Male Condom Kit with Multiple Silicone Ring Sizes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Male condoms and erectile dysfunction rings are typically sold separately, making it inconvenient for users who need both items, and there is a need for a combined solution that accommodates varying user size requirements.
Innovation Solution
A kit comprising a male condom and one or more wearable rings, optionally with different diameters, packaged together in a single package, with the rings potentially coupled to the condom base or separately, allowing for user selection based on size preferences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If condoms and rings are sold separately, then users can purchase each item individually, but users experience inconvenience and must shop separately for both items
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines previously separate products (condom and ring) into a single integrated kit packaged together. The kit includes a condom with a ring attached to its base, allowing users to obtain both items in one purchase, thereby eliminating the need to shop separately and reducing time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated kit serves multiple functions simultaneously - providing both contraceptive protection (condom) and erectile support (ring) in a single product package. This multi-functional approach addresses different user needs in one unified solution.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single ring size is provided, then the package is simple, but it cannot accommodate varying user size requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the ring component into multiple size options (e.g., small, medium, large rings) within the single kit package. Each ring is a separate element that users can select based on their specific size requirements, allowing customization without complicating the overall kit structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The kit provides dynamic adaptability by offering multiple ring size options that can be selected based on user needs. The flexible packaging and modular design allow users to choose the appropriate ring size, making the product adaptable to different anatomical requirements.
3Ease of operation
If rings are integrated with the condom base, then the kit is more convenient to use, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The ring is pre-attached to the condom base during manufacturing, creating a ready-to-use integrated unit. This preliminary integration simplifies the final assembly process and ensures proper positioning, making the product easier to use while managing manufacturing complexity through advance preparation.
Data Source
AI summary
A kit comprising at least one male condom having a condom base, a tubular sheath, and a reservoir tip, at least two wearable, silicone rings, each ring having an internal diameter that is different than the internal diameter of the other ring, and a single package comprising a first internal compartment and a second internal compartment, wherein the at least one male condom is contained in the first compartment, and the at least two wearable rings are contained in the second compartment.