CN116528730A

CN116528730A - Disposable curtain system and lockable quick release system and method therefor

Info

Publication number: CN116528730A
Application number: CN202180071130.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 阿兰恩·L·奥尔森; 乔尔·布莱斯; 劳林达·奥尔森; 约书亚·奥尔森
Original assignee: Banneker Medical Co ltd
Current assignee: Banneker Medical Co ltd
Priority date: 2020-10-20
Filing date: 2021-10-20
Publication date: 2023-08-01

Abstract

A disposable curtain system, a hook attachment and a quick release system and method therefor are disclosed. Disposable curtain systems are used in healthcare facilities to maintain a clean environment. The disposable curtain system includes: a hook attachment; an extension operatively attached to the hook attachment; and a quick release device operatively attached to the extension and adapted to be attached to the curtain. The quick release device includes: an extension attachment; and a curtain attachment, wherein at least one of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has a neck and a head, and the other of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has at least one of a bracket or a receiver for receiving the head.

Description

Disposable curtain system and lockable quick release system and method therefor

Technical Field

A disposable curtain system, assemblies and methods therefor are disclosed. And in particular, a disposable curtain system with lockable quick release system, commonly used in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment.

Background

Healthcare facilities such as hospitals, care facilities, doctor offices, emergency care facilities, long-term care facilities, and the like are increasingly concerned about the presence of infectious diseases. Covd-19 epidemic is a major infectious disease that media has caused public concern about cleanliness in health care facilities and other public spaces. In addition to covd-19, there are other infectious diseases such as bacterial infectious diseases, e.g. anthrax, bacterial botulism, brucellosis, cholera, diphtheria, lyme disease, tuberculosis; fungal infectious diseases such as aspergillosis, blastomycosis, candidiasis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis; parasitic infectious diseases such as ascariasis, cryptosporidiosis, giardiasis, malaria, scabies; prion infectious diseases such as Alper's syndrome, creutzfeldt-jakob disease, kuru; and viral infectious diseases such as covd-19, aids, varicella, common cold, ebola, herpes, influenza, mumps, rabies, rubella, viral meningitis, yellow fever, and the like.

One location in hospitals where infectious diseases are of concern is the privacy curtain of locations such as the emergency room ("ER") and the intensive care unit ("ICU"). Medical personnel can take a number of precautions such as hand washing, glove donning, personal protective equipment wearing, and the like. However, while wearing gloves, they would grasp the curtain with the gloved hand, which may leave infectious diseases on the curtain due to contact with body fluids such as blood, saliva, urine, mucus, sputum, etc. In addition, patients surrounded by curtain systems may cough, sneeze or perform other bodily functions, discharging airborne liquids into the air surrounding their beds or private spaces.

Hospital curtain systems are typically attached to the ceiling. The curtain system has a track secured to the ceiling. The rail is internally provided with a roller with a hook. The curtain is attached to the hanger.

One difficulty with this system is that the track and hanger are attached to the ceiling, which may be 7 to 12 feet in height. This requires a hospital serviceman to use a ladder or other stool to replace the curtain.

Another difficulty is that when the curtain system is replaced, the roller hooks in the track need to be crimped for a lot of time, thus causing a duplication problem, which causes problems in terms of muscles and tendons for the installer to install the curtain repeatedly on the hooks.

Another difficulty is that most curtain systems are not easily and quickly disassembled, requiring personnel to disassemble one hanger at a time.

In the past, curtain systems required keyways as shown in patent No.9,585,508.

Disclosure of Invention

A disposable curtain system, accessories therefor, and methods are disclosed. One advantage is the ability to quickly attach the disposable curtain system to hooks on a pre-existing or installed curtain system.

Another advantage is that once installed, no or little health care personnel need climb a ladder or stool to reach the hooks to replace the curtain.

Another advantage is that the health care personnel do not need to crimp the hooks.

Another advantage is periodic removal and disposal or recovery of the curtain.

Another advantage is that the quick release and locking system can be used by an installer/detacher at a height of about 6-7 feet, facilitating installation and removal, which will have a disposable curtain attachment that can be quickly attached and detached with a single or small amount of action during installation and removal.

One advantage is that the disclosed embodiments do not require a keyway or turning mechanism for mounting a disposable hospital curtain as in the related art.

One advantage is that the disposable curtain system can be held in the receiver or bracket by gravity, eliminating the need for a latch or locking mechanism.

