Compressible Garment Storage Kit with Wrinkle-Resistant Fabric
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current clothing storage and transportation systems fail to provide a specialized, wrinkle-resistant, compressible, and portable dress designed for emergency use, as they do not account for material selection, compression, and protection from environmental factors like heat, cold, and moisture, and existing containers are not optimized for minimal volume requirements.
Innovation Solution
A kit comprising a flexible, waterproof, tear-resistant pouch with a reclosable zip-top bag and a compressible dress made of wrinkle-resistant fabric that can expand up to 200% without shearing, designed for optimal folding and storage in a small volume, along with interior lining for protection and non-reactive properties, ensuring the dress remains wrinkle-free and protected during extended storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a generic garment bag is used for storage and transportation, then any type of fabric can be stored, but the garment cannot be compressed to minimal volume and will develop wrinkles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by selecting specific fabric properties (weight, thickness, elasticity) that enable the dress to be compressed to minimal volume while maintaining wrinkle resistance. The fabric parameters are optimized to allow compression into a small pouch without permanent deformation or wrinkling.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite materials by combining specific fabric types (nylon, spandex, lycra) with protective pouch materials to create a system that provides both compression capability and wrinkle protection. The composite structure of the dress fabric itself (multiple fiber types woven together) enables both compressibility and wrinkle resistance.
2Weight of moving object
If fabric weight is reduced to enable portability, then the dress becomes more portable, but the fabric may become sheer or see-through when expanded
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by using composite fabric materials that combine lightweight properties with sufficient opacity. The specific blend of fibers (nylon, spandex, lycra) creates a fabric that is light enough for portability but dense enough to maintain opacity when expanded to full size.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by carefully selecting fabric thickness (0.35mm to 0.55mm) and weight parameters that balance portability with opacity. The elastic properties are optimized to allow the fabric to expand to full size without becoming sheer, while remaining lightweight when compressed.
3Volume of moving object
If the dress is made highly compressible for portability, then it can be stored in small spaces, but it may not return to its original condition after expansion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by selecting fabric with specific elastic properties and thickness parameters that allow compression to small volume while ensuring the fabric returns to its original condition after expansion. The elastic recovery parameters are optimized to prevent permanent deformation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies self-service by designing the fabric with inherent elastic recovery properties that automatically return the dress to its original condition after compression and expansion, without requiring external intervention or special handling procedures.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If protective lining is added to protect the dress from environmental extremes, then protection is improved, but the pouch volume and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies flexible shells and thin films by using a waterproof, tear-resistant pouch material that provides environmental protection without requiring complex multi-layer construction. The thin film structure protects against moisture and environmental extremes while maintaining flexibility and minimizing volume increase.
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 kit allows for compact and portable storage of a dress that maintains its original condition upon expansion, providing protection from environmental extremes and ensuring convenience in emergency situations by fitting within small spaces, such as handbags or luggage.
Implementation Method 1
the fabric of said compressible dress is capable of returning to its original physical condition after expansion
Implementation Method 2
said fabric is capable of expansion of at least 200% in size upon removal from said pouch
Data Source
AI summary
A kit and a method of providing a kit for compact storage and maximum portability of a reusable compressible dress intended for emergency use, wherein the kit includes a wrinkle-resistant polymeric fabric dress, a pouch formed of a flexible, waterproof, tear-resistant material, including means for selectable opening and closure of a longitudinal opening thereof, wherein the dress is capable of selectable folding and compression to less than the volume of the pouch and which is press-or slip-fittable thereinto, and the kit includes a reclosable sealable plastic zip-top bag for receiving soiled garments, separate from that of the pouch.