EP4014777A1 - Couvre-chef hospitalier avec poche - Google Patents

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EP4014777A1
EP4014777A1 EP18847194.0A EP18847194A EP4014777A1 EP 4014777 A1 EP4014777 A1 EP 4014777A1 EP 18847194 A EP18847194 A EP 18847194A EP 4014777 A1 EP4014777 A1 EP 4014777A1
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Nuno ANTUNES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B1/00—Hats; Caps; Hoods
    • A42B1/012—Sanitary or disposable, e.g. for use in hospitals or food industry
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B1/00—Hats; Caps; Hoods
    • A42B1/019—Hats; Caps; Hoods characterised by their material
    • A42B1/0195—Antimicrobial or antibacterial
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B1/00—Hats; Caps; Hoods
    • A42B1/24—Hats; Caps; Hoods with means for attaching articles thereto, e.g. memorandum tablets or mirrors
    • A42B1/241—Pockets therefor; Head coverings with pockets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42C—MANUFACTURING OR TRIMMING HEAD COVERINGS, e.g. HATS
    • A42C5/00—Fittings or trimmings for hats, e.g. hat-bands
    • A42C5/02—Sweat-bands

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  • the present invention is related to a textile item (T) developed to be placed on the head of the health care providers.
  • the surgical cap is made of conventional fabrics but it has specific properties to be used in the hospital setting, it has at least one pocket, allowing the health care provider to simultaneously store personal belongings, such as rings, wrist watch, etc., safely and at close range, that in the setting of asepsis and sterilization would force the user to store it in a locker or other compartment, increasing the chance of losing such items.
  • the present invention belongs to the area of protective clothing, for professional use, particularly in the hospital setting.
  • caps and similar devices as means for personal protection in settings where hygiene is a critical requirement, such as hospital setting particularly in operating rooms, is well established.
  • Hats and caps with pockets are also known to exist. Mainly used for sports and leisure activities, such as fisherman hat, runner hat, etc. In general, these products are made of resistant fabrics, sometimes even waterproof fabrics, and have at least one or more pockets on the lateral aspect of the hat or at the junction of the brim with the hat.
  • the surgical cap of the present invention also includes a sweat retention system and fixation system made of elastic rubber bands that adjust the cap to the head, thus making the surgical cap comfortable even after long periods of use or in hot settings.
  • the present invention is related to a textile item developed to be placed on the head of the health care providers.
  • This surgical cap is made of conventional fabrics, preferably coated in the outer layer by a material that is semipermeable, and has the main function, like other surgical caps, of creating a semipermeable system that maintains the users' scalp and hair in a contained environment, preventing the passage of particles to the environment around namely hair, sweat or other biological particles.
  • the surgical cap of the present invention has a storing system for small personal objects, which is made of, at least, one small pocket.
  • Such pocket is made of non-conducting materials like rubber, latex, neoprene, preferably neoprene, since this material has good electrical isolation properties.
  • the pockets' closure system is an active pressure-based mechanism by means of a zipper, loop-and-hook, buttons, spring snap button, etc.
  • Such system is difficult to implement in the existent surgical caps made of a less resistant or disposable material.
  • the elastic rubber bands that adjust the surgical cap tightly to the users' head also create enough pressure to maintain resistance to the passive opening of such pocket.
  • This closure mechanism is ensured by the pockets design that has two lapels of non-conducting materials, one superior and one inferior, in which the superior overlaps the inferior in a common area. By using such materials, and with such disposition, there is no need to have an active closure mechanism namely a zipper, loop-and-hook, buttons, spring snap button, etc.
  • the outer layer of the surgical cap is coated by a material resistant to the water and other liquids, including biological fluids, but being semipermeable it is breathable, and it allows the dissipation of the heat with the environment around. Nonetheless, it prevents the fall and dissemination of hair, sweat or other biological particles form the user to the environment around.
  • the same outer layer also has antimicrobial properties blocking the proliferation of microorganisms that get deposited after each use by the professional.
  • such surgical cap is tightly adjusted to the user's head, for example by means of an elastic rubber band or an elastic area, or even by the incorporation of a fabric that is elastic and is used to create one of the surgical caps' layers.