One advantage is that the disposable curtain system has a quick release device with lockable quick release, its housing having an opening into which a head can be inserted and dropped. This action makes it more difficult to accidentally remove the head from the opening and the bracket or receiver.

Another advantage is that the head is inserted into the quick release housing in a first direction perpendicular or angled to the direction in which the curtain is pulled, thereby reducing the likelihood of inadvertent removal of the curtain from the curtain system.

Accordingly, various embodiments of the present disclosure include: a disposable curtain system, comprising: a quick release device adapted to be attached to a curtain, wherein the quick release device comprises: a cradle or receiver; a curtain attachment, wherein the curtain attachment has a neck and a head; and a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism is located on the bracket or the receiver such that the locking mechanism can be locked when at least one of the neck and the head is inserted into the bracket or the receiver.

Accordingly, various embodiments of the present disclosure include: a hanger attachment for use with a disposable curtain system, comprising: a housing, the housing comprising: a first opening defined therein and shaped to attach a hanger therethrough; and a second opening defined therein and shaped to attach a curtain or an extension of the curtain, wherein a lower portion of the first opening intersects an upper portion of the second opening such that a weight of at least one of the curtain and the extension may be supported by a hanger within the housing.

Accordingly, the various components disclosed herein include: a quick release system for use with a disposable curtain system, comprising: a cradle or receiver; a curtain attachment having an insert that mates with a bracket or receiver; and a sliding locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism is located on the bracket or receiver attachment for locking the insert in the bracket or receiver.

Accordingly, the various components disclosed herein include: a method for attaching a disposable curtain system, comprising: providing a hook attachment; providing an extension operably attached to the hook attachment; providing a quick release device having an extension attachment operably attached to the extension; attaching a curtain attachment of the quick release device to the curtain, wherein at least one of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has a neck and a head, the other of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment having at least one of a bracket or a receiver for receiving the head; inserting the head into an opening in a second portion of the quick release device and allowing the head to drop into the bracket or receiver; and locking the head in the at least one of the bracket or receiver, wherein a locking mechanism is configured to move to at least partially cover the opening of the at least one of the bracket or receiver.

Drawings

Some embodiments are described in detail with reference to the following drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote like elements, and wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a curtain system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of a curtain system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of a curtain system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 illustrates a bottom and side view of a hook attachment according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 5 illustrates top and side views of a hook attachment according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 6 illustrates a first side of an interior of a hook attachment according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 7 illustrates a second side of an interior of a hook attachment according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 8 illustrates a first view of a quick release system according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 9 illustrates a second view of a quick release system according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 10 illustrates a first side of the interior of a quick release system according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 11 illustrates a second side of the interior of a quick release system according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 12 illustrates a view of a slide lock for a locking mechanism according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 13 illustrates another view of a slide lock for a locking mechanism according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 14 shows a first view of a quick release system according to another embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 15 shows a view of a slide lock for a locking mechanism according to another embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 16 illustrates a first side of the interior of a quick release system according to another embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 17 illustrates a second side of the interior of a quick release system according to another embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 18 shows a view of a quick release system according to another embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 19 illustrates a side of the interior of a quick release system according to another embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 20 shows a view of a curtain attachment;

FIG. 21 shows another view of a curtain attachment;

FIG. 22 shows one component of a curtain attachment;

FIG. 23 shows another component of a curtain attachment;

FIG. 24 illustrates one embodiment of attaching a roller to an extension;

FIG. 25a illustrates another embodiment of attaching a roller to an extension;

FIG. 25b shows yet another embodiment of attaching a roller to an extension;

FIG. 26 shows a bracket for a curtain attachment in operation; and

fig. 27 shows the stent.

Detailed Description

Various embodiments of the invention are disclosed. Referring to fig. 1, a disposable curtain system 100 is shown. The disposable curtain system 100 is attached to the ceiling by a rail 110. The track may be attached directly to the ceiling or may be an extension suspended from the ceiling. The roller hanger 120 passes through the rail 110. Roller hanger 120 has a hanger 125 on its end for attaching an extension or elongate member 140. In order to keep the extension from disengaging the hook 125, a cover 130 is provided for the hook 125.

