Durable Absorbent Pant With Integrated Front Panel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current durable absorbent pants for men with urinary incontinence issues lack a smoothly integrated absorbent front panel, leading to discomfort and leakage due to inadequate contact with the male anatomy and varied penis positions, which existing products fail to address effectively.
Innovation Solution
Designing a durable adult absorbent brief pant with an absorbent front panel that includes a liquid impermeable barrier layer and a wearer-facing layer, integrated into the pant using elastic materials and attachment mechanisms like tape or stitching to ensure reliable containment and comfort across various body movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an absorbent panel is integrated into durable pants for men with urinary incontinence, then the containment effectiveness is improved, but the comfort and discreetness under clothing deteriorate due to bulkiness and poor integration
Solution Approach 1:
The absorbent panel is merged with the front waist portion of the pant to form a smoothly integrated structure. The panel's wearer-facing layer is substantially the same as the front waist portion material, creating a seamless appearance and feel under clothing while maintaining absorbent functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The absorbent panel is strategically positioned in the front waist portion where it is needed for containment, while the rest of the pant maintains its normal underwear appearance and comfort properties. This localized integration allows the pant to remain discreet under clothing while providing effective containment where required.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the absorbent panel uses rigid attachment mechanisms like stitching, then the structural stability is improved, but the flexibility and comfort during body movements deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The absorbent panel is constructed with flexible layers including a wearer-facing layer, absorbent layer, and liquid impermeable barrier layer that can flex and conform to body movements. These thin film structures provide structural stability while maintaining the flexibility needed for comfort during various activities.
3Reliability
If the absorbent panel extends further back to improve containment, then the leakage protection is improved, but the bulkiness and discomfort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The absorbent panel is strategically positioned in the front waist portion where containment is most needed for male anatomy, rather than extending uniformly across the entire back. This localized placement provides effective leakage protection while minimizing bulkiness and discomfort in areas where absorbency is not required.
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 solution provides a comfortable, discreet, and effective absorbent system that maintains contact with the body, reducing leakage and enhancing wearability by utilizing elastic materials and appropriate attachment methods to accommodate different penis orientations and movements.
Implementation Method 1
the pants comprise an absorbent front panel that is smoothly integrated into the pants
Implementation Method 2
an absorbent layer disposed between the wearer-facing layer and the liquid impermeable barrier layer
Implementation Method 3
a liquid impermeable barrier layer disposed outwardly of the absorbent layer
Data Source
AI summary
This invention relates to features of durable absorbent pants (for example, underwear briefs) to be worn for containing and absorbing discharges resulting from urinary incontinence, where the pants comprise an absorbent panel that is smoothly integrated into the pants.