F.A.Q.S
Ninja Shield is a type of adhesive strip that dissolves and disintegrates in water. It is often used for temporary or environmentally friendly applications.
The water soluble material is typically made from materials like PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) or starch-based compounds. When immersed in water, these materials break down and dissolve, causing the tape to lose its adhesive properties and eventually disintegrate.
· Packaging: Especially for goods that need to be stored in humid or wet conditions.
· Temporary Fixtures: Useful in situations where a temporary bond is required.
· Crafts and Hobbies: Ideal for projects where the tape needs to be easily removable and eco-friendly.
Yes, water soluble material is generally considered eco-friendly because it dissolves in water without leaving behind harmful residues. It is biodegradable and safe for the environment.
The dissolution time can vary depending on the type and thickness of the material, as well as the temperature and agitation of the water. Generally, it starts to disintegrate within minutes to hours of immersion in water.
no, water soluble material doesn’t maintain its adhesive properties in wet conditions, making it not suitable for applications where conventional material might suceed
No, water soluble material is designed for single-use applications because it breaks down upon contact with water.
Water soluble strips should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain its integrity and effectiveness.
Yes, once dissolved in water, the remnants of water soluble strips can be easily washed away, leaving the adhered surface clean.
The gaps in public bathroom stalls serve several purposes, though they can be a point of concern for privacy. Here are some reasons why these gaps exist:
1. Ventilation: Gaps between panels allow for air circulation within the stalls, reducing the buildup of moisture and odors.
2. Accessibility: The gaps make it easier for people to see if a stall is occupied without needing to push on the door.
3. Safety: Gaps ensure that in case of an emergency (such as a person falling unconscious inside), they can be easily spotted and assisted.
4. Cleaning: It’s easier for cleaning staff to ensure that all areas of the stalls are clean and free from obstructions.
5. Cost and Installation: Constructing solid panels without gaps would be more expensive and potentially more difficult to install.
However, the size of these gaps can vary, and concerns about privacy have led to efforts to minimize these gaps or find alternative solutions, such as installing privacy strips or screens.
The gaps in public restroom stalls can indeed be a significant concern for many people due to privacy issues. Here are some specific problems associated with these gaps:
6. Lack of Privacy: The primary issue is that the gaps compromise privacy, as they allow others to see inside the stall. This can make users feel exposed and uncomfortable, especially when using the restroom in busy public places.
7. Feeling of Vulnerability: Users may feel vulnerable or exposed while using the restroom, which can lead to anxiety and discomfort.
8. Inadequate Coverage: Depending on the size of the gaps, they may not fully conceal the user’s body or activities, which can exacerbate feelings of exposure.
9. Gender and Cultural Sensitivity: In multi-stall restrooms where gaps are present, there can be concerns related to gender or cultural norms regarding modesty and privacy.
10. Hygiene Concerns: Gaps can also contribute to hygiene concerns, as they may allow for easier transmission of germs and bacteria between stalls.
11. Accessibility Concerns: Some individuals, including those with disabilities or specific needs, may find it challenging to use stalls with gaps due to privacy or support requirements.
12. Dignity and Respect: Every individual deserves to use restroom facilities with a sense of dignity and respect for their privacy, which can be compromised by visible gaps.
Efforts have been made in some places to address these issues by installing privacy strips, screens, or even full-length doors to reduce the gaps and enhance privacy. These solutions aim to balance the practical considerations of ventilation and visibility with the need for user comfort and privacy.
Instances of people entering the wrong restroom based on gender can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, demographics, and cultural norms. Here are some general considerations:
13. Unintentional Mistakes: In places where restroom signs may be unclear or where restrooms are unisex or gender-neutral, unintentional entries can occur more frequently.
14. Confusion or Lack of Clarity: Particularly in public spaces with crowded or busy restrooms, individuals might inadvertently enter the wrong restroom due to confusion or ambiguous signage.
15. Cultural Awareness: In regions or countries where gender norms and restroom segregation practices differ, travelers or newcomers might unintentionally enter the restroom not aligned with local expectations.
16. Educational and Policy Impact: Organizations and institutions implementing inclusive restroom policies and educational campaigns can reduce such incidents by raising awareness and understanding.
