WO2022269137A1 - Dispositif de protection et trousse de dispositif de protection - Google Patents

Dispositif de protection et trousse de dispositif de protection Download PDF

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WO2022269137A1
WO2022269137A1 PCT/FI2022/050457 FI2022050457W WO2022269137A1 WO 2022269137 A1 WO2022269137 A1 WO 2022269137A1 FI 2022050457 W FI2022050457 W FI 2022050457W WO 2022269137 A1 WO2022269137 A1 WO 2022269137A1
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Jimmy TAKKI
Michael LINDROOS
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Dassiet Oy
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
    • A61F5/0104—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F15/00—Auxiliary appliances for wound dressings; Dispensing containers for dressings or bandages
    • A61F15/004—Bandage protectors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/04—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/04—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints
    • A61F5/05—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints for immobilising
    • A61F5/058—Splints
    • A61F5/05841—Splints for the limbs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/30—Pressure-pads

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  • the invention relates to a protective device.
  • the invention further relates to a protective kit.
  • Typical problems relating with known protective devices are that they usually do not protect the object to be pro tected, i.e. a part of the body, in a versatile manner. For instance, they may leave the object exposed to the el ements, especially to moisture and water. On the other hand, known protective devices may not serve optimally with drugs, skin care products etc. applied on the object.
  • a pro tective device comprising
  • the support plate is malleable into a protective shape, the support plate having a supporting surface to be ar ranged towards an object to be supported and an opposite distal surface, wherein
  • the distal surface of the support plate constitutes a part of the distal surface of the device
  • the piece of fabric is larger than the support plate, providing thus an attachment zone for fastening the pro tective device, wherein
  • the protective device comprises a waterproof layer for providing a moisture barrier to the object to be support ed.
  • a protective device that is quick and easy to use, protects the object and the device itself against getting wet and protects also drugs, skin care products etc. may be achieved.
  • a pro tective kit comprising the protective device as defined above, and
  • a protective kit that is quick and easy to use, protects the object against getting wet and protects also drugs, skin care products etc. may be achieved.
  • the support plate is made of a composi tion comprising thermoplastic polymer and wood particles in form of granules, plates and/or fibers.
  • the material is easy to work with and has a relatively light weight while maintaining the neces sary support, e.g. an orthopaedic support.
  • the material may provide a high breath- ability that promotes healing of wounds and reduces irri tation of skin under the support plate.
  • the material may be reheated and re shaped, and thus wastage of the material may be reduced.
  • the piece of fabric is made of material comprising thermoplastics, preferably of 100 % polyester.
  • An advantage is that a light, breathable and non-wetting piece of fabric may be achieved.
  • the piece of fabric has a self- attaching surface structure having ability to fasten with itself as such.
  • the self-attaching surface structure of the piece of fabric comprises a fibre loop bundle fabric.
  • An advantage is that an elastic and soft self-attaching surface structure may be achieved.
  • the piece of fabric has ability to fas- ten with itself in a normal temperature, such as in tem perature of 20 °C - 25 °C.
  • a normal temperature such as in tem perature of 20 °C - 25 °C.
  • the protective device comprises an ex posing element arranged for exposing a premature removal of the protective device.
  • the protective device comprises a fur- ther material layer, such as a layer of fabric, fastened to the receiving zone of the piece of fabric, either on same side with or opposite side thereof in relation to the support plate.
  • the waterproof layer is arranged in the piece of fabric.
  • An advantage is that waterproofness may be provided in a simple and easy way.
  • the waterproof layer is an additional material layer attached on the surface of the piece of fabric.
  • An advantage is that a simple structure of the piece of fabric may be provided.
  • the waterproof layer is arranged in a tubular structure separate from the support plate and the piece of fabric, said tubular structure having dimensions to be arrangeable around the object to be supported and the support plate and the piece of fabric arranged on said object, and at least one of the tubular structure, the support plate and the piece of fabric is provided with a restraining element for adding friction of the support plate and/or the piece of fabric against the tubular structure for restraining their mutual movement.
