CZ32035U1 - A multifunctional cover - Google Patents

Description

Technical field

The technical solution relates to a covering agent, especially for medical, cosmetic, rehabilitation and relaxation use, in human and veterinary applications.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Presently, wraps with a dry or wet layer adjacent to the patient's body are used for medical, cosmetic, rehabilitation and relaxation purposes, and some are provided with a thermal insulation layer. Very often, these wrap wraps are improvised from separate layers. Upon movement of the subject, the wrapping is detached from the body and the effect is reduced or eliminated. This is especially common in children or animals. Strengthening orthoses are also used for rehabilitation purposes, but they often cause undesirable pressure sores and may be unpleasant for the user.

The present invention aims to provide masking compositions useful for medical, cosmetic, rehabilitation and relaxation applications, in both human and veterinary applications that are efficient, easy to maintain and user friendly and well tolerated.

The essence of the technical solution

The object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional covering means which comprises

a first layer of absorbent material;

a second layer of liquid impermeable material;

- a third layer of thermally insulating material;

- a fourth cover layer.

The first layer of absorbent material may be formed of any fabric that can be wetted with liquid. It may be a woven or non-woven fabric. It is suitable if the material is also pleasant to the touch. The material may be, for example, a cotton or silk material, but also synthetic materials.

In one preferred embodiment the material of the first layer can be made of nanofibres or can contain nanofibres. Nanofibers are usually formed by spinning polymers, and typically have a diameter in the range of 1 to 1000 nm, preferably 20 to 500 nm. Such materials are often very absorbent, contain good liquid, and are well tolerated. Nanofibrous materials also in many cases meet hygienic requirements for materials for wound covers. Nanofibrous materials mechanically capture viruses, bacteria, dust particles and other particles. They also have a higher specific surface area to which an antimicrobial and / or anti-inflammatory agent can be adsorbed or anchored (e.g., by addition to a spun polymer solution).

It is preferred that the first layer material comprises antimicrobial and / or anti-inflammatory agents to prevent skin problems and reactions after prolonged skin contact with moisture, such as inflammation of the blood and wound. These may be, for example, commonly used antibiotics (beta-lactam antibiotics, mycins, etc.), silver salts, silver nanoparticles, quaternary ammonium salts, polyvinylpyrrolidone iodine, anti-inflammatory drugs, natural substances with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory effects (extracts or parts of plants, such as chamomile, onion, garlic, coneflower, lichen, thyme, ginkgo biloba, sage, cotton).

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The antimicrobial and / or anti-inflammatory agents may be impregnated in the first layer, or the first layer has a sewn pocket into which they are inserted, or - especially if the first layer comprises nanofibres - may be directly incorporated into the structure of the first layer, for example nanofibers.

The second layer is formed of or comprises a liquid impermeable material. Such a material may be a rubber or a rubberized fabric, for example cotton jersey with a coating, or medical warming aluminum foil, plastic film, or a fleece fabric or a liquid impermeable or semipermeable liquid membrane and placed in the cover means impermeable side away from the first layer to the third. fourth layer.

Preferably, the second layer is formed of a material which is impermeable to liquid but permeable to gas. Such properties often have functional textiles and can also have plastic films. Permeability to gas (air) allows to prevent sore and skin problems that may arise for prolonged use of the device or in the elderly.

The third layer is formed of a thermally insulating material, which is preferably flexible to allow the shape of the covering means to be adapted to the part of the body to which it is applied. The third layer is preferably a woven or nonwoven fabric capable of thermally insulating. Typically, these can be fabrics with a cotton content of at least 70%, woven or nonwoven fabrics containing polyester and / or foamed polyurethane, wadding, deco, wool, teviro flexiterm or Termoline N, but also non-woven industrial fabrics containing plastic fibers - e.g. high-pressure polyethylene , polyester. The third layer may also be a hollow fiber layer.

If the third layer consists of a fabric, it may preferably be a fabric with a weight in the range of 100 g / m ² to 300 / m ² .

The fourth layer is a cover layer which has several functions. It provides protection for the third layer and further increases the thermal insulation provided by the third layer, also due to the air gap that necessarily exists between the layers. Also, when the third layer is made of a material which is not entirely pleasant to the touch or visually unattractive, the cover layer overlaps the third layer, and the resulting product is more pleasant and interesting to the consumer.

The fourth layer is of a material that is pleasant to the touch and preferably resistant to soiling or easy to clean. Such a layer may be, for example, a cotton fabric, a synthetic fabric or a mixed fabric (cotton / synthetic), for example in the form of a knit. The fourth layer may preferably be impregnated, which increases the resistance to soiling and / or facilitates cleaning.

