Post-operative pants

Abstract

The invention relates to a postoperative pant (1) comprising a waistband (7), a crotch region (6), a right side (9a), a left side (9b) and an opening (5) for a postoperative treatment of a wearer. The opening (5) is located on a front side (2) of the pant (1) and the opening (5) extends from the waistband (7) to the crotch region (6). The right side (9a) and the left side (9b) are each arranged below the waistband (7), the right side (9a) and the left side (9b) are each designed as a double layer. The pant (1) further comprises a flappable front (4) for covering the opening (5) and the flappable front (4) is fixed to the pant (1) only in the crotch region (6), characterized in that the postoperative pant (1) has a right closure (13) for detachably connecting the flappable front (4) to the right side (9a) and a left closure (14) for detachably connecting the flappable front (4) to the left side (9b).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to postoperative trousers with a foldable front, and more particularly to men's postoperative underwear. Background Technology

[0002] Postoperative care is crucial for the healing process and for successful healing following genital or male genital surgery.

[0003] In this article, postoperative care includes not only the routine postoperative treatment and follow-up care implemented by the doctor, but also the ability to easily open pants to empty the bladder through the genitals. Repeatedly putting on and taking off underwear not only impairs the healing process, but can also lead to complications and pain if there are catheters or tubing in the genital area.

[0004] In hospitals, mesh underwear is frequently used by patients after surgery. These underwear have a very simple functional design, offer almost no support, and are usually not washable, therefore not recyclable.

[0005] According to EP 3 155 912 A1, a type of trousers with a fly is known suitable for people with physical disabilities. These trousers include a flap with a handle strap centrally positioned on the trousers. The flap is detachably fastened to the waistband of the trousers by means of Velcro fastening straps. However, a disadvantage of these trousers is that when the trousers are opened using the handle fastened to the waistband, tension is applied to the central front area of ​​the waistband, resulting not only in the trousers shifting but also in causing skin irritation along the waistband. Furthermore, the trousers must always be open for any catheterization procedures.

[0006] According to US 5,535,452, a removable men's briefs is known that can be easily removed when wearing an outer garment. The briefs consist of: an elastic waistband with a front opening that can be closed using a hook-and-eye closure; a connecting portion around the torso between the waistband and leg openings; a crotch connector between the waistband and leg openings; and a front portion consisting of two fabric layers permanently attached to one end of the crotch and removably secured along the sloping side edges by a sliding closure.

[0007] According to SE 508 302 C2, a type of trousers is known comprising a garment that surrounds the wearer's pelvis and has an opening for the waist and at least one opening for the legs. A dividing line extends between the waist opening and the leg opening to separate one of the two side panels from the front or back. A Velcro closure strap, engaged with the inner edge of the front, is fastened at one end to a dedicated felt strap on the outside of the edge segment of the side panel that overlaps with the front. The other end of the strap allows the front panel to be detached from the side panel. Summary of the Invention

[0008] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide postoperative pants that avoid the above-mentioned disadvantages.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide postoperative pants that allow the wearer to easily perform postoperative care or treatment without removing the pants, and greatly reduce any skin abrasion, even if it cannot be completely prevented.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a postoperative trouser that allows easy opening of the trouser to empty the bladder through the wearer's genitals, especially in cases where catheters and catheter lines are present in the wearer's genital area.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide postoperative pants that are washable and therefore reusable.

[0012] According to the invention, this is achieved by postoperative trousers comprising a waistband, a crotch area, a right side portion, a left side portion, and an opening for the wearer's postoperative treatment, wherein the opening is located on the front of the postoperative trousers and wherein the opening extends from the waistband to the crotch area, and wherein the right side portion and the left side portion are arranged below the waistband, and wherein the right side portion and the left side portion are each designed to be double-layered, wherein the trousers also include a foldable front portion for covering the opening, and wherein the foldable front portion is fixed to the trousers only in the crotch area, and characterized in that the trousers include a right closure for detachably connecting the foldable front portion to the right side portion and a left closure for detachably connecting the foldable front portion to the left side portion.

[0013] In the sense of this application, "strip" or "belt" should be understood as referring to the shape of a long but narrow fabric or material.

[0014] Within the meaning of this application, the term "continuous" should be understood as meaning that a fabric or material extends without interruption, i.e., is designed as a single piece, but also as meaning that a fabric or material is made of two or more pieces that are fixed to each other in each case, i.e., is designed as multiple pieces.

[0015] The postoperative pants according to the invention offer several advantages.

[0016] The waistband of the trousers according to the invention will not move or be adversely affected by opening or wearing the trousers, and therefore always fits snugly against the wearer's body. As a result, advantageously, the trousers will not shift, and even if this cannot be completely prevented, any skin abrasions are greatly reduced.

