Multifunctional Pill Box Pouch With Limb Support Ties

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional pill boxes are inconvenient to carry outdoors and may hinder timely medication due to their limited functionality and space occupation in bags.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional pill box carrying pouch with long ties that can be adjusted to attach the pill box to a limb or waist, providing support or hemostasis when needed, allowing for secure carrying and use in various modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the pill box is placed in a bag for carrying, then the pill box can be transported, but it occupies space and has limited functionality

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidspace occupation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The pouch is designed to perform multiple functions: it can carry the pill box during normal activities, and it can be used as a tourniquet or support device when a limb injury occurs. The long ties with connecting members enable the pouch to be configured in different modes (waist-carrying mode and limb-carrying mode), transforming a simple carrying device into a multifunctional emergency response tool.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If the pill box is carried in a bag, then it is protected, but it is inconvenient to access and may delay medication timing

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconvenience of carryingVSAvoidmedication timing

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The pouch transitions from a static bag configuration to a dynamic wearable configuration through the long ties. In waist-carrying mode, the pouch is accessible at the waist level. In limb-carrying mode, the pouch can be positioned on the arm or leg near the user's hand, significantly reducing the time to access the pill box during emergencies.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If additional carrying devices are used, then functionality is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidnumber of components

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges the pill box carrier function with the tourniquet/support function into a single integrated pouch system. The long ties with connecting members serve dual purposes: they enable waist carrying and can be configured to create limb support structures. This eliminates the need for separate carrying bags and first aid devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20220408903A1Multifunctional pill box carrying pouch

Publication Date: 2022.12.29 HSIEH MING JEN

AI summary

A multifunctional pill box carrying pouch is revealed. The pill box carrying pouch includes at least one pill box, at least one pouch, and at least two long ties. The pill box is a rigid rectangular box while the two long ties form a single longer tie. The respective long ties are detachably connected to the pouch by the two second connecting members. The pill box carrying pouch has a limb-carrying mode and a waist-carrying mode. Users can select the limb-carrying mode of the pill box carrying pouch when user's limb is injured and a support for the limb is required. By the two long ties arranged adjacent to each other and tightened around an arm or a leg of the human body, the pill box carrying pouch is closely attached to the wound on the limb for supporting wounded area or for hemostasis.