Medicated Diaper with Sealed Composition for Skin Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional diapers fail to adequately prevent or reduce the risk of skin rashes and pressure ulcers, requiring pre-application of medications which can be inefficient and lead to inadequate or excessive application, increasing the risk of skin irritation.
Innovation Solution
Integration of a medicated composition on the diaper that contacts the skin, sealed with a removable cover to maintain moisture and control medication distribution, eliminating the need for pre-application and reducing waste.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If medication is applied to the interior lining of a diaper or directly to the wearer's skin prior to wear, then skin rash and pressure ulcer formation may be delayed, but the medication requires application at every diaper change and may be difficult to control the amount applied
Solution Approach 1:
The medication is pre-applied to the diaper's interior lining during manufacturing, eliminating the need for caregivers to apply medication at each diaper change. This preliminary action ensures consistent medication distribution while reducing the operational burden on users.
Solution Approach 2:
The diaper itself serves as the medication delivery system, with the medication integrated into the diaper structure. The diaper automatically provides skin protection upon contact with the wearer's skin, eliminating the need for separate medication application steps.
2Reliability
If medication is applied at every diaper change, then skin protection may be maintained, but excess medication may be applied resulting in waste and increased likelihood of skin rash formation
Solution Approach 1:
The manual medication application process is replaced with a manufactured diaper that has pre-applied medication in controlled amounts. This substitution eliminates the variability and waste associated with manual application while ensuring consistent protective coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The medication application transitions from variable manual application to controlled factory application. The concentration and distribution parameters of the medication are precisely controlled during manufacturing, ensuring optimal protective effect without excess that could cause irritation or waste.
3Device complexity
If conventional diapers are used without medication, then the diaper structure remains simple, but skin rashes and pressure ulcers may still form due to extended moisture contact
Solution Approach 1:
The diaper combines conventional absorbent materials with medicated components to create a composite structure. This integration provides skin protection benefits while maintaining the familiar diaper form factor and absorption capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The medication acts as an intermediary substance between the diaper materials and the wearer's skin. It provides a protective barrier that reduces direct contact between moisture and skin while allowing the diaper to perform its primary absorption function.
Data Source
AI summary
A diaper and a method of manufacturing thereof that include a composition located on, in, or near an area of the diaper that will contact skin of an individual when the individual is wearing the diaper. The composition is formulated to reduce the risk of formation of a rash or pressure ulcer on the skin of the individual.