Tactile Cremation Container with Nested Bladder
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional urns fail to provide physical interaction and comfort during the grieving process, as they are typically cold, hard, and isolated, not accommodating the emotional and physical needs of mourners, especially during the early stages of mourning.
Innovation Solution
A tactile and nested cremation container with a soft manipulable bladder that allows direct engagement with cremated remains, providing a tactile relationship through a sealable and airtight void, optionally with a filter media and vent for air management, and an outer shell for decoration and protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional urns are used to store cremated remains, then the remains are securely contained, but the mourners cannot physically interact with or feel comfort from the remains
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a flexible bladder made of soft material that can be manually deformed and squeezed. This bladder contains the cremated remains while allowing mourners to physically interact with it through squeezing, rubbing, and manipulating its form. The flexibility of the thin film bladder resolves the contradiction by enabling tactile engagement while maintaining containment integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a nested structure where the flexible bladder containing remains is placed inside an outer shell or case. This nested arrangement allows the inner bladder to be removed and handled independently for physical interaction, while the outer shell provides secure containment and protection when the bladder is not being actively manipulated.
2Temperature
If traditional hard urns are used, then the remains are protected and secure, but the urns feel cold, hard, and isolated providing no comfort
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible bladder is made of soft, pliable material that conforms to the user's hands and body, providing a warm and comforting tactile experience. This soft material eliminates the cold, hard sensation of traditional urns while the bladder's elastic properties maintain the strength needed to protect and contain the remains securely.
3Ease of operation
If the bladder is made soft and manipulable for tactile engagement, then comfort and physical interaction are enabled, but the risk of accidental opening or escape of remains increases
Solution Approach 1:
The nested structure with the inner bladder and outer shell provides multiple layers of containment. The bladder can be manipulated independently within the protective outer shell, and the shell itself provides a secondary containment barrier that prevents accidental escape of remains even if the bladder seal is compromised.
Solution Approach 2:
The design anticipates potential failures by providing the outer shell as a pre-established protective barrier. This secondary containment layer cushions against the risk of seal failure or accidental opening of the bladder, ensuring remains cannot escape even if the primary seal is compromised during manipulative use.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the urn is designed for frequent handling and traveling, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but the complexity of the container increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into separate functional components: the flexible bladder for containing remains and the outer shell for protection and portability. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the bladder for tactile manipulation and the shell for protective travel - reducing overall complexity while enhancing versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible bladder serves multiple functions: it contains the remains, provides tactile comfort through manipulation, and can be easily transported within the outer shell. The outer shell provides both protection and portability. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components, thereby reducing overall structural complexity while enhancing adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure is for a tactile and nested cremation container providing multiple uses and arrangements to comfort a grieving party through various stages of mourning after losing a beloved. The tactile cremation container of the present disclosure has a manipulable bladder that a user may hold, cuddle, manipulate, travel with, etc. the cremated remains of a deceased beloved through. The tactile cremation container may be further surrounded by an outer shell in a decorative manner. The tactile cremation container may also be removably nested in an exterior case.