Overall, while there’s no specific frequency universally documented, ensuring clear signage, educating the public, and fostering inclusive restroom environments are crucial steps in mitigating unintentional entries into restrooms based on gender
For people who use wheelchairs, gaps in public restroom stalls can present several challenges and concerns:
17. Privacy and Dignity: Like others, individuals in wheelchairs value privacy and dignity while using restroom facilities. Gaps in stalls can compromise this privacy by allowing others to see inside, which can be uncomfortable and embarrassing.
18. Accessibility Issues: Maneuvering a wheelchair within a stall can already be challenging due to limited space. Gaps may further restrict movement or make it difficult to position oneself for privacy or use of facilities.
19. Hygiene and Cleanliness: Gaps can potentially compromise hygiene by allowing easier transmission of germs and bacteria between stalls. This can be of particular concern for individuals with compromised immune systems or health conditions.
20. Safety Concerns: In some cases, gaps can pose safety risks if they are sharp or jagged, potentially causing injury to individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
21. Inclusivity and Equal Access: Ensuring that restroom facilities are inclusive and accessible to all is important for promoting equality and ensuring that everyone can use facilities comfortably and safely.
Efforts to minimize gaps in restroom stalls or provide alternative solutions, such as privacy strips or screens, can greatly enhance the experience of individuals using wheelchairs and address these concerns effectively.
Background Of The Invention
Many public restrooms have stalls and walls that may contain gaps between the wall panels and/ or doors, whether purposely designed in that manner or developed overtime from wear and tear of the stall fixtures, fasteners and connections.
Sometimes these gaps are sufficiently wide to cause the door latches to not properly latch as intended, thus allowing the door to swing freely and not allowing for privacy for the occupant of the restroom stall. This can also be a security issue and some instances where the door fails to latch or lock properly.
However, this is just one advantage of the restroom privacy barrier even when the latch or lock isn’t working condition, the occupant may still desire additional privacy. Such occupants may include men, women, children, elderly persons, teenagers, and other vulnerable classes of people as discussed in more detail below.
Otherwise, the gaps may be wide enough that the occupant of the restroom stall may perceive that other people in the restroom is able to see through the gaps and depriving the occupant of privacy. Sometimes the occupant may suffer from paruresis (shy bladder syndrome), parcopresis (shy bowel syndrome), Or other social anxiety disorder, or phobia, such as scopophobia, fear of being watched.
Whether the occupant is actually observed by other restrooms users or not these feelings and perceptions are real to the occupant and can be debilitating when the occupant needs to evacuate bodily waste in the restroom and can often result in frustration or more serious medical complications from not evacuating in a timely manner. This is encountered by some of the history that such gaps may be purposely designed into restroom, stall, installations with cleaning of the restrooms, the use of the instant Invention being readily removable can provide temporary privacy without removing purposeful gaps in such restroom stalls.
As mentioned above the use of the instant invention can help alleviate stress, anxiety, and tension of the occupant of the restroom stall, where purposeful or in advertent gaps may reduce anxiety of being seen does causing occupants to take longer to evacuate waste and does occupy the facilities longer than they may desire. This outcome can defeat an intended purpose of introducing gaps to the stalls in an attempt to force people to evacuate quickly, thus freeing the stall for the next person.
Such anxiety can even cause the occupant to fail to evacuate thus defeating the purpose of the restroom facilities and potentially cause more distress to the unsuccessful occupants. The disclosed invention can help evacuate more expedite by providing necessary temporary privacy thus achieving the goals of providing privacy while balancing it with cleaning procedures and not requiring a redesign or installation of new walls.
Another aspect of the invention relates to people that may need mobility such as crutches, wheelchair mobility, scooters, or other assistance when using a restroom, such persons may require various stages of undress to complete their activities in a restroom stall, thus desiring additional privacy such as those provided by the instant invention. Similarly, such activities may include changing diapers, pad, ostomy bags (colostomy and ileostomy), urinary catheter tubing or drainage bag, among other known conditions and mechanisms. It can be desirable for such people to achieve additional privacy in restrooms during such procedures.
As such, there is a need and unmet demand for a restroom privacy barrier.