Individual protection system including medical gown with shield

Abstract

To provide a medical gown that includes an assembly including a shield that can be configured to attach to a surgical helmet.SOLUTION: A surgical helmet is used with a surgical gown and a power source. The surgical helmet includes: a protrusion extending from an upper beam, configured to removably secure the surgical gown to the surgical helmet; and a projection extending transversely from the protrusion to retain the surgical gown. The surgical helmet may also include a post and the power source may include a plug, the post and the plug including complementary features that allow the plug to rotate about the post without breaking an electrical connection between the plug and the post.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] Related Applications This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16 / 257,668, filed Jan. 25, 2019. U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 528, filed July 31, 2019, which is a continuation-in-part application. U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 018, filed September 9, 2019, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. No. 62 / 897,954 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 6, filed September 26, 2019 This application further claims priority to Patent Application No. 2 / 906,330, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Reference is made to the detailed text. [Background technology]

[0002] Personal protective systems provide a sterile barrier between surgical personnel and patients during surgical procedures. Specifically, conventional systems use a headband that supports a toga or hood. The system is designed to be used by healthcare / surgical personnel who wish to establish a sterile barrier. The toga or hood may also include a transparent face shield. The suit includes a ventilation unit including a fan. The ventilation unit circulates air around the wearer. This allows air to be drawn in through the toga / hood so that the toga / hood is closed. This reduces both the amount of heat trapped and the amount of CO2 that accumulates in this space. Additionally, it is known to attach a light to the helmet, which illuminates the surgical site. The light source may be directed to illuminate the

[0003] A conventional toga or hood is configured to be removably coupled to a helmet. This allowed the toga / hood to be removed from the helmet and discarded after surgery. The traditional design of the toga and hood allows the toga / hood to be attached to the helmet. The helmet included hooks and / or general fasteners that could be attached to the helmet. A medical gown including an improved fastener for connecting to a glove is a part of a personal protective system. It is also possible to improve performance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present disclosure relates generally to medical gowns. The shield may be configured to be attached to a helmet, The medical gown, including the system, provides a barrier between the individual wearing the system and the surrounding environment. It can be adopted.

[0005] An exemplary configuration is a medical helmet including a shell configured to attach to a surgical helmet. A gown is provided, the shell including an attachment member, the attachment member being integral with the shell. and configured to removably couple the shell to a surgical helmet. The attachment member may be attached to a surgical head on the wearer side of the microbial barrier formed by the shell. The surgical helmet may be configured to be removably coupled to the lumet. The helmet coupler assembly may include: and a mounting member adapted to removably connect the shell to the surgical helmet. The helmet coupler assembly may further include a movable member, The member activates the detector based at least in part on the position of the shell relative to the surgical helmet. The switch may be configured to selectively couple the operation of the peripheral device of the surgical helmet. It may be communicatively connected to a controller configured to control the property.

[0006] In another exemplary configuration, the medical gown provides a microbial barrier between the medical environment and the wearer. The shell may include a shell configured to provide within the alignment channel. At least a portion of the surgical helmet is disposed on the surgical helmet, the surgical helmet including the hook and the chin bar. The chin bar may be configured to include at least two magnetic coupling members. The well has a first part configured to be at least partially disposed over a surgical helmet. The first member may be configured to contact the wearer's face when disposed on the surgical helmet. The shell may include an opening configured to be disposed in front of the surface of the first member. The mask may further include a transparent face shield disposed within the opening. The field includes a first surface and an opposite second surface, a top and a bottom, and a first opening. the first opening may be removably coupled to a protrusion of the surgical helmet to provide a first The shell is configured to align the first member with the surgical helmet. The device may further include a first mounting element and a second mounting element, The attachment elements may be secured to the bottom of the transparent face shield on either side of the first opening. and the second mounting element, respectively, are attached to a transparent face shield. The first and second mountings may include a retention mechanism configured to secure the first and second mountings to the mounting base. At least one of the elements may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material, and the first and second attachment elements At least one of the elements defines a recess on the wearer side of the microbial barrier, and The magnetic coupling member is configured to removably couple with one of the magnetic coupling members.

