Body-Secured Ring Pouch for Sterile Procedure Accessibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for temporarily storing jewelry, such as leaving it in a locker or pinning it to clothing, are inadequate for healthcare professionals who need to remove jewelry for sterile procedures, as they may harbor bacteria and are not secure.
Innovation Solution
A ring storage apparatus comprising a small pouch made of fabric with a slit and a strap, which can be secured to the body using various methods like adhesive strips, hook and loop fasteners, or cohesive tape, ensuring the ring is safely stored and easily accessible.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If jewelry is removed and stored in a locker, then bacterial transmission is prevented, but accessibility and convenience are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a sterile pouch as an intermediary container that holds the jewelry. The pouch can be stored in a sterile environment (like a locker) while allowing the healthcare professional to access it quickly by simply opening the pouch, eliminating the need to open a locker. This mediator resolves the contradiction by providing both sterile storage and quick accessibility.
2Ease of operation
If jewelry is placed in a pocket or tied to clothing, then accessibility is improved, but bacterial contamination risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a flexible sterile pouch (thin film structure) to contain the jewelry. This pouch can be carried in a pocket or attached to clothing while maintaining a sterile barrier. The flexible shell protects the jewelry from bacterial contamination in the non-sterile environment of pockets or clothing, while still allowing easy accessibility.
3Ease of operation
If jewelry is pinned to badge or bra, then accessibility is maintained, but security and hygiene are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated pouch system: the pouch itself provides secure containment with closure mechanisms (zipper, snap, or tie), while also maintaining sterility. By merging security features and hygiene protection into one unified solution, the jewelry remains securely stored without compromising either security or hygiene, while staying easily accessible.
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AI summary
An apparatus for temporary storage of one or more rings or other valuable items.