Silver Ion Deodorizing Glove Insert with Wrist Clip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Athletic gloves, particularly those made of leather, face challenges with odor buildup due to bacterial growth, which is difficult to address without compromising the integrity of the equipment, and existing deodorizing solutions are often bulky, non-portable, or ineffective in eliminating the source of the odor.
Innovation Solution
A deodorizing insert with removable and replaceable silica gel and activated carbon, infused with silver ions or antimicrobial treatments, that absorbs moisture and kills bacteria, designed as a stick with a handle and wrist guard clip for secure attachment to gloves or other equipment, allowing for effective odor removal without compromising the glove's shape or comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-generated harmful factors
If leather gloves are washed to remove odor-causing bacteria, then the odor is reduced, but the integrity and shape of the glove is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the harmful function (bacterial growth) from the glove environment by introducing silver ions that selectively target and eliminate bacteria without affecting the leather material itself. This allows odor removal while preserving glove integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces silver ions as an intermediary substance that mediates between the user's need for odor removal and the glove's need to maintain its shape. The silver ions act as a bridge, providing antibacterial action without requiring direct washing that would compromise the leather.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If cedar filling is used to deodorize gloves, then odor is reduced, but the product becomes bulky and heavy with no attachment capability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical parameters of the deodorizing agent from bulky cedar blocks to silver ion-infused materials that can be incorporated into thin, lightweight structures. This transformation allows the same deodorizing function with dramatically reduced weight and bulk.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a multi-functional deodorizer that not only reduces odor but also provides attachment capabilities through the wrist guard clip and handle, eliminating the need for separate carrying devices while maintaining lightweight construction.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If deodorant is placed inside a housing to mask odors, then odor masking is achieved, but the source of odors is not effectively attacked
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful silver ions, which are toxic to bacteria, into a beneficial deodorizing agent. Instead of merely masking odors, the silver ions actively kill the bacteria that produce odors, transforming a potentially harmful substance into a reliable odor elimination solution.
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 effectively reduces bacterial growth and odor in athletic gloves and shoes by absorbing moisture and using antimicrobial treatments, providing a portable and reusable method that maintains the integrity and comfort of the equipment.
Implementation Method 1
silica to absorb moisture
Implementation Method 2
infused with silver ions or other antimicrobial treatments to kill odor causing bacteria
Data Source
AI summary
A deodorizer for insertion into athletic and other equipment, having an outer housing that is infused with an antimicrobial agent and that has ventilation holes, and containing a moisture absorbing deodorizer within the outer housing. The deodorizer absorbs moisture that allows bacteria to grow and the antimicrobial infused outer housing kills existing bacteria, thereby reducing bacteria and odor.