[0007] In yet another exemplary configuration, the medical gown provides a barrier to microbial contamination between the medical environment and the wearer. The shell may include a shell configured to provide a barrier. The shell may include at least two The shell may be configured to be disposed over a surgical helmet including a magnetic coupling member. a first member configured to be at least partially disposed on a surgical helmet; The first member may include an opening. The shell may be disposed within the opening of the first member. The transparent face shield may further include a transparent face shield disposed on the The connector may include a first surface and an opposite second surface, an upper surface and a lower surface, and a first coupler. The first coupler removably couples to the surgical helmet. The first mounting element and the second mounting element may be included. The second attachment element may be secured to the bottom of the transparent face shield. Each of the first and second mounting elements is provided with a transparent face shield. The first mounting element and the second mounting element may include a retention mechanism configured to secure the first mounting element to the second mounting element. At least one of the two attachment elements comprises a ferromagnetic material and is A recess may be defined on the wearer side, the recess being adapted to be attached to a magnetic coupling member on the surgical helmet. The connector may be configured to be releasably coupled.

[0008] In yet another exemplary configuration, the medical gown provides a barrier to microbial contamination between the medical environment and the wearer. The shell may include a shell configured to provide a barrier. The shell may include at least two It may be configured to be disposed over a surgical helmet that includes a magnetic coupling member. The well has a first part configured to be at least partially disposed over a surgical helmet. The first member may include an opening. The shell may be configured to fit over the opening of the first member. The mask may further include a transparent face shield disposed within the mask. The shell may include an upper portion and a lower portion. The shell may further include a first coupler, A first coupler is disposed on the wearer side of the first material and is detachable from the surgical helmet. The shell is configured to be operably coupled to the first attachment element and / or The first and second mounting elements may include a transparent face. The first and second mounting elements may be secured to the bottom of the shield. The head may include a distal surface and a proximal surface. Also, the first and second attachment elements Each of the heads may include a post extending from a distal surface of the head. and a proximal portion configured to abut a distal surface of the head. a distal portion having a first dimension and a distal portion having a second dimension, the first dimension being greater than the second dimension; The head of each of the first and second mounting elements may further include a ferromagnetic material. and a proximal surface of each head is adapted to be coupled to one of the magnetic coupling members of the surgical helmet. It may be configured to be removably coupled.

[0009] In yet another exemplary configuration, a protective clothing system configured for use with a helmet is provided. The stem may provide a barrier between the environment and the wearer. The chin bar may include a protrusion and a chin bar disposed at least partially within the channel. The protective clothing system may include at least two magnetic coupling members. The shell may further include a spring, and the shell may be configured to be at least partially disposed on the helmet. The shell may be configured to be at least partially disposed on the helmet such that the shell is in contact with the wearer's face. The medical gown may include an opening configured to be placed in front of the face of the patient. The transparent face shield may include a transparent face shield disposed within the opening in the shell. The chair shield may include an upper portion and a lower portion. The medical gown may be attached to the wearer side of the shell. The helmet may further include a tab, the tab being adapted to be attached to the helmet through an alignment channel in the helmet. The tab may include an outer edge that aligns the shell with the tab. The first opening is removably coupled to a protrusion on the helmet, thereby allowing the helmet to be attached to the helmet. The medical gown may be configured to align the shell with the first attachment. The first mounting element and the second mounting element may further include The device may further include a mounting element, the first and second mounting elements being on opposite sides of the first opening. The first and second attachment elements may be fastened to the bottom of the transparent face shield. At least one of the barriers includes a ferromagnetic material and defines a coupling recess on the wearer side of the barrier. The first and second attachment elements and / or the coupling recess may be configured to couple to the magnetic The coupling member is configured to be removably coupled to the coupling member.

