DE102022112768A1 - Garment for relieving itching of a joint, clothing set and use of the garment - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a garment for relieving itching on a joint flexure of a human wearer of the garment, wherein the garment comprises at least a first textile which has an outside and an inside, the inside of the first textile being a joint flexion area of the human wearer of the garment Facing the joint flexure and wherein the first textile covers at least the joint flexion area, a receptacle for a cooling element being arranged on the joint flexion area, so that a cooling element introduced into the receptacle cools the joint flexion area and thereby relieves the itching in the joint flexion area.

Description

The invention relates to a garment for relieving itching at a joint crease of a human wearer of the garment, a clothing set and a use of a receptacle of a garment for relieving itching at the joint crease by means of a cooling element in the receptacle.

Many children suffer from atopic dermatitis (neurodermatitis). Atopic dermatitis is a skin disease that causes severe itching, especially in the joints (arm bends, squats, insteps on the feet, etc.). The itching often occurs both during the day and at night. If the itching is relieved by scratching, injuries to the skin often occur, for example when fingernails are used to scratch. The injuries are entry points for bacteria, which can cause inflammation and thus lead to a further deterioration of the situation in the affected skin area. In addition to medical therapeutic measures, measures that bring about relief from itching are particularly important. It is known that cooling the skin often results in itching relief. To cool the skin, for example, bags with ice cubes, cooling compresses or ice packs are placed on the affected area of skin.

To relieve itching, the cooling element should be applied to the affected skin area for a longer period of time. Since children have a great need to move, it is difficult for the treating person, e.g. a parent, to apply the cooling element to the affected area for a longer period of time without severely restricting the child's movement and the treating person is dependent on the child's willingness to cooperate child instructed.

Likewise, it is not possible for a treating person to apply the cooling element to the affected skin area for a longer period of time during a sleep phase.

Fixing the cooling element, for example with a stretchy bandage, results in the cooling element being pressed against the affected area of skin, which can be uncomfortable for the affected person.

In addition, fixation often comes loose, especially in the flexure area of the joint, so that it is not possible to cool the affected skin area in the correct position.

Special underwear is known for patients with atopic dermatitis, which is as low-irritation as possible to prevent itching. This special laundry often consists of special fabrics, such as cotton, silk or linen.

In addition, materials containing silver are often used to make special underwear for patients with atopic dermatitis. The silver content in the fabric has an antibacterial and cooling effect on the skin.

The DE 298 16 716 U1 reveals a neurodermatitis overall for children. This is characterized by internal seams to reduce itching and a snap fastener on the child's back to prevent the child from taking it off on their own.

Consequently, there is a need for automatic assistance for patients in correctly applying the (cold) compress.

The object of the invention is to improve the state of the art.

The task is solved by a piece of clothing according to claim 1.

In a second aspect, the task is solved by a clothing set according to claim 9.

In a third aspect, the task is solved by using a holder for a piece of clothing.

Advantageous refinements result from the subclaims.

By arranging the receptacle for the cooling element on the garment in the area of the joint bend to be cooled, the inserted cooling element is held in the area to be treated without the person treating it having to influence it further after insertion. This means that the child (patient, human wearer of the garment) can continue to move freely while the itching is relieved by cooling over a longer period of time.

Even during a sleep phase, a cooling element inserted into the holder is fixed to the joint to be treated over a longer period of time.

The arrangement of the receptacle on the garment ensures, due to the fit of the garment to the child's body, that the cooling element does not touch the area to be treated The joint bend is pressed, but acts at an appropriate distance.

Ultimately, due to the design as a holder on the garment, the fixation remains constant over the period of use and slipping of the cooling element is largely prevented by the fit of the garment on the child's body.

In a further embodiment of the garment, a closure element can be arranged on the receptacle, so that the introduction of a cooling element is easily possible and slipping out, in particular unintentional slipping out, is prevented during the itching relief.

In a further embodiment, a sensor can be arranged on the receptacle and/or on the garment, which determines a temperature of the cooling element and/or an environment of the cooling element and is further set up to display the determined temperature and/or transmit it to an evaluation unit , which is set up to display the temperature. In this way, a treating person can, without intervention, check the effectiveness of the cooling, which is present in particular in a predefined temperature range, and/or, if necessary, initiate measures to replace the cooling element with a cooler cooling element or similar.

