Ergonomic Portable Urinal with Measuring Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable urinal devices and condom/catheter containers lack ergonomic design, leading to issues with ease of use, spillage, and improper sizing, resulting in inefficiencies and health risks such as condom breakage and sexually transmitted diseases due to inadequate size selection based on circumference rather than length.
Innovation Solution
A portable urinal container with an impermeable plastic or disposable absorbent material, a custom-fit privacy drape, and a penis measuring device to ensure proper sizing, along with a one-way valve for reusability and bio-degradability to conserve water, addressing the need for ergonomic design and accurate sizing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional portable urinal containers are used, then basic urine collection function is provided, but ease of operation deteriorates due to lack of ergonomic design and improper positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The urinal container features a curved, ergonomic design with a contoured opening that matches the natural anatomy, improving ease of operation while maintaining simple construction. The curved bottom and angled surfaces facilitate proper positioning and urine flow without adding complex mechanical components.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adds a dimensional aspect by incorporating a three-dimensional contoured opening and angled surfaces that guide positioning, transforming the traditional simple cup shape into an ergonomically optimized form that improves usability without significant complexity increase.
2Reliability
If traditional cup-shaped urinals are used, then urine collection is achieved, but spillage increases due to improper positioning and lack of stability
Solution Approach 1:
The curved, contoured opening and angled surfaces provide natural guidance for proper positioning, reducing spillage by ensuring correct alignment while simultaneously making the device easier to position correctly through its ergonomic shape.
Solution Approach 2:
The ergonomic contours and angled surfaces of the urinal automatically guide proper positioning through its shape alone, without requiring external aids or complex positioning mechanisms, allowing the device to self-align for optimal performance.
3Measurement precision
If condoms and catheters are selected based on circumference only, then selection process is simplified, but measurement precision deteriorates leading to improper sizing
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring device segments the measurement process into two distinct dimensions: circumference measurement using calibrated openings and length measurement using a scaled indicator, allowing accurate sizing of condoms and catheters by considering both parameters rather than just circumference.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces complex multiple measurement tools with a single integrated measuring device that combines circumference calibration with length indication, simplifying the measurement system while improving sizing accuracy through dual-parameter assessment.
4Loss of substance
If reusable urinal containers are used, then cost is reduced, but loss of substance increases due to water required for cleaning and sanitation
Solution Approach 1:
The urinal container is designed as a disposable, biodegradable product made from inexpensive materials, eliminating the need for water-intensive cleaning and sanitation processes required for reusable containers, thereby significantly reducing water consumption while keeping manufacturing costs low.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention embraces discarding the container after single use rather than recovering and cleaning it, transforming what would be a waste problem into an environmental benefit through biodegradability, while eliminating the water consumption associated with cleaning reusable containers.
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 solution provides a user-friendly, spill-reducing, and water-conserving portable urinal system that ensures accurate condom and catheter sizing, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing health risks by incorporating a measuring device and bio-degradable materials.
Implementation Method 1
an inside layer is made of cellulose sponge or synthetic absorbent material
Implementation Method 2
cellulose sponge or synthetic absorbent material making it disposable after a single use
Implementation Method 3
a 1 way valve intended for apparatus re-use
Implementation Method 4
a custom-fit privacy drape coupled with a hook and loop fastener
Data Source
AI summary
A portable male urination container. Having a top funnel opening with accompanied lid enclosure. Liquid is contained within a collection chamber. The container includes two handles which provide a means for stable operations as well as preventing any spillage. The urinal is ideal for potty-training when bathroom facilities are impracticable for teaching purposes.