[0010] In yet another exemplary configuration, a protective clothing system configured for use with a helmet is provided. The stem may provide a barrier between the environment and the wearer. The chin bar may include a protrusion and a chin bar disposed at least partially within the channel. The protective clothing system may include at least two magnetic coupling members. The shell may include a helmet cover, and the shell may be configured to be at least partially disposed above the helmet. The shell may be configured to be at least partially disposed above the helmet. The protective clothing system may include an opening configured to be positioned in front of the face of the The mask may further include a transparent face shield disposed within the opening in the shell. The face shield may include a first side and an opposite second side, an upper side, and a lower side. The protective clothing system may further include a tab on the wearer side of the shell, the tab being adapted to The outer edge aligns the shell to the helmet through the alignment channel in the The protective garment system further includes a first opening formed at least partially in the tab. the first opening may be removably coupled to a protrusion of the helmet, The protective clothing system may be configured to align the shell with the helmet. The device may further include a first mounting element and a second mounting element, The fastening elements are secured to the bottom of the clear face shield on either side of the first opening of the tab. Each of the first and second attachment elements may include a retention feature, the retention feature being , is positioned closer to the second surface of the transparent face shield than the first surface. The attachment elements include a ferromagnetic material and each have a coupling recess on the wearer side of the barrier. The first and second attachment elements and / or the coupling recess may define a The magnetic coupling member is configured to removably couple to the magnetic coupling member.

[0011] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical gown assembly includes a magnetically oriented recess disposed therein. a surgical helmet including a coupling member and a detector spaced apart from the coupling member; The surgical gown assembly may be configured to be worn over a surgical helmet. and disposed at least partially on the surface of the medical device to provide a microbial barrier between the user and the medical environment. The surgical gown assembly may be configured with a surgical fabric (such as a surgeon's gown) defining an opening. The mask may include a transparent face shield disposed within the opening. A transparent face shield may include a top, bottom, first surface, and an opposite second surface. The surgical gown assembly may also include a second protective layer attached to the bottom of the transparent face shield. The first mounting element may include a ferromagnetic material. The first attachment element may define a proximal surface facing away from the transparent face shield. The proximal surface is a first point located on the longitudinal axis of the first attachment element, and the transparent The face shield may include a first point that may define a first distance from the first surface of the face shield. The proximal surface may also define a second distance from the first surface of the transparent face shield. The second point on the proximal surface may be spaced apart from the first point on the proximal surface; The proximal surface is shaped such that the first distance is less than the second distance. The attachment element is removably coupled to a coupling member on the surgical helmet, and is coupled to the coupling member. The detector may be configured to trigger (activate) when the

[0012] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical gown assembly includes a coupling disposed in the recess. a surgical helmet including a coupling member and a Hall effect sensor spaced apart from the coupling member; The surgical gown assembly may be configured to be used in conjunction with a surgical helmet. and a medical device disposed at least partially above the user to provide a microbial barrier between the user and the medical environment. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to include a surgical gown defining an opening. The mask may include a base and a transparent face shield disposed within the opening. The hand may include an upper portion, a lower portion, a first surface, and an opposite second surface. The gown assembly includes a first attachment element coupled to the bottom of the transparent face shield. The first attachment element may include a proximal surface facing away from the transparent face shield. The first axis of the first attachment element may intersect with the proximal surface. The proximal surface may define a first point on the proximal surface on the first axis is a first point from the first surface of the transparent face shield; The second point on the proximal surface may be formed into a shape that can define a distance between the transparent face and the proximal surface. A second distance from the first surface of the shield may be defined, and the second point on the proximal surface may be located at a distance from the first surface of the shield. The first mounting point is spaced from the first point, the first distance being shorter than the second distance. The element may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material and may be detachable relative to a coupling member on the surgical helmet. The connector is configured to removably couple to the connector.

[0013] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical gown assembly includes a coupling disposed in the recess. a surgical helmet including a coupling member and a Hall effect sensor spaced apart from the coupling member; The surgical gown assembly may be configured to be used in conjunction with a surgical helmet. and disposed at least in part on the surface of the device to provide a microbial barrier between the user and the healthcare environment. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to include a surgical fabric defining an opening and a surgical gown assembly. and a transparent face shield disposed in the mouth. The surgical gown may include an upper portion, a lower portion, a first surface, and an opposite second surface. The assembly includes a first mounting element coupled to a lower portion of the transparent face shield. The first attachment element may define a proximal surface facing away from the transparent face shield. The proximal surface may be configured such that a first point on the proximal surface is in contact with the first surface of the transparent face shield. The second point on the proximal surface may be formed into a shape that can define the first distance. The proximal surface may define a second distance from the first surface of the face shield. A second point is spaced apart from the first point on the proximal surface, the first distance being shorter than the second distance. The first attachment element may be formed into a shape such that the first attachment element is made of a ferromagnetic material. and configured to removably couple to a coupling member on a surgical helmet. That's fine.

