WO2016112424A1 - Agencement de sac mortuaire et valve correspondante - Google Patents

Agencement de sac mortuaire et valve correspondante Download PDF

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WO2016112424A1
WO2016112424A1 PCT/AU2015/000766 AU2015000766W WO2016112424A1 WO 2016112424 A1 WO2016112424 A1 WO 2016112424A1 AU 2015000766 W AU2015000766 W AU 2015000766W WO 2016112424 A1 WO2016112424 A1 WO 2016112424A1
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Vilma GALEA
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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
    • A61G17/00—Coffins; Funeral wrappings; Funeral urns
    • A61G17/06—Sacks for corpses; Corpse wrappings
    • 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
    • A61G17/00—Coffins; Funeral wrappings; Funeral urns
    • A61G17/04—Fittings for coffins
    • A61G17/048—Adaptations or accessories specially adapted for decomposing gas
    • 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
    • A61G10/00—Treatment rooms or enclosures for medical purposes
    • A61G10/005—Isolators, i.e. enclosures generally comprising flexible walls for maintaining a germ-free environment

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  • the present invention relates to bag arrangement, and in particular to a bag arrangement for storage and transport of dead bodies.
  • bodies may be laid out for convenient identification by families of the deceased. Any shelter that is available may be reserved for makeshift hospitals, or refuges for displaced living people.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a bag, which will overcome or substantially ameliorate at least some of the deficiencies of the prior art, or to at least provide an alternative.
  • the present invention may be said to consist in a bag arrangement suitable for the storage of bodies, the bag arrangement comprising:
  • a flexible bag defining a bag opening configured for receiving a body therethrough for encapsulation by the flexible bag; b. a sealing arrangement for sealing the bag opening;
  • the extraction passage comprises a one way valve.
  • the bag arrangement comprises a fitting nozzle surrounding the one way valve, the fitting nozzle configured for engagement with a vacuum extraction device.
  • the bag arrangement further comprises a filter arrangement for filtering air being evacuated from the flexible bag.
  • the filter arrangement is co-located with the one way valve.
  • the filter arrangement is located to at least partially filter gases moving through the fitting nozzle.
  • the filter arrangement is configured for filtering viral is and/or bacterial microbes from air.
  • the bag arrangement further comprises an antibacterial lining.
  • the bag arrangement can comprise embalming agent.
  • the bag arrangement further comprises a moisture absorbent layer.
  • the moisture absorbent layer comprises silica crystals.
  • the bag arrangement is configured and dimensioned for receiving an adult human being.
  • the sealing arrangement comprises a plastic zipper.
  • the flexible bag comprises a back layer and a front layer.
  • the front layer is divided into two flap portions which are at least partially separable from each other.
  • the sealing arrangement is configured for engaging the flap portions with each other between an open configuration and a closed configuration.
  • the sealing arrangement comprises a first engaging bead associated with a first flap portion, and a second engaging bead associated with a second flap portion, wherein the first engaging bead and the second engaging bead are engageable with each other.
  • the sealing arrangement comprises a first engaging bead associated with a first flap portion, and a second engaging bead associated with a second flap portion, wherein the first engaging bead and the second engaging bead are engageable with each other in an airtight manner.
  • the sealing arrangement comprises a bead engaging formation configured for engaging the first engaging bead and second engaging bead with each other as it is moved along the length of the sealing arrangement.
  • the bag arrangement comprises a covering flap configured for covering the front layer of the flexible bag.
  • the covering flap is movable between a covering position and a displaying position.
  • the bag arrangement comprises engaging formations for engaging the covering flap to one or more selected from the front layer and the back layer of the flexible bag.
  • the engaging formations comprise complementary hook and loop formations.
  • the bag arrangement comprises slinging formations configured for facilitating the lifting of the bag.
  • the flexible bag is rectangular shaped.
  • the bag arrangement comprises slinging formations spaced along its length.
  • At least one or more of the slinging formations comprises a loop of flexible material.
