Segmented Incontinence Treatment for Partial Absorbent Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional absorbent articles require complete replacement after bladder voiding or bowel movements, leading to significant waste generation and physical stress on caregivers and immobile wearers, especially in cases of incontinence.
Innovation Solution
A multi-part incontinence treatment system comprising a rear and front incontinence member with releasable coupling, allowing only the soiled portion to be replaced, featuring absorbent regions, outer layers, and fasteners for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of substance
If conventional absorbent articles are used, then complete replacement is required after bladder voiding, but this generates significant waste and creates physical stress on caregivers and immobile wearers
Solution Approach 1:
The absorbent article is divided into multiple independent parts: a front absorbent portion and a rear absorbent portion, each with their own fastening systems. This allows the front portion to be removed and replaced independently after bladder voiding, while the rear portion remains in place, thereby reducing waste generation and simplifying the replacement operation for caregivers and immobile wearers.
2Reliability
If complete replacement of absorbent articles is required, then hygiene is maintained, but significant repositioning of the wearer is required creating burden on caregivers
Solution Approach 1:
The absorbent article is segmented into front and rear portions with independent fastening systems. The front portion can be removed and replaced without moving the wearer, maintaining hygiene by replacing soiled areas while keeping the rear portion in place. This significantly reduces repositioning complexity and burden on caregivers.
Solution Approach 2:
The front absorbent portion is extracted as a separate replaceable component from the overall absorbent article system. This allows the soiled front portion to be removed and replaced independently, maintaining hygiene without requiring complete replacement of the article or significant repositioning of the wearer.
3Ease of operation
If entire absorbent article is replaced upon urination, then comfort and hygiene are maintained, but physical stress is created on immobile wearers and caregivers
Solution Approach 1:
The absorbent article is divided into front and rear portions that can be independently managed. The front portion experiences urination and can be replaced independently by simply unfastening and removing it, while the rear portion remains in place. This reduces physical stress on immobile wearers and caregivers compared to complete replacement requiring full repositioning.
4Loss of substance
If multi-part system with releasable coupling is used, then partial replacement is enabled reducing waste, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The absorbent article is segmented into front and rear portions with independent fastening systems. Each portion has its own adhesive fasteners that can be independently engaged and disengaged. This segmentation enables partial replacement to reduce waste, while the fastening systems provide straightforward connection and separation mechanisms that minimize the operational complexity despite the multi-part structure.
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
Reduces waste and minimizes caregiver burden by enabling partial replacement of absorbent articles, maintaining comfort and hygiene for immobile wearers.
Implementation Method 1
The adhesive fasteners are coupled to the front crotch region and the rear crotch region and are operable to releasably couple the front and rear incontinence members together
Data Source
AI summary
Described herein is an incontinence treatment system and method of use. In certain embodiments the incontinence treatment system comprises a rear incontinence member capable of being releasably coupled to a front incontinence member. For example, in one certain embodiment the rear incontinence member includes a rear absorbent region, a rear outer layer coupled to the rear absorbent region, and a plurality of coupling members. The front incontinence member typically includes a front absorbent region and a front outer layer coupled to the front absorbent region, a support material being disposed around at least a portion of the front absorbent region, and one or more coupling regions being configured and arranged to engage at least a portion of the plurality of coupling members to couple the rear incontinence member to the front incontinence member.