WO2010046779A1 - Système et procédé d’auto-application de crèmes, pommades et liquides - Google Patents

Système et procédé d’auto-application de crèmes, pommades et liquides Download PDF

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WO2010046779A1
WO2010046779A1 PCT/IB2009/007412 IB2009007412W WO2010046779A1 WO 2010046779 A1 WO2010046779 A1 WO 2010046779A1 IB 2009007412 W IB2009007412 W IB 2009007412W WO 2010046779 A1 WO2010046779 A1 WO 2010046779A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/12—Surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses
    • A41D13/1236—Patients' garments
    • A41D13/1245—Patients' garments for the upper part of the body
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M35/00—Devices for applying media, e.g. remedies, on the human body
    • A61M35/10—Wearable devices, e.g. garments, glasses or masks

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  • the present invention relates to a system and method for the self application of creams, ointments, and/or liquids. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system and method to self-apply creams, ointments, and/or liquids to "hard to reach areas" of an end users body without the assistance of another individual.
  • creams, ointments, and/or liquids to "hard to reach areas", e.g., the back of one's body, typically requires the assistance of another individual to perform the actual application of such items. Such assistance is typically requested from a companion or close family member.
  • creams, ointments, and/or liquids, which are desired to be applied to such "hard to reach areas" include sun tan lotion; medical prescriptions, including but not limited to burn injury, acne, and bed sores medicines; muscle relaxers; and sports injury related items.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a system and method to allow for easy and efficient self-application of creams, ointments, and/or liquids to "hard to reach areas" of an end users body without the need for assistance from another individual.
  • the present invention provides for a vest-like apparatus comprising an application porous material solely present on an area which will interface with the "hard to reach area" on the body.
  • the end user applies the cream, ointment, and/or liquid to the application porous material and puts the vest- like apparatus on themselves.
  • the end user can have the desired cream, ointment and/or liquid evenly applied to the "hard to reach area”.
  • a foldable flat map apparatus featuring the same attributes as the vest-like apparatus.
  • a rollable flat map apparatus featuring the same attributes as the vest-like apparatus.
  • the present system and method provides for effective and efficient system and method to allow a person to self-apply, meaning without the assistance of another individual, such creams, ointments and/or liquids to "hard to reach areas" of the body.
  • FIG. IA is an illustration of the exterior back side of a vest-like apparatus, in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. IB is an illustration of the exterior front side of a vest-like apparatus, in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2A is an illustration of the front side of the vest-like apparatus of FIG. IB in open position, in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2B is an illustration of the a back view of the application surface of the vest- like apparatus of FIG. 2A , in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2C is an illustration of the a side view of the application surface of the vest-like apparatus of FIG. 2A , in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is an illustration of the process whereby the vest-like apparatus of FIG. 2A may be folded for transport or stowing, in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is an illustration of the two primary portions of a foldable flat mat apparatus, in accordance with the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 5 is an illustration of the process whereby the foldable flat mat apparatus of FIG.4 may be folded for transport and/or stowing, in accordance with the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 is an illustration of the two primary portions of a rollable flat mat apparatus, in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 7 is an illustration of the process whereby the rollable flat mat apparatus of FIG. 6 may be rolled for transport and/or stowing, in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • the system comprises a vest- like apparatus 100, where the vest-like apparatus 100 has an exterior surface 102 and an interior surface 104. Further, FIG. IA provides a back side view, and FIG. IB provides a front side view of the vest- like apparatus 100, respectively.
  • FIG. 2A a front view of the vest- like apparatus 100 in open position is illustrated.
  • the exterior surface 102 and interior surface 104 combined form a shell for the vest- like apparatus 100, while the application surface 106 is solely present on an area which will interface with the "hard to reach area" on the end user's body; in this instance the back of the body of the end user.
  • the exterior surface 102 and interior surface 104 are preferable constructed of a light weight, easy to clean, stain resistant material such as nylon. (Stain resistance is desired as many creams, ointments, and/or liquids can leave noticeable stains on numerous materials, such stains surviving cleaning or washing.) Further, the color of exterior surface 102 is significant, as certain colors attract heat.
  • the application surface 106 preferably is constructed of a porous material, such as cotton (bath towel-like), sponge, etc.
  • application surface 106 can constructed of semi-porous material.
  • the shell (combined exterior surface 102 and interior surface 104) is intended to be washable.
  • the application surface 106 is separable from the interior surface 104.
  • the application surface 106 may be washed or cleaned multiple times verses the times the shell (the combined exterior surface 102 and interior surface 104) is washed or cleaned.
  • the application surface 106 may then be attached to the interior surface 104 via attachable means 110, such as "hook and loop" (Velcro TM) points (preferably 4 or more of such attached points). Further, the application surface 106 can also be disposal.
  • the attaching means 110 can be "hook and loop", as recited-above, or full adhesive (like a Band- Aid TM), whereas the side 108 of the disposal application surface 106 interfacing with the interior surface 104 would comprise a light adhesive covering the entire planer surface of the application surface 106 on the side 108 interfacing with interior surface 104.
