JP2002526162A - Emergency bandage to be decorated - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] The present invention relates to an assembly kit containing parts for making a decorated first aid bandage. The assembly kit includes: a) at least one first aid bandage having a backing, an adhesive layer disposed on one surface of the backing, and an absorbent pad attached to the adhesive layer; b) an adhesive sticker; At least one decorative element selected from an adhesive tattoo. The decorative element has a base layer, a decorative pattern in contact with the base layer, and an adhesive layer. The decorative element is firmly fixed on the upper surface of the bandage. The decorative element is separate from the bandage in the assembly kit and is not fixed to the bandage.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an assembly kit for making a decorated first aid bandage, and more particularly to an assembly kit for making a decorated first aid bandage used for treating a wound of a child.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

U.S. Pat. No. 4,094,316 discloses an emergency bandage with a reusable applique in sheet form. This applique is pre-attached to the bandage and is preferably made of cloth and has approximately the same dimensions as the bandage to which the applique is attached.

[0003] US Patent No. 4,285,338 discloses an emergency bandage having a rigid plastic skin attached to the outer surface. This skin acts to protect the wound from the forces applied to the wound. The outer skin may be made to have an outer shape as a decorative accessory.

[0004] Lisa Frank Inc. of Tusco, Arizona markets a product in which a resealable plastic container is packaged in a small package of transparent material. The reclosable container contains a plurality of decorated first aid bandages, each of which is individually packaged in a well-known manner. The decorative portion of the pre-decorated bandage is disposed over substantially the entire surface of the backing of the bandage.
The bandage itself has a length of about 72 mm and a width of about 19 mm. The imprint of the decorative part has a length of about 72 mm and a width of about 16 mm. The reclosable container further contains two decorative adhesive stickers. The instructions and illustrations provided on the transparent packaging do not indicate or suggest to the user that the decorative adhesive sticker is for application to emergency bandages. Furthermore, since the stickers of the above mentioned products are made from paper, they do not adhere particularly well to the enclosed bandage, and when attached to the enclosed bandage, the bandage is It easily peels off during normal use.

[0005] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an assembly kit that allows children to decorate emergency bandages, especially for use by children.

[0006] It is another object of the present invention to provide a decorated first aid bandage kit that can be decorated when a user uses the first aid bandage.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a decorative part which remains firmly fixed after being attached to the bandage.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an emergency bandage assembly kit that contains a flexible decorative element that adapts to the movement of the part of the human body to which the bandage is applied.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide an emergency bandage assembly kit for making a decorated emergency bandage such that the decorative element remains attached to the bandage in wet conditions.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an emergency bandage assembly kit that provides a play element for children using the bandage.

[0011] It is another object of the present invention to provide an assembly kit that allows children to be creatively involved in the course of treatment.

[0012] These and other objects are achieved by the embellished first aid bandage assembly kit of the present invention.

[0013]

Summary of the Invention

The present invention relates to an assembly kit containing parts for making a decorated first aid bandage. The assembly kit includes: a) at least one first aid bandage having a backing, an adhesive layer disposed on one surface of the backing, and an absorbent pad attached to the adhesive layer; b) an adhesive sticker; At least one selected from adhesive tattoos
And two decorative elements. The decorative element has a base layer, a decorative pattern in contact with the base layer, and an adhesive layer. The decorative element is firmly fixed on the upper surface of the bandage. The decorative element is separate from the bandage in the assembly kit and is not fixed to the bandage.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The assembly kit of the present invention includes at least one, preferably a plurality of first aid bandages. The first-aid bandage used in the assembly kit of the present invention is shown in FIGS.
Is shown in The first-aid bandage 1 has a backing strip 2, an adhesive layer 3, a wound contact pad 4 which is an absorbent pad, and a pair of protection release tabs 5 and 6.

As shown, the backing strip 2 has a rectangular shape and has a first major surface or upper surface 31 and a second major surface or lower surface 32. The backing strip 2 may have other shapes, for example, the backing strip may be square or circular. Adhesive layer 3 may be any known adhesive material for use in emergency bandages and is applied to lower surface 32 of backing strip 2.