[0014] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical gown assembly includes a coupling disposed in the recess. In use with a surgical helmet including a coupling member and a detector spaced from the coupling member. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to be slightly fitted over the surgical helmet. and configured to provide a microbial barrier between the user and the medical environment. The surgical gown assembly may include a surgical fabric defining an opening and a surgical gown disposed within the opening. and a transparent face shield provided on the face shield. The transparent face shield may include an upper portion, The surgical gown assembly may include a bottom portion, a first surface, and an opposing second surface. The adapter may include a first mounting element including a head, the head including a ferromagnetic material; The transparent face shield defines a proximal surface facing away from the face shield. The proximal surface includes a first proximal surface. a portion extending a first distance from a first surface of the transparent face shield and a second portion on the proximal surface of the face shield; the portion is shaped to define a second distance from the first surface of the transparent face shield. The proximal surface may be shaped such that the first distance is shorter than the second distance. The first attachment element may be detachable from a coupling member on the surgical helmet. The sensor may be configured to couple to the sensor.

[0015] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical gown assembly includes a coupling disposed in the recess. In use with a surgical helmet including a coupling member and a detector spaced from the coupling member. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to be worn over a surgical helmet. and disposed at least partially on the surface of the medical device to provide a microbial barrier between the user and the medical environment. The surgical gown assembly may include a surgical fabric defining an opening and a surgical gown assembly having an opening. and a transparent face shield disposed within the face shield. It may include a first surface and an opposite second surface, or may be bisected by a midline (midline). The surgical gown assembly may also be attached to a transparent face shield. The first attachment element may include a first attachment element coupled to the proximal surface. The first attachment element defines a proximal surface. The first attachment element may include a head. A first point on the proximal surface on the axis of the first attachment element may be a transparent frame. A first distance from the first surface of the face shield may be defined. The face shield may define a second distance from the first surface of the face shield. The point may be spaced apart from a first point on the proximal surface, the proximal surface being spaced apart from the first point by a first distance. The first attachment element may be shaped so that the distance between the first attachment element and the second attachment element is shorter than the distance between the first attachment element and the second attachment element. The second point on the distal surface is farther from the midline of the transparent face shield than the first point on the proximal surface. The transparent face shield may be oriented such that it is positioned at

[0016] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical gown assembly includes a coupling disposed in the recess. In use with a surgical helmet including a coupling member and a detector spaced from the coupling member. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to be slightly fitted over the surgical helmet. and configured to provide a microbial barrier between the user and the medical environment. The surgical gown assembly may include a surgical fabric defining an opening and a surgical gown disposed within the opening. The transparent face shield may include a transparent face shield disposed on the first surface. and an opposite second surface, or may be bisected by a midline. The first attachment element may be coupled to the transparent face shield. The attachment element may include a head defining a proximal surface and an opposite distal surface. A first point on the proximal surface that is on the axis of the attachment element is spaced from the first surface of the transparent face shield. The first distance may be defined as a distance between the first point on the proximal surface and the first point on the transparent face shield. The second point on the proximal surface may define a second distance from the surface. The second point on the proximal surface may be spaced apart from the first point on the proximal surface. The proximal surfaces may be spaced apart such that the first distance is less than the second distance. The transparent face shield and the first attachment element may be formed into a shape. The first mounting element is configured to prevent rotation of the first mounting element relative to the transparent face shield. The first attachment element may include a complementary feature configured at a second point on the proximal surface. is located farther from the midline of the transparent face shield than the first point on the proximal surface. It may be oriented.

[0017] The surgical gown assembly includes a transparent face shield and a complementary first attachment element. A mechanism is attached between the opening at the bottom of the transparent face shield and the post extending from the distal surface of the head. The opening may be configured to include a hole extending between the first surface and the second surface. The post may have a first shape, and the post may include a shape complementary to the first shape. , may be configured to prevent rotation within the opening.

