Past Solutions and Patents

Here are 12 products and patents we found that seem to solve certain aspects of our problem statement. Each product write-up contains the source, a quick summary of its features, and the advantages and disadvantages of this product in terms of our design constraints. Each product is also accompanied by pictures for reference.

By analyzing past solutions, we can be better prepared to develop our product by considering what options are already available on the market and what we can do to elevate our design.

Click the "Design Criteria" tab for more information on how we analyzed each individual solution and how they compare against each other.