Teething Mitt With Silicone Cap And Strap Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional teething devices are easily dropped or lost, and they do not provide a secure, safe, and comfortable solution for children to relieve teething pain over an extended period.
Innovation Solution
A teething mitt with a flexible fabric glove portion that securely attaches to a child's hand via a strap, featuring a silicone teething cap with protuberances for chewing, and a crinkle layer for auditory feedback, preventing moisture infiltration and ensuring durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional teething ring is used, then the child can chew on it to relieve teething pain, but it is easily dropped on the floor and becomes soiled or lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the teething cap with a glove portion that fits over the child's hand, merging two separate functions (teething relief and hand coverage) into a single integrated device. This prevents the teething device from being dropped while still allowing the child to easily access and chew on it.
Solution Approach 2:
The teething cap is nested within the glove portion, with the glove fitting over the child's hand and the teething cap positioned on the finger. This nested structure ensures the teething device remains attached to the child's hand while being easily accessible for chewing.
2Reliability
If a teething device is made secure and attached to the child, then it prevents loss, but it may become uncomfortable or unsafe if it restricts hand movement
Solution Approach 1:
The glove portion is designed to be open-fingered, allowing the child's fingers to move freely while the palm and wrist areas provide secure attachment. This localized approach ensures safety and comfort are maintained in critical areas while providing attachment security where needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The glove portion uses elastic material that dynamically adapts to the child's hand movements, providing secure attachment during rest while allowing natural finger movement during use. The elastic properties enable the device to maintain security without restricting essential hand functions.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the glove portion is made of multiple layers to prevent moisture infiltration, then it provides comfort and safety, but it increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The glove portion utilizes composite material construction with multiple layers including elastic base material, moisture-wicking layers, and breathable membranes. These composite materials provide moisture protection and comfort while maintaining flexibility and comfort for the child.
Data Source
AI summary
A teething mitt, including a glove portion and a teething cap portion. The glove portion is made of fabric, is flexible, and is adapted to fit over the hand of a child. The teething cap portion is made of silicone and extends over and is secured to the glove portion. A securing strap extends around the glove portion and is used to secure the glove portion near the wrist of the child. The teething cap has protuberances that may be safely chewed upon by the child while teething.