingredient  103 , 10-50 wt. % carrier  104 , and 20-80 wt. % solvent  105 . Alternatively, an embodiment may comprise 160 g first active ingredient  101 , 60 g second active ingredient  102 , 40 g third active ingredient  103 , 200 g carrier  104 , and 540 g solvent  105 . In an embodiment, the composition may comprise a ratio of 16 wt. % first active ingredient  101 , 6 wt. % second active ingredient  102 , 4 wt. % third active ingredient  103 , 20 wt. % carrier  104 , and 54 wt. % solvent  105 . Alternatively, an embodiment may comprise 160 g first active ingredient  101 , 60 g second active ingredient  102 , 40 g third active ingredient  103 , 200 g carrier  104 , and 540 g solvent  105 . 
     In some embodiments, first active ingredient  101  may comprise an essential oil selected from African lemon bush ( Lippia javanica ) oil, anise oil, bay oil, bergamot oil, boronia oil, canola oil, carrot oil, cassia oil, catnip oil, cedarwood oil, chamomile oil, cinnamon oil, citronella oil, clary sage oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil, garlic oil, ginger oil, geranium oil, grapefruit oil, hazelnut oil, jasmine oil, jojoba oil, lavender oil, lavandin oil, lemon oil, lime oil, mandarin oil, nutmeg oil, orange oil, palma rosa oil, patchouli oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, rosewood oil, sage oil, sandalwood oil, spear mint oil, star anise oil, tea tree oil, tangerine oil, thyme oil, verbena oil, white clover oil, and ylang ylang oil. 
     In some embodiments, second active ingredient  102  may comprise an essential oil selected from African lemon bush ( Lippia javanica ) oil, anise oil, bay oil, bergamot oil, boronia oil, carrot oil, canola oil, cassia oil, catnip oil, cedarwood oil, chamomile oil, cinnamon oil, citronella oil, clary sage oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil, garlic oil, ginger oil, geranium oil, grapefruit oil, hazelnut oil, jasmine oil, jojoba oil, lavender oil, lavandin oil, lemon oil, lime oil, mandarin oil, nutmeg oil, orange oil, palma rosa oil, patchouli oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, rosewood oil, sage oil, sandalwood oil, spear mint oil, star anise oil, tea tree oil, tangerine oil, thyme oil, verbena oil, white clover oil, and ylang ylang oil. 
     In some embodiments, third active ingredient  103  may comprise an essential oil selected from African lemon bush ( Lippia javanica ) oil, anise oil, bay oil, bergamot oil, boronia oil, canola oil, carrot oil, cassia oil, catnip oil, cedarwood oil, chamomile oil, cinnamon oil, citronella oil, clary sage oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil, garlic oil, ginger oil, geranium oil, grapefruit oil, hazelnut oil, jasmine oil, jojoba oil, lavender oil, lavandin oil, lemon oil, lime oil, mandarin oil, nutmeg oil, orange oil, palma rosa oil, patchouli oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, rosewood oil, sage oil, sandalwood oil, spear mint oil, star anise oil, tea tree oil, tangerine oil, thyme oil, verbena oil, white clover oil, and ylang ylang oil. 
     In some embodiments, first active ingredient  101 , second active ingredient  102 , and/or third active ingredient  103  may comprise an insecticide. Non-limiting examples of insecticides include any pyrethrin, such as by non-limiting example pyrethrin I paired with piperonyl butoxide; any pyrethyroid insecticide such as by way of non-limiting example permethrin; any organophosphate insecticide such as but not limited to parathion; any carbamate insecticide such as by non-limiting example carbaryl; any organochlorine insecticide such as by way of non-limiting example DDT or bromo-DDT; polymeric organosilicon compounds such as but not limited to dimethicone, and any other insecticidal compound known in the art. 
     Remaining with  FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, carrier  104  may be selected from a group comprising, but not limited to, propylene glycol, hexyleneglycol, isostearic acid derivatives, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl isostearate, diisopropyl adipate, diisopropyl dimerate, maleated soybean oil, octyl palmitate, cetyl lactate, cetyl ricinoleate, tocopheryl acetate, acetylated lanolin alcohol, cetyl acetate, phenyl trimethicone, glyceryl oleate, tocopheryl linoleate, wheat germ glycerides, arachidyl propionate, myristyl lactate, decyl oleate, propylene glycol ricinoleate, isopropyllanolate, pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, neopentylglycoldicaprylate/dicaprate, isononyl isononanoate, isotridecyl isononanoate, myristyl myristate, triisocetyl citrate, octyl dodecanol, sucrose esters of fatty acids, octyl hydroxystearate and mixtures thereof. Additionaly, the carrier may be a polypropylene glycol alkyl ether (PPG alkyl ether). polysorbate 20, polysorbate 80, polysorbate 40, polysorbate 60, polyglyceryl ester, polyglyceryl monooleate, decaglyceryl monocaprylate, propylene glycol dicaprilate, triglycerol monostearate, sorbitol, or any emulsifier, surfactant, or carrier compound, including water, known in the art. 