The extension 140 may be a telescoping rod, a rod that is small and converted to a desired size, and the extension 140 may be a strap that includes an adjustable size buckle or a strap that may be cut, a rope, cable, or wire that may be adjusted or cut. Since the extension member will remain in place, it is important that the use of an extension rod with disinfectant allows for easy cleaning of infectious diseases. The material of the extension should not absorb liquid, but should be made of a non-absorbent plastic such as polyethylene compound, acrylic acid, polyacrylic acid, nylon, carbon composite, PVC, polyethylene, etc.

The curtain 180 takes the form of small sections, such as 6-12 feet per section, most commonly 9 feet. Small sections of 9-12 feet of curtain can be snapped together to make a longer curtain. The curtain is made of a disposable recyclable material such as polypropylene. The curtain 180 may be attached to the extension 140 with a quick release mechanism 150 and a curtain accessory assembly or curtain attachment 160. The curtain attachment has a locking mechanism 80. The curtain attachment 160 may be stored together during shipping and initial assembly by a harness strap, tie 90, or bracket such as 500 shown in fig. 26 and 27. Alternatively, a second curtain or mesh 181 may be used with the extension and attached to the hook attachment or otherwise used.

Referring to fig. 2, a track 110 is shown. The rail is bolted, screwed, glued or otherwise attached to the ceiling. The track may also be on a suspension system and suspended from the ceiling. The track 110 has an end piece (not shown) with a snap connector for the end piece. A roller hanger 120 having rollers runs in a track. Additionally, other types of devices other than rollers 120 may be used as long as they slide easily along the track rail 118. An eyelet 123 extends from the roller, and an eyelet 124 of a hook is attached to the eyelet 123. Other means are contemplated such as chains and other extensions for roller hooks. On each hook, a cover 130 is secured for quick attachment of the attachment 130 to the hook 125. Fig. 2 shows a quick release device 150, a locking mechanism 80, and a curtain attachment 160, all for attaching a disposable curtain 180. Alternative embodiments may be used instead of hook attachments for attaching the extension 140 to the roller 120, as shown in fig. 24, 25 and 25 a.

Referring to fig. 3, there is a quick release curtain attachment 149 having a body 150 and a locking mechanism 80. The curtain attachment 160 has an alignment member 161 for alignment with other curtain attachments 160. An advantage of the curtain attachments 160 is that they can be aligned and held together using an alignment member 161 inserted in a receiving member (not shown, see 167 in fig. 20). In this way, all of the curtain holders 160 may be simultaneously inserted into the channel 151, as shown in fig. 10 and 11. The curtain bracket, extension bracket and hook attachment are all made using injection molded pieces, such as thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers, elastomers or metals. Common polymers such as epoxy and phenolic resins are examples of thermosets, while nylon, polyethylene and polystyrene are thermoplastics.

Referring to fig. 4-7, a hook accessory system or hook attachment 130 is provided. The hook attachment 130 includes a top side 251 and an underside 252. The handle 210 is used to attach the curtain proximate to the hanger 125. The hook attachment 130 includes hinge assemblies 238, 237. The underside 252 has a hole 225 and a stepped portion 202 for receiving the extension 140. A means for moving the snap-fit or latch 226 (see fig. 5) to attach to the ledge 260 is shown on the opening 229.

Fig. 6 and 7 illustrate the interior of the first and second sides of the hook accessory system or hook attachment 130. Latch 228 has a face 227. The receiving aperture 223 is shown for receiving a pin or alignment device 221. Cavity 232 may be used to receive an add-in, such as shown at 132 in fig. 132. The cable 133 may be inserted into the channel 217. The hooks 125 may be inserted into the semicircular channels 206. The channel is designed so that the hooks 125 can have a large degree of freedom of movement β, while the distance β acts to allow the hook attachment 130 to be used with hooks of various sizes. Not all roller hooks 125 are the same size, so wide and narrow hooks 125 need to be compensated for. A hinge pin 236 on a hinge 238 is shown inserted into the aperture 235 in fig. 7.

Fig. 8-11 illustrate a quick release and locking mechanism 149 having a body 150 for receiving a head 163 of a curtain attachment. Referring to fig. 8, quick release body 150 includes an upper side 300 and a lower side 302. The underside has a slot 311 for receiving the neck of the curtain attachment (see 162 in fig. 20 and 21). Openings 321 are shown that allow flexibility in arm 322 (see fig. 11). Cavities 325 are shown that mate with protrusions 320 so that the release and locking mechanisms can mate in the arrays shown in fig. 1 and 2. The locking mechanism 80 (see fig. 12 and 13) slides in the first slide groove 380. The tips 381 and 382 engage the catch 381. The handle 810 of the locking mechanism 80 helps to slide the lock up and down. On one side of the handle 810 is a concave opening 820 for receiving a protrusion 821.

