Infant Garment With Removable Absorbent Pad For Waste Containment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing garments with absorbent pads fail to efficiently manage explosive bowel movements in infants, leading to waste leakage and increased cleaning efforts, as they are not easily removable and often spread soiling during the cleaning process.
Innovation Solution
A flexible garment with a centrally positioned absorbent pad, featuring snap fasteners and a flap for easy removal, arcuate leg openings for comfort, and an adhesive-backed absorbent pad for effective waste containment, minimizing soiling and cleanup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional shirts are used for infants, then the garment can be easily removed, but waste material spreads across the infant during removal
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is segmented into distinct functional zones: an absorbent pad positioned over the diaper area to contain waste, and separate fabric portions for the infant's body. This segmentation allows the waste-containing area to be isolated and removed as a unit, preventing waste from spreading to other parts of the infant's body during removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The absorbent pad is designed as a removable component that can be extracted from the garment. When waste leakage occurs, the pad can be quickly removed and discarded, taking the waste with it and leaving the rest of the garment clean and reusable, thus eliminating the need to remove the entire garment and preventing waste spread.
2Loss of time
If garments are designed with easy removal features, then cleanup time is reduced, but waste containment effectiveness decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The absorbent pad is pre-positioned and secured over the diaper area before any waste leakage occurs. Fasteners are pre-configured to allow quick release. When waste leakage happens, the pre-positioned pad immediately contains the waste, and the pre-configured fasteners enable rapid removal, minimizing cleanup time while maintaining containment effectiveness throughout the wear period.
Solution Approach 2:
The garment incorporates dynamic fastening systems that can transition from a secure closed state (providing reliable waste containment) to an easily opened state (enabling quick removal for cleanup). The fasteners maintain strong holding power during normal wear but can be quickly released when needed, allowing the garment to adapt between these two functional requirements.
3Reliability
If absorbent pads are permanently attached to garments, then waste containment is improved, but garment reusability and cost-effectiveness decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The absorbent pad is segmented from the main garment body through the use of removable fasteners. This segmentation allows the pad to be securely attached during wear for effective waste containment, yet easily separated when the pad becomes soiled. The reusable garment portion can be washed and reused, while only the disposable pad is discarded, improving cost-effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The design enables selective discarding of only the soiled absorbent pad while recovering and reusing the main garment. The pad is attached with removable fasteners that allow it to be discarded when soiled, while the garment itself can be washed and reused multiple times, reducing overall waste and cost compared to discarding the entire garment.
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
The garment allows for quick and efficient removal, reducing the frequency of cleaning and preventing soiling of the infant and surrounding areas by effectively capturing and containing waste leakage.
Implementation Method 1
an absorbent pad disposed centrally along an interior surface of the flexible body
Data Source
AI summary
A garment with absorbent pad. The garment includes a flexible body having an upper end and a lower end, wherein the flexible body can move between an open position and a closed position, such that opposing lateral sides of the flexible body are removably secured together via a first fastener. A head opening is disposed centrally along the upper end, and a pair of arm openings are disposed through the flexible body. A pair of leg openings are disposed on the lower end. An absorbent pad is disposed centrally on an interior surface of the flexible body, such that the absorbent pad can absorb fluid waste to protect the flexible body.