  • At least one or more of the slinging formations comprises a loop of woven polyethylene plastic.
  • the slinging formations are configured for receiving a pole therethrough, the pole extending along the length of the flexible bag.
  • the flexible bag is transparent for viewing the contents therethrough.
  • the flexible bag comprises a viewing window of transparent material.
  • the viewing window is located at or towards an end of the length of the flexible bag.
  • the covering flap is opaque.
  • the flexible bag comprises
  • first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement being movable between an open configuration in which a body is able to be placed on one or more selected from the first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement, and a closed configuration in which said body is enclosed; c. wherein the first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement are configured so that when the first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement are in their open configuration, each of the first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement forms a container suitable for holding collecting bodily fluids to prevent said bodily fluids from running off.
  • first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement are sealable to each other by a sealing arrangement.
  • the sealing arrangement is movable between a
  • the sealing connector is a zip arrangement.
  • the zip arrangement comprises two sets of zip teeth configured to engage with each other.
  • each set of zip teeth is associated with a sealing lining.
  • the sealing lining is configured so that engagement of the sets of zip teeth with each other causes the sealing linings to abut with each other. [48] In one embodiment, the abutment of the sealing linings when the sets of zip teeth engage with each other seals the first flap arrangement to the second flap arrangement for encapsulating a body in operation.
  • the zip arrangement comprises a pair of complementary sealing engaging formations towards at least one end of the zip arrangement.
  • the pair of complementary sealing engaging formations are configured to engage with and seal against each other as the zip arrangement is moved towards its closed configuration.
  • the sealing arrangement includes a locking formation for locking the sealing arrangement in its closed configuration.
  • the flexible bag comprises a front layer, a back layer, and at least one or more side faces extending between the front layer and the back layer
  • the flexible bag is substantially rectangular, and a side face extends between the front layer and the back layer along at least three edges.
  • the sealing arrangement extends along one or more selected from the side face, an edge of a side face and the front layer, and an edge of a side face and the back layer.
  • the front layer and the back layer are attached to each other along at least one edge.
  • the present invention may be said to consist in an extraction valve for a body bag, the extraction valve comprising a. a one way valve arrangement;
  • a filter arrangement for filtering air being evacuated from the flexible bag the filter arrangement being configured for filtering viral and/or bacterial microbes from the air.
  • the extraction valve comprises a valve body.
  • the extraction valve comprises a nozzle portion for engagement with a vacuum extraction device and a filter portion for at least partially containing the filter arrangement.
  • the nozzle portion is removably engageable with the filter portion. [60] In one embodiment, the nozzle portion is removably engageable with the filter portion by engaging formations.
  • the one way valve arrangement is disposed within the nozzle portion.
  • the one way valve arrangement is movable between an open position and a closed position.
  • the one way valve arrangement comprises a biasing formation for biasing the one way valve arrangement to its closed position.
  • the one way valve arrangement is configured for being moved to its open position by application of suction to the nozzle portion by a vacuum extraction device.
  • the extraction valve is configured for location in an extraction passage in a body bag arrangement.
  • the biasing formation is one or more selected from a resilient biasing formation and a spring biasing formation.
  • the one way valve arrangement comprises a resilient valve member
  • the extraction valve comprises a cap configured for closing flow of fluid through the extraction passage.
  • valve cap is engageable with the nozzle portion to seal the extraction passage.
  • the cap is tethered to the nozzle portion by a tether.
  • the cap and nozzle portion are adapted for being locked in position once the cap has been used to close the extraction passage.
  • the extraction valve comprises a ratchet type formation configured for allowing the cap to be tightened to close the extraction passage, and for preventing removal of the cap.
  • one or more selected from the nozzle portion and the filter portion is configured for being welded to an airtight layer of a body bag arrangement.
  • the nozzle portion is attachable to the filter portion by one or more selected from a. a snap fit arrangement
  • the nozzle portion and the filter portion are configured for sealing engagement.
