ES1219144U - Detector of vomit and other body fluids (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Detector of vomit and other bodily fluids, characterized by two devices, the first of them, with functions of detection and transmission of data, will be composed of: - Some Sensors (5) that may be, among others: - Capacitive - Resistives - Conductivity - pH-meter electrodes - Water detection cables, organic or acid solvents - Ultrasound - To be - Infrared - Pressure, temperature, level, humidity, opacity - A Processor-Emitter (3), connected to the sensors (5) either electronically or electronically, in addition to mechanically, to receive and process its data and wirelessly transmit a warning signal in case of detection. - A protector (2), which covers the sensors (5) and which may have holes (9). - A retaining clip (1) attached to a stop (4) and this in turn to the Protector (2) or the cover of the Processor-Emitter (3). The second device, with alarm function, will be the Receiving and Alarm Device (8), capable of receiving the warning signal transmitted by the Processor-Emitter (3) and of emitting acoustic, light and/or signal signals at the same time. another type as an alarm. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Vomit detector and other body fluids.

Technical sector 5

Childcare, gerontology.

State of the art

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At present there are hygienic warning devices whose operation is based on the detection of volatile compounds through an electronic nose, and which focus on improving diaper changing tasks. Regarding the detection of vomiting, these devices can give false positives by belching and nevertheless fail depending on the stomach content, the amount of vomit or the fraction expelled abroad. As for 15 other fluids when particles are detected, the accuracy can be low and also lead to false positives by other substances present in the environment.

Explanation of the invention.

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There are different types of people who are at risk of bronchoaspiration before vomiting such as infants, the elderly, drunk people, unconscious or in a coma, etc.

The present invention serves to detect the presence of vomit and alert caregivers, health personnel, or other persons responsible for such situation, so that they take the appropriate measures. It could also be used for stool or urine detection, depending on the sensors chosen and their calibration.

It has the advantage that the detection mechanism is by direct contact with the fluid, or the direct detection of its presence, rather than by volatile compounds dissolved in the air, 30 being more accurate in the detection. Therefore, for its operation, the part where the sensors are located must be introduced in the place where the fluid to be detected is to be found, that is, in the mouth to detect vomit or inside a diaper to detect feces, for example .

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This invention consists of two devices, one in charge of detection and another in charge of alarm:

 The first, in charge of detection, is formed by a set consisting of one or more sensors, covered by a Protector that allows fluid to enter. 40

These Sensors, depending on whether they are in direct contact with a fluid or not, generate the signal corresponding to each situation that passes to the Processor-Emitter, with which they are connected both mechanically and electrically or electronically. The Processor-Issuer analyzes it, and in case of vomiting detection, 45 for example, emits a warning signal.

All this will also have for its fixation or fastening with:

o In a first variant, of a Clamping Clip with a Stop, to be hooked 50 at the corner of the lip or on a garment.

o In a second pediatric variant, regardless of Clamping Clip, it will have a Pacifier-shaped Protector, and the Stopper will take the form of a mouth,

similar to a pacifier, to avoid excessive introduction into the mouth, in addition to a kneecap and / or an optional buckle.

o In a third variant, with respect to the first, the Stop is replaced by two others, an Upper Stop and a Lower Stop, both with the form of a mouth guard, that is, 5 similar to the revolution of a "U" profile around 180 °. However, it will not have a Clip.

In any of the executions the Protector may have distributed Holes to facilitate the entry of fluid. 10

The Sensors, capable of detecting and distinguishing fluids, may be, among others, the following:

o Capacitive. fifteen

o Resistive.

o Conductivity.

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o pH meter electrodes

o Water detection cables, organic solvents, acids, etc.

o Ultrasound. 25

o Laser.

or infrared.

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o Pressure, Temperature, Level, Humidity, Opacity.

Depending on the sensors included, the Processor-Emitter must have the modules or electronics necessary for the processing of the electrical signals that they generate. It will also have elements for the transmission of wireless or cable signals 35.

 The second device, in charge of the alarm, is the Receiving and Alarm Device, which receives the warning signal transmitted by the Processor-Emitter by means of cables or wirelessly and will in turn emit acoustic, luminous and / or Other type to 40 alarm mode for caregivers.

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1. Overview of the version with Clamping Clip (1). Four. Five

Figure 2. Top view of the version with Clamping Clip (1) with hidden lines.

Figure 3. Front view of the version with Clamping Clip (1).

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Figure 4. Front view of the version with Clamping Clip (1) showing possible Holes (9).

Figure 5. General view of the pediatric version.

Figure 6. General view showing the back of the pediatric version.

Figure 7. Front view of the pediatric version.