The absorbent pad 4 is fixed to the lower surface of the bandage 1 by an adhesive layer 3. The absorbent pad typically comprises a nonwoven material made from rayon fibers or polyester fibers or a mixture of those fibers. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other fibers, such as cotton fibers or polyolefin fibers, may be used to construct the absorbent pad.

As shown, the absorbent pad 4 is centrally located as viewed from both ends of the bandage, the side edges of which overlap the longitudinally extending edges of the backing strip 2. Are located. The first aid bandage may be in other shapes known to those skilled in the art. For example, the first-aid bandage 1 may have an "island-like shape", i.e. the absorbent pad 4 has an edge edge and a side edge of the absorbent pad adjacent to the edge of the backing strip 2. It may be arranged on the backing strip 2 so as to be arranged inward from the edge portion and the side edge portion.

The first-aid bandage 1 also has a pair of adhesive release tabs 5 and 6, which may for example consist of a piece of paper whose surface is covered with a silicone release agent. Alternatively, the deprotection tab may comprise a low surface energy plastic film, such as polyethylene or polystyrene, optionally coated with a silicone release agent or the like. When the release-coated surface of the release tabs 5 and 6 is in contact with the adhesive layer 3 and the release tabs are removed to expose the adhesive layer before applying the bandage to the skin, Release tabs 5 and 6 so that adhesive layer 3 remains on the backing strip 2 of the bandage rather than the release tab.
It is understood that a film of the release material is formed on the substrate.

The first-aid bandage used in the kit for assembling a first-aid bandage according to the present invention is preferably individually packaged between two sheets made of a material such as paper, the edges of which are tightly sealed.

[0020] The assembly kit of the present invention may contain a plurality of first aid bandages of the same size. Alternatively, the assembly kit of the present invention may contain different sized bandages for treating different sized wounds.

The backing strip of the bandage may be selected from plastic films, plastic foams, woven fabrics, non-woven fabrics and knitted fabrics. Alternatively, the backing strip may be a composite comprising two or more of the above elements, such as a composite of a film and a nonwoven. A plastic film backing is preferred for use in the first aid bandage contained in the assembly kit of the present invention. In the case of a film or foam, it is preferable that a through hole is formed in the backing strip of the bandage.

[0022] The materials used to construct the backing strip of the bandage may be polyethylene, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, and plasticized polyvinyl chloride. Polyvinyl chloride and plasticized polyvinyl chloride are more preferred, and plasticized polyvinyl chloride is most preferred.

The adhesive layer constituting the first-aid bandage of the assembly kit of the present invention may be made of any skin-compatible adhesive material known in the field of the first-aid bandage. Specific examples of adhesive materials include acrylic emulsion adhesives, solvent-based acrylic adhesives, acrylic hot melt (acrylic hot melt) adhesives, and styrene-olefins such as styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymers. There are copolymers, natural rubber, and silicone adhesives. Of course, acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives are more preferred, and acrylic emulsion pressure sensitive adhesives are most preferred.

[0024] The assembly kit of the invention further comprises at least one, preferably a plurality of decorative elements (
(Sticker) 11. The decorative element is selected from adhesive stickers and adhesive tattoos. Of course, adhesive stickers are more preferred.

The stickers used in the assembly kit of the present invention are shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6. The adhesive sticker is typically affixed to a piece of release paper 15. The sticker has a base layer 16. The decorative pattern 14 is typically printed on the upper surface 17 of the base layer 16. The surface of the base layer opposite to the printed decorative pattern, that is, the lower surface 18
Has an adhesive layer 13 attached thereto. Release paper 15 with sticker attached
Has a coating formed thereon such that the adhesive layer adheres to the sticker when the sticker is peeled from the release paper.

