FORM-2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE

(See section 10 and rule 13)


A JOSS STICK AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
RAMAKANT RA JARAM GAIKWAD
an Indian National
of A/22, Mini Land Gate, No.5, Tank Road, Bhandup (W),
Mumbai 400 078, Maharashtra, India,


THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED:


Cross-reference to co-pending Indian patent applications
Co-pending Indian patent application No. 377/MUM/2005 discloses a process of making planetary joss sticks comprising judiciously selected components that include Litsea chinensis (Meda lakdi) powder; bark of Butea frondosa (Palash), Adiantum caudatum (Mayurshikha) powder, Nelumbium speciosum (Shwet Kamal) petals powder, and Santalum album (Malyagiri chandan) powder.
Co-pending Indian patent application No. 379/MUM/2005 discloses a joss stick comprising an intimate mixture prepared in a brass vessel in demineralized water of a base or fumigant, Chlorophytum borivilianum (White chipps), Wateria indica, Linn (White ral), Litsea chinensis (Meda lakdi) powder as a binder, a special aromatic fuel mixture comprising dry powders of bark of Achyranthes aspera (Apamarg), Vateria indica and Linn (Ral).
Co-pending Indian patent application No. 380/MUM/2005 discloses a joss stick comprising an intimate mixture prepared in a bronze vessel in demineralized water of a base or fumigant made from sawdust, coconut shell powder, Litsea chinensis (Meda lakdi) powder and a special aromatic fuel mixture comprising dry powders of bark of Ficus religiosa (Peepal), Aegle marmelos (Bael-fal), Plumera rubra (Chafa) petals, Mansheel chandan, and Plumera rubra (chafa) fragrance.
Co-pending Indian patent application No. 381/MUM/2005 discloses a joss stick comprising an intimate mixture prepared in an aluminium vessel in

demineralized water of a base or fumigant made from sawdust, coconut shell powder, Litsea chinensis (Meda lakdi) powder, a special aromatic fuel mixture comprising dry powders of bark of Ficus glomerata (Audumbar), Pinus Sp. (Chidakhya), Jasminum multiflorum (Kund) petals, Turbinella rapa (Shankha peeth), and essence of Cestrum nocturum (Raat rani, Night queen).
Co-pending Indian patent application No. 382/MUM/2005 discloses a joss stick comprising an intimate mixture prepared in an iron vessel in demineralised water of a base or fumigant made from sawdust (wood powder), Charcoal powder, Litsea chinesis (Meda lakdi) powder, a special aromatic fuel mixture comprising dry powders of bark of Prosopis spicigera (Shami), Toddalia bilocularis (Krishna guru), Nelumbium speciosum (Neel kamal) petals, Sesamum indicum (kale til) as chandan, and Nelumbium speciosum (kamal)fragrance.
Co-pending Indian patent application No. 383/MUM/2005 discloses a joss stick comprising an intimate mixture prepared in a copper vessel in demineralized water of a base or fumigant made from sawdust (wood powder), coconut shell powder, Litsea chinensis (Meda lakdi) powder, a special aromatic fuel mixture comprising dry powders of bark of Acacia catechu (Khair), Cucumis melo (Dashang), Nerium odorum (Lai Kanher) petals, Cedrus deodara (Deodar) chandan, and Crocus sativus (Kesar, Saffron) fragrance
Co-pending Indian patent application No. 384/MUM/2005 discloses a joss stick to appease the celestial body Rahu comprising an intimate mixture

