Trauma Utility Belt

Abstract

The present invention is a trauma utility device that includes an elongated belt having a plurality of compartments and devices for carrying and storing necessary equipment, a wide mid portion adjacent to the wearer's back with a high density foam pad for back support, and a scalloped upper edge at the wearer's hips, enhancing an individual's ability to freely turn and move while wearing the belt. The plurality of compartments and devices may include: a personal items pouch, a stethoscope chest piece holder, a stethoscope ear tube retainer, a communication compartment, a pen holder, and a trauma shears holster. The compartments and devices may be positioned on each side of the back mid portion around the longitudinal axis of the belt. Additionally, the belt and associated compartments and devices have an antimicrobial capability to help destroy and inhibit the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to utility belts for medical personnel with compartments and other devices for carrying necessary equipment, and more particularly to a belt for trauma personnel having functional back support and having an antimicrobial capability.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Utility belts with back support are often used by construction workers and personal lifting heavy items. Exemplary of such devices are U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,201,448, and 6,053,883. These prior art devices provide a belt that is often uncomfortable to wear and do not provide specialized compartments to carry medical equipment or have an antimicrobial capability. Some utility belts have been designed for heath care providers. Exemplary of such devices are U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,024,361, 5,577,653, Des 333,729, Des 345,861, D425,353S, D445,185S, Des 333,729, and US Published Application Nos. 2003 / 0131398 and 2007 / 0205235. These prior art devices do not have an...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]The trauma utility belt of the present invention includes an elongated belt having a wide mid portion tapering to narrower first and second hip portions and the first and second hip portions tapering to wider first and second end portions, respectively. A first end fastener is mounted on the first end of the belt and is connectable to a second end fastener located on the second end of the belt. The mid portion of the belt is positioned against the wearer's back and has a thickness and width so as to provide abdominal and lower back support when the belt is tightened around the lower abdomen of a person. The belt is comprised of an inner layer of material and an outer layer of material with a pad positioned between the inner and outer layers of the belt. The pad preferably made of high density foam is held in position by a row of stitches around the pad perimeter. The pad provides additional support to the lower lumbar of the wearer. The upper edge of the belt tapers down from the mid portion to the middle of the first hip and the middle of the second hip portions, and tapers up from the middle of the first hip portion to the first end portion, and tapered up from the second hip portions to the second end portion, providing for a scalloped upper edge at the hips of the wearer. A personal items pouch, a stethoscope chest piece holder, a stethoscope ear tube retainer, a communication compartment, a pen holder, and a trauma shears holster may be positioned around the belt apart from the belt mid portion. Additionally, a plurality of equipment attaching devices, such as a snap hook, may be attached directly to the belt and to the various compartments, devices, and holders positioned around the belt.

Problems solved by technology

These prior art devices provide a belt that is often uncomfortable to wear and do not provide specialized compartments to carry medical equipment or have an antimicrobial capability.

These prior art devices do not have an antimicrobial capability or provide for back support.

Additionally, they do not include the capability to carry many of the necessary items of specialized equipment that must be readily available for trauma care specialist when rendering medical care to patents.

Low back pain often interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation and is a common cause of job-related disability and leading a contributor to missed work.

Medical workers often spend long hours on their feet and traumatize their backs resulting in pain and discomfort.

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