  • the present invention may be said to consist in a vacuum extraction device for sucking the air out of a bag arrangement, t will he vacuum extraction device comprising
  • a vacuum creation arrangement configured for creating a vacuum in the passage
  • a filter arrangement for filtering air being evacuated from the flexible bag the filter arrangement being configured for filtering viral and/or bacterial microbes from the air.
  • the vacuum extraction device comprises sealing means for sealing the passage.
  • the vacuum extraction device comprises an engaging formation for engaging with a fitting nozzle on said bag arrangement.
  • the vacuum extraction device comprises closure means for engaging with and sealing said fitting nozzle.
  • the vacuum creation arrangement is an impeller.
  • the impeller is driven by a prime mover.
  • the prime mover is one or more selected from an electric motor and an internal combustion engine.
  • the vacuum extraction device comprises a power source.
  • the invention may be said to consist in a body bag arrangement suitable for holding human bodies, the body bag arrangement comprising
  • first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement connected to each other; b. the first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement being movable between an open configuration in which a body is able to be placed on one or more selected from the first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement, and a closed configuration in which said body is enclosed; c. wherein the first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangements are configured so that when the first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement are in their open configuration, one or both of the first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement form a container suitable for holding bodily fluids to prevent said bodily fluids from running off the body bag arrangement.
  • each of the first flap arrangement and second flap arrangement form a container suitable for holding bodily fluids.
  • first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement together form a container suitable for holding bodily fluids.
  • the flexible bag comprises a front layer, a back layer, and at least one or more side faces extending between the front layer and the back layer
  • the flexible bag is substantially rectangular, and a side face extends between the front layer and the back layer along at least three edges.
  • the sealing arrangement extends along one or more selected from the side face, an edge of a side face and the front layer, and an edge of a side face and the back layer.
  • the front layer and the back layer are attached to each other along at least one edge.
  • first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement are sealable to each other by a sealing arrangement.
  • the sealing arrangement is movable between a
  • the sealing connector is a zip arrangement.
  • the zip arrangement comprises two sets of zip teeth configured to engage with each other. [95] In one embodiment, each set of zip teeth is associated with a sealing lining.
  • the sealing lining is configured so that engagement of the sets of zip teeth with each other causes the sealing linings to abut with each other.
  • the abutment of the sealing linings when the sets of zip teeth engage with each other seals the first flap arrangement to the second flap arrangement for encapsulating a body in operation.
  • the zip arrangement comprises a pair of complementary sealing engaging formations towards at least one end of the zip arrangement.
  • the pair of complementary sealing engaging formations are configured to engage with and seal against each other as the zip arrangement is moved towards its closed configuration.
  • the sealing arrangement includes a locking formation for locking the sealing arrangement in its closed configuration.
  • the body bag arrangement comprises an extraction passage through which air in the bag can be evacuated.
  • the extraction passage comprises a one way valve.
  • the bag arrangement comprises a fitting nozzle surrounding the one way valve, the fitting nozzle configured for engagement with a vacuum extraction device.
  • the bag arrangement further comprises a filter arrangement for filtering air being evacuated from the flexible bag.
  • the filter arrangement is co-located with the one way valve.
  • the filter arrangement is located to at least partially filter gases moving through the fitting nozzle.
  • the filter arrangement is configured for filtering viral is and/or bacterial microbes from air.
  • the bag arrangement further comprises an antibacterial lining.
  • the bag arrangement can comprises embalming agent stored in the bag. [1 10] In one embodiment, the bag arrangement further comprises a moisture absorbent layer.
  • the moisture absorbent layer comprises silica crystals.
  • the bag arrangement is configured and dimensioned for receiving an adult human being.
  • the sealing arrangement comprises a plastic zipper.
  • the bag arrangement comprises a back layer and a front layer.
  • the front layer is divided into two flap portions which are at least partially separable from each other.
  • the flap portions are movable between an open configuration in which a body is receivable onto one or more of the flap portions, and a closed configuration in which the flap portions enclose said body operationally.