[0017] Conversely, any tension generated when the postoperative trousers according to the invention are opened or worn acts only on the left and right sides of the trousers. Therefore, the tension is distributed on the sides of the trousers, not on the waistband. Consequently, the sides are also designed to be double-layered, preferably triple-layered, to reinforce them in order to absorb any tension on the trousers and remove tension from the waistband.

[0018] The postoperative trousers according to the invention include two closures: a left closure and a right closure. An advantage over a single closure is that each closure can be opened individually. Opening them individually requires less tension and allows for partial opening of the fold-down front. In many cases, partial opening is perfectly adequate for the wearer's postoperative care.

[0019] Another advantage of this invention is that the trousers can be easily opened to empty the bladder through the genitals. The foldable front allows for easy opening of the trousers, and the front does not need to be secured, as it is fixed to the trousers in the crotch area.

[0020] The fold-opening front and the opening for post-operative treatment of the wearer are preferably each centrally located on the front of the trousers. Since surgery is typically performed on or around the genitals, which are centrally located on the body, a centrally positioned front opening for post-operative treatment has proven advantageous. The length of the opening for post-operative treatment extends from the waistband to the crotch area. In width, the opening for post-operative treatment typically extends across the entire genital area of ​​the wearer. Preferably, the fold-opening front is designed as a single piece.

[0021] Each closure preferably includes two closure portions assigned to each other. Preferably, the right closure includes a first closure portion and a second closure portion, and the left closure includes a first closure portion and a second closure portion, wherein the first closure portion and the second closure portion of the right closure are assigned to each other, and the first closure portion and the second closure portion of the left closure are assigned to each other.

[0022] Preferably, the first closing portions of the right closure and the left closure are arranged on the flip-open front portion, and the second closing portion of the right closure is arranged on the right side portion, and the second closing portion of the left closure is arranged on the left side portion. More preferably, the first closing portions of the right closure and the left closure are arranged on the inside of the flip-open front portion facing the wearer's body.

[0023] In this specific embodiment, preferably, the second closure portion of the right closure is arranged only on the right side, and the second closure portion of the left closure is arranged only on the left side. In other words, the second closure portions of the right and left closures are not located on the waistband, but are specifically located on the right and left sides, respectively. This arrangement advantageously ensures that the waistband is free from any tension, especially the tension generated when opening and flipping open the front, thereby preventing the trousers from shifting during opening.

[0024] The retractable front portion can generally be of any shape, as long as it covers the opening for postoperative treatment. Preferably, the retractable front portion is shaped such that it includes a right extending surface and a left extending surface, wherein the right extending surface terminates on at least a portion of the right side portion, and the left extending surface terminates on at least a portion of the left side portion. Thus, the right and left extending surfaces are located in the upper region of the retractable front portion near the waistline and are preferably symmetrical to each other. In a further specific embodiment, the right and left extending surfaces also each terminate on at least a portion of the waistline.

[0025] Preferably, the first closing portion of the right closure is arranged on the right extension surface of the front portion, and the first closing portion of the left closure is arranged on the left extension surface of the front portion. More preferably, the first closing portion of the right closure is arranged on the inside of the right extension surface of the front portion facing the wearer's body, while the first closing portion of the left closure is arranged on the inside of the left extension surface of the front portion facing the wearer's body.

[0026] Preferably, the second closing portion of the right closure is arranged on the right side and the waist head, while the second closing portion of the left closure is arranged on the left side and the waist head. In other words, the second closing portion of the right or left closure is not only arranged on the corresponding side, but also on a portion of the waist head.

[0027] Preferably, the right closure and the left closure are each designed as adjustable closures, and more preferably, the right closure and the left closure are each designed as continuously adjustable closures. Preferably, the adjustable closure is a hook-and-eyelet closure. Preferably, the continuously adjustable closure is a Velcro closure.

[0028] Preferably, the right closure and the left closure are each designed as a hook-and-loop closure, a snap-fit ​​closure, or a hook-and-loop eyelet closure, more preferably as a hook-and-loop closure or a hook-and-loop eyelet closure, and most preferably as a hook-and-loop closure.

[0029] Preferably, the adjustable closure is designed as a hook and loop closure, a snap closure, or a hook and loop closure; more preferably, it is designed as a hook and loop closure or a hook and loop closure; and most preferably, it is designed as a hook and loop closure.

[0030] Preferably, the hook-and-eyelet closure includes two or three rows of hook-and-eyelets, and more preferably three rows of hook-and-eyelets.