  • An advantage is that it is possible to introduce the wa terproof layer on demand and omit when the waterproof lay er is not needed, and that the tubular structure also pro- tects the support plate and the piece of fabric against wearing and contamination.
  • the tubular structure has an open end and a closed end.
  • the closed end may provide further protection and keep the tubular structure in a correct po sition in relation to the support plate and the piece of fabric.
  • the tubular structure comprises a tightening structure for tightening the tubular structure.
  • An advantage is that keeping the tubular structure in a correct position in relation to the support plate and the piece of fabric may be assisted and waterproofness may be increased.
  • the support plate and the piece of fab ric of the kit are specifically shaped and sized for sup porting an indication selected from the following indica tions or body part: humerus, wrist, thumb, elbow, knee, ankle, metatarsal fracture, metacarpal fracture, finger, phalanx, forearm, upper arm, neck, spine.
  • An advantage is that an optimal support of the object may be created quickly, since the operator needs not to cut the support plate and the piece of fabric into the re quired shape.
  • Figure la is a schematic view of a protective device and method prior to adhering a plate to a piece of fabric
  • Figure lb is a schematic view of the protective device and method shown in Figure la the plate adhered to the piece of fabric
  • Figure 2 is a schematic view of a protective device and method
  • Figures 3a to 3d are schematic views of some embodiments of the plate
  • Figures 4a and 4b are schematic views of some embodiments of the piece of fabric
  • Figure 5 is a schematic view of a kit comprising the pro tective device
  • Figure 6 is a schematic view of a tubular structure
  • Figure 7 is a schematic view of another tubular structure.
  • Figure la is a schematic view of a protective device and method prior to adhering a plate to a piece of fabric
  • Figure lb is a schematic view of the protective device and method shown in Figure la the plate adhered to the piece of fabric.
  • the term "protective device” covers devices used in protection of human and/or animal body parts.
  • the protective device may be a device used in orthopaedic surgery for e.g. preven tion and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, lig aments, tendons and muscles.
  • the protective device may be a protective equipment, e.g. a brace and/or a support used in e.g. sports for providing protection, compression, support and/or joint stability.
  • the protective device may be an equipment used in skin care and/or wound care applications for protecting skin or wound.
  • the protective device may provide physical support, pro tection against external loads or the elements; it also may protect drugs, skin care products etc. applied on the object.
  • the protective device 100 comprises a support plate 1 and a piece of fabric 2.
  • the support plate 1 can be shaped in a three-dimensional shape that gives a desired orthopaedi- cal support to an object to be supported.
  • the "object” may be any part of the body of a human being or an animal.
  • the support plate 1 has two surfaces or sides: a support ing surface 3 to be arranged towards the object to be sup ported and an opposite distal surface 4.
  • the piece of fabric 2 has a self- attaching surface structure 5. This has an ability to fas ten with itself as such.
  • all the surface area of the piece of fabric contains the self-attaching surface structure 5.
  • the whole piece of fabric 2 is without the self-attaching surface structure 5.
  • the protec tive device 100 is secured on the object by e.g. using ad ditional attachment substances or means, such as an adhe sive, tape or staples, and/or by tying/knotting the piece of fabric.
  • the protective device 100 is constructed by attaching the supporting surface 3 of the support plate to a receiving zone 6 of the piece of fabric.
  • the support plate 1 is attached by us ing an additional attachment substance, such as adhesive, and/or an additional attachment means, such as staples.
  • the support plate 1 is attached to the piece of fabric 2 without any additional attachment sub stance or additional attachment means. For instance, mate rial of the support plate 1 may turn into a tacky state when warmed up and attach to the piece of fabric 2.
  • the receiving zone 6 is a part of the piece of fabric 2 in which the support plate 1 should be attached for realizing a useful or optimal protective device 100.
  • the receiving zone 6 may comprise the self-attaching surface structure 5, but it is not necessary.
  • the protective device comprises a waterproof layer 16 that provides a moisture barrier to the object to be supported.
  • the moisture barrier of the water proof layer 16 is at least 500 mm measured by the Static Column Water Resistance Test. In this test a column of wa ter is placed on top of a fabric and the level at which the water begins to seep through is recorded.