  • the sealing arrangement comprises a first engaging bead associated with a first flap portion, and a second engaging bead associated with a second flap portion, wherein the first engaging bead and the second engaging bead are engageable with each other.
  • the sealing arrangement comprises a first engaging bead associated with a first flap portion, and a second engaging bead associated with a second flap portion, wherein the first engaging bead and the second engaging bead are engageable with each other in an airtight manner.
  • the sealing arrangement comprises a bead engaging formation configured for engaging the first engaging bead and second engaging bead with each other as it is moved along the length of the sealing arrangement.
  • the bag arrangement comprises a covering flap configured for covering the front layer of the flexible bag.
  • the covering flap is movable between a covering position and a displaying position.
  • the bag arrangement comprises engaging formations for engaging the covering flap to one or more selected from the front layer and the back layer of the flexible bag.
  • the engaging formations comprise complementary hook and loop formations.
  • the bag arrangement comprises slinging formations configured for facilitating the lifting of the bag.
  • the flexible bag is rectangular shaped.
  • the bag arrangement comprises slinging formations spaced along its length.
  • At least one or more of the slinging formations comprises a loop of flexible material.
  • At least one or more of the slinging formations comprises a loop of woven polyethylene plastic.
  • the slinging formations are configured for receiving a pole therethrough, the pole extending along the length of the flexible bag.
  • At least a part of the flexible bag is transparent for viewing the contents therethrough.
  • the flexible bag comprises a viewing window of transparent material.
  • the viewing window is located at or towards an end of the length of the flexible bag.
  • the covering flap is opaque.
  • the invention may be said to consist in a body bag arrangement suitable for the handling and/or storage of bodies, the body bag arrangement comprising:
  • a flexible bag defining a bag opening configured for receiving a body therethrough for encapsulation by the flexible bag;
  • the flexible bag comprises a viewing window adapted for viewing the contents of the flexible bag
  • the body bag arrangement comprises a covering flap configured for covering the viewing window.
  • This invention may also be said broadly to consist in the parts, elements and features referred to or indicated in the specification of the application, individually or collectively, and any or all combinations of any two or more of said parts, elements or features, and where specific integers are mentioned herein which have known equivalents in the art to which this invention relates, such known equivalents are deemed to be incorporated herein as if individually set forth.
  • Figure 1 shows a top perspective view of a first embodiment of a bag arrangement with the covering flap and its covering position, showing hidden detail of the features underneath;
  • Figure 2 shows a top perspective view of the first embodiment of a bag arrangement of figure 1 with the covering flap in its displaying position and the sealing arrangement in a closed configuration;
  • Figure 3 shows a top perspective view of the first embodiment of a bag arrangement of figure 1 with the covering flap in its displaying position and the sealing arrangement in an open configuration;
  • Figure 4 shows a cutaway schematic view of a first embodiment of an extraction passage incorporating a fitting nozzle, a one way valve and a filter arrangement
  • Figure 5 shows a top perspective view of an end of a sealing arrangement in an open configuration
  • Figure 6 shows a top perspective view of a sealing arrangement in a closed configuration
  • Figure 7 shows a top perspective view of a body bag arrangement in its closed configuration
  • Figure 8 shows a top perspective view of a body bag arrangement in its open configuration
  • Figure 9 shows a top perspective view of an extraction passage with a closure
  • Figure 10 shows a bottom perspective view of an extraction passage
  • Figure 1 1 shows a cutaway schematic view of a second embodiment of an extraction passage incorporating a fitting nozzle, a one-way valve and a filter arrangement.
  • a bag arrangement according to a first aspect of the invention is generally indicated by the numeral 1000.
  • a bag arrangement 1000 suitable for the storage and/or transport of deceased human bodies.
  • the bag arrangement will be suitable for the storage and/or transport of adult human bodies, however it is also envisaged that the bag arrangement 1000 may be suitable for storage and/or transport of smaller bodies, such as children, infants or animals.
  • the bag arrangement 1000 comprises a flexible bag 1 100, a sealing arrangement 1200 and an extraction passage 1600 through which air in the bag can be evacuated.
