JPH11253533A - Device for collecting vomited substance - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a device for collecting a vomited substance which functions as a good protective means to a stain caused by the vomited substance. SOLUTION: The titled device is formed as a cuff-like tool 1 with a partial ring shape formed of a flexible flat sheet-like material and is provided with a recessed inside end edge 2 fitted so as to be supported around the neck of a user, a projected outside end edge 3 and two end parts 6 arranged each other at an interval. A connecting means is provided on at least one of the end parts. The outside end edge 3 of the cuff-like tool 1 is arranged at a position surrounding the region of the mouth of the user by an interval from it by connecting the end parts with each other at the back of the neck of the user to extend the cuff-like tool 1 upward in an arcuate shape.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for collecting vomit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Paper bags functioning as containers for vomits are provided in the interior of aircraft and the like in case a passenger gets motion sick. Similar emergency measures are provided in case vomiting occurs suddenly during voyages, car trips and the like.

[0003] However, these measures are not sufficient to provide effective protective measures for children, especially babies. Because especially children
Because the time at which vomiting begins cannot be accurately predicted, these means used to grab, open and hold the paper bag by hand can sometimes be lost late.

[0004] Thus, for example, complete protection measures during long car trips are not achieved by them. That is, such containers or paper bags may provide insufficient protection against vomiting of the passenger or the surroundings of the passenger.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a device for collecting vomit, which functions as a very good protection against dirt from vomit.

[0006]

According to the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for collecting vomit, comprising a concave shape adapted to be supported around a user's neck. As a cuff-like device having a partial ring shape formed from a flexible, plate-like material having an inner edge, a convex outer edge, and two spaced apart edges. Wherein at least one of the two ends is provided with a joining means, which joins the ends behind the user's neck and spreads the cuff-like device in an arched manner,
The problem is solved by providing a device characterized in that the outer edge of the cuff-like device is adapted to be positioned so as to surround the area of the user's mouth at a distance therefrom. .

[0007] The device according to the invention is supported around the user's neck by the user or an assistant when there is a risk of vomiting. This may be particularly the case for children during car or sea trips or on airplanes. Such a cuff-like device is made of a flexible, plate-like material, and is therefore smooth and deformable.

The device is supported around the user's neck when the inner edge of the cuff-like device contacts the neck. By joining the two ends of the cuff-like device behind the user's neck, the flat cuff-like device is arched upward and the portion adjacent to the outer edge of the cuff-like device is: A position is taken that surrounds the user's mouth area at a distance from now. This position is maintained by the cuff-like device during use of the cuff-like device, so that vomiting can be collected in the event of motion sickness. Thus, in its use state, the device extends from the user's neck to the mouth area, and possibly to the user's nose area, while maintaining a corresponding distance from the user's face, thereby using The person is not disturbed when breathing or speaking.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the cuff-like device forms a collection recess spaced from the user's neck in its use condition. This embodiment has the following effects. That is, the vomit is collected in this collecting recess, and therefore does not touch the area of the user's neck. Furthermore, when the cuff-like device is removed, this collecting recess prevents the vomit from flowing out of the cuff-like device and causing contamination. When the cuff-like device is removed, its parts are supported above the collecting recess, for example like a kind of diaper, and can be fixed, for example by means of adhesive tape, so that the package is easily disposable.

The cuff-like device, which forms a flat article in its original state, assumes a corresponding arched shape through the joining of the ends, with the cuff-like device then:
Forming a sealed receptacle in the area of the user's neck, spaced from the user's neck, chin and mouth,
It is important that they extend upward, spaced from the user's nose, thereby creating a sufficiently large collection area for vomit, and that the user is not obstructed by this cuff-like device. is there.

It is also important that the cuff-like device retains this shape in use and does not shrink. Thus, the forming material of the cuff-like device is sufficiently flexible to adapt itself to the area of the user's neck, while maintaining an upwardly arched shape Must have a certain degree of rigidity. Suitable materials include, for example, paper or paper / plastic composites, such as those used in diapers.

In particular, the cuff-like device has a concave inner edge adapted to the shape of the human neck, the inner edge taking a fixed position of the cuff-like device;
And allows the cuff-like device to be placed very nicely against the user's neck.

According to yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cuff-like device has a substantially crescent shape in its flat state. In fact, the inner edge adapted to the shape of the neck has a greater curvature than the curved outer edge. When the two ends of this crescent-shaped cuff-like device are joined together behind the user's neck, the cuff-like outer edges flared upward and spaced from the area of the user's mouth. Take the desired position.

