Biodegradable Pet Body Containment Pouch with Fluid Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing containers for deceased pet animals are unsuitable for transportation, burial, or cremation due to lack of stability, fluid leakage, and environmental concerns, failing to provide a respectful and aesthetically pleasing final resting place.
Innovation Solution
A biodegradable article comprising an absorbent layer, a liquid impermeable sheet, and an outer layer with closure means, designed to form a pouch that absorbs and contains fluid, is made from materials like natural fibers and bioplastics, ensuring the body is securely and respectfully handled.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If existing containers (bags, coffins) are used for containing deceased pet animals, then the containers can hold the body, but the body moves precariously during transportation and burial
Solution Approach 1:
The article is divided into multiple functional layers: an outer layer forming a pouch structure, an absorbent layer for fluid management, and a liquid impermeable sheet for containment. This segmentation allows each layer to address specific requirements - the outer layer provides structural stability while the inner layers handle fluid, resolving the contradiction between stability and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The absorbent layer and liquid impermeable sheet are nested within the outer pouch structure. The absorbent layer is positioned to contact the body directly, surrounded by the liquid impermeable sheet, which is in turn contained within the outer pouch. This nested arrangement ensures body stability through the pouch structure while maintaining ease of operation through the integrated design.
2Reliability
If existing containers are used for deceased pet animals, then the containers can hold the body, but body fluid leaks from the containers
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid impermeable sheet acts as an intermediary layer between the absorbent layer and the outer pouch. It prevents body fluid from penetrating through the absorbent layer and leaking from the container, while still allowing the absorbent layer to perform its fluid absorption function. This intermediary layer resolves the contradiction by ensuring reliable fluid containment without compromising absorption effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The article combines multiple materials with different properties: an absorbent material for fluid absorption, a liquid impermeable material for fluid barrier protection, and an outer pouch material for structural containment. This composite structure ensures reliable fluid containment while preventing leakage, as each material contributes its specific functional properties to the overall system.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If existing containers are used for deceased pet animals, then the containers can hold the body, but the containers are not made of environmentally friendly materials
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies that the outer layer should be made of biodegradable or compostable materials, changing the material parameter from conventional non-biodegradable plastics to environmentally friendly alternatives. This parameter change reduces environmental harm while the design maintains manufacturing simplicity through the use of standard pouch formation techniques and readily available biodegradable materials.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If existing containers are used for deceased pet animals, then the containers can hold the body, but the containers are not aesthetically pleasing
Solution Approach 1:
The outer pouch can be made from materials with specific aesthetic qualities such as wool felt or other visually appealing fabrics, while the inner functional layers (absorbent layer and liquid impermeable sheet) maintain their practical functions. This local quality differentiation allows the container to be aesthetically pleasing on the outside while maintaining functional simplicity inside, resolving the contradiction between aesthetic quality and device complexity.
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 article prevents fluid leakage, provides a secure and respectful means for handling deceased pets, and is environmentally friendly, allowing for safe and dignified disposal or storage.
Implementation Method 1
an absorbent layer configured to be placed proximate to the body to absorb fluid released from the body
Implementation Method 2
an absorbent layer comprising an inner side and an outer side opposite the inner side, wherein the absorbent layer is configured to be placed proximate to the body to absorb fluid released from the body
Implementation Method 3
a liquid impermeable sheet attached to the outer side of the absorbent layer and configured to prevent the fluid released from the body from seeping through the liquid impermeable sheet
Data Source
AI summary
An article for receiving a body of an animal and a method for containing fluid released from a body of an animal are disclosed. The article includes an absorbent layer having an inner side and an outer side opposite the inner side, wherein the absorbent layer is configured to be placed proximate to the body to absorb fluid released from the body; a liquid impermeable sheet attached to the outer side of the absorbent layer and configured to prevent the fluid released from the body from seeping through the liquid impermeable sheet; and an outer layer attached to the liquid impermeable sheet. At least the outer layer is configured to form an outer pouch to contain the body. The outer layer includes closure means configured to secure the body within the outer pouch.