Tampon Adhesive Connector Preventing String Loss

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional non-secure tampons often lead to the loss of the string, which can cause serious health issues such as toxic shock syndrome, urinary tract infections, and vaginal ulcers due to the lack of an adhesive element attached to the string, resulting in anxiety and costly treatments.

Innovation Solution

A secure tampon design featuring an absorbent object securely attached to connector elements, which are in turn attached to safe and non-toxic adhesive elements like tape or cloth, allowing for temporary and secure attachment to the body, preventing loss and promoting hygiene.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional non-secure tampons are used with a string for removal, then the tampon can be removed, but the string is often lost or gets lodged in the vagina causing health problems

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetampon removalVSAvoidstring retention

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the string and adhesive element into a single integrated connector element. The adhesive element is attached to the string, creating a unified component that performs both functions: providing removal capability through the string and preventing loss through the adhesive element that adheres to the vaginal wall.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The adhesive element acts as an intermediary between the string and the vaginal wall. Instead of the string directly contacting the vaginal wall (which causes lodging), the adhesive element mediates the connection, providing secure attachment while allowing easy removal by pulling the string.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If conventional tampons lack an adhesive element, then the structure is simple, but the tampon can be lost inside the body causing serious health issues

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetampon structureVSAvoidtampon retention

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the adhesive element with the connector element (string) to create a secure tampon system. This integration adds minimal complexity while significantly improving reliability by preventing tampon loss and reducing the risk of toxic shock syndrome.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Quantity of substance

If superabsorbent tampons are used, then absorbency is improved, but the risk of toxic shock syndrome increases leading to market removal

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveabsorbencyVSAvoidtoxic shock syndrome risk

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The adhesive element serves as an intermediary that secures the tampon to the vaginal wall, preventing the tampon from becoming lost or misplaced. This secure attachment allows for better control and monitoring of tampon placement, reducing the risk of toxic shock syndrome associated with superabsorbent tampons.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11529270B1Secure tampon

Publication Date: 2022.12.20 THINK DO IT

AI summary

The present invention relates to novel and secure tampons that overcome the problems associated with conventional non-secure tampons, and methods of using the novel and secure tampons.