Fig. 9 shows the opposite side of the quick release locking mechanism shown in fig. 8. On this side a protrusion 821 on the handle 810 of the locking mechanism 80 can be seen. The protrusion 320 can also be seen. Arm 322 is visible within the cavity that locks the two pieces together. The quick release locking mechanism may be made by injection molding, machining or other manufacturing techniques.

Fig. 10 shows a first side of the quick release and locking system 149 and the interior of the first side. Tips 381 and 382 are shown in first slide channel 380 for receiving latch 831. The locker 831 slides along the first sliding groove 380. Also shown is a first sliding channel 385 for receiving prongs 837, 836 of the locking mechanism 80. When the head 163 is in place at the base of the opening 310, the prongs 837 and 836 can slide into place. As prongs 837 and 836 slide toward neck receiving channel 311, head 163 is locked in place. As prongs 837 and 836 are moved away from neck receiving channel 311, head 163 may be removed. 151 shows a channel for receiving the neck receiving opening 311, the head 163 being removable. The channel opening or channel 151 is located on the side, front or back of the housing 150 such that when the head 163 is inserted, it is held in place by gravity. The cavity 319a is in place for receiving a magnet (not shown). The magnets help to hold the array of quick release and locking mechanisms 149, 150 in place as shown in fig. 1 and 2. 321 shows an opening for locking arm 322 to retain a first side of quick release body 150 on a second side of quick release body 150. The alignment posts 304 help align the first and second sides of the body 150 together. 341 shows a channel for receiving the cable 133. The cavity 340 maintains the swinging end of the cable in place.

Fig. 11 shows a second side of the body 150 of the quick release and locking system 149. Receiving openings 309 are shown for receiving alignment posts 304, with alignment posts 304 for aligning both sides of body 150. Arm 322 for locking the two sides together is flexible so that the part can be snapped into place. This allows for easy assembly and disassembly of the parts for inserting and removing cables in and from the channels 341 and for inserting and removing the swinging members in and from 340. Arm 322 has a head with a catch 323. Arm 322 has a narrowed portion for flexible use.

Fig. 12 and 13 illustrate a locking mechanism 80. The locking mechanism has a bifurcated base 835 with prongs 836 and 837. Prongs 836 and 837 have curved ends and are spaced apart. The base 835 and the prongs 836 and 837 slide through a second slide channel 385. The tines are spaced apart from each other by a distance 383. The spacing 838 enables a greater degree of movement of the neck 162 when installed. The latch 831 can slide through the first slide slot. Latch 831 is slotted at 833 and has a top and bottom 832 such that it can flex when engaged with tips 381 and 382. Alternatively, the catch may be solid for a more secure grip. The base 835 has a bracket 830 for the handle 810 of the locking mechanism. The handle 810 has a lower face 808 and an upper face 809 so that it can be grasped by fingers. The base 835 has a lower face 839.

Referring to fig. 14 and 15, an alternative embodiment of a quick release and locking mechanism 800 is shown. In this embodiment, only one sliding channel is used, with the tip 3820 on the exterior of the body 1500. The handle 8100 is curved. The handle has a catch 8340 with bumps 8310 and 8320. The base 8390 has a bracket 8300 for the handle and tines 8370 and 8360, with the tines 8370 and 8360 having notches 8380 for locking the head 163 in place.

Fig. 16-18 illustrate an alternative embodiment of the quick release and locking mechanism. In this embodiment, the locking mechanism slides in a rotational manner. Lock 3900 rotates 3904 within housing 3910. Lock 3900 has an inner edge 3905 that slides/rotates along edge 3911. Lock 3900 is attached to a hub 3930 that is rotated by movement of pins 3931 and 3932, pins 3931 and 3932 being inserted in respective holes (not shown) on opposite sides. When the quick release and locking mechanisms are arranged together in an array, they can be rotated simultaneously. The end of lock 3900 has a tip 3921 that engages slot 3920. The neck 162 of the curtain attachment moves through the slot 3110. The head 163 is held in the groove 3951. The alignment posts 3040 may be inserted in the corresponding holes/openings. The opening 3210 is used to receive the arm to lock the two sides of the body together. The cable is received through the opening 3410 and the oscillating portion in the cavity 3340.