  • the extraction passage 1600 is defined by an extraction valve 1300 in order to ensure that area evacuated from the flexible bag 1 100 does not return into the flexible bag via the extraction passage 1600.
  • the extraction valve 1300 comprises a one way valve arrangement 1305 comprising a valve body 1360, a closure 1340 and a bias in the form of a spring 1330.
  • the closure 1340 is biased by spring 1330 towards a sealing seat 1342 defined by the valve body 1360, to seal the extraction passage 1600.
  • the closure 1340 is moved away from the sealing seat 1342 against the bias of a spring 1330. Once the vacuum is removed from outside the valve, the spring 1330 will move the closure 1340 back into position against the sealing seat 1342.
  • the extraction valve 1300 comprises a nozzle portion 1370 configured for engagement with a vacuum extraction device (not shown), and a filter portion 1380 for at least partially containing the filter arrangement 1320.
  • the nozzle portion 1370 and the filter portion 1380 are preferably configured to sealingly engage with each other.
  • a seal 1395 is provided for sealing the interface between the nozzle portion 1370 and the filter portion 1380.
  • a filter arrangement 1320 is contained within the filter portion 1380, and is preferably located inside the flexible bag 1 100.
  • the nozzle portion 1370 is preferably configured for being welded to the flexible bag 1 100, although it is envisaged that the filter portion 1380 could also or alternately be welded to the flexible bag 1 100.
  • Engaging formations 1350 in the form of snap fit type formations are provided for engaging the nozzle portion 1370 with the filter portion 1380, however in alternative embodiments (not shown) it is envisaged that the engaging formations 1350 could be a wide variety of shapes and configurations, including a bayonet -type arrangement, a threaded formation, or the like. It is also envisaged that the nozzle portion 1370 may be removably engageable with the filter portion 1380, however this is not preferred in the interests of safety.
  • the one way valve arrangement 1305 is disposed within the nozzle portion 1380, although this need not necessarily be the case.
  • the valve closure 1340 shown in figure 11 is preferably composed of a resilient material such as silicone, and in use when suction is applied to the nozzle portion by a vacuum extraction device, the valve closure 1340 will be moved to its open position away from the sealing seat 1342 in order to allow fluids to move through the extraction passage 1600.
  • no spring or other biasing formation is provided in the embodiment of the extraction valve 1300 shown in figure 11 . Once sufficient fluid has been removed from within the flexible bag 1 100, a negative pressure will exist within the flexible bag. This will have the effect of pulling the valve closure 1340 back against the sealing seat 1342 to prevent ingress of air into the flexible bag 1 100.
  • the extraction valve 1300 comprises a valve cap 1390 configured for closing the flow of fluid through the extraction passage 1600.
  • the valve cap 1390 is preferably used to ensure that the extraction valve 1300 remain is closed once the flexible bag 1 100 is evacuated, as this may result in the unwanted spread of bacteria and/or other pathogens.
  • the extraction valve 1300 can include locking formations (not shown), such as a ratchet type formation, for locking the valve cap 1390 in place and preventing its removal once it has been applied to the nozzle portion 1382 closed the extraction passage 1600.
  • valve cap 1390 serves to push the closure 1340 against the sealing seat 1342 when it has been applied to the nozzle portion 1382 close the extraction passage 1600. This has the additional benefit of sealing the extraction passage 1600 securely.
  • valve cap is tethered to the valve body 1360 by a tether (not shown).
  • the flexible bag 1 100 defines a bag opening 1 1 10.
  • the bag opening 1 1 10 is configured for receiving a body through the bag opening, so that the body can be fully encapsulated by the flexible bag 1 100.
  • the flexible bag 1 100 further preferably comprises a rectangular front layer 1 140 and a rectangular back layer 1 150, that are preferably attached to each other, either by being integrally formed with each other, or by being sealed to each other by a sealing process, such as heat welding, ultrasonic welding or the like.