A plurality of stickers affixed to a piece of release paper is shown in FIG. FIG.
As shown, the sheet 10 includes a plurality of stickers 11. The decorative element (sticker) 11 is typically formed by printing a decorative pattern 14 on the surface 17 of the base layer 16. Each sticker is surrounded by score lines 12 so that individual stickers can be lifted from release paper 15. The sticker is removed from the release paper by folding the release paper along the score line 12. By folding the release paper, the edge portion of the sticker is lifted from the release paper and separated from the adjacent portion 19 of the base layer 16 between adjacent stickers. When the edge portion of the sticker is exposed and peeled from the release paper, the sticker can be grasped with a finger, and the entire sticker is peeled off the release paper and the upper surface 31 of the bandage 1 supplied with the assembly kit of the present invention. Pasted in.

In another embodiment, shown in cross-section in FIG. 6, a sheet containing a sticker is provided in which the portion of the base layer 16 between adjacent stickers has been removed from the release paper 15.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sheet of decorative elements may contain a virtually unlimited number of decorative patterns and designs. Illustrative designs include sports designs, animals,
Celestial bodies, geometric patterns, letters, words, flowers, animated characters, cars,
Birds and insects are included.

It is desired that the decorated first aid bandage made by the assembly kit of the present invention has the following characteristics. First, the decorated first aid bandage is durable. This means that the decorative element is kept firmly fixed to the surface of the bandage after it has been applied. Preferably, the decorative element is kept firmly fixed to the bandage in the wet as well as the dry state. The decorative element must not be easily worn away from the bandage and must not be easily peeled off. Second, the decorated first aid bandage and its individual components are made flexible so that the decorative element does not come off, for example, if the first aid bandage is applied to the joint section and the joint section is repeatedly bent. It must be rich and compatible. These properties are achieved by the careful design and selection of the materials that make up the decorative element and the careful combination of the first aid bandage and the decorative element included in the assembly kit of the present invention.

The base layer 16 of the decorative element is selected from a plastic film made of a polymer selected from polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride and plasticized polyvinyl chloride, a metal-coated plastic film, and a metal foil. obtain. More preferably, the base layer comprises a plastic film consisting of a polymer selected from polyvinyl chloride and plasticized polyvinyl chloride. Most preferably, the base layer comprises a plastic film of plasticized polyvinyl chloride.

The material forming the base layer of the decorative element is the same as the material forming the backing strip of the bandage, so that the decorative element and the bandage have substantially the same flexibility characteristics during use. It is preferable that More preferably, both the base layer of the decorative element and the backing strip of the bandage consist of plasticized polyvinyl chloride.

In addition to the choice of materials, the thickness of the base layer of the decorative element must also be carefully selected in order to optimize the properties of the decorative bandage. The thickness of the base layer is about 0.0
0127 cm (about 0.0005 inch) to about 0.01524 cm (about 0.00
6 inches). More preferably, the thickness of the base layer 16 is between about 0.002 inches (0.00508 cm) and about 0.01016 cm (0.01016 cm).
(Approximately 0.004 inches). If the thickness is smaller than the above value, it is difficult for the decorative element to be removed from the release paper. At a thickness greater than the above values, the decorative element loses flexibility and conformability.

The adhesive material of the adhesive layer of the decorative element is selected according to the backing strip of the bandage and the material constituting the base layer of the decorative element. The adhesive material is preferably an acrylic emulsion adhesive, a solvent-based acrylic adhesive, an acrylic hot melt (acrylic hot melt) adhesive, or a styrene-olefin copolymer such as a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer. There are polymers, natural rubber, and silicone adhesives.
When the backing strips of the bandage and the base layer of the decorative element consist of plasticized polyvinyl chloride,
The adhesive material for the adhesive layer is more preferably an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive, and most preferably an acrylic emulsion pressure-sensitive adhesive.

[0034] The adhesive layer is included in the decorative element at a dry weight ranging from about 10 grams to about 100 grams per square meter of the decorative element. More preferably, the adhesive layer is included in the decorative element at a dry weight ranging from about 20 grams to about 50 grams per square meter.