  • the moisture barrier of the waterproof layer 16 is at least 1500 mm.
  • the moisture bar rier of the waterproof layer 16 is at least 5000 mm.
  • the moisture barrier of the waterproof layer 16 is at least 10000 mm.
  • the waterproof layer 16 may be arranged in the piece of fabric 2 covering all the area thereof. In another embodi ment, some part(s) of the piece of fabric 2 is/are devoid of the waterproof layer 16. In some embodiments, the wa- terproof layer 16 is arranged in a tubular structure that is discussed more detailed later in this disclosure.
  • Figure lb is showing an embodiment of a complete protec tive device 100.
  • the distal surface 4 of the support plate is a part of a distal surface of the device.
  • the distal surface means the surface that is arranged distally in re lation to the supported object.
  • the piece of fabric 2 is larger than the support plate 1.
  • the protec tive device 100 comprises just one support plate 1 at tached in the piece of fabric 2. In another embodiment, there are two or even more discrete support plates 1 at tached in one piece of fabric 2.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic view of a protective device and method.
  • the device 100 is arranged on the object OB so that the support plate 1 is placed on a supporting position on the object OB so that the supporting surface is towards the object OB and the piece of fabric 2 lies between the sup- port plate 1 and the object OB.
  • the support plate 1 is shaped to the shape of the object OB by pressing the support plate against the object.
  • the shaping of the support plate can be done prior to attaching the support plate to the piece of fabric 2, simultaneously with attaching the support plate to the piece of fabric, or after attaching the sup port plate to the piece of fabric.
  • the support plate 1 is heated to a higher temperature to ease shaping thereof.
  • support plates manufactured of composition comprising thermoplastic polymer such as and wood particles in form of granules, plates and/or fibers can be heated to e.g. about 65 °C, and then shaped in the required shape. The heating may be carried out e.g. in a water bath, in an ov en or in a microwave oven.
  • the attachment zone 7 has been tied around the object OB such that a suitable compression is created against the object, and the piece of fabric 2 has been fastened with itself on its overlapping sections 12.
  • the arrangement 100 comprises at least one further material layer 10, such as a layer of fabric, fastened to the receiving zone 6 of the piece of fabric 2 so that the further material layer 10 lies between the support plate 1 and the object OB.
  • the further material layer 10 may be arranged between the support plate 1 and the piece of fabric 2, or an opposite side of the piece of fabric 2 in relation to the support plate 1.
  • the ar rangement 100 may comprise further material layer(s) 10 in some other part of the piece of fabric as in the receiving zone 6.
  • the support plate 1 has a concave shape towards the object to be supported.
  • a concave shape towards the object to be supported.
  • the support plate 1 may have a convex shape or a planar surface or any combinations of concave, convex and planar shapes towards the object.
  • a tubular structure 17 can be ar ranged around the support plate 1 and the piece of fabric 2. According to an aspect, the tubular structure 17 pro- vides mechanical and/or physical protection for the sup port plate 1 and the piece of fabric 2.
  • the tubular struc ture 17 may comprise elements that provide further wear resistance and/or anti-slip properties. The tubular struc ture 17 is described more detailed in connection with Fig ures 6 and 7.
  • Figures 3a to 3d are schematic views of some embodiments of the plate.
  • the support plate 1 has a universal shape that is not shaped and sized to a specific object or indication but can be used at least satisfactorily in many applications.
  • a shape may be e.g. rectangle or round shape.
  • the support plate 1 has a shape that is shaped and sized to a specific object or indication.
  • Fig ures 3a - 3d are showing some examples of specifically shaped support plates.
  • Figure 3a is showing an embodiment of the support plate intended for supporting a thumb.
  • the support plate 1 is solid, i.e. without through holes.
  • the support plate 1 comprises at least one opening 8, typically plu rality of openings.
  • the opening(s) may have various func tions, for example promoting breathability of the object covered by the support plate. It is to be noted that the least one opening 8 may be fitted to any support plate 1 described in this disclosure.