     In some embodiments, solvent  105  may be selected from a group comprising, but not limited to, SD alcohol 40B, SD alcohol 40, SD alcohol 30, any specially denatured alcohol, ethanol, and/or any compatible or comparable compounds known in the art. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates an example composition for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment that may be used in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. In the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 2 , tea tree oil  201  is selected as first active ingredient  101 , peppermint oil  202  is selected as second active ingredient  102 , lavender oil  203  is selected as third active ingredient  103 , propylene glycol  204  is selected as carrier  104 , and SD alcohol 40B  205  is selected as solvent  105 . 
     While the embodiment referenced in  FIG. 2  and elsewhere herein may select certain elements as the first active ingredient  101 , second active ingredient  102 , third active ingredient  103 , carrier  104 , and solvent  105 , any essential oil, compound, or element, or equivalent of any essential oil, compound, or element listed in the paragraphs pertaining to active ingredients, carriers, and solvents may be selected. 
     Remaining with  FIG. 2 , in some embodiments, the present invention may comprise about 1-75 wt. % tea tree oil  201 , 1-75 wt. % peppermint oil  202 , 1-75 wt. % lavender oil  203 , 1-80 wt. % propylene glycol  204 , and 1-90% SD alcohol 40B  205 . Moreover, in some embodiments, the composition may comprise a ratio of 8-25 wt. % tea tree oil  201 , 2-20 wt. % peppermint oil  202 , 1-25 wt. % lavender oil  203 , 10-50 wt. % propylene glycol  204 , and 20-80 wt. % SD alcohol 40B  205 . Alternatively, an embodiment may comprise 160 g tea tree oil  201 , 60 g peppermint oil  202 , 40 g lavender oil  203 , 200 g propylene glycol  204 , and 540 g SD alcohol 40B  205 . In an embodiment, the composition may comprise a ratio of 16 wt. % tea tree oil  201 , 6 wt. % peppermint oil  202 , 4 wt. % lavender oil  203 , 20 wt. % propylene glycol  204 , and 54 wt. % SD alcohol 40B  205 . Alternatively, an embodiment may comprise 160 g tea tree oil  201 , 60 g peppermint oil  202 , 40 g lavender oil  203 , 200 g propylene glycol  204 , and 540 g SD alcohol 40B  205 . 
     The following ingredients are an example of Applicant&#39;s invention with the percentages being given by weight of the composition and by percentage of the composition: 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
               
               
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                 Tea Tree Oil 
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                 Peppermint Oil 
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                 Peppermint Oil 
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                 Peppermint Oil 
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                 Lavender Oil 
                 1 to 75 
                 Lavender Oil 
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                 Lavender Oil 
                 4 
               
               
                 Propylene Glycol 
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                 Propylene Glycol 
                 10 to 50  
                 Propylene Glycol 
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                 SD Alcohol 40B 
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                 SD Alcohol 40B 
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       FIG. 3  illustrates an example system for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 3 , system for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment  300  is shown, along with accessory inside side  301 , accessory outside side  302 , accessory outside side  303 , and accessory base side  304 . It is contemplated that, in addition to a hairband embodiment such as is disclosed in  FIG. 3 , more than one type of accessory may be practiced with the present invention. By way of illustration and not limitation, such an accessory could be a hair bow, a hair barrette, a hair clip, a head band, a scrunchie, a hat, a scarf, or any accessory capable of being worn near or on a user&#39;s body. 
     Remaining with  FIG. 3 , accessory inside side  301 , accessory outside side  302 , accessory outside side  303 , and accessory base side  304  are also shown. In some embodiments, accessory inside side  301 , accessory outside side  302 , accessory outside side  303 , and accessory base side  304  may comprise separate fabric pieces. In some embodiments accessory inside side  301 , accessory outside side  302 , accessory outside side  303 , and accessory base side  304  may comprise one single piece of fabric. In other embodiments, accessory inside side  301 , accessory outside side  302 , accessory outside side  303 , and accessory base side  304  may comprise the sides of a single element, such as a plastic or wooden item capable of bearing a composition disclosed herein. 
     In some embodiments wherein accessory inside side  301 , accessory outside side  302 , accessory outside side  303 , and accessory base side  304  are a fabric or other layer encasing an object (not shown), the present invention that one or more of accessory inside side  301 , accessory outside side  302 , accessory outside side  303 , and/or accessory base side  304  may have such a fabric or layer and one or more of accessory inside side  301 , accessory outside side  302 , accessory outside side  303 , and accessory base side  304  may not provide for such a fabric or layer. 
     Turning attention to  FIG. 4 , a double-sided embodiment of an example system for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a user may perceive system for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment  300 , which may comprise, at least, outside layer portion  401 , center element  402 , inside layer portion  403 , and base layer portion  404 . 