The entire decorative element is attached to at least one of the adhesive first-aid bandages contained in the assembly kit without protruding from the edge portion of the first-aid bandage,
Preferably, the dimensions of the decorative element are set.

The first-aid bandage used in the assembly kit of the present invention is preferably substantially undecorated, that is, the backing strip of the first-aid bandage is free of any type of decorative pattern contained in the decorative element Preferably, it can be used for The backing strip of the bandage may be transparent, translucent or opaque. Alternatively, the backing strip of the bandage may be a regular pattern printed, such as a parallel line pattern. More preferably, the backing strip of the bandage is transparent. The use of decorative elements in a transparent first aid bandage is desirable because it creates the illusion of a tattoo on the surface of the skin.

The material of the substrate constituting the decorative element is more preferably opaque because the opaque substrate is such that the color of the decorative pattern contained in the decorative element “appears” or is enhanced. Because it is better.

[0038] The assembly kit of the present invention more preferably comprises a plurality of decorative elements and a plurality of first aid plasters contained in a reclosable container. Exemplary materials that make up the container include paper, cardboard, metal, and plastic.

[0039] The assembly kit of the present invention more preferably includes an indication that the decorative element is intended for use and can be used to decorate the enclosed first aid plaster. These displays may be graphic displays, character displays, or a combination thereof. The indicia may be placed on the outside of the container, on the back side 20 of the decorative element release paper 15, in a separate insert enclosed within the container of the assembly kit, or in combination with their location.

As described above, another embodiment of the decorative element is “tattoo”. The tattoo is shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the tattoo includes a transparent plastic film 25 that can be removed from the tattoo. An adhesive layer 26 is provided adjacent to the film 25. On the side opposite the transparent plastic film 25, a base layer 27 is provided adjacent to the adhesive layer 26, on which decorative elements are printed. The base layer 27 is supported on a holding paper 28. When using
The transparent plastic film 25 is removed and the tattoo is applied to a substantially undecorated first aid bandage, and the adhesive layer 26 adheres the rest of the non-tattoo film to the first aid bandage. Next, the lower surface 29 of the holding paper 28 is moistened, and after a while, the holding paper 28 is removed from the tattoo.

[0041]Example  The decorative sticker sheet is about 0.00762 cm thick (about 0.003 inch)
) Colored white opaque plasticized polyvinyl chloride film (New Jersey
Manufactured by Occidental Chemical Corp. (JK4709W film), Burlington, U.S.A.
It is. Release surface of release paper coated with acrylic emulsion polymer with silicone
Applied to This acrylic emulsion polymer contains the main component (more than 80%)
2-ethylhexyl acrylate and the remaining components
Polymer with vinyl acetate and other monomer (monomer) in the fraction (less than 20%)
Consists of Acrylic emulsion polymers contain about 50% solids. Proper a
Kuril emulsion polymers are well known to those skilled in the art and are widely marketed.
I have. One of these polymers that can be used is Millhall, Pennsylvania.
Acrylic emulsion pressure available from Chemical Division of Avery Dennison
Adhesive AE1200. The emulsion is 35% dry solid.
g / m^Two To the release paper with a coating weight of. Volatiles are emulsified in the furnace
Adhesive layer with plasticized polyvinyl chloride film applied to release paper evaporated from
To form a laminate of release paper-adhesive layer-film. As shown in FIG.
Multi-colored decorative patterns are laminated using UV (ultraviolet) curable ink
Printed on After the decorative pattern is printed, a transparent varnish protective film is applied.
Further, the durability of the decorative pattern is further increased. Following UV curing, the sheet containing the decorative pattern
Cuts with blades registered to the decorative pattern printed on the laminate
Can be cut with a knife. The height of the blade can be adjusted without cutting the release paper.
It is set to cut the thickness.

The adhesion of the decorative element to the first aid bandage was determined as follows.