  • the front layer is further comprised of two flap portions 1 142, which are separable from each other (as indicated by arrow A in figure 3) to create the bag opening 1 1 10.
  • the sealing arrangement 1200 is configured for engaging the flap portions with each other to move the flexible bag 1 100 between an open configuration and a closed configuration.
  • the sealing arrangement 1200 is preferably in the form of an elongate plastic zipper arrangement 1210 comprising a pair of beads that engage with each other along their length, such as those commonly known under the trade name Ziploc®, or a similar sealing arrangement 1200.
  • the zipper arrangement 1210 can preferably be composed of plastic, and comprises a first engaging bead 1212a associated with a first flap portion 1 142 a and a second engaging bead 1212b associated with a second flap portion 1 142b.
  • the first engaging bead 1212a and the second engaging bead 1212b can be moved between an engaged configuration and a disengaged configuration, preferably by a bead engaging formation 1214 that is configured to draw the first engaging bead and second engaging beads 1212 a&b towards each other to engage with each other in a sealing fashion.
  • the zipper arrangement 1210 is a watertight zipper arrangement such as one of those sold for use in industrial protective clothing or dry suits by DynatTM,.
  • the zipper arrangement 1200 comprises two sets of interengaging zip teeth 1216 that are configured to engage with each other.
  • the sets of interengaging zip teeth 1216 are drawn towards each other and engaged with each other by a zipper pull 1218.
  • Each of the sets of zip teeth 1216 is associated with a sealing lining 1220, which are configured so that engagement of the sets of zip teeth 1216 with each other causes the sealing linings 1222 abut with, and seal against, each other.
  • the abutment of the sealing linings when the sets of zip teeth 1216 engage with each other seals the first flap arrangement to the second flap arrangement for encapsulating a body in operation.
  • the zip arrangement 1210 further comprises complementary sealing engaging formations 1222 as shown in figure 5 that are disposed towards at least one end of the zip arrangement 1210, and preferably at both ends.
  • the complementary sealing engaging formations 1222 are preferably in the form of a set complementary of castellated formations that are configured to engage with each other to act as a type of labyrinth seal to seal one or both of the ends of the zip arrangement 1210 as the zip arrangement 1210 is moved to its engaged configuration.
  • the sealing arrangement 1200 can include a locking formation 1230, for example in the form of a loop moulded into an end of the sealing arrangement 1200 that allows for the zipper pull 1218 or the bead engaging formation 1214 to be secured to it, for example by a cable tie 5000 or the like, to ensure that the sealing arrangement 1200 remains in its engaged configuration.
  • a locking formation 1230 for example in the form of a loop moulded into an end of the sealing arrangement 1200 that allows for the zipper pull 1218 or the bead engaging formation 1214 to be secured to it, for example by a cable tie 5000 or the like, to ensure that the sealing arrangement 1200 remains in its engaged configuration.
  • the sealing arrangement 1200 as shown in figures 1 - 3 is configurable between a disengaged configuration in which the flap portions 1 142 movable away from each other and in which a body is placeable into or onto the flexible bag; and a closed configuration in which the flap portions 1 142 are engaged with each other to enclose a body in the flexible bag 1 100 in operation.
  • the first engaging bead 1212a and the second engaging bead 1212b will be in their disengaged configuration substantially along the full length of the sealing arrangement 1200, allowing sufficient space for the placement within the flexible bag 1 100 of a deceased body.
  • the flap portions 1 142 of the flexible bag 1 100 are configurable in an open figuration corresponding to the open configuration of the sealing arrangement 1200, and a closed configuration corresponding to the close configuration of the sealing arrangement.
  • the flexible bag can be configured in an open configuration, and a deceased body can be placed within the flexible bag 1 100. Subsequent to this, the flexible bag can be configured in a closed configuration, with the sealing arrangement sealing the bag opening 1 100 to encapsulate the body.
  • the bag arrangement 1000 comprises a fitting nozzle 1310, which is preferably co-located with the extraction valve 1300 and the extraction passage 1600.
