WO2007054660A1 - Matelas gonflable a plusieurs fonction pour personnes handicapees - Google Patents

Matelas gonflable a plusieurs fonction pour personnes handicapees Download PDF

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WO2007054660A1
WO2007054660A1 PCT/GB2006/002178 GB2006002178W WO2007054660A1 WO 2007054660 A1 WO2007054660 A1 WO 2007054660A1 GB 2006002178 W GB2006002178 W GB 2006002178W WO 2007054660 A1 WO2007054660 A1 WO 2007054660A1
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Jack Rostron
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
    • A61G7/057—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
    • A61G7/05769—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor with inflatable chambers
    • A61G7/05776—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor with inflatable chambers with at least two groups of alternately inflated chambers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/001—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons with means for turning-over the patient
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
    • A61G7/057—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
    • A61G7/05769—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor with inflatable chambers

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  • the invention is a pneumatic mattress that provides precise multi functional support to a physically disabled person. It will create a topographically variable bearing surface for the patient's body. It may be pre-programmed or via self control to facilitate; firstly, a patient to secure any idiosyncratic positjon desired; secondly, allows any changes in idiosyncratic position in terms of desired timescale, and thirdly, facilitates such therapeutic regimes as rotation therapy, Fowler positions, alternating therapy (to prevent/treat decubitus ulcers) etc.
  • An embodiment of the current invention can perform the above described traditional treatment regimes. However because of the relatively small size of the cells which inflate and deflate at variable speeds and pressure, combined with the selective control of individual or groups of cells, a high degree of precision can be achieved to meet each patients unique requirements.. Page 2/24
  • Figure 1 shows multi cell architecture - the entire mattress with 72 cells and base inflated.
  • Figure 2 shows the single cell architecture.
  • Figure 3 shows a structural cross section.
  • Figure 4 shows components dimensioned - air cell upper.
  • Figure 5 shows order of assembly - conventions.
  • Figure 6 shows order of assembly - air cell.
  • Figure 7 shows components - base membrane.
  • Figure 8 shows order of assembly - base cell.
  • Figure 9 shows layout - air cells.
  • Figure 10 shows air feed components
  • Figure 11 shows air feed assembly
  • Figure 12 shows air feed base
  • Figure 13 shows air feed full base.
  • the invention is a slim, elegant and lightweight air cushioned therapeutic structure.
  • the mattress consists of 72 individual air cells. It has a common inflatable base that supports the 72 individual air cells.
  • the base embodiment contains 72 individual flexible cavities, each being aligned to the air cell it supports.
  • the invention contains no hard or sharp protrusions, ensuring patient comfort at all times.
  • Each top mounted air cell has a discrete air feed.
  • the base has a discrete air feed.
  • the embodiment will be secured by straps attached to each side of the base unit and run underneath the bed frame.
  • the invention In its uninflated mode the invention will be approximately 6 to 8 mm thick.
  • base element that comprises of an upper base membrane and lower base membrane that envelope 72 base cells.
  • the base On inflation the base will provide a turgid and comfortable platform for the air cells to rise from and fall to.
  • the base inflation is independent from the air cells inflation. ( figurei "Multi Cell Architecture").
  • the base cells provide support for the air cells that are mounted directly and concentrically above each base cell.
  • Each air cell can be inflated from its resting position of flat against the base to its maximum height by introducing low pressure air to the air cell.
  • Each cell consists of two sub assemblies, the first "Air cell” which sits above the base upper membrane, the second “Base cell” which sits between the upper and lower membranes of the base cell, (figure 2 "Single Cell Architecture”).
  • the air cell comprises of three bellows and the base cell comprises of 1 bellow.
  • the gusseting provides two functions, the first is to provide stability during inflation and when under full inflation, the second is to provide tension to naturally deflate the cell. :
  • the cell bellows are constructed from 0.55 mm thick natural latex rubber or other material with similar properties.
  • the gussets are constructed from 0.35 mm thick natural latex rubber or other material with similar properties.