[0018] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical gown assembly includes a coupling disposed in the recess. In use with a surgical helmet including a coupling member and a detector spaced from the coupling member. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to be worn over the surgical helmet. At least a portion of the device is disposed on the device and configured to provide a microbial barrier between the user and the healthcare environment. The surgical gown assembly may include a surgical fabric defining an opening and a surgical gown disposed within the opening. The transparent face shield may include a first The surface may include a first surface and an opposite second surface, and may be bisected by a midline. A first attachment element may be coupled to the transparent face shield. The element may include a head defining a proximal surface and an opposite distal surface. The mounting assembly prevents rotation of the first mounting element relative to the transparent face shield. a first point on the proximal surface that is on the axis of the first attachment element is attached to a transparent face; A second point on the proximal surface may define a first distance from the first surface of the chair shield. The face shield may define a second distance from the first surface of the face shield. may be spaced apart from a first point on the proximal surface, the proximal surface being spaced apart from the first distance by a second The first attachment element may be formed on the proximal surface so that the distance between the first attachment element and the second attachment element is shorter than the distance between the first attachment element and the second attachment element. The second point is located farther from the midline of the transparent face shield than the first point on the proximal surface. The ion exchange membrane may be oriented so as to

[0019] The surgical gown assembly includes a first attachment element for a transparent face shield. The means for preventing rolling includes an opening extending between the first surface and the second surface and a distal end of the head. and a post extending distally from the proximal surface. The post may be at least partially disposed within the opening, and the post and the opening may form a post within the opening. A complementary mechanism may be included to prevent rotation of the strike.

[0020] In yet another exemplary configuration, a surgical gown assembly for use with a surgical helmet is provided. The method of making yellowtail comprises providing a dough suitable for providing a microbial barrier, the dough defining an opening. The mask is formed in a shape that surrounds at least a part of the wearer's head, and separates the environmental side from the wearer side. The method may also include providing a fabric for fixing the upper and opposite sides. The method may include providing a transparent face shield including a lower portion. The method may further include forming a recess in the proximal surface of the head of the magnetic attachment element. The method also includes attaching a ferromagnetic attachment element to a transparent face shield. The method may also include disposing a proximal surface of the ferromagnetic attachment element on a wearer side of the fabric. The method may include bonding a transparent face shield to the fabric so that the face shield is attached to the fabric.

[0021] In yet another exemplary configuration, a method for reusing a surgical gown feature includes: The method may include obtaining a used surgical gown, the used surgical gown having an opening therein. The transparent face shield includes a surgical fabric that defines the opening and a transparent face shield disposed within the opening. The chair shield may include a top, a bottom, a first side, and an opposite second side. The method further includes a first attachment element secured to a lower portion of the transparent face shield. The first attachment element may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material, and the first attachment element may be configured to be attached to the wearer of the surgical gown. The first attachment element may define a coupling recess in a side thereof. The first attachment element may be attached to a magnetic coupling member on the helmet. The first attachment element may be configured to removably couple to the distal surface. and a head having a proximal surface and a post extending distally from a distal surface of the head. The coupling recess may be formed in a proximal surface of the head. This may include removing the first attachment element from the transparent face shield. The method may further include discarding the surgical gown and the transparent face shield. The method may also include cleaning and / or disinfecting the first attachment element. The method may also include replacing the cleaned or disinfected first mounting element with a new face. The new surgical gown may include bonding the shield to the new surgical gown. Subsequent uses of the gown shall utilize the cleaned or disinfected first attachment element to attach the new gown. A surgical gown may be attached to the helmet.

[0022] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical gown assembly includes at least one coupling The surgical gown may be adapted for use with a surgical helmet including the surgical gown. The assembly includes a surgical fabric defining an opening and a transparent face seal disposed within the opening. The transparent face shield may include a first surface and an opposing second surface. The first attachment element may be coupled to the transparent face shield, and the first attachment element may be The mounting element includes a proximal surface. An adapter member removably couples to the first mounting element. The adapter member may include a proximal surface and an opposing distal surface. The adapter member may have a first point on the proximal surface of the adapter member and a second point on the proximal surface of the adapter member. The second point on the proximal surface of the adapter member may include a second point on the proximal surface of the adapter member. The distal surface of the adapter member may be spaced apart from the first point on the distal surface. The adapter may be configured to removably couple to a proximal surface of the fastening element. The first point on the proximal surface of the member is transparent when the adapter member is coupled to the first mounting element. The adapter member may define a first distance from the first surface of the transparent face shield. The second point on the surface is a transparent face when the adapter member is coupled to the first mounting element. The proximal surface of the adapter member may define a second distance from the first surface of the shield. a face shield configured such that a first distance from a first surface of the face shield is shorter than a second distance; The slits may be formed as follows.