[0043] Stickers manufactured as described above are manufactured by Johnson & Johnson Companies, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company (Johnso & Johnson Companies, Inc.).
n & Johnson Consumer Products Company)
Used in ND-AID® brand adhesive first aid bandages. The backing strip of these bandages consists of a plasticized polyvinyl chloride film. The bandage was applied to the finger joint of one hand. As a comparative example, a sticker and first aid plaster marketed by Lisa Frank, mentioned above, were applied to the finger joints of the other hand. The fingers of both hands were repeatedly bent to correspond to normal daily movements. Immediately after the test began, Lisa Frank's sticker
It was anticipated that the outer edge of the bandage would begin to peel from the bandage, and that the sticker would soon come off the bandage. On the other hand, the sticker used in the assembly kit of the present invention described in the above-described embodiment remained in place without any sign of peeling off from the underlying emergency plaster.

The wettability of the decorative element to the first aid bandage was evaluated as follows.

[0045] Five tests were performed. In each of the five tests, the bandage was decorated by applying a sticker to the area of the absorbent pad on top of a Johnson & Johnson transparent BAND-AID® brand adhesive bandage. Sixteen subjects affixed a test bandage to their fingers. After applying the bandage,
Subjects repeatedly bent their fingers for 10 minutes, 37.8 ° C (100 ° F)
Hands soaked in soapy water. The degree of adhesiveness of the sticker to the first-aid bandage after the two hands were immersed was evaluated using the following criteria. 1 = approximately 1% to 15% of the sticker portion was adhered. 2 = approximately 16% to 30% of the sticker parts were adhered. 3 = approximately 31% to 45% of the sticker portion was adhered. 4 = Approximately 46% to 60% of the sticker portion was adhered. 5 = Approximately 61% to 75% of the sticker portion was adhered. 6 = Approximately 76% to 90% of the sticker portion was adhered. 7 = Sticker was completely adhered.

The stickers used in these tests are shown in Table 1 and the results of the adhesion test are shown in Table 2.

[0047]

[Table 1]

[0048]

[Table 2]

The data shown in the table show that the decorative stickers used in the above-described examples provided excellent adhesion in the wet state. On the other hand, when the sticker of the prior art was used, the adhesiveness in a wet state to the emergency bandage was very low.

FIG. 8 shows a top view of the assembly kit of the present invention in a reclosable container. The container 35 has side flaps 36 and 37, and an upper flap 38 with an insert 39 that taps into the container when the container is closed. The assembly kit includes a separately packaged adhesive first aid bandage 40. The assembly kit further includes a plastic pouch 41 adhered to one interior surface of the container at edges 43 and 44. In this pouch, a sticker on one piece of release paper is stored as a folded sheet 42. The pouch includes a score line drawn along the height of the pouch at 45 and 46 in FIG. The score line on the pouch allows the pouch to be easily removed from the container. The container is decorated on the outside with a text or graphic display, indicating that the container contains both an emergency bandage and a decorative sticker, and that the sticker is used to decorate the bandage. I have.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a top view of one embodiment of an emergency bandage included in an assembly kit of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the emergency bandage of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a view showing a sheet for accommodating a sticker used in the embodiment of the assembly kit of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a partial sectional view of the seat shown in FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a sheet containing a sticker for use in the assembly kit of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of a tattoo sheet for use in the assembly kit of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a top view of the container in an open state, which constitutes the assembly kit of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Emergency bandage 2 Backing strip 3 Adhesive layer 4 Absorbent pad 5 Protection release tab 6 Protection release tab 10 Sheet 11 Decorative element 12 Vertical streak 13 Adhesive layer 14 Decorative pattern 15 Release paper 16 Base layer 17 Base layer surface 18 Base layer lower surface 19 Adjacent portion of base layer 20 Back side of release paper 25 Film 26 Adhesive layer 27 Base layer 28 Holding paper 29 Lower surface of holding paper 31 Upper surface of backing strip 32 Lower surface of backing strip 35 Container 36 Side flap 37 Side flap 38 Top flap 39 Insert part 40 Individually wrapped adhesive first aid plaster 41 Pouch 42 Folded sheet 43 Edge part 44 Edge part 45 Vertical streaked part 46 Vertical streaked part