prepared in a lead vessel in demineralized water of a base or fumigant made from sawdust (wood powder), charcoal powder, Litsea chinemis (Meda lakdi) powder, a special aromatic fuel mixture comprising dry powders of bark of Eragrostis cynosuroides (dhruv), Nardostachys jatamansi (jatamnasi), Datura alba (Dhatura) petals, Pandanus odoratissimus (Kevda peeth), and Pandanus odoratissimus (kevda) fragrance.
Co-pending Indian patent application No. 385/MUM/2005 discloses a joss stick to appease the celestial body Ketu comprising an intimate mixture prepared in a stainless steel vessel in demineralized water of a base or fumigant made from sawdust (wood powder), coconut shell powder, Litsea chinensis (Meda lakdi) powder, a special aromatic fuel mixture comprising dry powders of bark of Cynodon dactylon (darbh), Bassia latifolia (Mahua), Butea frondosa (Palash) petals, Moschus moschiferus (kasturi or essence of musk) and Moschus moschiferus (kasturi or essence of musk)as fragrance.
Co-pending Indian patent application No. 391/MUM/2005 discloses a joss stick comprising an intimate mixture prepared in a golden vessel in demineralised water of a base or fumigant made from sawdust (wood powder), coconut shell powder, Litsea chinensis (Meda lakdi) powder, a special aromatic fuel mixture comprising dry powders of bark of Gossypium indicum (Rui), Cyperus rotundus (Bhadra mustakhya), Nymphaea lotus (Lal-kamal) petals, Santalum album (Sandal wood) and Santalum album (Sandal wood) fragrance.

The judiciously selected ingredients and their specific amounts in the joss stick composition together with the specific method of preparation (such as use of a special metal vessel e.g. gold, brass, silver, bronze etc) yields a synergistic joss stick composition. No two joss stick compositions prepared according above disclosures are same. Each joss stick prepared according to the specific disclosure is unique.
This invention relates to a joss stick [dhoop] , a method for manufacturing the same and its use in improving physical health, mental health and prosperity of a individual or family.
More particularly, this invention relates to incense stick having a specific composition to be burned on Monday of a week so that under specific planetary influence, the emanating smoke provides maximum benefit to the user.
FIELD OF INVENTION
Incense is a substance, which can be burned or volatilized to give off fragrant fumes. The sweet fragrance of flowers, fruits, & dried leaves relax the mind & body .The fumes of certain barks and roots are also known to be very good for the arousal of the body & the soul and provide overall wellness to an individual. Burning incense is popular in order to provide a pleasant aroma, create a particular atmosphere, or to mask unpleasant or undesirable odors.

It is known that the mental state of a person may be influenced and altered by exposure of that person's olfactory system to any of a myriad of aromatic materials, a fact highly useful to, for example, to ayurvedic practitioners, perfume manufacturers, and chefs. Further, it is also known that some types of olfactory alteration of the mental state can give rise to alteration of the physical state, for example, to promote or accelerate healing.
Apart from the physical benefits, it is believed that the fragrance and molecules of the essential oils to which it is due can have subliminal effects on the mind and emotions.
The essential oils taken from plants and used in aromatherapy are not only substances which gives plants their scent but are considered by some to be the plant's "life force" i.e., they are essential to a plants' biological process.
Use of incense has been practiced in one form or another since the dawn of civilization. Incense has been burning on altars for more than 5,000 years. One of the oldest artifacts to evidence the use of incense during religious rites was found on a tablet placed on the Sphinx at Giza, Egypt, in about 1533 BC. In ancient times, smoldering incense served to mask the odors of animal sacrifices, but eventually became an offering in itself. Today, it is used in ceremonies to rouse and direct personal energy, and in purification rituals, particularly in many Oriental religions.
The Egyptians used aromatics in embalming to help preserve flesh. The Egyptians also used fragrant oils after bathing either alone or accompanied by a massage. There is a strong possibility that the ancient Chinese

