Patient privacy protection cloak
By adopting a patient privacy protection cloak, a patient privacy protection cloak was designed to solve the problem of patient privacy exposure, achieve quick dressing and management, and adapt to the privacy protection and warmth of patients of different body types.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FIRST HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO GENERAL HOSPITAL OF PLA
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
When patients undergo upper limb treatment, female patients' privacy is easily exposed, and there is a lack of insulation measures in cold environments. Current technology cannot effectively solve this problem.
A patient privacy protection cloak has been designed, which uses a three-layer textile structure: an inner layer of flexible knitted material, a middle layer of light-blocking fiber material, and an outer layer of antibacterial and waterproof material. It has armholes and a lining, the lining of which is removable and contains an radio frequency module, providing privacy protection and heat preservation.
It effectively covers the patient's upper body privacy, prevents exposure during treatment, provides warmth, facilitates upper limb manipulation, adapts to patients of different body types, and enables quick donning, doffing, and management, providing privacy protection and warmth for patients of different body types.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical auxiliary equipment technology and relates to a patient privacy protection cloak. Background Technology
[0002] When medical staff perform blood draws, dressing changes, injections, acupuncture, and treatments on the upper limbs, patients often need to fully or partially expose their upper limbs. This is frequently necessary due to tight sleeves or heavy clothing, requiring patients to remove their tops. However, for female patients, especially in front of open windows in hospitals, this undoubtedly increases the risk of privacy exposure; moreover, the cold winter weather can also create an unpleasant experience for patients.
[0003] To avoid such phenomena, protect patient privacy, and keep patients warm, there is an urgent need for a patient protective cloak to improve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a patient privacy protection cloak, which can solve the aforementioned problem of exposing patient privacy and also provides insulation for the patient's upper body. Details are as follows:
[0005] A patient privacy protection cloak, comprising a cloak body and armholes;
[0006] The main body of the cloak is a radial panel structure, which forms a bell-shaped silhouette when the placket is fastened.
[0007] The armholes are perforated structures arranged on both sides of the main body of the cloak, and are lined inside.
[0008] The lining is used to cover the patient's upper body exposed at the armhole.
[0009] Furthermore, the main body of the cloak includes a collar; the collar has an elastic edging at its edge and a first connecting part between its two ends that can be connected to each other; when the placket is fastened, the collar is circular.
[0010] Furthermore, a second connecting part is provided between the two sides of the main body of the cloak, which can be connected to each other.
[0011] Furthermore, the second connecting part is an adjustable structure.
[0012] Furthermore, the lower edge of the cloak body is provided with a tightening portion that extends through the lower edge.
[0013] Furthermore, the main body of the cloak is a three-layer textile structure, with the inner layer made of flexible knitted material, the middle layer made of light-blocking fiber material, and the outer layer made of antibacterial and waterproof material.
[0014] Furthermore, the lining is detachably mounted inside the armhole.
[0015] Furthermore, the lining is made of an elastic material and has a slit located in the middle of the armhole.
[0016] Furthermore, the cloak also includes a radio frequency module; the radio frequency module is disposed inside the main body of the cloak.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0018] 1. The main body of the cloak can cover the patient's upper body and prevent exposure of privacy when the patient needs to take off their clothes to cooperate with treatment; it can also keep the patient warm in cold seasons.
[0019] 2. Sleeve openings are provided to allow patients to extend their upper limbs out of the cloak to assist medical staff in performing procedures;
[0020] 3. The sleeve opening is lined to prevent the patient's body privacy from being exposed through the sleeve opening, and the patient's upper limbs can freely enter and exit the sleeve opening. Attached Figure Description
[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other embodiments can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of one embodiment of a privacy-protecting cloak;
[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of another embodiment of a privacy-protecting cloak;
[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the main textile material structure of the privacy-protecting cloak;
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Cloak body; 101. Placket; 102. Collar; 103. Elastic edging; 104. First connecting part; 105. Second connecting part; 106. Tightening part; 107. Inner layer; 108. Middle layer; 109. Outer layer; 2. Armhole; 201. Lining; 202. Gap; 3. Radio frequency module. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0028] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to," "placed," "equipped with," "provided with," "arranged on," or "connected to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have an intervening component present.
[0029] It should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-3 The contents shown are for better understanding of the specific structure of this utility model. A patient privacy protection cloak, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it includes the main body of the cloak 1 and armholes 2;
[0031] The main body of the cloak 1 is a radial panel structure, and the front placket 101 is fastened to form a bell-shaped silhouette.
