Reversible Compression Garment Connector for Multi-Orientation Fluid Flow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vascular compression systems face issues with connectors that can only connect in a single orientation, leading to improper functioning and potential discomfort or harm when trying to connect multiple tubes, as they fail to provide a fluid connection in alternative orientations.
Innovation Solution
A reversible connector system that allows for connection in multiple orientations, ensuring fluid flow from a controller to a compression garment regardless of the connector's orientation, by using a design with multiple fluid flow passageways that adapt to different configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional connector is used to connect controller tubing and garment tubing, then the connector can be simple in structure, but it can only connect in a single orientation and fails to provide fluid connection in alternative orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is designed with multiple fluid flow passageways that can accommodate connections in multiple orientations (first and second orientations). The connector includes a first fluid flow passageway and a second fluid flow passageway that allow fluid to flow from the controller tubing to the garment tubing regardless of the connection orientation, making the connector universal and adaptable to different connection scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector incorporates multiple fluid flow passageways (first and second passageways) that operate in different spatial dimensions or orientations. This allows the connector to provide fluid connection functionality in multiple directions, effectively adding dimensional capability to a single connector structure without requiring multiple separate connectors.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a connector is designed to connect multiple tubes in multiple orientations, then adaptability is improved, but the internal structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple fluid flow passageways (first and second passageways) are merged into a single connector body. Instead of using separate connectors or complex external routing, the invention integrates multiple internal channels within one connector structure, allowing fluid to flow through different paths depending on the connection orientation while maintaining a unified component design.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector uses multiple internal fluid flow passageways arranged in different spatial configurations to accommodate multiple connection orientations. This dimensional approach allows the connector to handle tubes from different directions (first and second orientations) through internally integrated paths rather than requiring external complexity.
3Ease of manufacture
If a single orientation connector is used, then manufacturing is simpler, but improper functioning and potential harm to patient may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is designed with universal adaptability to connect in multiple orientations (first and second orientations) while maintaining proper fluid flow functionality. This multi-functional design ensures that regardless of how the connector is connected, the system will function correctly, eliminating the reliability issues associated with single-orientation connectors while still being manufacturable as a single integrated component.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector design anticipates potential connection errors by providing multiple fluid flow passageways that work correctly in multiple orientations. This beforehand cushioning approach ensures that even if the connector is connected in an unexpected orientation, the system will still function properly, preventing improper functioning and potential harm before they can occur.
Data Source
AI summary
A method of reprocessing a compression garment including tubing and a connector attached to the tubing and in fluid communication with the tubing includes attaching a reprocessing cap to the connector, and performing a reprocessing procedure to clean, sanitize, and/or disinfect the compression garment whereby the reprocessing cap prevents ingress of fluid into the tubing of the compression garment.