Infant Nose Clasp with Resilient Band and Entertainment Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for an entertainment device that can be securely attached to a wearer's nose to entertain infants during diaper changing, minimizing undesirable movements and preventing the spreading of waste, while also providing comfort and stability.

Innovation Solution

An entertaining nose clasp apparatus with a resilient band and adjustable pads, combined with an entertainment device that includes visually and aurally engaging features, such as lights, sounds, and interactive elements, which can be securely attached to the nose using a flexible and adjustable mechanism.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a nose clasp apparatus is attached to entertain infants during diaper changing, then infant entertainment and stability are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinfant entertainment during diaper changingVSAvoidnose clasp apparatus structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a nose clasp apparatus with an entertainment device into a single integrated unit. The nose clasp includes pads for closing nostrils and an entertainment device attached thereto, merging two separate functions (nose closing and infant entertainment) into one device, thereby improving ease of operation during diaper changing while managing complexity through functional integration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If the nose clasp apparatus is made secure and stable, then attachment reliability is improved, but comfort and adjustability may worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment security on noseVSAvoidcomfort and adjustability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The nose clasp apparatus employs a resilient band instead of a rigid structure, allowing the band to flex and adapt to different nose shapes and sizes. This dynamic design maintains secure attachment through elastic resistance while providing comfort and adjustability for different wearers, resolving the contradiction between reliability and adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If the entertainment device includes multiple engaging features (lights, sounds, interactive elements), then infant entertainment effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinfant entertainment effectivenessVSAvoiddevice manufacturing
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The entertainment device is designed with multiple functions (visual lights, audible sounds, interactive elements) that can be integrated into a single apparatus. This multi-functional design improves infant entertainment effectiveness while managing manufacturing complexity through unified design and potential use of standard electronic components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 apparatus effectively entertains infants during diaper changing, stabilizes the device on the nose, and prevents the spread of waste, providing a comfortable and secure attachment that allows for easy operation.

Implementation Method 1

a resilient band and adjustable pads

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP2330936B1Entertaining nose clasp apparatus
Publication Date: 2018.11.21 LOVING FUN ENTERPRISES
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AI summary

An entertaining nose clasp apparatus is described that includes a nose clasp, an extension and an entertainment device. The nose clasp includes two components and a mechanism for the adjustment of the components. The components connect to the nose of a wearer. The extension includes a first side an opposing second side and side edges. The extension is positionable adjoining the nose. The extension stabilizes the position of the entertainment device relative to the nose of the wearer. The entertaining nose clasp apparatus is constructed for operational use in odorous environments, but can also be used in other environments for entertainment. The entertainment device includes a broad range of decorative two and three dimensional objects.