  • the fitting nozzle 1310 is configured for sealing engagement with a vacuum extraction device (not shown).
  • a filter arrangement 1320 is also preferably co-located with the extraction valve 1300 and the fitting nozzle 1310.
  • the filter arrangement 1320 is configured for filtering air being evacuated from the flexible bag 1 100 by the vacuum extraction device, and to this end, the filter arrangement 1320 is preferably configured for filtering microbes, such as bacteria and viruses, from the air as it is evacuated or extracted from the flexible bag 1 100. In other embodiments, it is envisaged that the filter arrangement 1320 may be configured for filtering particle small enough to prevent smells from escaping the flexible bag 1 100.
  • the vacuum extraction device can be of a wide variety of configurations and work on a wide variety of principles.
  • the vacuum extraction device could be a normal vacuum cleaner found in homes. This would ensure the increased availability of a suitable vacuum extraction device in the event of a disaster occurring.
  • the vacuum extraction device could be in the nature of a foot pump or hand pump, or be a purpose-built impeller arrangement. It is further envisaged that the vacuum extraction device could be powered electrically via an electrical motor, for example from a generator, a power outlet or stored electric power pack such as a battery, or by a prime mover such as an internal combustion engine. It is further envisaged that the vacuum extraction device could include its own filter arrangement having a configuration similar to the filter arrangement 1320 described herein.
  • the bag arrangement 1000 further comprises an antibacterial lining 1 120, preferably on the inside of the flexible bag.
  • the antibacterial lining 1 120 can be coated on an inner surface of the flexible bag 1 100, or can be an additional inner layer of the flexible bag.
  • the flexible bag 1 100 can be comprised of multiple layers of different materials.
  • outer layer of the flexible bag can be composed of woven polyethylene or another suitably strong material, while an inner layer can be a waterproof and/or airtight flexible plastic material, which can in addition have antiseptic or antibacterial properties.
  • the bag arrangement can comprise, or be configured for receiving a quantity of embalming agent (not shown), for the purposes of slowing or preventing rotting of the body.
  • an inlet (not shown) can be provided specifically for this purpose, or alternatively the embalming agent may be introduced into the bag 1 100 via the bag opening 1 1 10.
  • the bag arrangement 1000 further comprises a moisture absorbent layer located on the back layer 1 150 of the flexible bag 1 100.
  • the moisture absorbent layer is preferably composed of silica crystals and/or silica gel, although it is envisaged that it could be composed of any suitable material that is effective in absorbing excess moisture. It is unlikely that any such layer will be able to absorb all of the liquid in a human body, but it is anticipated that it may assist in restricting the onset of rotting for a longer time period.
  • the front layer 1 140 or at least a portion of it, for example a viewing window 1 190, will be composed of a transparent material. If a window portion is provided, it is envisaged that the window portion will be provided at or towards an end of the flexible bag that would allow identification of the body by viewing its face. It is envisaged that this feature will allow bodies to be identified without having to open the sealing arrangement, which could then necessitate the re-evacuation of air from the flexible bag 1 100.
  • the bag arrangement 1000 further comprises a covering flap 1400 configured for covering the front layer of the flexible bag.
  • the covering flap 1400 is for preserving the dignity of the bodies within the flexible bag 1 100, which may be visible through the front layer 1 140.
  • the covering flap 1400 is movable between a covering position in which the front layer 1 140 of the flexible bag 1 100 is substantially covered to prevent the contents of the flexible bag 1 100 being viewed, and a displaying position in which the front layer 1 140 of the flexible bag is clearly visible.
  • the covering flap 1400 is preferably composed of an opaque flexible material, such as woven polypropylene.
  • the bag arrangement 1000 includes engaging formations 1410 for engaging the covering flap to hold it in place in its covering position.
  • the engaging formations will comprise complementary hook formations and loop formations (not shown), such as those sold under the trade name Velcro®, wherein one selected from the hook formations and the loop formations will be attached to an internal face of the covering flap 1400, and the other one selected from the hook formations and the loop formations will be attached to either an outer face of the front layer 1 140, or an outer face of the back layer 1 150.