Particularly when the topsheet is intended for children, the fourth layer may be provided with a pattern, for example a pattern suitable for children.

In the article, the four layers are arranged in the order in which they are listed and numbered. However, additional layers may be interposed between them.

For example, a pocket may be sewn on the first or second layer to allow the insertion of therapeutic, cosmetic or relaxation substances as desired. These substances may be plant parts, plant extracts, gels, powders, and others.

Or, for example, additional thermal insulation layers may be interposed between the second and third or between the third and fourth layers.

Substances from which the pocket permitting the insertion of active substances are usually sewn as flax, cotton or netting.

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Further preferably, a further liquid impermeable layer may be inserted between the third and fourth layers. The combination of the second liquid-impermeable layer and this additional liquid-impermeable layer provides protection of the thermal insulating layer from moisture, for example in the case of improper handling of the coating, where the first wetted layer may come into contact with the coating, and furthermore, the thermal insulation properties of the third thermal insulation layer can be impaired.

In some preferred embodiments, the cover means may further comprise a strengthening layer. The reinforcing layer may comprise a rigid nonwoven, shaped neoprene, plastic film, optionally reinforcing tubes or lamellas, preferably of plastic or metal. The reinforcing layer is preferably shaped to the desired shape of the cover means, which in particular ensures a good fit of the cover means to the target part of the body and prevents the cover means from slipping.

The reinforcing layer may be sandwiched between any two layers, for example between a first absorbent and a second impermeable layer, or between a second impermeable and a third heat insulating layer, or between a third heat-insulating and fourth cover layer.

Preferably, at least one magnet may be detachably or non-detachably fixed between the second and third layers or between the third and fourth layers. Such a cover can then be used for magnetotherapy. Magnetotherapy is mainly used for joint pain.

In some embodiments, it is preferred that the materials of all layers tolerate 60 ° C in wet conditions without damage. This ensures the possibility of washing the cover means at this temperature, for example when the cover means are used repeatedly, in particular when used repeatedly by different persons.

The cover means may be in the form of a belt for attachment around a part of the body. It can then be used, for example, for Priessnitz linings, in which the first layer is soaked with cold liquid, thereby achieving an alternating effect of vasodilation and vasoconstriction.

The individual layers are interconnected. The connection may be solid (permanent, inseparable) or may be separable at least between some layers. The inseparable bonding of the layers is typically stapling or ironing. The separable layers may be formed, for example, by Velcro, zippers, press studs, or buttons. The layers may be joined (separably or inseparably) over the entire surface or only in certain areas, for example at the edges, or the fasteners may be evenly spaced at regular intervals.

Separately, for example, the first absorbent layer may be bonded to an adjacent layer, allowing it to be removed, cleaned, dried or wetted. Also, the reinforcing layer can be detachably attached to adjacent layers, allowing it to be removed if necessary.

In addition to the at least four layers, the cover means may comprise other elements such as fixation and retaining elements such as ribbons, woven fabrics, loops, bands.

If the cover means is to be clamped to the body and is not designed to follow the shape of a body part and thus to be fixed to the body by shape matching, then the cover means may comprise connecting elements for interconnecting its parts, typically their ends. In particular, if the cover means is in the form of, for example, a belt or scarf, it is preferable that the connecting elements cooperate at the ends. These fasteners may be, for example, Velcro fasteners, zippers, snap fasteners or buttons.

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Examples of technical solutions

Example 1: Medical band-shaped poultice

A layer of cotton fabric (cover layer), a layer of reinforcing material based on polyester (eg Fusc'n'tcar), a layer of Termoline N (thermal insulation layer, 100% polyester) or tevira (thermal insulation layer), another layer of cotton jersey with coating (impermeable layer) were stitched to form a strip. The next layer is a removable 100% cotton piece that has a sewn pocket into which the active ingredients can be inserted. Snap fasteners and velcro fasteners were attached to the edges of the belt to attach and fasten around the body.

Thus, a multifunctional strip-shaped covering means was produced. It can be used for Priessnitz tiles and / or for relaxation purposes.

Example 2: Belt-shaped medical cladding

The sanitary cladding is made as in example 1, only the removable part (absorbent layer) is made of nanofibrous nonwoven fabric or cotton with nanofibrous layer deposited, where nanofibres contain nanoparticles of silver. The belt can then be used again for wound healing linings.

Optionally, loops or weavers can be sewn to the belt for additional attachment options around the body.