Figure 8. Exploded view of the pediatric version to show the Sensors (5). 5

Figure 9. General view of the third embodiment, with Top and Bottom Stop (4b and 4c) in the form of a mouth guard.

Figure 10. Front view of the third embodiment, with Top and Bottom Stop (4b and 4c) in the form of a mouth guard.

Figure 11. View of the complete system in operation, with the third embodiment and the Receiver and Alarm Device (8).

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Detailed exposition of different embodiments

On the one hand there is an apparatus with the alarm function, which is the Receiver and Alarm Device (8), with emitters of acoustic, light or other signals, which it emits when it receives the warning signals from the Processor-Emitter (3). It will also have receivers 20 of said warning signals depending on the medium in which they are transmitted.

On the other hand there is the device that detects the presence of the fluid and transmits this warning signal. It can be done in three different ways:

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 The first embodiment includes, on the one hand, a subset of Clamping Clip (1) and Stop (4), connected to another subset formed by a Processor-Emitter (3), Sensors (5), and a Protector ( 2), which may also incorporate holes (9) optionally to facilitate the entry of fluid.

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 The second embodiment, or pediatric version, also consists of Sensors (5) and Processor-Emitter (3), but dispenses with the Clamping Clip (1). The Pacifier Butt (4a) shaped like a mouth, similar to that of a pacifier, replaces the Butt (4), and the Pacifier Protector (2a) takes the form of the nipple of a pacifier and replaces the Protector (2). It may also include a Ball Joint (6) and / or a Buckle (7). The Protector in 35 Pacifier (2nd) may have Holes (9).

 The third embodiment, with respect to the first, also consists of Sensors (5), Protector (2) and Processor-Emitter (3), but dispenses with the Clamping Clip (1). The Stop (4), is replaced by the Upper Stop (4b) and the Lower Stop (4c), both with a mouth guard in such a way that they can fit into the denture.

Another possible embodiment, in order to reduce the volume or weight of the device in charge of detection, for convenience, consists, for any of the three previous ways, in which the data analysis function of the Sensors (5) go to Device 45 Receiver and Alarm (8), leaving as the sole function of the Processor-Emitter (3) to transmit the data of the Sensors (5).

Another embodiment consists in grouping the Receiver and Alarm Device (8) together with the rest of the elements to have a single device instead of two. fifty

Communication and connection between the Processor-Emitter (3) and the Receiver and Alarm Device (8) may be wireless or via cables or other conductors.

Claims (6)

1. Vomit detector and other body fluids, characterized by two devices, the first one, with data detection and transmission functions, will consist of: 5  Some sensors (5) that may be, among others: o Capacitive.  10 o Resistive. o Conductivity. o pH meter electrodes 15 o Water detection cables, organic solvents, acids, etc. o Ultrasound.  twenty o Laser. or infrared. o Pressure, Temperature, Level, Humidity, Opacity. 25  A Transmitter-Processor (3), connected to the Sensors (5) electrically or electronically in addition to mechanically, to receive and process your data and wirelessly transmit a warning signal in case of detection.  30  A Protector (2), which covers the Sensors (5) and which may have Holes (9).  A Clamping Clip (1) attached to a Stop (4) and this in turn to the Protector (2) or the Processor-Emitter cover (3).  35 The second device, with alarm function, will be the Receiving and Alarm Device (8), capable of receiving the warning signal transmitted by the Processor-Emitter (3) and in turn emitting acoustic, luminous and / or Another type as an alarm. 2. Vomit detector and other body fluids, according to claim 1, in which the Clamp Clip (1) is removed, the Protector (2) is replaced by a Pacifier Protector (2a), the Stopper ( 4) is replaced by a Pacifier Stop (4a), and includes a Ball Joint (6) and an Buckle (7) optionally. The Pacifier Protector (2nd) may have Holes (9).  Four. Five 3. Vomit detector and other body fluids, according to claim 1, wherein the Clamping Clip (1) is removed, and the Stop (4) is replaced by an Upper Stop (4b) and a Lower Stop ( 4c). 4. Vomit detector and other body fluids, according to claims 1 to 50 3a, in which the Receiver and Alarm Device (8) is connected and / or integrated electronically in the Processor-Emitter (3), of so that they constitute a single device instead of two separate ones. 5. Vomit detector and other body fluids, according to claims 1 and 3, in which the Receiver and Alarm Device (8) is connected by cables or other conductors to the Processor-Emitter (3). 6. Vomit detector and other body fluids, according to claims 1a and 5 3a, in which the Processor-Emitter (3) will only have functions of transmitter of the data of the Sensors (5) in order to reduce the weight and The volume of the first device and the Receiving and Alarm Device (8) will acquire the processing capacity of the direct signals of the Sensors (5).