civilizations were using some form of aromatics at the same time as the Egyptians. Shen Nung's Herbal book is the oldest surviving medical book in China which is dated about 2700 B.C. and contains information on over 300 plants. The ancient Greeks also used aromatic oils both medicinally and cosmetically.
Aromatic materials have been used in folk art and medicine for many years. In the early part of the 20th century, the French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse coined the term "aromatherapy" to connote the use of aromas to promote mental and physical well-being. Many such materials, especially so-called "essential oils" derived from a wide variety of plants, or their synthetic counterparts, are commonly used today in aromatherapy to relieve specific mental and physical distress; for example, oil of rose is said to relieve anger, a mixture of oil of lavender, geranium, ylang-ylang, bergamot, and melissa is said to relieve anxiety, oil of rosemary and basil or mint and jasmine is said to relieve drowsiness, and oil of lavender is said to relieve jet lag and panic attack; while oil of peppermint is said to relieve headache, oil of peppermint and nutmeg or lavender and cypress is said to relieve menstrual cramps, and oil of chamomile and lemon is said to relieve hay fever.
Essential oils can supply other benefits as well. Some oils, for instance, act as a natural repellent and pesticide.
Aromatherapy uses the essential oils in a variety of ways.

1 Massage of the oil on the body - Some essential oil constituent chemicals may be absorbed through the skin in small amounts but is believed that the amount is of therapeutic value.
2 Burning of incense - on inhalation of the fumes containing the volatile components, the aroma stimulates the brain to trigger a positive effect. Careful inhalation of the oils can also provide therapeutic benefit as the oil molecules enter the lungs and are absorbed into the bloodstream.
3 Different fragrant papers that are assembled together to form the potpourri.
There are basically two forms of incense: combustible and noncombustible. Noncombustible incense is achieved by simply sprinkling a few pinches of dried plant material, or a blend of materials, on a smoldering charcoal block or a bed of glowing coals. Native Americans make simple incense known as smudge, which are sage leaves woven or bound together. The belief is that as the sage smolders, the atmosphere is relieved of negative vibrations, similar to the cleansing rite performed by Catholic priests, who use a mixture of frankincense and myrrh.
Combustible incense is made in the form of sticks (sometimes called joss-sticks [dhoop] ), bricks, cones, candles, beads, pellets, tablets etc. Single plant components or a blend of different plant products is used along with fumigants.
Essential oils may be blended together to provide an especially pleasing fragrance and are also used to aid in providing a specific health benefit. A

synergistic essential oil blend of the correct oils in proper proportions is considered to be greater in total benefit than the individual oils working independently.
Burning incense is a healing, soothing and uplifting activity Ten Virtues are related to the burning of incense...
1) Communication with the transcendent,
2) Removes impurity,
3) Keeps one's mind alert,
4) Refreshes the body, emotions and mind,
5) Is a companion in solitude,
6) Creates a moment of tranquility in a busy world,
7) Is a source of the awareness of generosity and abundance,
8) Used daily, is a harmless activity,
9) Age does not change its beauty and quality,
10) Even in scarcity, the beauty of scent fulfills one.
The manufacturing of incense sticks industrially gears up the pace of small-scale industry & provides earnings to a large number of village people.

PRIOR ART
Joss sticks [dhoop] available in the market are of a large variety. Some are sold as solitary fragrances eg. Kevda, mogra , jasmine , lavender . The customer buys these joss sticks according to personal preference only , whatever appeals to his/her olfactory sense and uses the sticks on any day at any time again according to personal preference.
Some joss sticks are manufactured for use by people with different ayurvedic constitutions of the body eg. Kapha , pitta and vita. There are also available joss sticks which are recommended for the fulfillment of a purpose eg. For health, for relief of stress, for prosperity, for sexual stimulation etc. However , these joss sticks do not provide full benefit to the user, except may be temporary olfactory pleasure. This is because the planets and the satellites of our solar system , their movements , their astrological positions with respect to our earth and Sun influence the health and psyche of all inhabitants of the Earth. Therefore there is a need for joss sticks that are manufactured and used, considering the influence of the planets on the user.
Further, since plants and their constituents are equally affected by the planetary positions and movements, the joss sticks manufactured from different plant constituents will exert their full effect if used on a particular day of the week at a particular time .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The theory behind this invention is that a specific composition for joss stick is provided for each day of the week whereby the constituents when burned on a particular day of the week, give maximum benefit to the user since the constituents' potential can be best explored under the influence of the ruling planet of that day. Positive effects of the planet on individuals are enhanced and negative effects, if any, are neutralised by burning incense sticks of specific compositions prepared by a specific method on that day of the week.
This invention envisages a composition for a joss stick whereby the constituents when burned on the Monday of a week, give maximum benefit to the user since the constituents' potential can be best explored under the influence of the Moon, the ruling planet of the day Monday of the week. This invention further envisages a method of preparation of such a joss stick such that the manufacture of the incense stick also takes place on the Monday of a week ( from sunrise on Monday to Sunrise on Tuesday in the region where production is taking place.)
Further, the mixing of the ingredients for the production of the incense stick is carried out in vessels made of silver only, to enhance the properties of the ingredients.
According to this invention, the incense sticks are extruded in the shape of a rod with a square cross section. The rods so prepared are dipped in khus fragrance, solution of which is also prepared on Monday.