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Claims (25)

[Claims] 1. An assembly kit comprising a member for producing a decorated first aid bandage, comprising: a) a backing material, an adhesive layer disposed on one surface of the backing material, and At least one first aid bandage with an attached absorbent pad; and b) at least one decorative element selected from an adhesive sticker and an adhesive tattoo, wherein the decorative element is provided on the base layer and on the base layer. A decorative pattern and an adhesive layer, wherein the decorative element is designed to be firmly fixed on the upper surface of the bandage, and the decorative element is separated from the bandage in the assembly kit. An assembling kit comprising the decorative element described above. 2. The assembly kit according to claim 1, further comprising instructions indicating that the decorative element is to be used to decorate the bandage. 3. The assembly kit according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of first-aid plasters. 4. An assembly kit according to claim 3, comprising at least two differently sized first aid plasters. 5. The kit of claim 1, wherein the backing of the bandage comprises a plastic film comprising a polymer selected from polyethylene, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, and plasticized polyvinyl chloride. 6. An assembly kit according to claim 5, wherein the plastic film of the backing of the bandage comprises a polymer selected from polyvinyl chloride and plasticized polyvinyl chloride. 7. The assembly kit according to claim 1, wherein the first-aid bandage further comprises a release tab, and each first-aid bandage of the assembly kit is individually packaged. 8. The assembly kit according to claim 1, wherein said decorative element is an adhesive sticker. 9. The assembly kit according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of decorative elements. 10. The assembly kit according to claim 9, wherein the plurality of decorative elements are adhered to one piece of release paper. 11. The decorative element according to claim 1, wherein the base layer of the decorative element comprises a plastic film made of a polymer selected from polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride and plasticized polyvinyl chloride, a metal-coated plastic film, and a metal foil. The assembly kit according to claim 1, wherein the kit is selected. 12. The assembly kit according to claim 11, wherein the base layer of the decorative element is a plastic film made of a polymer selected from polyvinyl chloride and plasticized polyvinyl chloride. 13. The plastic film of the base layer of the decorative element has a thickness of about 0.0012.
The assembly kit of claim 11, wherein the kit has a thickness in a range from about 0.0005 inches to about 0.006 inches. 14. The plastic film of the base layer of the decorative element has a thickness of about 0.0050.
The assembly kit of claim 11, having a thickness ranging from about 0.002 inches to about 0.004 inches. 15. An adhesive layer of the decorative element, comprising: an acrylic emulsion adhesive; a solvent-based acrylic adhesive; an acrylic hot melt (acrylic hot melt) adhesive; a styrene-olefin copolymer; The assembly kit according to claim 1, comprising an adhesive selected from the group consisting of silicone and silicone adhesive. 16. The adhesive layer of the decorative element, wherein the adhesive layer comprises an adhesive selected from an acrylic emulsion adhesive, a solvent-based acrylic adhesive, and an acrylic hot melt (acrylic hot melt) adhesive. The assembly kit according to claim 15, characterized in that: 17. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the dimensions of the decorative element are such that the entire decorative element is attached to the bandage without protruding from the edge of the bandage. kit. 18. The assembly kit of claim 1, wherein the backing of the bandage comprises a plasticized polyvinyl chloride film, and the base layer of the decorative element comprises a plasticized polyvinyl chloride film. 19. The kit according to claim 18, wherein the adhesive layer of the decorative element comprises an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive. 20. The kit of claim 1, wherein the backing of the bandage is substantially undecorated. 21. The assembly kit according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of first-aid plasters and decorative elements, wherein the first-aid plaster and the decorative elements are contained in a reclosable container. 22. The kit of claim 20, wherein the backing of the bandage is optically transparent. 23. The kit of claim 1, wherein the base layer of the decorative element is opaque. 24. A decorated first aid bandage made using the first aid bandage of claim 1 and a decorative element. 25. The decorated bandage of claim 24, wherein said decorative element is resistant to peeling from said bandage when wet.