Fig. 16 shows lock 3900 in a locked position and fig. 17 shows lock 3900 in an open position. The tip 3921 engages the catch 3922. Arm 3220 extends for engagement with slot 3210.

Fig. 19 shows another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the lock engages the switch 4900. By rotation 4905 of switch 4900, the switch is moved from locked to unlocked and vice versa. The switch has a center point of rotation or pin 4906. The switch causes slider 4907 to move in channel 4925 through slot 4920. The neck 162 of the curtain attachment moves through the slot 4110 and the head 163 moves through the channel 4925. When the head 163 is at the channel bottom 4951, it may be locked in place. The center has a magnet 4930. The alignment posts 4040 are used, as well as the cable receivers 4410.

Referring to fig. 20-23, a curtain attachment 160 is shown. The curtain attachment has a first part 170 and a second part 165. The first part 170 has a head 163 and a neck 162, the head 163 having a flat 168. The flat 168 of the head 163 is to guide the head into the channel 151 to allow for sufficient clearance. The first piece 170 and the second piece may be attached together with the arm and the locking head 159. Locking head 159 enters opening 158 to snap into place. Other forms of attachment may also be used, such as adhesives, melting of plastics, and the like. The curtain attachment 160 also includes guide slots 167 and projections 161 for alignment of the curtains when in the array. The protrusions 91 and 92 are alignment tools 500 for assisting in alignment of Ji Zaxian (see fig. 1) or fig. 25 and 26.

Other types of sliding locking mechanisms are also conceivable in addition to the embodiments described above. The sliding includes not only linear sliding but also rotational sliding of the parts.

With respect to fig. 24, an extension 140 is shown that may be directly attached to eyelet 123 of hanger 125 for roller hanger 120 by a cable 133 having a swinging portion 132. Hook 125 has shank 126, bend 127 and point 128. The area between the shank 126 and this point is a gap 129. In this way, the hook attachment 130 may be eliminated or used for other purposes, such as attaching an upper grid.

In an alternative embodiment shown in fig. 25, the hook attachment 130 is also eliminated. Extension 1140 is shown. Extension 1140 may be any rod made of nylon, acrylic, or other polymer or composite material. A clip, clasp, or other accessory 1133 is shown attached directly to the roller hanger 120. Furthermore, it is contemplated that the perforations may be eliminated and replaced with the tube joints 1123. The pipe joint 1123 may be fixed by glue, epoxy, or the like. The tube joint 1123 may also include barbs or protrusions 1123 that may engage openings 1126 on the extension 1140.

Fig. 26 and 27 illustrate retainers or guides for holding curtain attachments together and guiding them for quick release. Fig. 26 shows a retainer or guide 500 for retaining the curtain bracket 160 so that the head 163 can be guided into the channel 151 before the locking mechanism 80 is slid into place to lock the head 163 in the quick release device 150. Fig. 27 shows a quick release device 150. Each end of quick release device 500 includes a thumb rest 502. The thumb of the user may contact the shelf 502 at 501 to slide the curtain bracket 160 into the quick release device 150. Each holder or guide has a bracket 505, the bracket 505 having barbs 510 and 511 for securing the neck 162 of the curtain bracket 160.

Referring to fig. 1 and 26, a method for attaching a disposable curtain system 100 is disclosed:

providing hook attachments and/or roller attachments 130, 1133, 1123;

providing an extension 140 operably attached to the hook and/or roller attachments 130, 1133, 1123;

providing a quick release device 150 having an extension attachment operably attached to the extension;

attaching the curtain attachment 160 of the quick release device 150 to the curtain 180, wherein at least one of the curtain attachment 160 and the extension attachment has a neck 162 and a head 163, and the other of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has at least one of a bracket or a receiver 310 for receiving the head 163;

inserting the head 163 into an opening in the second portion 151 of the quick release device and allowing the head to drop into the bracket or receiver 310; and

the head is locked in at least one of the brackets or receivers 310, wherein the locking mechanism 80 is configured to move to at least partially cover the opening 151 of at least one of the brackets or receivers.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the form of preferred embodiments and variations thereon, it will be understood that numerous additional modifications and variations could be made thereto without departing from the scope of the invention.

For clarity, it will be understood that the use of "a" or "an" in this application does not exclude a plurality, and "comprising" or "including" does not exclude other steps or elements. References to a "unit" or a "module" do not exclude the use of more than one unit or module.