  • the surgical cap of the present invention has an elastic system positioned laterally, in the form of an elastic rubber band, that applies a gentle and disperse pressure over the surface of the users' head adjusting its shape.
  • the user may apply extra pressure, if needed, by using the laces placed in the posterior aspect of the surgical cap which are in continuity with the elastic rubber band.
  • the surgical cap of the present invention also includes a sweat retention system, separated from the users' skin, to avoid overheating and maceration of its skin.
  • a sweat retention system separated from the users' skin, to avoid overheating and maceration of its skin.
  • an absorbent material film contained in it will promote the function of absorption and removal the excess of sweat produced and, through the semipermeable coating on the outer layer, the surgical cap will prevent that such excess will pass to the exterior and may fall into the working area, preferably the operating field. It is also in this material of the outer layer that the users' name can be placed through methods of embroidery or others adequate for this purpose.
  • the material composing the layer is elastic, and adjustable to the users' head, but through its semipermeable mechanism it allows the dissipation of the heat.
  • the previously mentioned pocket is located, allowing the storage of small personal objects, and it is preferably placed at the lateral aspect of the head.
  • an intermediate layer made of antimicrobial material has the function of adding an extra barrier to prevent the proliferation of microorganisms from the commensal or nosocomial flora, leading to a more controlled and less contaminated environment.
  • the inner layer is breathable, but it has the function of a first barrier against the passage of hair, sweat or other biological particles.
  • the same inner layer has antimicrobial properties that prevent the proliferation of microorganisms that get placed in it after the usage of the surgical cap by the health care professional.
  • Such layer makes the coating of the intermediate layer, when this is present, acting both as a barrier to inhibit the proliferation of the microbial flora.
  • the present invention is related to a textile item (T) developed to be placed on the head of the health care providers, specifically in a hospital setting (T).
  • the surgical cap (T) is made of conventional fabrics but it has specific properties to be used in the hospital setting.
  • the fabrics of the surgical cap (T) ( Fig.5 ) is composed of two layers, preferably three layers, in which the external layer is made of a fabric for finalization and protection (C1), having a antimicrobial and semipermeable functions, and it can also be elastic and/or have elastic rubber bands (d), to allow a better adjustment to the users' head shape.
  • the intermediate layer (C2) which exists in a preferred embodiment, is made of antimicrobial material.
  • the inner or base layer is breathable and has antimicrobial properties (C3), has a sweat retention system that is made of a micro-perforated pocket (e), for the placement of an absorbent film (f), i.e. an anti-sweat filter, located in the frontal area of the head and in contact with the skin to retain the users' sweat.
  • C3 antimicrobial properties
  • e micro-perforated pocket
  • f absorbent film
  • the surgical cap has a storage system to store small personal objects with, at least, one pocket (P) ( Fig. 2 and 3 ), made of a non-conducting material, for example neoprene.
  • pocket comprises a superior lapel (a) that lays over the inferior lapel (b).
  • At least on pocket (P) has an active closure mechanism, for example loop-and-hook, buttons, spring snap button, etc., for better containment of the personal objects within it.
  • an active closure mechanism for example loop-and-hook, buttons, spring snap button, etc.
  • At least one of the pockets (P), can be placed over the elastic rubber bands (d) of the surgical cap, without any closure mechanism.
  • the surgical cap (t) has two pockets (P1 and P2) (non-represented figure), both with an active closure mechanism, both without a closure mechanism or one pocket (P1) has an active closure mechanism and the other has no closure mechanism.
  • the surgical cap of the present invention besides being a product for self-protection, in a professional context, in particular in the hospital setting, also has, as additional advantages, the capacity of being more comfortable, by means of the adjustment system or the anti-sweat barrier system, and the capacity to store small personal objects, close to the users, even in environments of strict asepsis and sterilization.

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EP18847194.0A 2017-12-28 2018-12-26 Couvre-chef hospitalier avec poche Pending EP4014777A1 (fr)

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PCT/IB2018/060622 WO2019130219A1 (fr) 2017-12-28 2018-12-26 Couvre-chef hospitalier avec poche

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CA (1) CA3084608A1 (fr)
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