[0023] In yet another exemplary configuration, a surgical gown including a first attachment element is attached to a first fastener. A method of coupling to a surgical helmet including an adapter member includes providing an adapter member. The adapter member may include a proximal surface and an opposing distal surface. The member has a first point on the proximal surface of the adapter member and a second point on the proximal surface of the adapter member. The second point on the proximal surface of the adapter member may be located adjacent to the first point on the proximal surface of the adapter member. The first point on the proximal surface of the adapter member may be spaced apart from the adapter member. When the material is coupled to the first mounting element, the first surface of the transparent face shield is A second point on the proximal surface of the adapter member may define a distance from the first a second distance from the first surface of the transparent face shield when coupled to the mounting element of the The method may also include connecting the adapter member to a first coupling member of the surgical helmet. The method may include removably coupling the adapter member to a surgical gauze. The method may further include removably coupling the first mounting element of the motor to the first mounting element of the motor.

[0024] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical gown assembly includes a magnetically oriented recess disposed therein. A surgical head including a coupling member and a Hall effect sensor spaced apart from the coupling member. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to be used in conjunction with a surgical helmet. and a medical device disposed at least partially over the medical device to provide a microbial barrier between the user and the medical environment. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to include a surgical fabric defining an opening. and a transparent face shield disposed within the opening. The mount may include a top, a bottom, a first surface, and an opposing second surface. The first attachment element may be coupled to the bottom of the transparent face shield. The head may include a cylindrical head having a distal end and an opposite proximal end. The proximal end may include a transparent foil. The face shield may define a proximal surface facing away from the face shield. a first portion extending proximally at an angle from a median plane to a first edge; The second portion may extend proximally from the intermediate surface of the cylindrical head to the second edge. The cylindrical head may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material and may extend at an angle to the first mounting. The mounting element is removably coupled to a coupling member on the surgical helmet, and is coupled to the coupling member. The sensor may be configured to trigger a Hall effect sensor when the

[0025] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical gown assembly includes a magnetically oriented recess disposed therein. A surgical head including a coupling member and a Hall effect sensor spaced apart from the coupling member. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to be used in conjunction with a surgical helmet. and a medical device disposed at least partially over the medical device to provide a microbial barrier between the user and the medical environment. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to include a surgical fabric defining an opening. and a transparent face shield disposed within the opening. The mount may include a top, a bottom, a first surface, and an opposing second surface. The first attachment element may be coupled to the bottom of the transparent face shield. The proximal end may include a cylindrical head having a transparent face and an opposite proximal end. The shield may define an opposite-facing proximal surface. The proximal surface may define a first side and a second side. The first surface may include a flat surface having a first edge from a first side of the flat surface. The second surface may extend proximally at an angle to the second edge of the planar surface. The plane may extend proximally from the first side to a second edge at an angle. The cylindrical head may be made of a ferromagnetic material and may be perpendicular to the hand axis. The mounting element is removably coupled to a coupling member on the surgical helmet, and the coupling member When coupled, it may be configured to trigger a Hall Effect sensor.

[0026] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical gown assembly includes a magnetically oriented recess disposed therein. A surgical head including a coupling member and a Hall effect sensor spaced apart from the coupling member. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to be used in conjunction with a surgical helmet. and a medical device disposed at least partially over the medical device to provide a microbial barrier between the user and the medical environment. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to include a surgical fabric defining an opening. and a transparent face shield disposed within the opening. The mount may include a top, a bottom, a first surface, and an opposing second surface. The first attachment element may be coupled to the bottom of the transparent face shield. It may include a cylindrical head including a distal end having a distal surface and a proximal end having a proximal surface. The proximal surface extends from a first edge of the cylindrical head to a second edge of the cylindrical head. The first attachment element may extend proximally at an angle to the surgical helmet. and a Hall effect sensor that is removably coupled to a coupling member on the The device may be configured to trigger a

[0027] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical gown assembly includes a magnetic A surgical head including a coupling member and a Hall effect sensor spaced apart from the coupling member. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to be used in conjunction with a surgical helmet. and a medical device disposed at least partially over the medical device to provide a microbial barrier between the user and the medical environment. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to include a surgical fabric defining an opening and a surgical gown assembly. and a transparent face shield disposed within the mouth portion. The first mounting element may include a top, a bottom, a first surface, and an opposite second surface. The first attachment element may be coupled to the bottom of the transparent face shield. The head may include a cylindrical head including a bore extending along the longitudinal axis between a distal end and a proximal end. The cylindrical head may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material and may extend from the first mounting element. is removably coupled to a coupling member on a surgical helmet, and when coupled to the coupling member The sensor may be configured to trigger a Hall effect sensor.

