Disposable Bib With Sealed Absorbent Wipe
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing disposable bibs require users to open and unfold wet wipes for hand and face cleaning, which is inconvenient and may lead to exposure and drying out of the wipes.
Innovation Solution
A disposable bib with a flexible, water-impermeable body and an absorbent wipe attached flatly on one side, sealed by a releasable cover that can be partially or fully removed for use, allowing the wipe to remain wet and be easily accessed for cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the wet wipe is enclosed in a package for storage, then the wipe remains wet and hygienic, but the user must open and unfold the wipe which is inconvenient and may lead to exposure and drying out
Solution Approach 1:
The wipe is pre-spread flat and attached to the bib body in its ready-to-use state, eliminating the need for opening and unfolding during operation. The releasable cover is pre-positioned to seal the wipe, maintaining moisture until use. This preliminary preparation resolves the contradiction by making the wipe immediately accessible while retaining its sealed, moist state.
Solution Approach 2:
The bib is segmented into functional zones: the wipe area, the releasable cover, and the border region. This segmentation allows the wipe to be enclosed separately with its own protective cover, enabling independent access to the wipe without exposing other parts of the bib. The separated design maintains hygiene and moisture while facilitating convenient access.
2Ease of operation
If the wipe is spread flat and attached to the bib body, then the wipe is ready to use and easy to access, but the wipe may be exposed and dry out before use
Solution Approach 1:
A flexible releasable cover made of thin film material is used to seal the wipe. This cover can be easily applied over the spread-flat wipe while maintaining its flat configuration, providing a protective barrier that prevents drying out. The flexible nature of the cover allows it to conform to the wipe's shape while maintaining accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The releasable cover acts as an intermediary between the wipe and the external environment. It allows the wipe to remain spread flat and accessible while simultaneously protecting it from exposure and moisture loss. The cover can be easily removed when needed, providing controlled access without compromising the wipe's ready-to-use state.
3Reliability
If a releasable cover is added to seal the wipe, then the wipe remains enclosed and wet, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The releasable cover is merged with the bib body through fixable attachment at the borders, creating an integrated unit. The cover and bib work together as a single system where the cover provides sealing functionality without requiring separate packaging or additional components. This merging reduces overall device complexity while maintaining effective enclosure.
Solution Approach 2:
The entire bib assembly including the releasable cover is designed as a disposable item. This eliminates the need for durable, complex sealing mechanisms that would require maintenance or replacement. The simple, single-use design keeps the structure uncomplicated while achieving reliable wipe enclosure throughout the product's short service life.
4Reliability
If the edges of the wipe are within the edges of the bib body providing a border, then the wipe has a surface for attachment and is enclosed, but the wipe area is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The border region of the bib is given the specific quality of providing attachment surface, while the central area maintains maximum wipe surface. This local differentiation allows the border to serve the functional purpose of securing the wipe and cover without compromising the overall wipe area. The attachment functionality is concentrated where needed at the edges.
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 convenient and hygienic means of cleaning by keeping the wipe wet and enclosed until needed, allowing for efficient use and disposal of the bib with the soiled cover.
Implementation Method 1
a releasable cover sealingly attached to the body of the bib on the border that fully covers the wipe; wherein the cover fully encloses and seals the wipe
Implementation Method 2
an absorbent wipe fixably attached to the outward side of the bib body where the wipe is spread approximately flat and is ready to use
Data Source
AI summary
A disposable bib having a flexible bib body to cover at least a portion of the user's torso, wherein the bib body has a torso side and an outward side; at least one fastener attached to the bib to attach the bib to the user; an absorbent wipe fixably attached to the outward side of the bib body where the wipe is spread approximately flat and is ready to use; and a releasable cover sealingly attached to the body of the bib on the border that fully covers the wipe; wherein the cover fully encloses and seals the wipe; wherein the cover can be partially or fully removed from the bib body by pulling down, thereby exposing the wipe, and wherein the wipe can be manipulated while attached to the bib body to clean the user.