An essential idea of the invention is based on the fact that a safe and non-invasive itching treatment is possible by cooling the affected joint flexion area by placing a cooling element in a pocket arranged on the affected person's clothing at the joint flexure and thus through the fit of the clothing on the desired position is held and acts at this position.

In a further aspect, the task is solved by a clothing set, which in particular comprises a garment according to the first-mentioned aspect and a cooling element. In one embodiment, the cooling element can in particular be a gel cooling element.

In a third aspect, the object is achieved by using a receptacle of a piece of clothing to introduce a cooling element to relieve itching, the receptacle being arranged in particular on a joint flexure region of a joint flexure of a human wearer.

• Unter einem „Kleidungsstück“ wird insbesondere ein dem menschlichen Träger gut passendes (Sitz, Größe, Form) Textil und/oder Textilkonglomerat verstanden. Das Kleidungsstück kann mit anderen Worten aus einem Textil und/oder aus mehreren Textilien bestehen, welche zum Beispiel mit einer Naht aneinandergefügt sein können. Das Textil kann Seide umfassen. Zusätzlich oder alternativ kann das Textil (Bio-) Baumwolle umfassen. Zusätzlich oder alternativ kann das Textil Leinen umfassen. Schließlich kann das Textil auch Lyocell umfassen. Zusätzlich oder alternativ kann das Textil einen anderen als die genannten Stoffe umfassen. Schließlich kann das Textil eine Mischung aus Stoffen wie beispielsweise Kunstfasern und Stofffasern umfassen. Das Kleidungsstück kann beispielsweise zum vollständigen oder teilweisen Bedecken des Oberkörpers (Shirt, Pullover, ...) und/oder der Beine (Shorts, Hose, ...) und/oder des Oberkörpers und der Beine (Body, Overall, ...) vorgesehen sein. Zusätzlich oder alternativ können die Hände bedeckende Elemente an dem Kleidungsstück angeordnet sein. Schließlich können auch die Füße überdeckende Elemente an dem Kleidungsstück angeordnet sein.

The following terms are explained:

• A “piece of clothing” is understood to mean, in particular, a textile and/or textile conglomerate that fits the human wearer well (fit, size, shape). In other words, the garment can consist of one textile and/or several textiles, which can be joined together with a seam, for example. The textile may include silk. Additionally or alternatively, the textile can comprise (organic) cotton. Additionally or alternatively, the textile may include linen. Finally, the textile can also include lyocell. Additionally or alternatively, the textile can comprise a substance other than those mentioned. Finally, the textile may comprise a mixture of materials such as synthetic fibers and fabric fibers. The garment can, for example, be used to completely or partially cover the upper body (shirt, sweater, ...) and/or the legs (shorts, trousers, ...) and/or the upper body and legs (bodysuit, overalls, ... ) be provided. Additionally or alternatively, the hand-covering elements can be arranged on the garment. Finally, elements covering the feet can also be arranged on the garment.

A “cooling element” is understood to mean, in particular, a cold pack or a cooling compress, which is set up for a large number of usage cycles. A usage cycle includes in particular a cooling phase of the cooling element and a thawing phase of the cooling element. After the cooling phase and after the thawing phase, an intermediate phase can follow in which the temperature of the cooling element does not change. The cooling (e.g. to 9 degrees) can be carried out, for example, with a cooling device, e.g. refrigerator and/or freezer and/or a cooling device corresponding to the cooling element. The thawing phase begins in particular when the cooling element is removed from the cooling device or after completion of the cooling process using a cooling device. Depending on the defrosting time, the temperature of the cooling element can reach the ambient temperature in this phase. According to the invention, the cooling element can be temporarily arranged on the garment. Additionally or alternatively, according to the invention, the cooling element can be permanently arranged on the garment; for example as a Peltier element with energy supply.

