Nasal Insert With Decongestant Pads For Runny Nose Relief
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for managing rhinorrhea, or a runny nose, require the use of tissues, which can be inconvenient, painful, and may spread pathogens.
Innovation Solution
A nasal liquid absorption device is designed to be partially inserted into the nose, featuring an attachment body that conforms to the nose shape, absorption pads to absorb nasal discharge, and a nasal decongestant to reduce fluid discharge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If tissues are used to collect mucus, then mucus can be absorbed, but it causes pain, redness, and soreness in the nose and may spread pathogens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a nasal insert as an intermediary device between the nose and external tissues. The insert includes absorption pads that directly contact the nasal cavity to absorb mucus, eliminating the need for external tissues that cause irritation and pathogen spread. The decongestant component further mediates by reducing fluid discharge at its source.
Solution Approach 2:
The nasal insert performs the mucus absorption function directly within the nasal cavity without requiring external assistance from tissues or manual blowing actions. The device self-regulates by absorbing discharge and applying decongestant, providing autonomous management of rhinorrhea without causing the harmful effects associated with tissue use.
2Productivity
If tissues are used to blow mucus from the nose, then mucus can be removed, but it causes interruption during work or travel
Solution Approach 1:
The nasal insert provides continuous, hands-free management of rhinorrhea by automatically absorbing mucus discharge within the nasal cavity. This eliminates the need to stop work or travel activities to blow the nose with tissues, maintaining productivity and eliminating time loss associated with frequent tissue changes and nasal blowing interruptions.
3Ease of operation
If the attachment body is made deformable to conform to nose shape, then comfort and fit are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment body utilizes elastomeric materials that change their physical parameters (flexibility, elasticity) to conform to the unique shape of each user's nose. This parameter-based adaptation allows the same manufactured component to achieve custom fit and comfort across different users without requiring complex custom manufacturing for each individual, balancing ease of operation with manufacturing feasibility.
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 device effectively absorbs nasal discharge without the need for tissues, reducing discomfort, preventing irritation, and minimizing the spread of pathogens.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of absorption pads to absorb a fluid discharge within the nose
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of absorption pads to absorb a fluid discharge within the nose
Implementation Method 3
a nasal decongestant disposed on or within at least a portion of each of the plurality of absorption pads to may alleviate or prevent a fluid discharge within the nose
Data Source
AI summary
A nasal liquid absorption device to be disposed at least partially within a nose of a user, the nasal liquid absorption device including an attachment body to removably connect to the nose of the user, such that the attachment body is at least partially deformable to conform to a shape of the nose of the user, a plurality of absorption pads to absorb a fluid discharge within the nose, the plurality of absorption pads including a first of the plurality of absorption pads disposed at a first end of the attachment body, and a second of the plurality of absorption disposed at a second end of the attachment body opposite with respect to the first end, and a nasal decongestant disposed on or within at least a portion of each of the plurality of absorption pads to may alleviate or prevent a fluid discharge within the nose.