WO2010115244A1

WO2010115244A1 - Mobile tub for immobilized patients care

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Publication number: WO2010115244A1
Application number: PCT/BA2010/000004
Authority: WO
Inventors: Vukosava BOŽIĆ
Original assignee: Bozic Vukosava
Priority date: 2009-04-09
Filing date: 2010-04-08
Publication date: 2010-10-14

Abstract

Mobile tub, for the cαre immobile patients, whose body is made of polymer material that can roll, according to the invention, affixed under the patient's bed. When it is on its own or affixed to the sides of the bed. The first manner of execution: using the valve (4) we inflate the adhesive wall ( 1 ) of the bath, which is waterproof and attached to the bottom (7) of the bath, with the drain (6) for the used fluid which flow is regulating by a valve (2). The second manner of execution is applicable on the beds with sides to which we affix the bath, using straps (25) attached to the bed (1 1 ). The third manner of application: tub (15) consists of a sturdy folding structure ( 13) composed of the supporting pipes (21 ) and two plastic parts, the upper ( 16) with anatomical indentation ( 19) and reinforced lower (17) to which by using the hook (26 ) and tightening straps (20) we are setting the rubber body ( 14). The fourth manner of execution includes the bottom (7), which is inflated anti-dekubital mattress. The fifth way: tub ( 15) with pockets (30) and straps (31 ) is fixed to the frames (32).

Description

MOBILE TUB FOR IMMOBILIZED PATIENTS CARE

1 ) TECHNICAL FIELD TO WHICH THIS DISCOVERY APPLIES

The invention relates to apparatuses meant for physical therapy or to devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes, in particular to the aid tub as part of medico-technical equipment (aid) used for the care of patients bound to the bed.

According to International Patent Classification subject of the invention is sorted, or classified and marked with the classification symbol A61 H 33/00.

2) TECHNICAL PROBLEM

(Solution for which we are seeking protection)

The technical problem being solved with this invention consists of the following: how to structurally solve the medical device that would allow immobilized patients bound to bed easier bathing with the required amount of water and means of hygiene, and easer balneo therapy and other physical treatments, by using reusable mobile tub, made of polymer waterproof material, which assembles simply onto patients bed beneath the patient, whereby the parts of the bath (tub) inflate providing patient with optimal and pleasant position.

3) TECHNICAL STATUS

(Presentation and analysis of known solutions for the defined technical problem)

Well known and so far applied techniques for the upkeep of hygiene of immobile patients consisted of wiping in bed or showering and bathing in certain sanitary facilities. Transfer of patients is done by a crane or trolley, depending on the technical equipment that medical institution has at its disposal, which requires great physical effort by the medical staff and family who cares for the patient. The proposed solution eliminated all the above mentioned shortcomings.

Searching through patent documentation and checking literature in this field, we could not find a similar solution for the defined technical problem.

4) PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION'S ESSENCE (CORE)

(So that a technical problem and its solution can be understood, and explanation of the novelty in the invention compared to the previous status of the technique)

Bed-ridden patient care involves daily hygiene of the entire body. Bathing and washing with water is preferable compared to wiping. For bathing to be less demanding for both, patients and care givers, proposed invention allows for this to be carried out at the bedside with the required amount of water and means for personal hygiene. The product enables, besides easier bathing and application of medicinal baths, facilitation of balneo therapy and other physical treatments, and thereby avoiding the transfer of patients to another location (bathrooms, spas, showers, lounges, etc). The bottom of this aid can serve as anti-dekubiialan (lat.) mattress.

The primary goal is to, with this technical solution, enable complete and quality care (hygiene) for immobilized patients bound to bed, which will spare their caregivers physical efforts in transfer of the patient to place where this type of care is performed.

The technical solution is aid tub which is easily installed beneath the patient on the bed which is a novelty compared to previous solutions, and water supply and drainage can be carried out in several known ways. The complexity and severity of work to care for immobilized patients are causing an increase in number of work disabled invalids. The secondary objective relates to ensuring the application of therapeutic mud baths in the same bathtub. The product is widely applicable, accessible to all of the above users because of multiple characteristics, ease of maintenance and low cost.

The underlying invention was conducted in five different ways of performing. Common features of all five performing methods are that since the tub is composed of flexible materials that are easy to roll and to place onto the bed beneath the immobilized patients in the same way as the linen, the wall of the tub is inflated, where there is a valve for inflation and air release from the bottom (base), which is connected to the wall, in order to avoid leakage of fluid. At the bottom there is a fitted (imbedded) rubber drain which is connected to the bottom of the tub. From the drain there is a pipe which drains the used fluids out of the tub, and a flow of fluids is regulated with a closing valve or stopper that is located on the drainage pipes. According to the three described methods of execution, the wall of the tub is not being inflated, but formed by the tub being fixed to the sides of the bed with taped which are affixed to the sides of the bed. Mentioned tapes are hanged on the sturdy construction which has been prepped for the same (example, clasps, hooks) or the wall of the tub is pulled over the sturdy construction with the help of pockets and tapes. According to some ways of execution mobile bath has dimensions of the standard bed mattress, and after using it, its wall is folded over the mattress so that we can have waterproof surface (oilcloth) under the patient as well as the anti-dekubital surface when the bottom is inflated.

5) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention is described in detail in the examples of performance shown in the drawings, in which:

Figure 1 represents the spatial-view of the mobile tub, in the first manner of performance,

Figure 2 is a cross-section A-A from Figure 1 ,

Figure 3-a longitudinal section BB from figure 1 , tub's fluid drainage part,

Figure 4-a view from below, of the figure 1 , Figure 5 is α side-show of mobile tub, according to second manner of execution,

Figure 6-a spatial representation of a grip (fixation) for the mobile tub according to the second manner of execution,

Figure 7 is a longitudinal view of the grip (fixation) for the mobile tub according to Figure 6,

Figure 8-a view from above of the mobile tub from Figure 5,

Figure 9-a spatial representation of mobile tub, according to the third manner of execution

Figure 10 represents the view of the sturdy collapsible structure with Figure 9,

Figure 1 1 is a cross-section of solid parts of the structure that connect the mobile tub, according to the third manner of execution

Figure 12-a longitudinal view of a section of the supporting pipes in place of their continuing

Figure 13-a view from above of the mobile tub, according to the third manner of execution.

Figure 14-a spatial representation, according to the fourth manner of execution with the inflatable base that serves as anti-dekubital mattress and also waterproof area under the patient.

Figure 15 and 16-represent spatial representation of mobile tub, according to the fifth manner of execution.

6) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE WAYS OF ACHIEVING THIS INVENTION

The detailed drawings of the invention are shown in all three versions, and constructional documentation the invention is fully defined. Figure 1 a spatial representation of mobile tub 15, according to the first manner of execution, which consists of inflatable rubber wall 1 of the tub, which has the valve 4 for inflation and air release, with waterproof bottom (base) 7 of the tub, which is connected with a rubber wall 1 in order to avoid leakage of fluids. The bottom 7 has imbedded drainage 6 which is connected with the rubber 5 with the bottom 7 of the mobile tub 15. From the drainage 6 there is a pipe 3 for used fluids, which drains fluids out of the mobile tub 15, and fluid flow is regulated with the valve 2 closing ad fluid drainage that is located on the drainage pipe 3.

Figure 2 represents a cross-section of the mobile tub 15, with the inflatable wall 1 , used fluids drainage 6, hermetically connected to the mobile tub bottom (base) 7 and the pipe 3 through which used fluids flow, and the flow is regulated at the end of the pipe 3 with a valve 2 for fluid release.

Figure 3 shows a longitudinal section of the drainage 6 which is connected with rubber 5 and a threaded connector 8 built into the bottom 7.Onto the threaded connection 8 can be put any mobile hose to drain the used fluid to the receiver.

Figure 4 a view from above onto mobile tub 15 with the inflatable wall 1 , valve 4 for controlling the air, rubber 5, opening 6 for fluid drainage, drain pipe 3 to which is attached valve 2 for fluid drainage.

Figure 5 a spatial representation of mobile tub 15, according to the second manner of execution, which wall 1 is with straps 25 to the bed 1 1. Wall 1 is hermetically connected with waterproof bottom 7. Straps 25 are attached to the rings 10 which are located on grippers 12, which are fixed with a screw 27 and are tightening the bands 9. Valve 2 is used to drain used fluids according to the first manner of execution of tub 15 and lie under the bottom 7.

Figures 6 and 7 show grippers 12 which bear ring 10, rubber band 9 and screw 27.

Figure 8 shows the view from the top of o mobile tub 15, with a wall 1 of immobile tub, on which are straps 25. On the waterproof bottom 7 is an opening 6 for draining of used fluids bounded by rubber 5 which is connected to the pipe 3 for fluid drainage.

Figure 9 a spatial representation of mobile tub 15, according to the third manner of execution, which basically consists of a sturdy collapsible structure 13 and rubber canvas 14. Folding structure 13 is composed of two large reinforced plastic parts: the upper part 16 and lower part 17, where, in each individually, there are two openings 18, which serve as a repository for foldable carrying pipes 21 , which are a part of collapsible structures 13 in cases when the mobile tub 15 is not operational. Upper plastic part 16 has an gngtomicgl cgvity 19, which. is meant for setting the patient's head during bathing. The lower plastic part 17 is a part of the stronger structure so that it could withstand any mechanical shocks caused by the intentional or unintentional movements of the patient while bathing. Over the clasped mobile tub 15 is placed a rubber cloth 14 which is composed of: straps 20 that serve as reinforcement to rubberized canvas 14, and in rubberized bottom 7 is located drainage 6 to used liquid which flow is regulated by valve 2.

