ES1247232U - SCREEN PROTECTOR FOR INSTRUMENTAL USE DENTAL, MEDICAL AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and healthcare professionals that, applicable as a physical protection barrier to avoid possible contagion of viruses, microorganisms or other pathogens during the use of instruments that are handled by hands, is characterized by comprising a transparent laminar screen of conical configuration (1) with a hole (2) in its upper vertex (1a), of adequate diameter to fit the upper part of the instrument (3) to which it is intended to be suspended. thereof, and whose base (1b) has a diameter such that it approximately covers the area to be treated and the operator's hand that holds the instrument (3), and there is also a rise in the laminar edge that defines said base (1b) (4) that determines an inverted U-shaped hole (5) suitable for the passage of the operator's wrist. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

SCREEN PROTECTOR FOR USE INSTRUMENTAL

DENTAL, MEDICAL AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as expressed in the statement of the present specification, refers to a screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals, providing, to the intended function, advantages and characteristics, which are described in detail later.

The object of the present invention falls on a device whose purpose is to provide a physical protection barrier type screen to avoid eventual contagion of viruses, microorganisms or other pathogens during the use of instruments that are handled with the hands in dental, medical or of health professionals in general and who may be capable of generating aerosols, fluid splashes or other transmission vehicles from the patient to the professional and vice versa.

FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

The field of application of the present invention is framed within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of protective material, focusing particularly on the sanitary field.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

As is known, the appearance of the new coronavirus COVID-19 and the terrible disease and pandemic triggered, implies a change in procedures to increase the means of protection.

Thus, especially in the field of dentistry, it involves a change in dental procedures, with the aim of eliminating the possibility of contagion and minimizing possible loads of microorganisms in the dental field. In addition, also in the field of medicine or health professions when actions are carried out that can generate aerosols, water splashes, fluids or any organic element, smoke plumes generated by the use of laser or electro-scalpel, or elements degradation of organic or inorganic materials of the patient.

Currently, only the classic prevention elements are used, such as gloves, hats, gowns, mask, protective glasses and a transparent face visor, but none specifically intended to protect the instruments that are handled with the hands in processes that are clearly susceptible to generating possible infections. , as is the field of dentistry.

On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, at least on the part of the applicant, the existence of a screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals, or any other invention of similar application, presenting technical and structural and constitutive characteristics equal or similar to those presented by the one claimed herein.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and Health professionals, that the invention proposes, is configured as the ideal solution to the aforementioned objective, the characterizing details being that make it possible and that distinguish it, conveniently included in the final claims that accompany the present description.

Specifically, what the invention proposes, as previously stated, is a protective device whose purpose is to provide a physical protection barrier as a screen to avoid possible contagion of viruses, microorganisms or other pathogens during the use of instruments that are He drives with his hands in dental, medical or health professionals in general processes that may be susceptible to generating aerosols, fluid splashes as transmission vehicles and contagion.

For this, and more specifically, said protector consists of a transparent screen that has a conical configuration with a hole at its vertex, of a diameter suitable for attaching to the upper part of the instrument so that it is suspended from it, and a diameter of base such that, approximately, it covers the area to be treated, the patient's face in the case of dental interventions, and in any case the operator's hand, there is also a U-shaped gap in the edge of said base for the passage of operator's wrist.

Preferably, the described conical screen is formed from a flat die-cut piece of approximately circular perimeter configuration that has a hole, central with respect to its longitudinal axis and somewhat offset towards the rear with respect to the transverse axis, and with a cut that it runs on the longitudinal axis from the aforementioned hole to the rear edge where the perimeter circumference describes an undulation, in such a way that, when superimposing a portion of the respective sides of said cut, the conical body of the screen that constitutes the protector is formed. The lateral parts of the cut can be fixed with an adhesive strip to achieve immobilization once the instrument is inserted, since the type of instruments it is intended for, especially in the dental field, are usually connected to a hose that provides air and / or or electrical supply for the movement of the rotor or element that has been incorporated into the head.

In any case, the conoid shape, which creates a protective screen just above the hand, provides protection that has not existed until now and that is of great importance as a physical means.

dispersion of aerosols, smoke plumes and splashes of biological material that are generated with the use of different types of instruments: specifically rotating instruments that are held by hand, such as turbines, handpieces or contra-angles; ultrasounds; electro-scalpels; lasers etc. The protector of the invention can be useful for any other type of instruments that can generate both aerosols and splashes of biological elements.

The invention consists, therefore, of a new screen-type protector for use in the medical, dental, or healthcare professorship or operating room, the main objective of which is to allow the current physical prevention measures to be used after the appearance of the new coronavirus and the new disease that causes the “COVID-19”, as well as any other existing or that could arise.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, accompanies the present descriptive memory, as an integral part of it, some plans in which, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:

Figure number 1.- Shows a plan view of the laminar body from which the screen protector is configured for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals object of the invention, in a non-limiting example thereof, appreciating its configuration and essential parts;

Figure number 2.- Shows a plan view of the screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals, once mounted from the laminar body shown in Figure 1; and

Figure number 3.- Shows an elevation view of the protector of the invention shown in Figure 2, in this case including an instrument operated by an operator, which allows to appreciate the way of use.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the aforementioned figures, and according to the adopted numbering, an example of non-limiting embodiment of the screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals of the invention can be seen, which comprises what is described in detail below.