  • the application surface 106 can be pre-treated with a cream, ointment, and/or liquid such that an end user can simply attached such pre-treated application surface 106 to the interior surface 104, eliminating the need for preparation of the cream, ointment, and/or liquid to the application surface 106 by the end user.
  • Such pre-treated application surface 106 can be disposable or reusable.
  • available options for the application surface 106 include but are not limited to: (a) naked (untreated) disposable, (b) pre-treated disposable, (c) naked (untreated) reusable, and (d) pre-treated reusable.
  • the end user simply places the vest-like apparatus 100 on their body, as you would a regular vest, ensure the vest is form fitting with the "hard to reach area", and the cream, ointment and/or liquid is thereby applied evenly to the "hard to reach area”.
  • the vest-like apparatus 100 can also be swiveled slightly from left to right to "rub-in" the cream, ointment and/or liquid.
  • the front portions 102 of the vest-like apparatus 100 interfacing with the chest area of the end user, preferably do not interface with application surface 106 material. (However, it is possible for the front portions 102 of the vest- like apparatus 100 to also each contain application material like application surface 106, but this likely will not be desirable by consumers, as consumers are able to reach the chest area of their body naturally themselves.)
  • the vest-like apparatus 100 preferably comes in multiple sizes as with any wearable item (XS, S, M, L, XL, XL, XXL, XXXL) all of the above sized separately for men, woman, and children.
  • "hook and loop" sets are provide on the front of vest- like apparatus 100 as a means to close the vest- like apparatus 100 to better form- fit.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary three (3) step process whereby the vest- like apparatus 100 may be folded, in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • the application surface 106 need not be folded with the vest- like apparatus 100 shell, as depicted in FIG. 3.
  • the application surface 106 may be removed, and "rolled" separately for transport and/or stowing, to ensure cream, ointment, or liquid from the application surface 106 does not drip or otherwise get applied to the interior surface 104 in such stowed-state.
  • a carry strap and stow attached point can be integrated to make the stow-state and carry ability easier.
  • a foldable flat mat apparatus 200 is employed instead of a vest-like apparatus 100.
  • the concept here embodies all of the concepts of vest- like apparatus 100, with the exemption that application of the cream, ointment and/or liquid occurs by the end user laying down on foldable flat mat apparatus 200, and semi-rolling themselves slightly for application of the cream, ointment, and/or liquid.
  • Such foldable flat mat apparatus 200 is preferably 24" x 36", but can in fact be any size.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates foldable flat mat apparatus 200 with the following comparable references to vest-like apparatus 100: application surface is reference 202; and the exterior is reference 204; "hook and loop" (Velcro TM) attached points are referenced as 206. Additional, foldable flat mat apparatus 200 comprises an attachment strap 208 for stowing.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary three (3) step process whereby the foldable flat mat apparatus 200 may be folded, in accordance with the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • Attachment strap 208 is deployed in the last step to ensure the folded state is maintained throughout stow and/or transport. Further, a carry strap and stow attached point can be integrated to make the stow-state and carry ability easier.
  • a rollable flat mat apparatus 300 is employed.
  • the concept here embodies all of the concepts of vest-like apparatus 100, with the exemption that application of the cream, ointment or liquid occurs by the end user laying down on rollable flat mat apparatus 300, and semi-rolling themselves slightly for application of the cream, ointment, or liquid.
  • Such rollable flat mat apparatus 300 is preferably 24" x 36", but can in fact be any size. Integration of application surface 302 onto the exterior surface 304 is also preferable in this embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates rollable flat mat apparatus 300 with the following comparable references to vest- like apparatus 100: application surface is reference 302; and the exterior is reference 304; "hook and loop" (Velcro TM) attached points are referenced as 306.
  • Additional, rollable flat mat apparatus 300 comprises an attachment strap 308 for stowing.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary two (2) step process whereby the rollable flat mat apparatus 300 may be folded, in accordance with this third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Attachment strap 308 is deployed in the last step to ensure the rolled state is maintained throughout stow and/or transport. Further, a carry strap and stow attached point can be integrated to make the stow-state and carry ability easier.

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La présente invention concerne un système et un procédé pour permettre à une personne de s’appliquer elle-même, c’est-à-dire sans l’aide d’une autre personne, des crèmes, pommades et/ou liquides dans des "zones difficiles d’accès" de leur corps. Le présent système et procédé concerne un appareil similaire à une veste comprenant un matériau poreux d’application par l’intérieur présent uniquement sur une zone correspondant à la "zone difficile d’accès" du corps. Dans un premier exemple de réalisation de la présente invention, l’utilisateur applique la crème, la pommade, et/ou le liquide sur un matériau poreux d’application par l’intérieur et enfile l’appareil similaire à une veste, permettant ainsi d’appliquer avec de moindres mouvements la crème, la pommade et/ou le liquide souhaités de façon régulière sur la "zone difficile d’accès" du corps. En variante, un appareil plat est prévu présentant les mêmes caractéristiques que l’appareil de type veste.
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GB2483529A (en) * 2010-09-09 2012-03-14 Cristina Green Vests for applying sun lotion
GB2483529B (en) * 2010-09-09 2013-03-27 Cristina Green Sun lotion vest
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