Joss stick prepared according to this invention for use on Monday is beneficial for business & fulfillment of wishes.
STATEMENT OF INVENTION
Acording to this invention there is provided a joss stick, being a rod having a square crossection, for use between sunrise of Monday and sunrise on Tuesday comprising an intimate mixture, prepared in a silver vessel on a Monday, in dimineralized water of
(i) a base or fumigant Sawdust (wood powder) 40-75%, Coconut shell powder 5-15%, Maida lakdi(jiggat) powder 15-30% as a binder, (ii) a special aromatic fuel mixture comprising dry powders of bark of palash as samidha 40-55%, mayurshikha as dhoop 15-20%, shwet kamal petals as pushp 15-20%, and Malaygiri chandan 5-20% in dimineralized water; and (iii) khus fragrance.
This joss stick as above is typically a extruded joss stick of length 7 to 8 cms.
According to this invention there is also provided a method of making a
joss stick, comprising the steps of (i) preparing a base or fumigant by mixing together between sunrise of Monday and sunrise on Tuesday thoroughly in a silver vessel Sawdust (wood powder) 40-75%, Coconut shell

powder 5-15%, Meda lakdi(jiggat) powder 15-30% acting as a binder;
(ii) preparing a fuel mixture by mixing together dry powders of bark of palash as samidha 40-55%, mayurshikha as dhoop 15-20%, shwet kamal petals as pushp 15-20% and Malaygiri chandan 5-20% by mixing together between sunrise of Monday and sunrise on Tuesday thoroughly in a silver vessel
(iii) Adding the fuel mixture for Monday so prepared to the base or fumigant in the proportion 15 to 25% of said fuel mixture and 85 to 75% of the said base to form a resultant mixture,
(iv) Stirring the resultant mixture to prepare a homogenous/ uniform mix;
(v) Adding demineralized water to the silver vessel containing the uniform mix;
(vi) Stirring the uniform mix and demineralized water manually
using a spatula or a dough making machine, to obtain a dough;
(vii) Passing the dough so obtained through nozzles made of silver metal and having a square cross section leading to extrusion of rod like extrudate having a square cross section;
(viii) Cutting the rod like extrudate into a plurality of small sticks;
(ix) Drying the small sticks so produced in the Sun for 1-2 days till the moisture content in the joss sticks is reduced to less than 5%;
(x) Preparing a fragrance adding solution by mixing together, between sunrise on Monday and sunrise on Tuesday essence of khus and a solvent preferably diethyl phenyl ( DEP ) in a

suitable proportion, preferably 25% khus and 75%
;Diethylphenyl, in a silver container; (xi) Dipping the dried small sticks in the fragrance adding solution
so prepared till they are soaked; (xii) Drying the soaked sticks to obtain a combustible joss stick.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
A process of making planetary joss-sticks includes : preparing a base mixture or fumigant by mixing
Sawdust (wood powder) 40-75%
Maida lakdi(j iggat) powder 15-30%
(Acts as binder)
Coconut shell powder 5-15%
thoroughly in a silver vessel;
preparing a special mixture for Monday dhoop stick by mixing together dry powders of
bark of palash as samidha 40-55%
mayurshikha as dhoop 15-20%
shwet kamal petals as pushp 15-20%
Malaygiri chandan 5-20%
thoroughly in another silver vessel;
Dhoop is a Sanskrit word meaning any aromatic substance, incense, frankincense or perfume which on burning gives off aromatic vapour.