A pocket that at least partially surrounds the inserted cooling element is understood as a “receptacle”. The receptacle can also completely surround the cooling element, especially if a closure is arranged on the receptacle. The receptacle is designed in particular to fix the cooling element. The recording can, for example, wise made of a textile. Additionally or alternatively, the mount can consist of straps. Finally, the recording can consist of tapes. The shape of the receptacle can be adapted to the cooling element.

• 1 eine schematische Darstellung eines Kleidungsstücks zum Lindern eines Juckreizes an einer Gelenkbeuge eines menschlichen Trägers des Kleidungsstücks,
• 2 eine schematische Darstellung eines Kleidungssets.

The invention is further explained using exemplary embodiments. Show it

• 1 a schematic representation of a garment for relieving itching on a joint of a human wearer of the garment,
• 2 a schematic representation of a clothing set.

A body 101 consists of three textile parts: a left arm part 105, which spans the left arm of a wearer, a right arm part 109, which spans the right arm of a wearer, and a torso part 111, which spans the wearer's stomach and a push button 117 to Closure of the bodysuit between the wearer's legs. The left arm part 105 and the right arm part 109 are sewn to the body part 111 with a seam. A first pocket 107 is sewn onto the right arm part 109 in the area of the elbow of the wearer's right arm, which can be closed with a first button 115. A second pocket 103 is sewn onto the left arm part 105 in the area of the elbow of the wearer's right arm, which can be closed with a second button 113. If necessary, a first cooling element 207 can be inserted into the first pocket 107, with which the elbow of the right arm of a wearer is cooled and thus itching is alleviated in this area. If necessary, a second cooling element 203 can be inserted into the second pocket 103, with which the elbow of the left arm of a wearer is cooled and thus itching is alleviated in this area.

Reference symbol list

101

body

103

second pocket

105

left arm part

107

first bag

109

right arm part

111

fuselage part

113

second button

115

first button

117

Push button

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second cooling element

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first cooling element

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Cited patent literature

• DE 29816716 U1 [0009]

Claims (10)

Garment for relieving an itch on a joint flexure of a human wearer of the garment, the garment comprising at least a first textile having an outside and an inside, the inside of the first textile facing a joint flexion area of the joint flexure in the human wearer of the garment and wherein the first textile covers at least the joint flexion area, characterized in that a receptacle for a cooling element is arranged on the joint flexion area, so that a cooling element introduced into the receptacle cools the joint flexion area and thereby relieves the itching in the joint flexion area. Garment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle is arranged on the outside and/or on the inside of the first textile. Garment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle comprises a second textile, the second textile being firmly connected to the first textile and an insertion space into which the cooling element is inserted between the second textile and the first textile , wherein the first textile is connected to the second textile in particular by a seam and / or an adhesive connection. Garment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a closure element is arranged on the receptacle and/or on the first textile, which allows the cooling element to be introduced into the receptacle and/or the cooling element to be removed from the receptacle, in particular when the closure element is in an open state allows and prevents the cooling element from being removed and/or falling out when the closure element is closed. Garment according to Claim 4 , characterized in that the closure element comprises a third textile and/or a snap fastener and/or a Velcro fastener and/or a zipper and/or a button and a buttonhole corresponding thereto and/or a hook and an eyelet corresponding thereto. Garment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first textile comprises silk and/or cotton and/or linen and/or lyocell. Garment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a sensor, in particular a temperature sensor, is arranged on the receptacle and/or in the first region of the first textile, which is set up to detect a temperature of the cooling element and/or a temperature in a to determine the spatial proximity to the cooling element and to display the determined temperature and / or to transmit the determined temperature to an evaluation unit. Clothing set, which comprises a garment according to one of the preceding claims and a cooling element, wherein the cooling element is in particular a gel cooling element. clothing set Claim 8 , characterized in that a shape of a receptacle for the cooling element corresponds to a shape of the cooling element, the shape of the cooling element being in particular round, oval and/or angular and/or adapted to a joint flexion area. Use of a receptacle of a piece of clothing, the receptacle being arranged on a joint flexure area of a joint flexure of a human wearer, for relieving itching in the joint flexure by means of a cooling element in the receptacle, the itching being triggered in particular by a neurodermatitis disease of the human wearer.

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