Interlocking Spill-Proof Containers with Magnetic Bundling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current travel bottles are inefficient for transporting multiple personal care products due to size limitations, leakage issues, and environmental concerns, with limited options for reusable and refillable solutions that accommodate various product viscosities and shapes, and often lack durability and discretion.
Innovation Solution
An interlocking reusable spill-proof container system made from recycled ocean-bound plastic, featuring a petri, center, and cap with attachment mechanisms for easy assembly and disassembly, including a pump section for viscous liquids, and magnetic connections for bundling, designed to minimize waste and maximize product access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate travel bottles are used to transport different personal care products, then product variety is improved, but packing efficiency and organization deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate travel bottles into a single interlocking container system. Multiple cavities are integrated within one container body, allowing different personal care products to be stored in organized compartments. The container features interlocking capabilities that enable multiple units to connect, forming efficient packing arrangements while maintaining product variety and accessibility.
2Quantity of substance
If full-sized product bottles are brought for travel, then product availability is improved, but weight and space consumption worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments full-sized product bottles into multiple smaller travel-sized containers within a single interlocking system. Each cavity holds a portion of the total product quantity, allowing travelers to bring adequate amounts of personal care products while significantly reducing individual bottle weights and optimizing space utilization in luggage.
3Ease of operation
If conventional travel bottles are used, then portability is improved, but leak-proof reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates protective sealing mechanisms and secure closure systems in advance of potential leakage issues. The container features leak-proof caps, sealed cavities, and interlocking designs that prevent accidental opening or leakage during travel. These preventive measures are built into the structure before any leakage can occur, ensuring reliability while maintaining portability.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If opaque materials are used for travel containers, then privacy is improved, but product visibility worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different material properties to different parts of the container. The main container body is made opaque to provide privacy protection for personal care products during travel. However, the caps or specific sections incorporate transparent or translucent elements that allow product identification without compromising overall privacy. This localized differentiation of material properties simultaneously achieves both privacy protection and product visibility.
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 system provides a leak-proof, efficient, and eco-friendly solution for transporting multiple personal care products, ensuring all contents can be easily accessed and minimizing waste, while being TSA-compliant and aesthetically appealing.
Implementation Method 1
The petri is made from a first material and includes at least one magnet
Data Source
AI summary
A kit made up of a plurality of interlocking spill-proof containers including a first container and a second container. The first container includes a petri having a body with a top opening, at least one cavity, a bottom and at least one magnet, a jacket that at least partially envelops the body, and a cap configured for placement over the petr. The second container includes a petri having a body with a top opening, at least one cavity, a bottom and at least one magnet, a jacket that at least partially envelops the body, a cap configured for placement over the petri, and at least one center section disposed between the petri and the cap. The first and second containers are releasably attached to each other via the magnets contained by the first and second containers.