Claims

1. A disposable curtain system, comprising:

a quick release device adapted to be attached to a curtain, wherein the quick release device comprises:

a cradle or receiver;

a curtain attachment, wherein the curtain attachment has a neck and a head; and

a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism is located on the bracket or receiver such that when at least one of the neck and the head is inserted into the bracket or receiver, the

The locking mechanism may be locked.

2. The disposable curtain system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the bracket or the receiver for receiving the head comprises a slot having a width that allows the neck to slide into but not allow the head to pass through.

3. The disposable curtain system of claim 1, further comprising a hanger attachment having an opening with a width adapted for different hanger sizes.

4. The disposable curtain system of claim 3, wherein the hanger attachment includes an opening for an extension such that the extension may surround the hanger such that the weight of the extension is supported by the hanger.

5. The disposable curtain system of claim 3, wherein the hook attachment comprises two portions that snap around the hook.

6. The disposable shade system of claim 1, further comprising an extension that is a coated or jacketed cable.

7. The disposable curtain system of claim 6, wherein the extension comprises a ring on a first end and a swage ball on an opposite end.

8. The disposable curtain system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the bracket or receiver is in a housing, the at least one of the bracket or receiver having a first portion for receiving an opening of the head and a second portion for retaining the opening of the head, wherein the first portion and the second portion are at different angles; and wherein the opening has a slot therethrough for receiving the neck.

9. A hanger attachment for use with a disposable curtain system, comprising:

a housing, the housing comprising:

a first opening defined therein and shaped to attach a hanger therethrough; and

a second opening defined therein and shaped to attach a curtain or an extension of a curtain, wherein a lower portion of the first opening intersects an upper portion of the second opening such that a weight of at least one of the curtain and the extension may be supported by the hanger within the housing.

10. The hanger attachment for use with a disposable curtain system of claim 9, wherein the housing includes a first portion and a second portion and a locking mechanism for attaching the first portion to the second portion.

11. The hanger attachment for use with a disposable curtain system of claim 10, wherein when the first portion is attached to the second portion, the first opening is at an angle such that the hanger cannot be removed without separating the first portion from the second portion.

12. A quick release system for use with a disposable curtain system, comprising:

a cradle or receiver;

a curtain attachment having an insert for mating with the bracket or receiver; and

a sliding locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism is located on an accessory of the bracket or receiver for locking the insert in the bracket or receiver.

13. The quick release system for use with a disposable curtain system of claim 12, wherein the insert comprises a neck and a head on a first side and a curtain adaptor on the other side, and wherein a lower portion of the head adjacent the neck is located in the bracket or receiver in use.

14. The quick release system for use with a disposable curtain system of claim 13, wherein the curtain attachment includes a protruding alignment member on a first side and a receiving alignment member on a second side.

15. The quick release system for use with a disposable curtain system of claim 14, wherein the protruding member has a geometry that mates with the receiving alignment member.

16. The quick release system for use with a disposable curtain system of claim 13, wherein the protruding member is triangular in shape that mates with the receiving alignment member, the receiving alignment member being triangular in shape opening.

17. The quick release system for use with a disposable curtain system of claim 12, wherein the bracket or receiver includes a housing therein for receiving the head therein, the at least one of the bracket or receiver having a first portion for receiving the opening of the head and a second portion for retaining the opening of the head, wherein the first portion and the second portion are at different angles; and wherein the opening has a slot therethrough for receiving the neck.

18. The quick release system for use with a disposable curtain system of claim 12, wherein the sliding locking mechanism is on a front, back or side of the bracket or receiver.

19. The quick release system for use with a disposable curtain system of claim 12, wherein the extension attachment comprises a housing having at least one protrusion for alignment on a first side of the housing and at least one recess for alignment on an opposite side.

20. A method for attaching a disposable curtain system, comprising:

providing a hook attachment and/or a roller attachment;

providing an extension operably attached to the hook attachment;

providing a quick release device having an extension attachment operably attached to the extension;

attaching a curtain attachment of the quick release device to the curtain, wherein at least one of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has a neck and a head, the other of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment having at least one of a bracket or a receiver for receiving the head;

inserting the head into an opening in a second portion of the quick release device and allowing the head to drop into the bracket or receiver; and

locking the head in the at least one of the bracket or receiver, wherein a locking mechanism is configured to move to at least partially cover the opening of the at least one of the bracket or receiver.