Thus, as seen in said figures, the protector of the invention consists of a transparent laminar screen of conical configuration (1) with a hole (2) in its upper vertex (1a), of adequate diameter to fit the upper part of the instrument (3) to which it is intended which is suspended from it, and whose base (1b) has a diameter such that it approximately covers the area to be treated, and the hand of the operator holding the instrument (3), as seen in figure 3, also existing at the laminar edge defined by said base (1b) an elevation (4) that determines a hole (5) in an inverted U suitable for the passage of the operator's wrist.

Preferably, the conical screen (1) that forms the protector of the invention is formed from a flat sheet part (1 ') and punched so that, as seen in Figure 1, it has a circular perimeter shape throughout contour except for a back part (1c) where it presents an undulation (6), which sheet (1 ') has an internal hole (2), located in the center of it with respect to its longitudinal axis (e) but somewhat displaced towards the rear (1c) with respect to the transverse axis (e '), and a straight cut (7) that runs on the longitudinal axis (e) from the aforementioned hole (2) to the posterior edge (1c) where presents the aforementioned undulation (6).

More specifically, in the preferred embodiment, said undulation (6) of the rear part (1c) of the perimeter edge of the sheet part (1 ') is symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal axis (e) and is formed by respective rounded ends ( 61), each intermediate inlets (62) and a central projection (63).

As seen in Figures 2 and 3, the conical screen (1) of the protector is configured by superimposing a portion of the respective edges of the cut (7) of the flat sheet part (1 '), whereby the hole (2 ) is located at the vertex (1a) of the cone, the circular outline defines the base (1b), and the undulation (6) forms the elevation (4) that defines the hole (5) for the wrist of the operator who holds the instrument (3).

Preferably, the overlapping edges of the cut (7) are fixed to the surface of the conical screen (1) to achieve its immobilization by any means of fixation, for example by means of an adhesive strip (8), an operation that, preferably, is carried out once the instrument (3) has been inserted and adjusted to the hole (2), facilitating its placement, especially if it is connected to a hose.

Preferably the sheet part (1 ’) is the size of a DIN A4 prior to its die-cutting.

In any case, the conical screen (1) of the protector, preferably, is a 0.2 mm plastic sheet.

Furthermore, preferably, all the internal and external edges of the conical screen (1) have a perfectly polished finish, in order to avoid damage to the patients to be treated and to the operator's wrist.

Figure 3 shows the position of the instrument (3) and the shape of the conical screen (1) that the sheet (1 ') acquires when forcing its tight closure by the cut (7). By holding the hole (2) above the body of the instrument (3), the screen does not rest directly on the operator's hand, but remains suspended in the air.

The "U" shape of the hollow (5) at the back, occurs at the closure and allows the wrist to fit perfectly between the sides and the conical screen (1) does not rotate randomly. The screen (1) moves to be fitted on the wrist accompanying the movements that the hand can perform, allowing at all times the protection from splashes and aerosols generated by the instruments.

Sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way to put it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the matter understands its scope and the advantages derived from it.

Claims (10)

1. - Screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals use, which is applicable as a physical protection barrier to avoid possible contagion of viruses, microorganisms or other pathogens during the use of instruments that are handled by hands, It is characterized by comprising a transparent laminar screen of conical configuration (1) with a hole (2) in its upper vertex (1a), of adequate diameter to fit the upper part of the instrument (3) to which it is intended so that it remains suspended therefrom, and whose base (1b) has a diameter such that it approximately covers the area to be treated and the operator's hand that holds the instrument (3), and there is also in the laminar edge defined by said base (1b) a elevation (4) that determines an inverted U-shaped hollow (5) suitable for the passage of the operator's wrist. 2. - Screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals use, according to claim 1, characterized in that the conical screen (1) is formed from a flat sheet metal part (1 ') and die-cut. 3. - Screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals use, according to claim 2, characterized in that the die-cut sheet part (1 ') has a circular perimeter shape throughout its contour except for a rear part ( 1c) where it presents an undulation (6), it has an internal hole (2) and a cut (7) that runs from the hole (2) to the rear edge (1c). 4. - Screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals use, according to claim 3, characterized in that the internal hole (2) is located in the center of the sheet part (1 ') with respect to its longitudinal axis (e) but somewhat offset towards the rear (1c) with respect to the transverse axis (e '). 5. - Screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals use, according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the undulation (6) of the rear part (1c) of the perimeter edge of the sheet part (1 ' ) is symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal axis (e) and is made up of respective rounded ends (61), respective intermediate recesses (62) and a central projection (63). 6. - Screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals use, according to any of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that it comprises fixing means, such as an adhesive strip (8), to fix the edges of the cut (7) once superimposed to form the conical screen (1). 7. - Screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals use, according to any of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the sheet part (1 ') is the size of a DIN A4 prior to its die-cutting. 8. - Screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals use, according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the conical screen (1) is a 0.2 mm plastic sheet. 9. - Screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals use, according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that all the internal and external edges of the conical screen (1) have a polished finish. 10.- Screen protector for instruments for dental, medical and health professionals use, according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the "U" shape of the hole (5) in the rear part of the conical screen ( 1) It allows the wrist to be perfectly fitted and that the screen does not rotate randomly but moves along with the movements that the hand can make.