Disposable Bib System with Adhesive Tabs and Velcro Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bibs for preventing food stains while eating in a vehicle are inconvenient due to the need for neck ties, lack of adjustability, exposure of the lap, and non-disposable nature, and fail to effectively secure and contour to the user's body.
Innovation Solution
A disposable bib system with a neckpiece, flexible material, and adhesive tabs that can be secured to various body locations, allowing for customizable contours and positions, and featuring form holding strips for enhanced stability and food capture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional bibs use neck ties for securing, then the bib can be fastened to the user, but it becomes difficult to tie behind the neck due to vehicle headrest and cramped space
Solution Approach 1:
The bib is divided into multiple sections with independent fastening mechanisms. Instead of a single neck tie, the bib has adhesive tabs at the bottom edge and Velcro® strips along the sides, allowing segmented attachment to different body parts (neck, chest, lap) independently, eliminating the need to reach behind the neck to tie a knot
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces adhesive tabs and Velcro® strips as intermediary fastening elements between the bib and the user's clothing or body. These intermediaries provide secure attachment without requiring manual knot-tying behind the neck, solving the accessibility problem in cramped vehicle spaces
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional bibs are made one size to fit all, then manufacturing is simplified, but the bib cannot be adjusted for custom contours and positions
Solution Approach 1:
The bib incorporates flexible, adjustable fastening elements (adhesive tabs, Velcro® strips) that allow the bib to be dynamically configured to different body shapes and sizes. The bib can be attached at various positions and angles according to the user's specific needs, transforming a static one-size-fits-all design into a dynamically adaptable solution
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables changes in the attachment parameters (position, orientation, length of coverage) by allowing the bib to be secured at multiple locations with adjustable fasteners. This permits customization of the bib's effective length and contour without requiring multiple size variants, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while achieving adaptability
3Reliability
If conventional bibs are made long enough to cover the lap, then lap protection is improved, but the bib drapes and falls between the legs
Solution Approach 1:
The bib's protection function is segmented into multiple attachment zones: neckpiece for upper attachment, adhesive tabs for mid-section anchoring, and Velcro® strips for lateral stabilization. This segmentation prevents the bib from draping between the legs by providing distributed attachment points that secure the bib in place while maintaining lap coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The adhesive tabs and Velcro® strips are pre-positioned on the bib to create predetermined attachment zones that guide proper placement. The adhesive tabs are positioned to prevent forward slippage, while Velcro® strips are placed to prevent lateral movement, ensuring the bib remains stable and positioned correctly before use
4Ease of operation
If conventional bibs are non-disposable, then environmental impact is reduced, but hygiene and convenience are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The bib is designed as a disposable product made from inexpensive materials that can be easily discarded after single use. This eliminates hygiene concerns associated with reusing bibs and simplifies the user experience by removing cleaning and maintenance requirements, with the trade-off being increased material consumption that is acceptable given the low cost and environmental impact of the disposable material
Data Source
AI summary
The present application includes a system and method for protecting the user's clothes from food stains. The system includes a neckpiece convenient to place around the user's neck, a flexible material to attach to the neckpiece and a pair of tabs which are placed on the user to form a pocket to catch food particles. The flexible material may be detached from the neckpiece, allowing the neckpiece to be reused.