[0032] The sleeve opening 2 is a perforated structure, arranged on both sides of the main body 1 of the cloak, and has an inner lining 201 inside;
[0033] The lining 201 is used to cover the patient's upper body exposed at the armhole 2.
[0034] It should be noted that the armholes 2 are preferably located on both sides of the main body 1 of the cloak, near the shoulders of the human body, and are structured as through holes.
[0035] In practice, the main body of the cloak 1 can cover the patient's upper body and prevent the exposure of privacy when the patient needs to take off his clothes to cooperate with the treatment; it can also keep the patient warm in the cold season; it is equipped with armholes 2 so that the patient can extend his upper limbs out of the cloak to cooperate with the medical staff; the armholes 2 are equipped with an inner lining 201 to prevent the patient's body privacy from being exposed from the armholes 2, and the patient's upper limbs can freely enter and exit the armholes 2.
[0036] In the embodiments provided by this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the main body 1 of the cloak includes a collar 102; the collar 102 has an elastic edge 103 at its edge and a first connecting part 104 between its two ends that can be connected to each other; when the placket 101 is fastened, the collar 102 is circular.
[0037] It should be noted that the collar 102 and the main body of the cape 1 can be fixed by sewing or by ultrasonic welding and a double-sealed structure using medical adhesive strips.
[0038] It should be noted that a ring of elastic material is sewn or glued around the edge of the collar 102. The preferred material is the 3D honeycomb silicone structure in the prior art, but medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethane in the prior art can also be used, as long as the material has skin-friendly and elastic properties.
[0039] It should be noted that the first connecting part 104 can be fixed to both ends of the collar 102 by sewing or punching and riveting. It is preferred to use a magnetic snap structure, that is, the male connector of the magnetic snap is fixed to one end of the collar 102 and the female connector of the magnetic snap is fixed to the other end; it can also use a Velcro structure, that is, the fleece side of the Velcro is fixed to one end of the collar 102 and the hook side of the Velcro is fixed to the other end.
[0040] In practice, the two ends of the collar 102 are connected by the first connecting part 104, which allows the patient to operate with one hand and makes it easier for the patient to wear the cape. The collar 102 is provided with a skin-friendly elastic edge 103, which can increase the patient's comfort and will not tighten the neck too much.
[0041] In one implementation, such as Figure 1 As shown, a second connecting part 105 is provided between the two side flaps 101 of the main body of the cloak 1, which can be connected to each other. The second connecting part 105 is an adjustable structure.
[0042] It should be noted that the second connecting part 105 can be fixed to both sides of the placket 101 by sewing or drilling and riveting. It is preferred to adopt a magnetic snap structure, that is, the male connector of the magnetic snap is fixed on one side of the placket 101 and the female connector of the magnetic snap is fixed on the other side.
[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, in another embodiment, a hook and loop fastener structure can also be used, that is, the fleece side of the hook and loop fastener is fixed on one side of the placket 101 and the hook side of the hook and loop fastener is fixed on the other side.
[0044] It should be noted that the second connecting part 105 adopts an adjustable structure, that is, multiple rows of magnetic snap female connectors (male connectors are also acceptable) or Velcro velvet (hook side is also acceptable) are provided on one side of the placket 101, and a row of magnetic snap male connectors (female connectors are also acceptable, corresponding to the opposite side) or Velcro hook side (velvet side is also acceptable, corresponding to the opposite side) is provided on the other side.
[0045] In practice, the second connecting part 105 allows for quick donning and doffing of the cloak, making it convenient for patients to operate; the second connecting part 105 is designed with an adjustable structure to accommodate patients of different body types, which is more conducive to protecting privacy and keeping warm.
[0046] In the embodiments provided by this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the lower edge of the cloak body 1 has a tightening part 106 that extends through the lower edge.
[0047] It should be noted that the tightening part 106 preferably adopts a pull rope structure, which can roll the bottom edge of the cloak inward into a hollow channel, through which the pull rope is passed, with both ends of the pull rope protruding outside the cloak; the patient can tighten the hem of the cloak by pulling the two ends of the pull rope and tying a knot to secure it.
[0048] In practice, the tightening part 106 can tighten the hem of the cloak, which can prevent the cloak from opening accidentally and can better protect the patient's privacy and keep them warm.
[0049] In one implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the main body 1 of the cloak is a three-layer textile structure. The inner layer 107 is made of flexible knitted material, the middle layer 108 is made of light-blocking fiber material, and the outer layer 109 is made of antibacterial and waterproof material.
