Dual-Compartment Deodorant and Wipes Container for Handheld Portability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions fail to provide a convenient and portable method for applying deodorant/antiperspirant without access to paper towels in public restrooms, requiring separate purchase and storage of deodorants and wipes.
Innovation Solution
A dual compartment container with a deodorant dispenser and moist wipes, featuring attachable and detachable chambers, a removable cover for deodorant dispensing, and a side access door for wipe dispensing, designed for handheld use with fasteners like screws or snap-on ribs, allowing for easy loading and use of both products in one compact unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If deodorant and wipes are stored separately, then each product can be optimized for its specific function, but the user must carry and manage multiple separate products and storage locations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a deodorant dispenser and moist wipes into a single dual-compartment container system. The upper compartment houses the deodorant dispenser while the lower compartment stores multiple moist wipes, allowing users to carry both hygiene products together rather than separately. This merging resolves the contradiction by providing multi-functionality in one unified device.
Solution Approach 2:
The dual-compartment container serves multiple functions: it dispenses deodorant through the upper compartment and provides moisture for cleansing through the lower compartment wipes. This universal design allows the single device to replace what would traditionally require separate products, addressing the versatility need while maintaining product optimization.
2Ease of operation
If a large container holds both deodorant and wipes, then portability is reduced, but having separate small containers increases the number of items to carry
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested structure where the deodorant dispenser is positioned in the upper compartment and the moist wipes are stored in the lower compartment of the same container assembly. The compartments are vertically stacked, allowing efficient use of space. This nesting approach consolidates multiple products into one compact unit that is easier to carry than separate containers while maintaining accessibility to both products.
3Ease of operation
If the container is designed for handheld use, then portability is improved, but the capacity for storing sufficient deodorant and wipes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic dispensing mechanism in the upper compartment where a rotating wheel or sliding lever controls deodorant release. This dynamic system allows precise portion control, enabling sufficient deodorant storage in a compact space. The lower compartment uses a side access door for wipe dispensing, allowing users to access individual wipes as needed. These dynamic dispensing mechanisms maximize storage capacity within the handheld form factor.
Data Source
AI summary
Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for combining a container with wipes and a deodorant dispenser. The hand held combination deodorant/antiperspirant and moist wipes container can have dual compartments, and can be vertically stacked and joined together by a coupler. The upper compartment can house the deodorant/antiperspirant product, and include an advance mechanism which raises or lowers the contents to dispense. The lower compartment can house wipes. Both compartments can have an opening through which the contents can be accessed and a cover to protect the product. The upper and lower compartments can be configured to release from each other. Alternatively, the compartments can be made inseparable from one another. The invention can be sized in order to attach and detach existing prior art deodorant dispensers from the wiper dispenser housing. Other types of toiletries and healthcare products can be used with the invention.