Disposable Urine Flow Directing Device with Absorbent Liner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Males face challenges in directing urine flow during urination due to penile flaccidity, leading to splashing or dripping on the toilet seat or floor, which affects hygiene and cleanliness, and existing solutions are either permanent, impractical, or not portable.
Innovation Solution
A disposable male urinary flow directing device with a hollow tubular body and an absorbent moisture collecting liner, featuring a perforation line that allows for adjustable size fitting and easy disposal, providing penile support and capturing last drops of urine.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If permanent means of maintaining penile rigidity are used, then urinary flow control is improved, but device complexity and invasiveness increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a disposable penile support device made of flexible material that is discarded after single use. This eliminates the need for permanent or complex devices while providing sufficient support during urination. The device is simple in structure, inexpensive, and does not require installation or maintenance, directly resolving the contradiction between reliable urinary flow control and device complexity.
2Reliability
If contraptions for short or retracted penises are used, then urinary flow direction is improved, but portability and disposal ease are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device is designed as a disposable item that can be easily carried in a pocket or bag and discarded after use. This eliminates the need for complex storage or disposal mechanisms found in permanent contraptions, while still providing effective urinary flow direction support.
Solution Approach 2:
The penile support device is made from flexible material that can be easily manipulated, stored, and disposed of. This flexibility enables portability and easy disposal while maintaining the structural integrity needed for urinary flow direction during use.
3Reliability
If receptacles are used to contain penile protrusion, then urine containment is improved, but device complexity and comfort are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using complex receptacles that may cause discomfort or require cleaning, the patent uses a simple disposable penile support device. This device provides sufficient urine containment through its structural support function without the complexity of receptacles, maintaining comfort while achieving the containment goal.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If elevated toilets or toilets in bags are used, then urine spray limitation is improved, but adaptability to public environments is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The penile support device is designed for portability and can be used in various public environments without requiring permanent installation or special facilities. This disposable device adapts to different settings (public restrooms, hotels, travel) while still effectively limiting urine spray, unlike elevated toilets or bag toilets that are fixed to specific locations.
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 device effectively directs urine flow, enhances hygiene by preventing splashes and drips, and is discreet, portable, and easy to use, suitable for various ages and environments, including public spaces.
Implementation Method 1
an absorbent moisture collecting liner coupled along the inner circumferential profile at the first end portion of the hollow tubular member
Implementation Method 2
The absorbent moisture collecting liner along the first end portion may absorb urination drops
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a male urinary flow directing device for involuntary and hygiene protection during urination. The device includes a hollow tubular body, a perforation line and an absorbent moisture collecting liner. The hollow tubular body extends between first and second end portions thereof, and defines a diameter thereof, and an inner circumferential profile along the first end portion. The hollow tubular body includes a plurality of foldable lines across which the hollow tubular body is folded to be formed. The perforation line is formed along the first end portion and extends across one of a foldable line. The liner is coupled along the inner circumferential profile. The hollow tubular body is wearable, and to fit various sizes is tearable along the perforation line to expand or converge the diameter. The liner along the first end portion absorbs urination drops while the hollow tubular body is removed.