  • the bag arrangement 1000 is provided with slinging formations 1500, which are configured for facilitating the lifting of the bag.
  • the slinging formations comprise strong flexible loops 1510 that are arranged at regular intervals along the length of the flexible bag 1 100. It is envisaged that such loops 1510 will be composed of a strong, cheap material such as woven polyethylene plastic, and each loop 1510 will be dimensioned to receive a sturdy pole 5000 therethrough, to allow multiple carriers to lift a pole 5000 extending along the length of, and on either side of the bag arrangement 1000.
  • the slinging formations may be configured to allow for movement of bodies by, for example, truck mounted cranes, pulley systems, or the like. This is advantageous where the availability of able bodied persons for picking up and moving dead bodies is low in disaster areas.
  • the flexible bag 1 100 comprises a first flap arrangement 1 160 and a second flap arrangement 1 170 connected to each other.
  • the first flap arrangement 1 160 and the second flap arrangement 1 170 are movable between an open configuration as shown in figure 8, in which a body is able to be placed on one or more selected from the first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement, and a closed configuration as shown in figure 7 in which the body is enclosed or encloseable, preferably in a sealed manner.
  • first flap arrangement 1 160 and the second flap arrangement 1 170 are configured so that when the first flap arrangement 1 160 and the second flap arrangement 1 170 are in their open configuration, each of them forms a shallow container suitable for holding bodily fluids to prevent the bodily fluids from running off of the bag arrangement 1000.
  • the first flap arrangement 1 160 is defined by a front layer 1 162 and a side face 1 164 of flexible material
  • the second flap arrangement 1 170 is defined by a back layer 1 172 and a side face 1 174 of flexible material.
  • the side faces 1 164, 1 174 form a container lip that prevents bodily fluids from running off the first flap arrangement and the second flap arrangement when they are in their open configuration.
  • the bag arrangement 1000 is substantially rectangular, with the side layers 1 164, 1 174 extending between the front layer 1 162 and the back layer 1 172 along at least three edges of the rectangular shape.
  • the front layer 1 162 and the back layer 1 172 are preferably attached to each other along at least one edge to allow for pivotally movement of the front layer 1 162 relative to the back layer 1 172.
  • first flap arrangement 1 160 and the second flap arrangement 1 170 are in their closed configuration, adjacent edges of the side faces 1 164 and 1 174 are sealable to each other by a sealing arrangement 1200, preferably in the form of a zipper arrangement 1210 as shown in figures 5 and 6 and as described above.
  • This particular configuration for the first flap arrangement 1 160 and the second flap arrangement 1 170 is advantageous in that it allows the zipper arrangement 1210 to be utilised such that it is only bent in a plane that is at right angles to a plane extending between the teeth or beading of the zipper arrangement. In this way, accidental opening of the sealing arrangement, or the exertion of forces on the sealing arrangement 1200 in undesirable directions that may result in the opening of the sealing arrangement is reduced.
  • the zipper arrangement 1210 is movable between an engaged configuration in which the first flap arrangement and second flap arrangement are movable to their open configuration, and a disengaged configuration in which the first flap arrangement 1 160 and the second flap arrangement 1 170 are sealed to each other.
  • plastic shall be construed to mean a general term for a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic polymerization products, and generally consisting of a hydrocarbon-based polymer.

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La présente invention concerne un sac mortuaire étanche à l'air adapté pour contenir et stocker des corps qui ont été affectés par des maladies pathologiques graves, ou pour être utilisé dans des situations de catastrophe. Le sac mortuaire est étanche à l'air et permet d'éliminer l'air de l'intérieur du sac une fois ce dernier fermé hermétiquement. Le sac à mortuaire peut également être transporté par insertion de bras. Le sac mortuaire est conçu pour empêcher les fuites de fluides corporels lorsqu'un corps est placé sur le sac, avant la fermeture hermétique de ce dernier.
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