This "effect of spreading upward in an arch shape"
May be based on the fact that the cuff-like device has a corresponding structure, for example in the form of joints and folds, which promotes an upward arch-like expansion with the formation of a corresponding collecting recess.

[0015] In fact, the ends of the cuff-like device are adapted to be joined by adhesive or locking tape. Preferably, a piece of adhesive tape is provided at one end of the cuff-like device and is exposed by peeling off the protective foil. The piece of adhesive tape
At that time, it is fixed to the other end of the cuff-like device.

The two ends of the cuff-like device further have a tapered shape. However, wider ends are also possible.

With respect to the material of the cuff-like device, the material preferably has a liquid-impermeable outer layer and a liquid-absorbing inner layer. Such a composite material,
While ensuring the liquid-tight nature of cuff-like instruments,
Ensuring the desired absorption capacity, whereby the majority of the liquid stored inside the cuff-like device is absorbed by the cuff-like device forming material itself. The composite material may additionally have an innermost layer through which the liquid passes.

Preferably, the outer layer is made of plastic foil, while the inner and innermost layers are made of paper. For example, a fleece can be used as the innermost layer. The materials used in the case of the diaper can also be used in this case.

Of course, by forming the device as a disposable article, a corresponding cleaning or cleaning operation is not required.

[0020]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The device for collecting vomit shown in the figures is formed as a cuff-like device 1 having a partial ring shape made of a flexible, plate-like material. The configuration of this material will be described below with reference to FIG.

The cuff-like device 1 has a concave inner edge 2,
And a convex edge 3. These edges are joined together at a single end 6 so that, when viewed from above, the cuff-like device has a substantially crescent shape. At one end 6, the joining of the adjacent ends is realized by a locking tape.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. In FIG. 1, in the substantially crescent-shaped part 4 indicated by hatching, the material forming the cuff-like device is:
It has a plurality of small folds, which allow the material to spread downward in the figure. For example, the region 4 takes the shape shown in FIG. 2 by pressing it from above by hand.

When the device is picked up for use, this area of the cuff-like device expands. The cuff-like device is then supported around the child's neck. As the concave inner edge is closely supported around the child's neck,
When both ends 6 of the cuff-like device are moved together and joined together, a sealed receptacle is formed.
This is achieved by the locking tape 5 fixed to the opposite end 6.

The portion of the cuff-like device adjacent the outer edge 3 is arched upwardly by the two ends 6 being moved together and joining them, so that substantially The shape (dimensions are not exact) as shown in FIG. 3 above results. Region 4 forms a bag-shaped extension. The device surrounds the area of the user's mouth at a distance therefrom. The inner edge forms a receptacle sealed at the neck of the user. Cuff-like device area 4
Forms a bag-like extension for collecting vomit.

FIGS. 4 and 5 are a front view and a top view, respectively, of the apparatus in use.

The forming material of the device is composed of a composite material. FIG. 6 shows the configuration of this material. This material has an outer layer 15 formed of a liquid impervious plastic foil. Then, an intermediate layer 16 for storing a liquid formed from a suitable paper material follows. The innermost layer is formed by a fleece 17 which covers the liquid storage layer 16 and is permeable to liquid.

Finally, it should be mentioned that the device according to the invention is also suitable as a corresponding protective device for animals.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a top view of an apparatus for collecting vomit according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a side view when the device shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is in use.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the device shown in FIG.

5 is a view of the apparatus shown in FIG. 3 as viewed from above.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a material forming the device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cuff-like instrument 2 Concave inner edge 3 Convex outer edge 4 Area 5 Joining means 6 End

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A device for collecting vomit, comprising:
A concave inner edge (2) and a convex outer edge (3) adapted to be supported around a user's neck;
Formed as a cuff-like device (1) having a partial ring shape made of a flexible, plate-like material with two spaced apart ends (6), said two ends ( At least one of 6) comprises a joining means (5) for joining the two ends (6) behind the user's neck and expanding the cuff-like device upwardly in an arched manner. Wherein the outer end of the cuff-like device is adapted to assume a position surrounding the area of the user's mouth at a distance therefrom. 2. The cuff-like device (1) has a region (4) that forms a collecting recess arranged at a distance from a user's neck in a use state of the cuff-like device. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: 3. The cuff-like device according to claim 1, wherein the cuff-like device has a concave inner edge adapted to the shape of a human neck. The described device. 4. The device according to claim 3, wherein the curvature of the inner edge is greater than the curvature of the outer edge. 5. The device according to claim 1, wherein the cuff-like device has a substantially crescent shape in its flat state. 6. The end of the cuff-like device is adapted to be joined by an adhesive tape or a locking tape.
An apparatus according to any one of the above.