[0050] It should be noted that the inner layer 107 can preferably be made of knitted cotton textiles with antibacterial and skin-friendly functions, such as bamboo fiber cotton blends, modal cotton blends, or natural colored cotton in existing textiles.
[0051] It should be noted that the middle layer 108 can preferably be made of textiles with light-blocking function and good softness, such as high-density fiber fabrics in existing textiles.
[0052] It should be noted that the outer layer 109 can preferably be made of textiles with antibacterial and waterproof functions, such as silver ion coated waterproof fabrics, graphene composite fiber fabrics or carbon fiber composite fabrics in existing textiles.
[0053] In practice, the cloak uses a three-layer material structure, which combines antibacterial, skin-friendly, light-blocking, heat-insulating and waterproof functions, and can better protect the patient's privacy and keep the patient warm.
[0054] In the embodiments provided by this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the lining 201 is made of elastic material and has a slit 202 located in the middle of the armhole 2, and is detachably installed inside the armhole 2.
[0055] It should be noted that the lining 201 is preferably made of medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethane. Medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethane is non-toxic and safe, and has passed FDA or ISO 10993 biocompatibility certification. It can be in direct contact with the skin without any risk of allergies. It is lightweight and has a low density, making it suitable for long-term wear. It has high elasticity and support, and the elastic modulus is adjustable. It can provide a soft touch and enhance local support through structural design (such as hollows and ribs). It is comfortable to wear, and the surface can be treated with a matte or skin-like texture to reduce friction. It can be combined with breathable holes or used in combination with breathable fabrics to improve comfort. It is durable, fatigue-resistant, and aging-resistant. It is not easily deformed after long-term use and is suitable for repetitive motion scenarios (such as sports protective gear).
[0056] It should be noted that a slit 202 is made in the middle of the lining 201 to allow the patient's upper limb to move freely in and out; the lining 201 can be connected to the inner edge of the armhole 2 by Velcro or zipper.
[0057] In practice, an elastic liner 201 is used, which allows patients of different body types to easily enter and exit the sleeve hole 2 with their upper limbs and seals the gap between the patient's upper limb and the sleeve hole 2 to prevent exposure of privacy; a removable liner 201 is used, which makes it easy to replace and clean and disinfect the liner 201 separately.
[0058] In one implementation, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cloak also includes a radio frequency module 3; the radio frequency module 3 is disposed inside the main body 1 of the cloak.
[0059] It should be noted that the radio frequency module 3 preferably uses an RFID chip from the existing technology; the RFID chip realizes non-contact data collection and transmission through wireless radio frequency signals, and its core function is to identify, track and manage items or information; the RFID chip is preferably fixed between the middle layer 108 and the outer layer 109 of the cloak by sewing, and sealed by sealing measures to prevent the chip from being damaged when disinfecting and cleaning the cloak.
[0060] In practice, an RF module 3 is set up so that the number of times the cloak has been used, the number of times it has been disinfected, and the information of the patients using it can be written or read through external devices, which facilitates the management of the cloak.
[0061] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0062] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A patient privacy protection cloak, characterized in that, Including the main body of the cloak and armholes; The main body of the cloak is a radial panel structure, which forms a bell-shaped silhouette when the placket is fastened. The armholes are perforated structures arranged on both sides of the main body of the cloak, and are lined inside. The lining is used to cover the patient's upper body exposed at the armhole.
2. The patient privacy protection cloak according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body of the cloak includes a collar; the collar has an elastic edging at the edge and a first connecting part between the two ends that can be connected to each other; when the placket is fastened, the collar is circular.
3. The patient privacy protection cloak according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body of the cloak has a second connecting part between the two sides of the placket that can be connected to each other.
4. The patient privacy protection cloak according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second connecting part is an adjustable structure.
5. The patient privacy protection cloak according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower edge of the cloak body is provided with a tightening section that extends through the lower edge.
6. The patient privacy protection cloak according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body of the cloak is a three-layer textile structure: the inner layer is made of flexible knitted material, the middle layer is made of light-blocking fiber material, and the outer layer is made of antibacterial and waterproof material.
7. The patient privacy protection cloak according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lining is detachably installed inside the armhole.
8. The patient privacy protection cloak according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lining is made of elastic material and has a slit located in the middle of the armhole.
9. The patient privacy protection cloak according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The cloak also includes a radio frequency module; the radio frequency module is located inside the main body of the cloak.