Posture enhancing purse and method

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Solution Overview

Problem

Many individuals fail to maintain good posture and alignment while seated, leading to common issues such as neck, back, and shoulder pain, which can result in musculoskeletal problems and discomfort, especially during extended periods of sitting.

Innovation Solution

A purse with a firm cushion or block is designed to be positioned between the user's back and the chair back, featuring a contoured outer face to support the natural curvature of the back, promoting upright posture and alignment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a traditional purse is used without a cushion, then it is simple and lightweight, but it does not provide posture support or comfort

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveposture supportVSAvoidpurse structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a traditional purse with a posture-supporting cushion into a single integrated unit. The cushion is attached to the purse, allowing the user to carry both their personal items and receive lumbar support simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate pillows or cushions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The purse is transformed into a multi-functional device that not only carries personal effects but also provides lumbar support and posture enhancement. This universal design allows one object to serve multiple purposes: storage and ergonomic support.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If a firm cushion is added to the purse for posture support, then seated comfort is improved, but the purse becomes heavier and bulkier

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveseated comfortVSAvoidpurse weight

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The cushion is designed with specific material properties and dimensions to provide adequate support while minimizing weight. The firmness and density of the cushion material are optimized to deliver posture support without excessive weight, balancing comfort and portability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If the cushion outer face is contoured to fit the back, then posture alignment is enhanced, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveposture alignmentVSAvoidcushion contouring

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The cushion features a contoured outer face with specific curvature designed to match the natural lumbar curve of the human back. This localized shaping provides targeted support at the lumbar region while keeping the rest of the cushion structure relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS20250049217A1Posture enhancing purse and method

Publication Date: 2025.02.13 ZIMMER ROBYN A

AI summary

A purse, a method of making thereof, and a method using a purse for enhancing posture. The purse has at least one compartment for receiving items to be carried therein. A cushion is disposed alongside the compartment and has an outer face contoured to rest against a person's lower back for enhancing the person's posture when the purse is positioned between the person's back and a back of a chair in which the person is seated.