Multi-Receptacle Carrying Article for Selective Signal Blocking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing carrying bags with signal-blocking pouches lack flexibility in wireless signal management and do not offer multiple storage and carrying options.
Innovation Solution
A multi-receptacle carrying and storage article with receptacles of varying orientations, sizes, and signal-blocking capabilities, featuring adjustable straps and detachable signal-blocking materials, allowing for customizable privacy protection and versatile carrying methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If pouches are fixedly lined with signal blocking material, then wireless signal blocking capability is improved, but flexibility in signal management deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements signal blocking material that can be dynamically adjusted between blocking and non-blocking states. The material is configured to be removable or reconfigurable, allowing users to change signal blocking properties based on situational needs, thus resolving the contradiction between reliable signal blocking and flexibility in signal management.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrying article is divided into multiple pouches with different signal blocking capabilities. Some pouches have signal blocking material while others do not, or the material can be selectively applied. This segmentation allows users to choose appropriate pouches for different items based on signal blocking requirements, providing both reliable blocking when needed and flexibility through selection.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple receptacles with different orientations and configurations are added, then storage versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested structure where smaller pouches and receptacles are integrated within larger compartments. This nesting approach allows multiple storage options with different orientations to be incorporated without proportionally increasing overall structural complexity, as smaller elements share the structural framework of larger containers.
Solution Approach 2:
The receptacles are designed with universal features such as standardized attachment mechanisms and interchangeable components that serve multiple functions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for specialized structures for each receptacle type, thereby increasing storage versatility while controlling overall device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances digital privacy by providing selective wireless signal blocking and offers multiple storage options for diverse items, while being adaptable for different carrying styles.
Implementation Method 1
pouches with different abilities to block wireless signals
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-receptacle carrying and storage article comprising at least two receptacles having different orientations and form factors where at least one receptacle comprises signal blocking technology and at least one receptacle does not include signal blocking technology and a method of using the multi-receptacle carrying and storage article.