  • the opening 8 arranged in the support plate 1 may be dimensioned and placed for receiving a body part, such as a finger or toe.
  • the shape of the opening may vary.
  • Figure 3b is showing an embodiment of the support plate intended for supporting a wrist from dorsal or palmar di rection.
  • Figure 3c is showing an embodiment of the support plate intended for supporting an elbow.
  • the support plate 1 can be bent along dashed line to a suitable angle.
  • Figure 3d is showing an embodiment of the support plate intended for supporting a hand having a metacarpal frac ture.
  • the protective device 100 can also be applied to and shaped for other indications, such as: humerus, knee, an kle, wrist, metatarsal, metacarpal, finger, phalanx, fore arm, upper arm, neck, spine, etc.
  • the protective device 100 can be used for immobilisation of fractures and strains etc. of bones, ligaments, nervous system etc. of human beings and animals.
  • the support plate 1 is made of material that comprises metal or polymer material or both.
  • Said metal may be e.g. Aluminium.
  • Said polymer material may be thermoplastic or thermoset material.
  • said material is a composite material comprising polymer material and reinforcing material.
  • the polymer material comprises thermoplastic polymer and the reinforcing material comprises wood particles in form of granules, plates and/or fibers.
  • the thermoplastic polymer is non-biodegradable polymer.
  • the thermoplastic polymer is biodegrada ble polymer.
  • the biodegradable polymer comprises caprolactone homopolymer and the reinforcing ma terial comprises platy wood particles. This composite ma terial is easy to work with and has a light weight. It can also be shaped by using elevated temperature, such as about 65 °C, if necessary.
  • the thickness of the support plate 1 is in range of 0.8 mm - 8 mm, preferably 2 mm - 4 mm.
  • the thickness may be equal essentially all over the plate, or there may be variations e.g. for alleviating shaping of the plate.
  • the support plate 1 is manufac tured by extruding an extrudate that is then cut in suita ble pieces. According to another aspect, the support plate 1 is manufactured by casting.
  • Figures 4a and 4b are schematic views of some embodiments of the piece of fabric.
  • the piece of fabric 2 has a universal shape that is not shaped and sized to a specific object or indication but can be used at least satisfactorily in many applications.
  • a shape may be e.g. rectangle shape.
  • the piece of fabric 2 has a shape that is shaped and sized to a specific object or indication.
  • Figures 4a, 4b are showing some examples of specifically shaped support plates.
  • the piece of fabric 2 is made of mate rial comprising thermoplastics.
  • the piece of fabric 2 is a textile material made of polyester, such as of 100 % polyester.
  • the piece of fabric 2 comprises polyester yarn of type 50/25 SDY.
  • the protective device comprises a waterproof layer 16 arranged in the piece of fabric 2.
  • the waterproof layer 16 is arranged in the piece of fabric 2. This can be real ized e.g. by attaching a separate layer of waterproof ma terial on the surface of the piece of fabric 2. This kind of layer can be e.g. a plastic film or a waterproof fabric membrane, such as a Gore-Tex® membrane.
  • the piece of fabric 2 is waterproof as such, i.e. there is no need for an additional waterproof layer.
  • the piece of fabric 2 is preferably bi-directionally elas tic or stretchy such that the supported object may rotate in an extent that promotes healing of the object.
  • the thickness of the piece of fabric 2 is in range of 2 mm - 4 mm.
  • the thickness may be equal es sentially all over the fabric, or there may be variations in the thickness.
  • the structure of the piece of fabric 2 is preferably breathable in order to alleviate healing of the object covered by the fabric.
  • the self-attaching surface structure 5 of the piece of fabric comprises a fiber loop bundle fab ric.
  • the self-attaching surface structure 5 of the piece of fabric comprises a hook-and-loop fastener surface (Velcro).
  • the self-attaching surface structure 5 provides a stepless adjustment of the attachment, and thus e.g. an optimal compression towards the object may be created.
  • the piece of fabric 2 can be fasten with itself in a normal temperature, such as in tempera ture range of 20 °C - 25 °C.
  • the piece of fabric 2 comprises at least one active additive for promoting healing of possi ble wound(s) relating to the supported object.
