Treatment stool for mobile foot care / podiatry

Abstract

A mobile treatment stool for foot care / podiatry characterized by the fact that the treatment stool is made of lightweight and dimensionally stable material and has a stable continuous support or seat surface.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a treatment stool with an integrated inclined plane for resting the foot of a person being treated.

[0002] In foot care / podiatry, it is common practice during home visits for the practitioner to sit on a chair or stool, with the patient's foot resting on a leg rest, usually a three-legged, foldable stand. The previously common practitioner chairs, also three-legged and foldable, are often uncomfortable for the practitioner due to their size and design, especially for taller individuals, and the leg rests used so far are often unstable and equally uncomfortable for the patient. Particularly uncooperative patients or those with physical limitations often cannot be positioned safely.

[0003] Sometimes the practitioner sits on a chair or stool, and the patient's foot is resting on their thigh or knee, which is unstable, uncomfortable, and completely unhygienic. Treating a supine patient in a way that protects the practitioner's back is usually impossible with the available equipment.

[0004] Documents CH 13 99 51 A and DE 10 20120021 934 B4 also describe a mobile foot care stool with a seat and support unit. However, these are characterized by a folding frame, which is completely absent in the model presented here. Stool models such as those used in shoe stores are also considerably heavier and bulkier, making them unsuitable for mobile use. Furthermore, the sloping surface in these models extends directly from the seat level to floor level, which would lead to an uncomfortable working posture and the risk of the foot being treated slipping off.

[0005] Due to their size, the other foot care chairs can only be used in a fixed position within a practice.

[0006] Due to the aforementioned shortcomings of existing aids in mobile foot care / podiatry, a treatment device is needed on which the practitioner can sit comfortably and the patient's foot can be placed securely and comfortably. Furthermore, the device must allow the practitioner to work in a back-friendly manner while seated, just as with bedridden patients. Naturally, the new treatment device should also be easy and straightforward to transport for mobile use, without cumbersome folding or unfolding. Of course, hygienically sound working conditions must also be guaranteed at all times.

[0007] The solution to the aforementioned problems is provided by the treatment stool described here: the stool features a rectangular, fully supported seat for the practitioner. This seat slopes upwards at a right angle to a higher, inclined plane that is shallow enough for the patient to comfortably and securely place their foot. Additional stability is automatically achieved through the practitioner's weight. This ensures a comfortable sitting position for the practitioner as well as a secure and comfortable positioning of the foot being treated. The patient sits opposite the stool in a comfortable chair or armchair. This design also makes treating a patient in a wheelchair flexible and straightforward.If the patient is to be treated while lying down, the seat is placed upright in front of / next to the bed or sofa so that the practitioner does not have to bend over the patient while standing, but can sit comfortably and in a back-friendly manner on the stool next to them.

[0008] To make the treatment stool as mobile and flexible as possible, it is made of a lightweight yet dimensionally stable material, such as foams of varying densities, to combine seating comfort and stability. The stool is covered with a robust, washable material, such as synthetic leather, ensuring a hygienic treatment environment. For easy transport, appropriate fittings are provided, to which, for example, a carrying strap can be attached. Alternatively, a backpack or bag could be used to store the treatment stool.

[0009] The invention specified in claim 1 is based on the problem of creating a lightweight, easy-to-assemble and transportable treatment stool.

[0010] This problem is solved by the feature listed in claim 1.

[0011] Furthermore, to provide a safe and comfortable surface for the foot being treated.

[0012] This problem is solved by the feature listed in protection feature 2.

[0013] The invention is easy and straightforward to carry around.

[0014] This problem is solved with protection feature 3.

[0015] To enable hygienically sound working conditions.

[0016] This problem is solved by claim 4.

[0017] It can be individually adjusted to the size of the practitioner.

[0018] This problem is solved by claim 5.

[0019] An exemplary embodiment is shown in detail below. Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3: Fig. 1 a schematic top view of the treatment stool for foot care / podiatry (1) Fig. 2 a schematic side view of the treatment stool (1), the inclined plane of the treatment stool for resting the patient's foot (2); the support elements (3) Fig. 3 an isometric view of the treatment stool (1), the inclined plane for resting the patient's foot (2), the support elements (3)

[0020] Although the exemplary embodiment is illustrated and described in detail, other variations that can be derived from it are also included in the scope of protection. Reference symbol list 1 treatment chair 2 Patient footrests 3 support elements QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 10 20120021 934 B4

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Claims

[1] Mobile treatment stool for foot care / podiatry characterized by that the treatment stool is made of lightweight and dimensionally stable material and has a stable, continuous support or seat surface. [2] Mobile treatment stool for foot care / podiatry characterized by that it has a sloping surface for resting the patient's foot. This device for resting the patient's foot runs as follows: starting from the practitioner's seat level, upwards at a right angle, then sloping down at a moderate angle towards the front of the stool, again at approximately the same level as the practitioner's seat. [3] Mobile treatment stool for foot care / podiatry characterized by that it has eyelets for attaching a carrying strap in order to transport the treatment stool quickly and easily. [4] Mobile treatment stool for foot care / podiatry characterized by, that the treatment chair is equipped with a washable, disinfectable surface, thus enabling hygienically sound work. [5] Mobile treatment stool for foot care / podiatry characterized by that the treatment stool can be individually adapted to the treatment practitioner in its dimensions (height, length, width) during production.

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