Hermetic Body Fluid Management via Segmented Laten Envelope
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current incontinence management systems for both urinary and menstrual flows are not discreet, comfortable, or effective in allowing individuals to move freely, particularly for religious ablutions, and do not adequately prevent contagious diseases during large gatherings like Hajj.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight, autonomous, and hermetic system comprising a latex envelope with a urinal and scrotum pocket, connected to a honeycomb collector and a manual pump system for urine management, along with a backpack tank for water-based purification and disinfection, allowing for independent urination and menstrual flow control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If disposable absorbent plastic diapers are used, then urine management is provided, but the system is not discreet and limits mobility
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional modules: an external collector that can be worn like underwear, an internal catheter system for fluid collection, and a disposal bag system. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the external collector provides discretion while the internal system manages fluid flow, resolving the contradiction between mobility and discreetness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary collection system between the body and traditional diapers. The external collector with its hermetic seal acts as a mediator that captures urine before it reaches traditional absorbent materials, providing both discretion and mobility while maintaining effective urine management.
2Extent of automation
If PENI-FLOW system with collector is used, then urine collection is improved, but the system is not autonomous and requires external connections
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates self-service features including automatic hermetic sealing when the collection bag is full, self-contained disposal mechanisms, and integrated cleaning systems. The catheter system automatically seals and isolates waste, eliminating the need for external connections or manual intervention, thus achieving autonomy without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a disposable collection bag system that can be easily discarded when full, eliminating the need for complex external connection systems. The hermetic seal automatically activates when the bag is full, and the entire collection system can be replaced without external assistance, providing autonomy while maintaining simplicity.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional incontinence management systems are used, then fluid collection is provided, but hygiene and disease prevention are inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a hermetic, isolated environment for urine collection and storage. The hermetic seal prevents contact between urine and the external environment, creating an inert barrier that eliminates disease transmission risks while maintaining reliable hygiene. This hermetic isolation is maintained throughout the collection, storage, and disposal processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs disposable collection bags and catheter systems that are discarded after single use, eliminating the need for complex cleaning and sanitizing procedures. This disposable approach ensures high hygiene standards and prevents disease transmission while keeping the system simple and reliable, especially important in settings like Hajj where disease prevention is critical.
4Reliability
If hermetic sealing is implemented for urine collection, then hygiene is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hermetic sealing system utilizes flexible, thin-film materials for the collection bags and seals. These thin-film hermetic barriers provide reliable hygiene protection while remaining simple in structure and easy to manufacture. The flexibility of these thin films allows the hermetic system to conform to the body and movement without adding mechanical complexity.
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AI summary
A system for managing and controlling bodily fluids such as urine and menstrual flow includes a garment with a latex envelope, for receiving the fluids from the male or female genitalia, and a system for disinfecting the male or female genitalia within the envelope.