  • the piece of fabric 2 comprises silver or silver alloy particles or fibres.
  • the piece of fabric 2 comprises a guiding marking 15 that guides the operator to place the support plate 1 to a correct posi tion on the fabric.
  • the piece of fabric 2 comprises attach ment zones 7 on at least two sides of the support plate 1. In another embodiment, the piece of fabric 2 comprises the attachment zone 7 just one side of the support plate 1.
  • the attach ment zone 7 is a finger-like projecting part of the piece of fabric 2 that is suited for wrapping around the object to be supported. It is to be noted that the attachment zone 7, regardless of its shape, may be dimensioned so that it is wrappable at least two times around the object to be supported. However, this is not necessary in all em bodiments of the device.
  • the embodiment shown in Figure 4b comprises three finger like projecting parts.
  • the number of the finger-like projecting parts may vary from one to numbers more than three.
  • the piece of fabric 2 comprises at least one opening 8 for e.g. receiving a body part, such as a finger or toe.
  • the shape of the opening may vary.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic view of a kit comprising the pro tective device.
  • components of the protective de vice 100 are arranged in a protective kit 200.
  • the protective kit 200 thus com prises the support plate 1 and the piece of fabric 2.
  • the protective kit 200 comprises also an instruction document 11 including instructions for at least: a) shaping of the support plate 1 into the protective shape, b) fastening the supporting surface 3 of the support plate to piece of fabric 2, c) arranging the supporting surface 3 on its supporting position on the object, d) winding the piece of fabric 2 around the object, and e) fastening the piece of fabric 2 with itself.
  • the instruction document 11 may be e.g. in a paper-form or in an electrical form.
  • the support plate 1 and the piece of fabric 2 included in the kit 200 are preferably shaped and sized for use in a certain indication or body part.
  • the instruction document 11 may include instructions for that specific use.
  • the in dication or body part may be selected, for instance, among humerus, wrist, thumb, elbow, knee, ankle, metatarsal fracture, metacarpal fracture, finger, phalanx, forearm, upper arm, neck, and spine.
  • the use of the kit is simple and does not require skills of highly educated health care personnel.
  • the protective kit 200 is packed and distributed in a package 13.
  • the pack age 13 is watertight, thus it is possible to heat the sup port plate in the package 13 using a water bath without wetting or soaking the support plate.
  • the protective kit 200 comprises at least one accessory 14.
  • the accessory 14 may comprise an additional fastening means, such as a piece of a cohesive tape, for instance.
  • the protective kit 200 comprises an ex posing element 9.
  • This element can be arranged for expos ing a premature removal of the protective device 100.
  • the exposing element 9 also makes it im possible or at least more difficult to remove the protec tive device without a correct key, tool, or code.
  • This kind of exposing element 9 may comprise e.g. a plastic belt that is fastened around the protective device 100 ar ranged on the object OB. The belt comprises a locking ele ment that cannot be opened without correct key, tool, or code.
  • the exposing element 9 comprises an in dication marking that breaks or change its appearance when the protective device 100 is removed.
  • the indication mark ing may be e.g. a tape or corresponding element, or just a line or other geometrical element drawn/printed on the protective device 100.
  • the exposing element 9 comprises a glue layer or a polymer layer arranged on a suitable surface of the device. Said layer get broken and/or it collects fluff when the device 100 is removed.
  • Figure 6 is a schematic view of a tubular structure
  • Figure 7 is a schematic view of another tubular structure.
  • the waterproof layer 16 is arranged in a tubular structure 17 that is a separate element from the support plate 1 and the piece of fabric 2.
  • the tubular structure 17 can be fit around the support plate 1 and the piece of fabric 2 arranged on the object to be supported and said object, such as shown in Figure 2.
  • the tubular structure 17 may be manufactured of fabric ma terial made of synthetic and/or natural material, such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, polypropylene, wool, cotton etc.
  • the tubular structure 17 has preferably soft, elastic, and highly supple that allows a snug fit with the support plate 1, the piece of fabric 2 and the object.
