Child-Proof Pouch with Segmented Opaque and Transparent Compartments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing containers for natural materials like tobacco and medical marijuana are inadequate, as they fail to provide secure, opaque, and resealable storage with visibility options and tracking capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A flexible pouch with two compartments, one opaque and one transparent, secured by a child-proof lock and NFC tag for storing and tracking contents, made from laminate materials with an airtight seal to preserve freshness and prevent unauthorized access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a plastic bag with zipper closure is used, then the container is simple and easy to manufacture, but it fails to provide secure storage and prevent unauthorized access
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch is divided into multiple compartments (first compartment for natural material, second compartment for information) separated by a seal, allowing different security and visibility requirements for different sections while maintaining overall structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single container structure: secure storage (child-proof lock), information display (transparent panel), tracking (NFC tag), and freshness preservation (airtight seal) are all integrated into one pouch system
2Reliability
If an opaque container is used, then unauthorized access is prevented and security is improved, but the user cannot view the contents
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch employs different transparency properties in different regions: the first compartment is opaque for security while the second compartment is transparent for visibility, allowing each section to fulfill its specific functional requirement
3Ease of operation
If a transparent container is used, then content visibility is improved, but security and prevention of unauthorized access deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The information compartment is separated from the material compartment, allowing the information section to be transparent for easy identification while the material section remains opaque and secure
4Device complexity
If a single compartment container is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ability to separately store and track materials and information deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch is divided into functionally distinct compartments: the first compartment stores natural material with secure access control, while the second compartment stores information and tracking data, enabling separate management of different types of content
Data Source
AI summary
A flexible pouch comprising a first panel and a second panel. In one embodiment there is a first compartment and a second compartment formed between the first panel and the second panel. A top seal is positioned along the top of the first panel and the second panel above the first compartment and the second compartment. A locking child proof slider assembly is configured to close the top seal in one direction and permit access to the compartments in the other direction. Below the top seal and just above the compartments is a zip seal. The zip seal is reclosable and helps maintained the upper edge of the compartments keeping the contents in place and fresh. The first compartment includes at least one sidewall formed from the first panel and the second panel and at least one seam wherein the sidewalls of the first compartment are opaque to as to prevent visibility of the contents of the first compartment. An NFC tag may also be provided.