Specialty Pants for Wheelchair Bound Patients

Abstract

A pair of specialty pants for immobile patients includes at least two open-ended zippers configured in series on each pant leg. This configuration of zipper assemblies affords access to the full length of the patient's leg and makes it much easier to put on or take off the specialty pants for a patient with mobility issues such as a wheelchair bound patient.

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[0001]This application claims priority from and incorporates by reference in its entirety U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62 / 880,401 filed on Jul. 30, 2019.BACKGROUNDTechnical Field[0002]Various embodiments of the present invention relate to clothing for people with mobility issues, and more specifically, to pants for immobile patients.Description of Related Art[0003]Hospitalization can cause stress for anyone, a factor that tends to diminish the healing benefits of patient care. For some even the anxiety of an emergency room (ER) visit may be enough to elevate blood pressure and possibly trigger dormant conditions such as PTSD symptoms. Those with mobility issues may face even more stressful conditions in a hospital setting that can lead to addition anxiety and depressive symptoms. This may result in reluctance to seek medical assistance. Obese individuals may also be subject to increased anxiety in hospital settings due to fears that the hospital equipment, clothing o...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a special type of pant designed for patients who are immobile or have difficulty getting dressed. Existing pants are not very comfortable or easy to put on and take off. The new pants offer better access to the patient's body and legs, making them more comfortable and easier to wear. This provides a better quality of life for patients who are often unable to take care of themselves.

Problems solved by technology

Hospitalization can cause stress for anyone, a factor that tends to diminish the healing benefits of patient care.

For some even the anxiety of an emergency room (ER) visit may be enough to elevate blood pressure and possibly trigger dormant conditions such as PTSD symptoms.

Those with mobility issues may face even more stressful conditions in a hospital setting that can lead to addition anxiety and depressive symptoms.

This may result in reluctance to seek medical assistance.

Obese individuals may also be subject to increased anxiety in hospital settings due to fears that the hospital equipment, clothing or furniture may not properly accommodate their needs.

Further, obese individuals may be sensitive to causing additional burdens to hospital staff which could garner negative attitudes, looks, or words from staff.

The staff and caretakers at nursing homes face many of the same challenges with immobile and obese residents.

Long term care patients and nursing home patients that are immobile may develop feelings of helplessness and depression due to their inability to perform daily living activities such as dressing themselves or changing clothes.

Such ordinary tasks can seem daunting due to decreased mobility.

For example, conventional pants do not provide ready access to much of the patient's body and legs, and are difficult to put on and take off of patients stricken with immobility issues.

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