Digit-Guided Insertable Cover for Hygienic Ergonomic Insertion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for inserting tampons and suppositories, such as digital insertion and applicators, are unhygienic, invasive, difficult to handle, environmentally harmful, and challenging for new users or those with disabilities, and do not allow for secure finger hold or ergonomic insertion.
Innovation Solution
A delivery device with insertable orientation means and digit orientation means, guided by digit, that maintains the insertable in a hygienic or sterile state, facilitates ergonomic insertion, and uses biodegradable materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If digital insertion is used, then the insertion process is simple and direct, but hygiene is compromised and biological hazards increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a digit cover as an intermediary device between the user's finger and the insertable. The digit cover is a protective sheath that fits over the finger, allowing digital insertion while preventing direct contact between the finger and the insertable, thus maintaining hygiene and reducing biological hazards while preserving insertion simplicity
2Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional applicators are used, then hygiene is improved, but device complexity and bulk increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential function of the applicator (providing a hygienic barrier) while removing unnecessary complexity. Instead of using traditional multi-part applicators with movable sections, the invention uses a simple, single-piece digit cover that fits over the finger and provides the necessary protective barrier, significantly reducing device complexity while maintaining hygiene protection
3Ease of operation
If traditional applicators are used, then insertion is facilitated, but ease of operation decreases for new users and those with disabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the insertion process into two simple stages: first, the user inserts their finger (with the digit cover) into the orifice; second, the insertable is pushed through the digit cover. This segmentation simplifies the operation for new users and those with disabilities by breaking down the complex applicator manipulation into straightforward actions, while the digit cover provides continuous guidance and protection throughout the process
4Strength
If conventional materials are used, then device durability is maintained, but environmental sustainability is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter from conventional non-biodegradable plastics to biodegradable materials. The digit cover and insertable are made from materials that can break down naturally in the environment, significantly reducing environmental impact and improving sustainability while maintaining sufficient durability for the intended use period through optimized material selection and structure
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is directed to delivery device for deploying an insertable into an orifice guided by digit, the delivery device comprising: insertable orientation means adapted to orient the insertable in a deployment orientation and digit orientation means adapted to orient a portion of at least one digit in a navigation orientation, the insertable orientation means and the digit orientation means adjoined across a partition with a partition cross-section, and the deployment orientation and the navigation orientation arranged for digit guided deployment of the insertable into the orifice. Also disclosed is a method of deploying an insertable into an orifice guided by digit, using the delivery device of the present invention. The delivery device and method of the present invention are well suited to deploying tampons into the vaginal cavity.