  • the base upper and lower membranes are constructed from 0.55 mm thick natural latex rubber or other material with similar properties.
  • Each cell consists of two sub assemblies, the first "Air cell” which sits above the base upper membrane, the second “Base cell” which sits between the upper and lower membranes of the base, (figure 2 "Single Cell Architecture”).
  • the air cell can be understood as the sub-assembly that sits above and on the upper membrane of the base. Component and dimension information can be found in (figure 4 "Components Dimensioned Air Cell Upper”).
  • the air cell consists of three bellows and three sets of gussets.
  • Upper bellow consists of membrane A bonded to membrane B.
  • Lower bellow consists of membrane C bonded to membrane C.
  • Each gusseting set comprises of four similar gussets, whose placement is at 45, 135, 225 and 315 degrees running corner to centre.
  • each bellow is bonded, prior to bellows being bonded to the remaining bellows.
  • the base consists of an upper membrane and a lower membrane sealed around its perimeter along a 5 mm strip. Enclosed within the upper and lower membrane are 72 base cells, which are concentrically positioned in relation to its corresponding air cell.
  • the upper membrane has 72 circular holes of 20 mm diameter at 150 mm centres (figure 7 "Components Base Membrane”).
  • the lower membrane has 72 circular holes of 02 mm diameter at 150mm centres, these are concentric with the upper membrane. Page 5/24
  • the base cell comprises of a single bellow, being membrane C bonded to membrane C.
  • gusset B It has a set of four internal gussets, being gusset B.
  • the upper set of external gussets are bonded at the lower face of the upper base membrane and the upper face of the bellow.
  • the lower set of external gussets are bonded at the lower face of the bellow and the upper face of the lower base membrane. All gusseting set at 45, 135, 225 and 315 degrees, running corner to centre.
  • Each air feed is composed of 0.55mm latex rubber sheeting, it provides a dedicated air way to an individual cell.
  • Each air feed sheet functionally replicates twelve individual pipes from the foot end of the bed to each of the cells within a twelve cell column. See (figure 10 "Air feed Components").
  • Each separate channel is produced by forming a void using the bonding method to create a sealed track on the lower surface of the base lower membrane.
  • the void encapsulates the 02mm diameter hole and takes an unobstructed route back to the foot end of the base.
  • Each channel has an internal width of 04mm and offers O ⁇ mm separation between itself and the adjacent channel.
  • the channels of the integrated air feed distribution system being formed using a bonding method creating sealed tracks defining said channels, has the effect of reducing the weight and size of the mattress which can facilitate storage and portability of the mattress and can also increase the reliability of the mattress and reduce the costs of manufacture.
  • the controller which is computer based can be programmed to perform standard therapies such as lateral rotation, alternating therapy, Fowler positions or indeed any desired position dynamically.
  • controller operable to facilitate turning/lateral rotation of a patient by means of inflating and deflating cells
  • inflation and deflation of the cells is precisely controlled to body weight and the individual patient's requirements. This inflation and deflation of the cells may be to effect full body length turning/rotation, or may be to effect only partial body turning/rotation.
  • the controller may be operable to vary air pressure levels in each cell to respond to individual patient requirements in terms of specific parts of the body which can aid in improving comfort levels, providing pain relief, and improving the success of prescribed therapies.

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Abstract

L'invention porte sur un matelas gonflable à plusieurs fonction pour lit normal pour domicile ou hôpital comprenant des cellules programmées (au nombre de 72) pour se gonfler ou dégonfler séparément. Le gonflage et le dégonflage, qui s'effectuent selon des programmes prédéterminés permettent aux personnes handicapée de se retourner et de recevoir différents traitements et thérapies sans l'aide d'assistants soignants. Les cellules sont montées sur un châssis gonflé en permanence. Le matelas gonflable se pose sur un matelas normal ou sur un sommier. Le gonflage et le dégonflage se font au millimètre et les cellules peuvent être programmées pour faciliter les thérapies usuelles telles que la rotation ou les alternances et les positions de Fowler ou satisfaire des besoins idiosyncrasiques individuels. Le matelas peut être commandé par le patient lui-même.
PCT/GB2006/002178 2005-11-14 2006-06-14 Matelas gonflable a plusieurs fonction pour personnes handicapees WO2007054660A1 (fr)

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