Faucet Chute for Ergonomic Water Flow Direction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for erotic self-stimulation using running bathwater can be uncomfortable and impractical for women due to the difficulty of positioning the genital area correctly, especially for those with limited flexibility or back problems.

Innovation Solution

A device that attaches to a faucet with a chute to direct water flow in a horizontal direction, allowing for adjustable angle and flow modification, enabling more ergonomic and comfortable self-stimulation by guiding water to the clitoral area.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If women position their genital area beneath a running bathwater tap for self-stimulation, then water can stimulate the clitoris and labial area, but it requires a cramped and contorted body position that is uncomfortable and difficult to maintain

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomfort of self-stimulationVSAvoidbody positioning complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a chute as an intermediary device between the faucet and the user's body. The chute is attached to the faucet and directs water flow horizontally toward the user, eliminating the need for the user to contort their body into an awkward position under the running water. This mediator (chute) resolves the contradiction by maintaining the beneficial water stimulation while removing the harmful positioning requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If women with limited flexibility or back problems attempt to position themselves under running bathwater, then water stimulation can occur, but the physical difficulties make this approach impossible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccessibility to self-stimulationVSAvoidphysical strain on body
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The chute serves as a mediator that adapts the water delivery system to accommodate users with limited flexibility or back problems. By redirecting water horizontally through the chute, users can receive stimulation without needing to bend or twist their bodies into difficult positions, thereby making the practice accessible to a broader range of people regardless of physical capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If a chute is introduced to direct water horizontally, then body positioning becomes more comfortable, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebody positioning easeVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device is segmented into distinct functional components: a fastener system for attachment to the faucet, a chute for water redirection, and various optional attachments for flow control. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall device relatively simple. The modular nature also enables users to attach only the components they need.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The fastener system is designed to be universal, capable of attaching to various types of faucets using different attachment methods (suction cups, adhesive, mechanical fasteners). The chute can be used with different flow control attachments, making the base device versatile and adaptable to different user preferences and faucet types, thereby justifying the added complexity through enhanced functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9539169B2Device for erotic self-stimulation using running water, and a method for its use
Publication Date: 2017.01.10 LOVABILITY LLC
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AI summary

A water-based erotic stimulation device is disclosed, including a fastener and a chute with a faucet end and a distal end, and having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is substantially horizontal. The distal end may have a groove, a water flow adjustment peg, or an extension, which may have adjustable length. The angle of the chute may be adjusted by adjusting the fastener. A method is also disclosed for using the device for erotic self-stimulation by attaching it to a faucet and directing its water toward the clitoral area of a woman using the device.