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Shower Jacket

a technology for showering jackets and linings, applied in the field of showering jackets, can solve the problems of not providing enough privacy or warmth to the patient, and achieve the effects of convenient access, ease of maintenance, and controllable

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-01-10
SMITH SHIRLEY +4
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a garment designed to cover a patient's body during transport. It is thick and comfortable to wear, with a warm and dry feel. It is also easy to maintain and provides privacy and access for medical equipment. The garment has a variety of compartments for toiletries and other personal items, making it convenient for patients and medical personnel. The garment is secure and does not hug or tug the patient during transport, providing safety during this vulnerable time.

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By changing into gowns that have an open-back style, patients may not feel comfortable, and the material is usually rather thin, which does not provide enough privacy or warmth to the patient.

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[0017]The shower jacket is provided as a unique named for its cause. It consists of a one-piece body garment that has a minimum number of parts, which includes a front portion, a vertically right side slit portion underneath the arm section, divided into two segments. It has a fully closed back portion, as well as an opening for arms and the neck. Fasteners are for retaining the two segments of the vertical right-side portion together at three sections along the side in three-button sections. This component is for securing and covering up the entire body of the patient in order to provide warmth, privacy, safety, and a sense of modesty and dignity. It also has a convenient front four-compartment pocket to aid in supplying a patient's necessity items for the bath or shower. It is made of a sturdy, washable, comfortable, and wrinkle-free material that will provide warmth and comfort for the patient. It is designed to be secure, hassle-free, and covers the entire body while in any stan...

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Abstract

The shower jacket is provided as a one-piece body garment that has a minimum number of parts, which includes a front portion, a vertically right side slit portion underneath the arm section, divided into two segments that will be fastened. It has a fully closed back portion, as well as an opening for arms and the neck. Fasteners are for retaining the two segments of the vertical right-side portion segments together at three sections along the side of the garment in three-button sections. This component is for securing and covering up the entire body of the patient in order to provide warmth, privacy, safety, and a sense of modesty and dignity. It also has a convenient front four-compartment pocket to aid in supplying a patient's necessity items for the bath or shower. It allows easy access for patients with medical equipment, and for examinations to the body.

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REFERENCES CITED[0001]U.S. Patent Documents4,964,17307 / 366,649October 1990Gordon et al5,361,41408 / 128,093November 1994Smith5,575,00608 / 349 / 748November 1996Wolfe6,012,16809 / 188 / 429January 2000Hutton, et al6,237,15309 / 451 / 039May 2001Bowens6,499,14309 / 829 / 663December 2002Garza7,181,77311 / 193 / 190February 2007Piraka7,865,97312 / 286 / 851January 2011Gibson8,069,49712 / 319,258December 2011Sheward et alForeign Patent Documents: Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a garment that can be used in any healthcare facility. It is designed to be hassle-free as it provides privacy, safety, dignity, and comfort while maintaining the dignity of all patients. There are several different garments used today that are configured to provide privacy to patients. Gowns used in the hospital or nursing home facilities today are generally open-back style, and provide some but not total control of privacy for patients. Patients need to feel warm and comfortable in their go...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D3/02
CPCA41D13/1236A41D2400/44A41D13/129
Inventor SMITH, SHIRLEYSMITH SANDERS, JACKLYNSMITH, DEDTRA DENEATSMITH-MASSEY, CHRISTINASMITH, JUSTICE LUGRETTA
Owner SMITH SHIRLEY