Adding the special mixture for Monday so prepared to the base mixture or
fumigant in a suitable proportion typically 15 to 25% of special mixture
and 85 to 75% of the base mixture, For eg. 20 kg of the special mixture is
added to 80 kg of the base mixture to obtain 100 kg of the total mix;
Stirring the mixture to prepare a homogenous/ uniform mix ;
Adding demineralized water to the silver vessel containing the uniform mix;
Stirring the uniform mix and demineralized water manually using a spatula
or with a dough making machine, to obtain a dough;
Passing the dough so obtained through nozzles made of silver metal and
having a square cross section leading to extrusion of rod like structures
having a square cross section;
Cutting the rod like structures into many smaller sticks of length 7 to 8 cms
and preferably 7.2 cms long;
Drying the sticks so produced in the Sun for 1-2 days till the moisture
content is reduced to less than 5%;
Preparing a fragrance adding solution by mixing together essence of khus
and a solvent preferably diethyl phenyl ( DEP ) in a suitable proportion,
preferably 25% khus and 75% Diethylphenyl, in a silver container;
Dipping the sticks in the fragrance adding solution so prepared till they are
soaked;
The manufacture of dhoop stick for use on Monday by the above process
should be carried out particularly on Monday more particularly from Sunrise
of Monday to sunrise of Tuesday & should be finished on that day. Drying
can be continued later.

The fragrance adding solution should also be prepared on the Monday but can be preserved for the next batch in (amber coloured) plastic or glass bottles.
This stick is most beneficial when used on Monday of a week but is more effective when burned at the first, eighth fifteenth and twenty second hour starting from sunrise to sunset.
Description of the biological ingredients used in the above process -The Sawdust (wood powder), and Coconut shell powder act as a base which absorb the aroma giving substances and the fragrance and allow delayed combustion of the substances and produce fumes. Saw dust is the typical powder obtained after sawing any wood and coconut shell is the waste produce found all over India. The maida lakdi(jiggat) powder i.e. powder of the bark of litsea variety of trees including, litsea chinensis, litsea glutinosa and litsea sebifera or bark of the machilus macarantha tree typically found all over central India or a combination of any of them acts as a binder.
Palash (used as the samidha or the wood fuel) Samidha is a Sanskrit word
meaning wood or fuel especially for sacrificial sticks or sacred fires.
Botanical name: Buteafrondosa, Roxb., Koen.
Ayurvedic/Sanskrit name: Kinsuka: Palasa
Popular English name : Bastard Teak; (gum) Butea gum; Bengal kino.
Habitat : Mountainous districts of India, extending in the North West
Himalaya as far as Jhelum, and common all over Bengal
and southern India; Burma.

Parts Used: Gum, seeds, flowers, bark and leaves.
Constituents: Gum and Bark contain Kino-tannic acid and Gallic acid-Soluble mucilage and ash On dry distillation it yields Pyro-catachin. seeds contain fat (oil) -18%, water soluble albuminoidal substances-19% and glucose - 6%; Small quantities of resin, eaves contain a glucoside. The fat exists in the form of a fixed oil called 'moodooga oiV or 'kino-Oil'.
Action: According to Chakradatta, the gum is astringent. Seeds are Laxative & anthelminthic. Leaves as well as flowers are tonic, astringent, aphrodisiac, depurative & diuretic.
Preparations used : Powder and paste of seeds; Poultice.
Uses: Bark furnishes a very important exudation which
hardens into a red brittle resin known as butea-gum or Bengal kino or magugo, largely used as a substitute for the 'kino' in India and to a limited extent in Europe also. Medicinally it is an excellent astringent. Similar to Catechu, but mild in operation and is better adapted to children and delicate females, useful in diarrhea and dysentery. The bark is useful in snakebites, catarrh, cold, cough and abnormal thirst. The gum is useful in phthisis and hemorrhage from stomac and bladder. Special mixture for each day is 15-20% of the total mixture, e.g. is 100 kg of total mixture -80-85 kg of main mixture + 15-20 kg of special mixture is added.
Mavurshikha (Dhoop):
Botanical name: Adiantum caudatum, Linn.
Ayurvedic/Sanskrit name: Mayurshikha
Popular English name: Tailed maidenhair
Habitat: Suitable for gardens all over India
Parts Used: Aerial parts