     In some embodiments, at least one of outside layer portion  401 , center element  402 , inside layer portion  403 , and base layer portion  404  may be treated with one or more compositions provided herein. In some embodiments, only outside layer portion  401  and center element  402  may be treated with one or more compositions disclosed herein. In some embodiments, only outside layer portion  401  and base layer portion  404  may be treated with one or more compositions disclosed herein. In some embodiments, outside layer portion  401 , inside layer portion  403 , and base layer portion  404 , but not center element  402 , may be treated with one or more compositions disclosed herein. It is contemplated that any of outside layer portion  401 , center element  402 , inside layer portion  403 , and base layer portion  404 , alone or in combination with any of outside layer portion  401 , center element  402 , inside layer portion  403 , and base layer portion  404 , may be treated with one or more compositions disclosed herein. In any embodiment wherein any surface, layer, or other element is treated with one or more compositions disclosed herein, it is contemplated that such surface, layer, or other element may be treated with any incremental coverage of one or more compositions disclosed herein, such as by way of illustration and not limitation, any coverage amount ranging from one drop of one or more compositions on the surface, fabric, or other element to complete saturation or coverage of the surface, fabric, or other element in or by the one or more compositions disclosed herein. 
     With respect to  FIG. 5 , a one-sided embodiment of an example system for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a user may perceive system for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment  300 , which may comprise, at least, center element  402  and treatment layer  501 . In some embodiments, some or all of center element  402  may be treated with one or more compositions disclosed herein. In some embodiments, some or all of treatment layer  501  may be treated with one or more compositions disclosed herein. In some embodiments, some or all of both center element  402  and treatment layer  501  may be treated with one or more compositions disclosed herein. 
     Turning attention to  FIG. 6 , an example method for ectoparasite deterrence and treatment may comprise the steps of a first mixing of a first, second, and third active ingredient together with a carrier  601 ; a second mixing, wherein the product from the first step is mixed with a solvent  602 ; a first treating of a target object with the composition made in steps one and two  603 ; a second treating, if necessary, of the target object with the composition  604 ; an adherence wherein the composition is allowed to (or caused to) set into and/or adhere to the target object  605 ; and an administration of the treated object to a user  606 . 
     In one embodiment, the steps of  FIG. 6  may be performed as follows: In the first mixing step  601 , a user may mix together 160 g tea tree oil, 60 g peppermint oil, 40 g lavender oil, and 200 g propylene glycol. In the second mixing step  602 , the user may mix the mixture of first step  601  with 540 g SD alcohol 40B. This composition may then be applied to, for purposes of illustration, treatment layer  501  in a first application  603 . If this treatment did not apply the composition to treatment layer  501  to the user&#39;s satisfaction, a second application  604 . Once the composition has adhered to or into the target object, the composition is allowed an adherence time  605  that allows the oils and such to fully permeate and adhere to treatment layer  501 . Once the target object has been treated with the composition to the user&#39;s satisfaction, the user may distribute the treated target object  606  to an end user who may wear the object and deter or treat lice. 
     It is contemplated that in some embodiments or with respect to some compositions, certain steps disclosed in  FIG. 6  may be unnecessary, such as for example second application  604  if the composition securely adhered to the target object in step  603 , or the final distribution step if the object is meant to be put on display, packaged, or otherwise not worn forthwith. As well, some additional or alternate steps may be required to accomplish the goals of the method, such in the above example, a final “packaging” or “display” step. Additionally, in some embodiments, first mixing  601  and second mixing  602  may be combined, or more mixing sequences than first mixing  601  and second mixing  603  may be required. 
     It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments are merely examples of possible implementations. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the principles of the present disclosure. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of this disclosure and protected by the following claims. 
     Moreover, embodiments and limitations disclosed herein are not dedicated to the public under the doctrine of dedication if the embodiments and/or limitations: (1) are not expressly claimed in the claims; and (2) are or are potentially equivalents of express elements and/or limitations in the claims under the doctrine of equivalents. 
     CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE 
     While certain embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, various modifications are contemplated and can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is intended that the invention not be limited, except as by the appended claim(s). 
     The teachings disclosed herein may be applied to other systems, and may not necessarily be limited to any described herein. The elements and acts of the various embodiments described above can be combined to provide further embodiments. All of the above patents and applications and other references, including any that may be listed in accompanying filing papers, are incorporated herein by reference. Aspects of the invention can be modified, if necessary, to employ the systems, functions and concepts of the various references described above to provide yet further embodiments of the invention. 
     Particular terminology used when describing certain features or aspects of the invention should not be taken to imply that the terminology is being refined herein to be restricted to any specific characteristics, features, or aspects of the present invention with which that terminology is associated. In general, the terms used in the following claims should not be constructed to limit the present invention to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification unless the above description section explicitly define such terms. Accordingly, the actual scope encompasses not only the disclosed embodiments, but also all equivalent ways of practicing or implementing the disclosed present invention. The above description of embodiments of the present invention is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the precise form disclosed above or to a particular field of usage. 
     While specific embodiments of, and examples for, the present invention are described above for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible for which those skilled in the relevant art will recognize. 
     While certain aspects of the present invention are presented below in particular claim forms, various aspects of the present invention are contemplated in any number of claim forms. Thus, the inventor reserves the right to add additional claims after filing the application to pursue such additional claim forms for other aspects of the present invention.