Absorbent Pad with Integrated Base for Spill Neutralization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for absorbing and neutralizing potentially risky products on floors, such as sawdust, are cumbersome, difficult to handle, and pose health risks due to inhalation of carcinogenic substances, and fail to completely absorb liquids like paint, leaving a slipping hazard and requiring immediate collection.
Innovation Solution
A device with an elongated hollow body containing an absorbent and neutralizing powder that can be poured onto the spill, featuring a base for stabilization and signaling, allowing for easy absorption, neutralization, and indication of the spill's presence, replacing traditional sawdust and signaling beacons.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If sawdust is used to absorb spills, then absorption capability is provided, but handling difficulty increases and health risks arise due to inhalation of carcinogenic substances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs disposable absorbent pads made from safe, non-carcinogenic materials that are discarded after single use. These pads replace reusable sawdust, eliminating inhalation risks while maintaining absorption effectiveness. The pads are designed to be thrown away after absorbing spills, removing the need for collection and reuse.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the physical state and composition of the absorbent material from loose particulate sawdust to structured absorbent pads with controlled porosity and surface area. This parameter change improves absorption efficiency while eliminating the dust inhalation hazard associated with loose sawdust particles.
2Quantity of substance
If sawdust is used to absorb spills, then absorption is attempted, but complete absorption of liquids like paint is not achieved, leaving slipping hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The absorbent pads are constructed from highly porous materials with controlled pore sizes and distributions that maximize liquid uptake through capillary action. The porous structure provides vastly greater surface area compared to sawdust, enabling complete absorption of liquids including paint, thereby eliminating residual slipping hazards.
Solution Approach 2:
The pads utilize composite materials combining multiple absorbent substances with complementary properties, such as cellulose fibers for bulk absorption and activated carbon for surface adsorption. This composite approach ensures complete absorption of various liquid types including oily and non-oily substances.
3Quantity of substance
If sawdust is stored in large bags for absorption, then absorption material is available, but handling and immediate deployment become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the absorption material into discrete, pre-packaged pads of appropriate sizes for different spill scenarios. These segmented units can be easily stored on shelves and quickly grabbed during emergencies, eliminating the need to handle large bags of sawdust and enabling immediate deployment.
Solution Approach 2:
The absorbent pads are pre-packaged in ready-to-use containers or dispensers positioned near potential spill locations. This preliminary preparation allows staff to immediately grab and deploy the correct pad size without searching through storage areas, significantly reducing response time.
4Loss of information
If traditional signaling beacons are used to mark spills, then risk signaling is provided, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the absorption function and signaling function into a single integrated pad. The pad itself, through its visible presence, color, or embedded indicators, serves as the spill marker, eliminating the need for separate signaling beacons or additional marking devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The absorbent pad is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: absorbing the spill, containing the contaminant, and signaling the spill location to personnel. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity and eliminates the need for separate dedicated signaling equipment.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides a practical, safe, and efficient means to absorb and neutralize spills, preventing slipping hazards and ensuring clear signaling of risks, thus enhancing safety and reducing legal and financial liabilities in retail and industrial settings.
Implementation Method 1
a powder capable of absorbing the potentially risky product when the powder comes into contact with said product
Implementation Method 2
the powder by covering the product absorbs it
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a device (100) for absorbing and marking a potentially dangerous substance (P) on the ground (S), said device (100) including: an elongate hollow body (10), the inner walls (10a) of which define a storage space (VI) in which a powder (20) is stored which is capable of absorbing said substance (P) when said powder (20) comes into contact with said substance (P), said storage space (VI) leading into an opening (12) for pouring said powder (20) onto said substance (P) in order to neutralise said substance (P), a base (30) on which the lower end of said body (10) is directly or indirectly mounted, said base (30) projecting laterally relative to said body (10) so as to form a marker in order to position said device (100) on the ground (S) in a stable manner and to mark the presence of said absorbed substance (P) on the ground (S).