Foot Powder Housing With Elastic Cover to Prevent Spills
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for applying foot powder result in spills and waste, making the process messy and inefficient, and do not adequately prevent microbial growth.
Innovation Solution
A foot powder application device with a housing, lid, and foam base that allows controlled application of powder, preventing spillage and providing antimicrobial protection, featuring a selectively openable and closable design with an elastic cover for ankle fit and a carrying handle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If foot powder is poured directly onto the feet or into the sock/shoe, then the application is simple and quick, but the powder spills onto unwanted areas causing mess and waste
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a container with an opening as an intermediary device between the powder source and the foot. The container holds the powder and allows controlled release through its opening, preventing direct pouring onto unwanted areas while maintaining ease of application.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs an elastic cover that can flexibly cover and uncover the opening. This flexible component allows the user to control powder release by simply covering or uncovering the opening with the elastic cover, preventing spills while maintaining ease of operation.
2Reliability
If the housing is made waterproof and durable to prevent contaminant access, then the powder is protected, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a waterproof housing constructed from waterproof material that forms a protective barrier. This flexible yet protective housing prevents contaminant access while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through the use of a straightforward waterproof material and design.
3Ease of operation
If the elastic cover is biased to fittingly engage with the ankle region, then the ankle is securely covered, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an elastic component with specific physical parameters (elasticity, biasing force) that allow it to automatically fit the ankle region. By optimizing the elastic properties and biasing parameters, the device achieves secure ankle coverage without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms.
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
Enables clean and efficient application of foot powder, reducing waste and microbial growth, while ensuring even distribution and easy transport.
Implementation Method 1
the foam base includes antimicrobial properties to prevent the growth of microbes within the interior of the housing
Implementation Method 2
the elastic component is biased to fittingly engage with the ankle region
Data Source
AI summary
A foot powder application device is disclosed, including a housing defined by a top surface, a bottom, and a plurality of sidewalls. An interior of the housing retains the foot powder therein. A lid is provided on the top surface to be opened and closed via a fastener, wherein opening the lid exposes an opening dimensioned to receive the user's foot. A foam base is positioned on the bottom of the interior of the housing.