Portable Bowel Cup With Flared Lip And Disposable Liner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bedpan and commode devices for bedridden patients often result in unintended spillage or leakage, causing soiled undergarments and linens, and pose emotional and psychological distress, with disposal and sanitation being cumbersome and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A portable bowel cup and liner device with a flared lip and removable, waterproof/odor-proof liner that captures waste within a disposable liner, which can be easily closed and disposed of, minimizing spillage and facilitating easy waste disposal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional bedpan or commode devices are used, then waste collection is achieved, but spillage or leakage occurs causing soiled undergarments and linens
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into two main segments: a reusable body and a disposable liner. The liner is segmented into an inner liner and an outer liner that can be independently removed and disposed of. This segmentation allows the inner liner to be easily replaced without discarding the outer liner, reducing waste while maintaining reliable waste containment.
Solution Approach 2:
The disposable liner acts as an intermediary between the user and the environment. It captures waste within its containment structure, preventing direct contact between waste and the surrounding environment (bed linens, undergarments). The liner's waterproof material serves as a mediator that blocks leakage while allowing easy removal and disposal.
2Reliability
If traditional waste collection devices are used, then waste containment is achieved, but disposal and sanitation become cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs disposable liners that are discarded after single use, eliminating the need for complex cleaning and sanitation processes. The inner liner and outer liner are designed to be discarded with the waste, transforming a time-consuming sanitation task into a simple disposal action. This disposable approach significantly reduces the time required for waste management.
Solution Approach 2:
The waste and liner are extracted as a single unit from the body container. The liner is designed to be easily removed from the body, allowing the waste-containing liner to be taken out together in one action. This extraction mechanism eliminates the need for separate waste removal and cleaning steps, reducing overall disposal time.
3Reliability
If bedpan or commode devices are used, then waste collection is achieved, but patient dignity is compromised due to soiled clothes and linens
Solution Approach 1:
The disposable liner serves as a protective intermediary that prevents waste from contacting the patient's undergarments and bed linens. By containing waste within the liner's waterproof barrier, the device protects the patient's clothing and bedding from soiling, thereby preserving patient dignity and reducing emotional distress associated with bodily function loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The disposable liner provides a clean, fresh barrier for each use, eliminating the need for cleaning and reuse of containment materials. This disposable approach ensures that each waste collection event maintains hygiene standards, preventing odor and contamination from affecting the patient's environment, thus protecting patient dignity and comfort.
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AI summary
A portable bowel cup and liner device is provided. The device is comprised of a body with at least one flared lip. The body receives at least one removable liner. The lip of the body can be placed around the buttocks and anus of a user lying on their side such that waste from the user is captured within the liner. Then, the liner can be removed from the body, closed via a fastener of the liner, and then disposed of. The body may be comprised of a weighted base to inhibit movement of the body.