Artificial Insemination Condom with Reinforced Cup and Delivery Handle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current artificial insemination methods often cause discomfort and inefficiency due to the need for manual handling and storage of semen, which can lead to cramping and pain, and may result in semen loss during delivery.
Innovation Solution
A condom-based system that allows semen collection and immediate attachment to a delivery handle for precise placement at the cervix, with features like a reinforced cup, pull-string for retrieval, and optional storage systems to maintain semen integrity and convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual handling and storage of semen is used, then flexibility and portability are improved, but discomfort and pain to the user increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct segments: a collection container for semen collection, a delivery mechanism with catheter for precise delivery, and a handle for control. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while reducing manual handling discomfort.
Solution Approach 2:
The delivery mechanism acts as an intermediary between the collection container and the user's body. It provides a controlled interface that eliminates direct manual manipulation of semen, thereby reducing discomfort and pain while maintaining operational flexibility.
2Device complexity
If manual handling of semen is used, then device simplicity is improved, but semen loss during delivery increases
Solution Approach 1:
The delivery mechanism serves as an intermediary that ensures complete transfer of semen from the collection container to the delivery site. The system includes features such as a catheter that extends into the uterus and a delivery mechanism that propels semen through the catheter, minimizing loss while maintaining relative simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces manual mechanical handling with a controlled delivery mechanism that uses a pump or pressure system to propel semen through the catheter. This substitution ensures complete delivery of semen without the losses associated with manual handling while adding only moderate complexity.
3Manufacturing precision
If precise placement at cervix is achieved, then insemination effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The delivery mechanism with its catheter and control system acts as an intermediary that enables precise placement of semen at the cervix. The catheter can be positioned through the vaginal canal and into the uterus, and the controlled delivery mechanism ensures accurate deposition of semen at the intended location.
Solution Approach 2:
The device may include visual indicators such as color changes or markings on the catheter or handle that indicate proper positioning and depth. These visual cues help the user achieve precise placement without requiring complex imaging or monitoring systems.
4Ease of operation
If storage systems are added, then convenience and semen integrity are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is integrated within the overall device structure. The collection container can be nested within the delivery mechanism or handle, allowing storage of semen before use without requiring a separate external storage system. This nesting approach maintains convenience while minimizing added complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed with multi-functionality, where the same structure serves both as a delivery mechanism and as a storage container. The handle and delivery mechanism can accommodate different collection containers, and the system can be used for both immediate delivery and delayed delivery after storage, providing universal functionality.
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AI summary
An artificial insemination device may include a condom having a sheath and a reinforced cup that caps one end of the sheath, thereby having an inner concave surface and an outer convex surface; and a delivery handle comprising an elongate extension sized, shaped, shaped to contact the outer convex surface of the condom cup.