  • the waterproof layer 16 is arranged in the tubular structure 17.
  • the waterproof layer 16 may be a separate layer of waterproof material, such as a plastic film or a waterproof fabric membrane, such as a Gore-Tex ® membrane.
  • the material of the tubular structure 17 is waterproof as such, i.e. there is no need for an ad ditional waterproof layer.
  • the protective device 100 is provided with at least one restraining element 18 that restrains movement of the tubular structure 17 in relation to the support plate 1 and/or the piece of fabric 2.
  • the restraining element 18 is arranged to the support plate 1, on its distal surface 4. An exam ple of this embodiment is shown in Figure 3c.
  • the restraining element 18 is arranged to the outer surface of the piece of fabric 2. An example of this embodiment is shown in Figure 4a. In one embodiment, the restraining element 18 is arranged to the inner surface of the tubular structure 17. In one embodiment, the restraining element(s) 18 cover(s) all or at least substantially all of said inner surface. In an other embodiment, the restraining element(s) 18 cover(s) only a minor part of said inner surface.
  • the restraining element 18 may be an element increasing friction, such as a silicone strip or element, or an ele ment that attaches in a detachable way, such as a hook- and-loop fastener surface (Velcro).
  • an element increasing friction such as a silicone strip or element
  • an ele ment that attaches in a detachable way such as a hook- and-loop fastener surface (Velcro).
  • tubu lar structure 17 there are two open ends 19.
  • This kind of tubular structure 17 may be shaped many ways, such as a straight tube having a constant diameter (as shown in Fig ure 6), a tube having varying diameter, a tube comprising at least one bend or curve, etc.
  • the tubular structure 17 has an open end 19 and a closed end 20.
  • This kind of tubular structure may be e.g. in a form of a sock, such as shown in Figure
  • the tubular structure 17 comprises a tightening structure 21 that makes it possible to tighten the tubular structure 17 around the support plate and the piece of fabric.
  • the tightening structure 21 may comprise e.g. a shoelace system or a hook and loop -arrangement.
  • the tightening structure 21 may be arranged in proximity of the open end 19, or in any suitable place in the tubu lar structure.
  • the piece of fabric 2 comprises or is made completely of 3D air mesh -type fabric.
  • An advantage of this type of fabric is high breathability and water permeability. Following this, if the piece of fabric 2 get wet, it will dry quickly, and water does not cause prob lems to skin under the device.
  • a combination of this kind of piece of fabric with the tubular structure 17 providing waterproofness may be advantageous in some applications if the protective device.
  • a protective device comprising a waterproof layer, a support plate, and a piece of fabric
  • the support plate is malleable into a protective and/or ortho- paedically supporting shape, the support plate having a supporting surface to be arranged towards an object to be supported, and an opposite distal surface, and wherein the size of the piece of fabric is larger than the size of the support plate

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif de protection et une trousse comprenant ledit dispositif. Le dispositif de protection (100) comprend une plaque de support (1) et un morceau de tissu (2), la plaque de support (1) étant malléable en une forme protectrice, la plaque de support (1) comportant une surface de support (3) à disposer vers un objet à supporter et une surface distale opposée (4). La surface de support (3) est adaptée à une zone de réception (6) du morceau de tissu (3) de sorte que la surface distale (4) de la plaque de support constitue une partie de la surface distale du dispositif. Le morceau de tissu (2) est plus grand que la plaque de support (1). Le dispositif de protection (100) comprend en outre une couche imperméable (16) destinée à fournir à l'objet à supporter une barrière contre l'humidité.
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JP4657196B2 (ja) * 2006-11-29 2011-03-23 花王株式会社 吸収性物品
WO2018102322A1 (fr) * 2016-12-02 2018-06-07 3M Innovative Properties Company Article de support de muscle ou d'articulation doté d'une bosse

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JP4657196B2 (ja) * 2006-11-29 2011-03-23 花王株式会社 吸収性物品
WO2018102322A1 (fr) * 2016-12-02 2018-06-07 3M Innovative Properties Company Article de support de muscle ou d'articulation doté d'une bosse

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