[0031] The trousers according to the invention can be made of any textile material or combination of textile materials, provided that the textile material is also washable, particularly in a washing machine. The textile material can be, for example, cotton, but may also include a proportion of spandex, polyamide, and / or nylon. The waistband preferably comprises an elastic material, more preferably, the waistband is made of an elastic material. The elastic material ensures that the trousers do not move around on the wearer when worn. Elastic materials include, for example, spandex.

[0032] Preferably, the right and left sides are designed as a single piece of side panel that extends partially around the circumference on both sides from the back of the postoperative pants to the opening at the front of the postoperative pants. This single piece of side panel increases the stability of the side panels and advantageously deflects any tension that may arise in the direction of the back of the pants.

[0033] Preferably, the postoperative trousers have at least one opening for a drainage tube, and more preferably two openings for a drainage tube. This advantageously allows more than one drainage tube to be led out or introduced from the trousers without having to remove the trousers or open the flap.

[0034] Preferably, at least one opening for the drainage tube is located on the left and / or right side, and more preferably, two openings for the drainage tube are located on the right and / or left side. More preferably, one or both openings for the drainage tube are located near the right groin region and / or the left groin region.

[0035] Preferably, the postoperative pants also include two pant legs. Preferably, the pant legs are fixed to the corresponding sides.

[0036] Furthermore, the postoperative trousers preferably include one or two handles. Preferably, one or both handles are arranged on the outer side of the fold-out front, more preferably on the outer side of the right and / or left extended surfaces of the front. Preferably, the handles are designed as tabs.

[0037] Preferably, the pants worn after surgery are underwear.

[0038] Preferably, the postoperative trousers are produced by circular knitting or sewing; more preferably, the postoperative trousers are produced by circular knitting. Circular knitting and machines used for circular knitting are known in the prior art. Attached Figure Description

[0039] Further details, features, and advantages of the subject matter of this invention will become apparent from the following description of the accompanying drawings, in which preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown by way of example.

[0040] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a specific embodiment of the postoperative trousers according to the present invention, wherein the front is turned up, and Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of a specific embodiment, showing a detachably connected front portion. Detailed Implementation

[0041] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 and Figure 2 Postoperative trousers (1) are shown, comprising a waistband (7), a crotch area (6), a right side section (9a), a left side section (9b), and an opening (5) for the wearer's postoperative treatment. The opening (5) is located on the front side (2) of the trousers (1) and extends from the waistband (7) to the crotch area (6). The right side section (9a) and the left side section (9b) are each designed as double-layered. They are positioned directly below the waistband (7) and secured to the waistband (7). The trousers (1) also include a fold-out front section (4) for covering the opening (5). The fold-out front section (4) is secured to the trousers (1) only in the crotch area (6) along the crotch seam (6a), particularly as Figure 1 As shown.

[0042] The trousers (1) also include a right closure (13) for detachably connecting the flip-up front (4) to the right side (9a) and a left closure (14) for detachably connecting the flip-up front (4) to the left side (9b).

[0043] The trousers (1) also include a right leg (11a) and a left leg (11b). The right side (9a) and the left side (9b) are respectively located between the waistband (7) and the right leg (11a) and between the waistband (7) and the left leg (11b), and are fixed to each other by seams.

[0044] In this example, the right side (9a) and the left side (9b) are designed as single-piece, double-layer and strip-shaped side sections (9a, 9b), which extend from the back side (3) on both sides of the pants (1) in part around the circumference to the opening (5) on the front side (2).

[0045] The lower edges of the right side (9a) and the left side (9b) extend in an arc from the crotch area (6) through the corresponding right groin area (10a) and left groin area (10b) of the trousers (1). The right groin area (10a) and the left groin area (10b) refer to the areas of the trousers (1) that are located on the wearer's right groin area and left groin area, respectively, when the trousers (1) are worn.

[0046] The flip-up front portion (4) is shaped such that it includes a right extending surface (4a) and a left extending surface (4b), wherein the right extending surface (4a) terminates on at least a portion of the right side portion (9a), and the left extending surface (4b) terminates on at least a portion of the left side portion (9b). The right extending surface (4a) and the left extending surface (4b) are part of the flip-up front portion (4), and the right extending surface (4a) and the left extending surface (4b) are formed integrally.

[0047] The first closing portion (13a) of the right closure (13) is arranged on the inside of the right extension surface (4a) of the front part (2) facing the wearer's body, while the first closing portion (14a) of the left closure (14) is arranged on the inside of the left extension surface (4b) of the front part (2) facing the wearer's body. The second closing portion (13b) of the right closure (13) is arranged on the right side part (9a), while the second closing portion (14b) of the left closure (14) is arranged on the left side part (9b).

[0048] In this example, the first closure portion (13a) of the right closure (13) and the first closure portion (14a) of the left closure (14) are each designed as the loop side of a Velcro closure. Conversely, the second closure portion (13b) of the right closure (13) and the second closure portion (14b) of the left closure (14) are each designed as a hook side. With this design, the foldable front portion (4) can be attached to the two sides (9a, 9b) in a continuously adjustable manner.