Example 3: Medical paneling in the form of a belt

The sanitary cladding is made as in Example 1. The absorbent layer is impregnated with an antibiotic, and the belt can then be used for wound healing.

Example 4: Wrist dressing

A layer of cotton fabric (cover layer), a layer of molded neoprene or molded plastic (reinforcing layer), a layer of Stylevil (polyester thermal insulating material with a polyurethane foam core), a cotton jersey layer coated (impermeable layer) and an absorbent cotton layer impregnated with anti-inflammatory drug sewn into the shape of a wrist orthosis. The resulting composition can be used to prevent or treat inflammation of the carpal tunnels.

Example 5: Headache compress

The cotton fabric layer (cover layer), the Termoline N layer (thermal insulation layer, 100% polyester), or the teviro (thermal insulation layer) additional layer of cotton jersey coated (impermeable layer) were stitched to form a strip. The next layer is a removable part of 100% cotton with buckwheat or seed filling. A rubber band was sewn around the belt edge to fasten around the head.

Example 6: Facing strip

A layer of cotton fabric (cover layer), a layer of reinforcing material based on polyester (eg Fusc'n'tcar), a heat insulating layer of polyester material (eg teviro) and / or cotton (eg thermoline), and an impermeable layer (eg (cotton coated) were stacked and stapled. The removable part (a layer of absorbent material) which is part of the cladding means comprises medical magnets. The absorbent material layer is a nanofiber coated cotton.

The belt can be made in different sizes according to the target group and according to the purpose - for example for joints (wrist, knee, ankle), or torso (chest, hip), or neck.

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Further, the belt is typically provided with fasteners for securing the belt, such as Velcro, snap fasteners, buttons, and the like.

Example 7: Multifunctional blanket

Cotton knit layer (cover layer), Termoline N layer (thermal insulation layer, 100% polyester) or teviro (thermal insulation layer), another layer of cotton jersey coated (impermeable layer) were sewn into a blanket. The next layer is a removable 100% cotton piece that has a sewn pocket into which the active ingredients can be inserted. Cotton cloths were sewn to the edges of the blanket to fasten around the body.

The blanket can be used for Priessnitz tiles and / or for relaxation purposes.

Loops or weavers can be sewn to the blanket for additional fastening options around the body.

Example 8:

The multifunctional blanket is made as described in Example 6. The removable absorbent piece is impregnated with an antibiotic, and the blanket can then be used for wound healing.

Example 9:

The multifunctional blanket is made as described in Example 6. The removable absorbent piece is made of nanofiber nonwoven fabric or cotton with nanofibrous layer applied thereon. The multifunctional blanket can then be used for wound healing cladding.

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Claims (13)

Multifunctional covering means, characterized in that it comprises a first layer of absorbent material; a second layer of liquid impermeable material; - a third layer of thermally insulating material; - a fourth cover layer. Multifunctional cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the first layer is made of cotton or silk or synthetic material, or of a material containing nanofibres. Multifunctional cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first layer comprises antimicrobial and / or anti-inflammatory agents, in particular selected from the group comprising antibiotics, silver salts, silver nanoparticles, anti-inflammatory drugs, plant extracts and plant parts with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory effects. Multifunctional cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the material of the second layer is selected from the group consisting of a rubber or a rubberized fabric, such as a cotton jersey with a coating, medical warming aluminum foil, plastic film, or a functional fabric or liquid impervious membrane. and optionally liquid-impermeable and disposed in the cover means with an impermeable side from the first layer to the third and fourth layers. Multifunctional cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the material of the second layer is liquid impermeable but gas permeable. -5 CZ 32035 Ul Multifunctional cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the third layer material is selected from a fabric with a cotton content of at least 70%, a woven or nonwoven fabric comprising polyester, polyurethane foam, decals, wool, nonwoven industrial textiles containing plastic fibers. , hollow fibers. Multifunctional cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the material of the fourth layer is a cotton fabric, a synthetic fabric or a mixed fabric, preferably in the form of a knit. Multifunctional cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fourth layer is impregnated. Multifunctional cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a pocket for receiving at least one therapeutic, cosmetic or relaxation substance is sewn on the first or second layer. Multifunctional cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises a reinforcing layer, which preferably comprises a rigid nonwoven, a plastic film, and / or reinforcing tubes. The multifunctional cover according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a layer comprising at least one magnet. Multifunctional cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is in the form of a belt or blanket. Multifunctional cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises elements selected from the group comprising fixation and retaining elements such as ribbons, woven fabrics, loops, straps, and connecting elements for interconnecting their parts, in particular their ends.