Penis Wrap for Urinary Incontinence
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing male urinary incontinence devices are either uncomfortable or bulky, making them unsuitable for discreet use.
Innovation Solution
A wrap designed to absorb urine, featuring a front surface, rear surface, and foldable sides with optional fasteners, configured to securely hold the penis head, providing a comfortable and discreet solution for urinary incontinence.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a diaper is used for male urinary incontinence, then urine absorption is effective, but comfort is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a thin, flexible wrap structure that conforms to the male anatomy, replacing the bulky diaper design. The wrap is made of soft, pliable materials that provide comfort while maintaining urine absorption effectiveness through its streamlined design that follows the natural contours of the body.
2Ease of operation
If a sheath is used for male urinary incontinence, then discretion is improved, but bulkiness increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential functionality needed for urine management, creating a minimalistic wrap design. By removing unnecessary bulk and focusing on the core containment function, the device achieves discretion through its slim profile while maintaining adequate absorption capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The wrap utilizes thin, flexible material construction that eliminates bulkiness. The design employs multiple thin layers rather than thick single layers, creating a sleek, discreet form factor that is comfortable to wear while providing sufficient urine management functionality.
3Reliability
If the wrap is folded multiple times to secure the penis head, then fit security is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates pre-formed folds and pre-attached fasteners that simplify the application process. The wrap is designed with predetermined fold lines and pre-positioned fastening elements that guide the user through a simplified sequence, reducing the cognitive load and manual dexterity required while maintaining secure fit.
Solution Approach 2:
The wrap design includes self-aligning features and intuitive fastening mechanisms that reduce the complexity of application. The structure naturally guides proper positioning and securing, allowing users to achieve a secure fit with minimal instruction or effort, effectively making the device self-explanatory and self-securing.
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 wrap effectively absorbs urine and securely fits around the penis, offering a comfortable and discreet solution for male urinary incontinence, addressing the issues of bulkiness and discomfort in existing devices.
Implementation Method 1
providing a wrap configured to absorb urine
Data Source
AI summary
A male urinary incontinence device in the form of a penis wrap is disclosed. The wrap may include a distal region and a proximal region, which may be in the form of multi-layered absorbent pads. The distal region may be foldable toward the proximal region so that the head of the penis is located between the distal and proximal regions. The regions may be subsequently folded twice widthwise and secured with fasteners.