Disposable curtain system, attachment therefor and method

Abstract

Disclosed is a disposable curtain system, attachment therefor and method. The disposable curtain system is for use in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment. An attachment for a curtain system having a hook on a track includes a plurality of extensions extending from the track and a plurality of post members affixed to the curtain or the plurality of extensions. Extensions and post members are selectively connected through a housing having a quick connect and release assembly. The quick connect and release assembly may be actuated by a force applied to an exterior of the quick connect and release assembly by a user and / or a tool applying a force to an exterior of the release assembly.

Description

[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) of U.S. application Ser. No. 16 / 933,545 filed on Jul. 20, 2020 which disclosure is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]Disclosed is a disposable curtain system, attachment therefor and method. In particular, is a disposable curtain system for use in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment.BACKGROUND[0003]Health care facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, doctor's offices, urgent care facilities, and long-term care facilities are becoming more and more concerned with infectious diseases being present. The COVID-19 pandemic is one major infectious disease that has brought attention to the public by the media to the concerns of cleanliness of health care facilities and other public spaces. In addition to COVID-19 are other infections diseases such as bacterial infection diseases like Anthrax, bacterial botulism, brucellosis, cholera, diphtheria, Lyme's disease, tubercul...

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Benefits of technology

This patent is about a disposable curtain system that can be easily attached to existing curtain systems using hooks. The system doesn't require health care personnel to climb on ladders or stools to replace the curtains. It also doesn't require the hooks to be crimped. A quick release and lock system is attached to the adjustable hanging portion or telescoping portion, making it easy for installers to quickly attach and detach the curtains with a single movement. Overall, the system is convenient and efficient for health care facilities to use.

Problems solved by technology

However, while wearing gloves they will grab the curtains with their gloved hands which may leave infectious diseases on the curtains due to contact with bodily fluids such as blood, saliva, urine, mucous, phlegm, etc.

A difficulty with this system is that the tracks and hooks are attached to ceilings that can be from 7 to 12 feet above the ceiling.

A further difficulty is when replacing the curtain system, the roller hooks in the track many times need to be crimped causing repetitive problems with the installer having problems with muscles and tendons due to repetitive installation of the curtains on the hooks.

Another difficulty is that the most curtain systems are not easily and quickly disassembled and require personnel to remove the curtains one hook at a time.

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