[0049] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Post-operative pants 2 front side 3 rear side 4. The front can be opened 4a can be opened to reveal the right extension area of ​​the front (4). 4b can be opened to reveal the left extension area of ​​the front (4). 5. Openings for postoperative treatment 6. Crotch area 6a Crotch Seam 7 waist head 8. Opening of the drainage tube (12) 9a pants (1) right side 9b pants (1) left side 10a Right groin area 10b Left groin area 11a Right pant leg of trousers (1) 11b Pants (1) Left pant leg 12 drainage tubes 13 Right Closure The first closing part of the right closing member (13) 13a The second closing part of the right closing member (13) of 13b 14 Left Closure 14a The first closing part of the left closing member (14) The second closing part of the left closing member (14) of 14b

Claims

1. A postoperative trouser (1) comprising a waistband (7), a crotch area (6), a right side portion (9a), a left side portion (9b), and an opening (5) for postoperative treatment of the wearer, the opening (5) being located on the front side (2) of the postoperative trouser (1) and extending from the waistband (7) to the crotch area (6), wherein the right side portion (9a) and the left side portion (9b) are each disposed below the waistband (7), and the right side portion (9a) and the left side portion (9b) are each Designed as a double layer, the postoperative pants (1) also includes a flip-up front portion (4) for covering the opening (5), and the flip-up front portion (4) is fixed to the postoperative pants (1) only in the crotch area (6), and the postoperative pants (1) includes a right closure (13) for detachably connecting the flip-up front portion (4) to the right side portion (9a) and a left closure (14) for detachably connecting the flip-up front portion (4) to the left side portion (9b), characterized in that, The postoperative trousers (1) have at least one opening (8) for a drainage tube (12).

2. The postoperative pants according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foldable front (4) and the opening (5) for the wearer’s postoperative treatment are each centrally located on the front side (2) of the postoperative pants (1).

3. The postoperative pants according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The right closure (13) includes a first closure portion (13a) and a second closure portion (13b), and the left closure (14) includes a first closure portion (14a) and a second closure portion (14b). The first closure portion (13a) and the second closure portion (13b) of the right closure (13) are assigned to each other, and the first closure portion (14a) and the second closure portion (14b) of the left closure (14) are assigned to each other.

4. The postoperative pants according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first closing portion (13a) of the right closure member (13) and the first closing portion (14a) of the left closure member (14) are arranged on the flip-open front portion (4), and the second closing portion (13b) of the right closure member (13) is arranged on the right side portion (9a), and the second closing portion (14b) of the left closure member (14) is arranged on the left side portion (9b).

5. The postoperative trousers according to any one of claims 3 to 4, characterized in that, The flip-out front portion (4) is shaped such that the flip-out front portion (4) includes a right extending surface (4a) and a left extending surface (4b), the right extending surface (4a) terminating on at least a portion of the right side portion (9a) and the left extending surface (4b) terminating on at least a portion of the left side portion (9b).

6. The postoperative pants according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first closing portion (13a) of the right closure member (13) is arranged on the right extension surface (4a) of the front portion (2), and the first closing portion (14a) of the left closure member (14) is arranged on the left extension surface (4b) of the front portion (2).

7. The postoperative trousers according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that, The second closing portion (13b) of the right closure member (13) is arranged on the right side portion (9a) and the waist head (7), and the second closing portion (14b) of the left closure member (14) is arranged on the left side portion (9b) and the waist head (7).

8. The postoperative pants according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The right closure (13) and the left closure (14) are each designed as adjustable closures.

9. Postoperative trousers according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The right closure (13) and left closure (14) are each designed as a Velcro closure, a snap closure, or a hook-and-eye closure.

10. Postoperative trousers according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The right side (9a) and the left side (9b) are designed as a single piece of side (9a, 9b) that extends partially around the circumference on both sides from the back (3) of the postoperative pants (1) to the opening (5) on the front (2) of the postoperative pants (1).

11. Postoperative trousers according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The postoperative trousers (1) have two openings (8) for the drainage tube (12).

12. The postoperative pants according to claim 11, characterized in that, At least one opening (8) for the drainage tube (12) is provided on the left side (3a) and / or the right side (3b), and preferably, two openings (8) for the drainage tube (12) are provided on the right side (9a) and / or the left side (9b).

13. The postoperative pants according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The postoperative trousers (1) also include one or two grips and / or two trouser legs (11a, 11b).

14. The postoperative pants according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The postoperative pants (1) are underwear.

15. Postoperative trousers according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The postoperative trousers (1) are made of circular knitting.

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