Action: Used for skin diseases and diabetes.
Preparations/ Uses: Adiantum caudatum has been used in
traditional herbal healing as either an antispasmodic or an antiasthmatic. The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the aerial parts.
Shwet kamal (Pushp)
Botanical name: Nelumbium speciosum. Willd
Ayurvedic/ Sanskrit name: Svetkamala; Pankaja; Shatapatra; Padma;
Kamala
Popular English name: Egyptian or sacred Lotus
Habitat: This large aquatic herb with its elegant sweet
scented flowers Is generally found in tanks and ponds throughout India.
Parts Used: Flowers, filaments, anthers stalks, seeds, leaves
and roots,
Action: Flowers and filaments are cooling, sedative,
astringent, cholagogue, diuretic, bitter, refrigerant and expectorant. They are
useful in diarrhea, cholera, in liver complaints and in fever.
Preparations/ Uses: Flowers and filaments and juice of the flower
stalks are useful in diarrhea, cholera, in liver complaints and in fever.

I Claim:
[1] A joss stick, being a rod having a square crossection, for use between sunrise of Monday and sunrise on Tuesday comprising an intimate mixture, prepared in a silver vessel on a Monday, in dimineralized water of
(i) a base or fumigant Sawdust (wood powder) 40-75%, Coconut shell powder 5-15%, Maida lakdi(jiggat) powder 15-30% as a binder, (ii) a special aromatic fuel mixture comprising dry powders of bark of palash as samidha 40-55%, mayurshikha as dhoop 15-20%, shwet kamal petals as pushp 15-20%, and Malaygiri chandan 5-20% in dimineralized water; and (iii) khus fragrance.
[2] A joss stick as claimed in claim 1, being an extruded joss stick.
[3] A method of making a joss stick of claim 1, comprising the steps of (i) preparing a base or fumigant by mixing together between sunrise of Monday and sunrise on Tuesday thoroughly in a silver vessel Sawdust (wood powder) 40-75%, Coconut shell powder 5-15%, Meda lakdi(jiggat) powder 15-30% acting as a binder; (ii) preparing a fuel mixture by mixing together dry powders of bark of palash as samidha 40-55%, mayurshikha as dhoop 15-20% , shwet kamal petals as pushp 15-20% and Malaygiri chandan 5-20% by mixing together between sunrise of Monday and sunrise on Tuesday thoroughly in a silver vessel (iii) Adding the fuel mixture for Monday so prepared to the base

or fumigant in the proportion 15 to 25% of said fuel mixture and 85 to 75% of the said base to form a resultant mixture, (iv) Stirring the resultant mixture to prepare a homogenous/
uniform mix; (v) Adding demineralized water to the silver vessel containing the
uniform mix; (vi) Stirring the uniform mix and demineralized water manually
using a spatula or a dough making machine, to obtain a dough; (vii) Passing the dough so obtained through nozzles made of silver
metal and having a square cross section leading to extrusion of rod like extrudate having a square cross section; (viii) Cutting the rod like extrudate into a plurality of small sticks; (ix) Drying the small sticks so produced in the Sun for 1-2 days till the
moisture content in the joss sticks is reduced to less than 5%; (x) Preparing a fragrance adding solution by mixing together essence of khus and a solvent preferably diethyl phenyl ( DEP ) in a suitable proportion, preferably 25% khus and 75% ; Diethylphenyl, in a silver container; (xi) Dipping the dried small sticks in the fragrance adding solution so
prepared till they are soaked; (xii) Drying the soaked sticks to obtain a combustible joss stick.