In Figures 10 and 1 1 are shown the solid parts of the structure of mobile tub 15, according to the third manner of execution, reinforced with two parts 16 and 17, where, in each individually, there are two openings 18, which serve as a repository for foldable carrying pipes 21. The lower plastic part 17 has hooks 26, which serve as holders of a rubber cloth 14 and onto them directly are attached bands 20. The upper plastic part 16 has an anatomical cavity 19, which is meant for setting the patient's head during bathing, and it contains hooks 26, which serve as holders of the rubber cloth 14. In the inner spaces 22 and 23, as well as openings 18 are placed foldable bearing pipes 21 in cases when mobile tub is not in use.

Figure 12 is a longitudinal view of the section of a support pipe 21 , showing one of the fuses 24 for securing a pipe joint.

In Figure 13 presents a view from above onto the tub according to the third manner of execution.

Method of use and operation is very simple. Tub is made out of flexible polymeric materials waterproof material which rolls and attaches easily on the bed under immobilized patients in the same way as linen, and then certain areas of the inner part of the rubber wall of the tub, inflate through valve for inflation and air release, thereby providing the pleasant and favorable position for the patient. To the bath then the water is brought in which, depending on the type of therapy added are medicinal materials or means to maintain personal hygiene. At the bottom is a drainage pipe which is connected to the bottom of the tub with rubber. From the drain there is a pipe for used fluids through which the fluid drains out of the tub, a fluid flow is regulated by a closing valve for fluid drainage, after which the air is let out with the valve, mobile bath is then removed from the bed, disinfected and packed for the next use.

Under the terms of the application the self-sustaining form is intended for the hospital beds that have no sides, and in hospital beds with sides the application is possible with the variation which is affixed to the same.

In Figure 14 displayed is mobile tub 15, under the first manner of execution, variant b, with bottom 7, which inflates through valve 29, and serves as anti- dekubital mattress. Page 1 - after using the mobile bath, user then deflates it and folds it over the existing mattress. Handrails 28 are used for maneuvering the tub.

Figure 15 and 16-represent the spatial representation of mobile tub according to the third manner of execution variant b. Mobile tub is with the help of pockets 30, and strap 31 hitched to a solid mounting structure that consists of a plastic or wooden beams 33, onto which are mounted frames 32.

7) METHOD OF DISCOVERY APPLICATION

Mobile tub is widely applicable in all medical facilities and residential units and provides a complete and quality care for immobilized patients bound to bed. For its use it is not necessary to posses expertise since it is accessible to all users for its reusability, simple installation, ease of maintenance and low cost.

Claims

PATENT CLAIMS

1. Mobile tub for the care of immobile patients, characterized by, which consists of inflated rubber wall (1 ), waterproof, attached to the bottom (7), where there is a valve (4) for inflation and air release, while at the bottom (7) built-in drain (6) connected with the rubber (5) with the bottom (7) mobile tub (15) and because from the drain (6) passes the tube (3) pulled over the screw (8) used to drain fluid, whereby at one end of the tubes (3) is the valve (2) to close and drain fluid.

2. Mobile tub according to the application 1 and the second manner of execution, characterized by, where the rubber wall (1 ), waterproof, attached to the bottom (7), attached with straps (25) that are pulled through the rings (10) in the clasps (12) affixed to the bed (1 1 ) using bolts (27).

3. Mobile tub according to the application 1 and the third manner of execution, characterized by, which consists of a sturdy collapsible structure (13) consisting of: the supporting pipes (21 ) with a fuse (24) circuit and two large plastic parts and of the upper part (16) and reinforced lower part (17), while the upper part ( 16) has an anatomical cavity ( 19) for the support of the patient's head while bathing, which is over the folded mobile bath (15) placed rubber cloth(14) hooked on the hooks (26) and reinforced with strips (20) where, on each individual one, there are two openings (18) and inner space (22,23) for the safe keep of foldable the supporting pipes (21 ), when mobile bath (15) is not in use.

4. Mobile tub, according to the application 1 and fourth manner of execution, characterized by, consisting of a wall (1 ), that inflates by valves (4), and bottom (7), that inflates through valve (29), and as such has a function of the anti-dekubital mattress. It is made as are the standard dimensions of the bed mattress and is not necessary to remove it from the bed after use.

5. Mobile tub according to the application 1 and the fifth manner of execution, characterized by, which consists of a sturdy folding structures (13) made of plastic or wooden beams (33), onto which the frames are mounted (32). Mobile bath (15) with pockets (30) and strips (31 ) is fixed to the frames (32). Handrails (28) are used to manipulate with the body of the tub (15).

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