[0028] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical gown assembly includes a magnetically oriented recess disposed therein. A surgical head including a coupling member and a Hall effect sensor spaced apart from the coupling member. The surgical gown assembly may be configured to be used in conjunction with a lumet. a medical device disposed at least partially above the helmet to provide a microbial barrier between the user and the medical environment; The surgical gown assembly may be configured to provide a surgical gown that defines an opening. The mask may include a fabric and a transparent face shield disposed within the opening. The shield may include an upper portion, a lower portion, a first side, and an opposite second side. An attachment element may be coupled to the bottom of the transparent face shield. The element may include a cylindrical head, the bore having a closed distal end and an open proximal end. The bore may include a mouth, the mouth being The cylindrical member may be tapered from the open proximal end to the center of the bore. The head may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material and may be attached to a coupling member on a surgical helmet. a first mounting element coupled to the coupling member, the first mounting element being releasably coupled to the coupling member; The device may be configured to trigger a

[0029] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical apparel system includes a surgical helmet. The surgical helmet may include a shell, a ventilation assembly coupled to the shell, and a and a power coupler coupled to the well. The power source is in electrical communication with the ventilation assembly. The power combiner may include a post. The system may be configured to: The battery, the wiring harness that runs from the battery, and the wiring harness that connects to the other side of the battery. The surgical helmet may further include a power supply including a plug mated thereto. It may be configured to be removably coupled to the coupler to power the ventilation assembly. The posts and plugs are each designed to be connected in any radial direction. The post and plug may not have a keyway or a keyway. The plug may include a complementary retention feature that allows the plug to rotate about the post without the need for a retaining mechanism.

[0030] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical apparel system includes a surgical helmet. The surgical helmet may include a shell, a ventilation assembly coupled to the shell, and a and a power coupler disposed on the well and in electrical communication with the ventilation assembly. The source coupler may further include a post. The system also includes a battery and a A wiring harness extends from the battery, and a plug is connected to the wiring harness on the opposite side of the battery. The plug may be removably connected to the power coupler of the surgical helmet. The post and plug may be configured to be electrically connected to each other to provide power to the ventilation assembly. It may also include a complementary retention mechanism that allows the plug to rotate about the post without breaking the connection. The system is preferably disposed at least partially above a surgical helmet and is suitable for use in a medical environment. and a surgical gown configured to provide a microbial barrier between the surgical gown and the wearer. The surgical gown, when at least partially disposed over the surgical helmet, may be a surgical fabric defining an opening configured to be placed in front of a user's face; and a transparent face shield disposed within the opening in the surgical fabric.

[0031] In yet another exemplary configuration, the surgical apparel system includes a surgical helmet. The surgical helmet may include a shell, a ventilation assembly coupled to the shell, and a The ventilation assembly may include a power coupler disposed on the well and in electrical communication with the ventilation assembly. The coupler may include a post that defines an axis of rotation. A wiring harness extends from the battery, and a plug is connected to the wiring harness on the opposite side of the battery. The power supply may further include a power supply including a plug that is detachable to the power coupler of the surgical helmet. The post and plug may be configured to couple to the power supply to provide power to the ventilation assembly, The plug is rotated in a first direction relative to the axis of rotation without breaking the electrical connection between the post and the plug. and a complementary retention mechanism for allowing rotation in a second direction about the rotation axis.

[0032] These and other features, characteristics, and advantages of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art. It is intended that the present disclosure be limited to these configurations, embodiments, features, and / or advantages. It's not something like that.

[0033] Referring to the drawings, exemplary figures are shown in detail. The drawings show schematic embodiments and and / or exemplary configurations are depicted, but are not necessarily to scale and may be used for illustrative purposes only. Certain features have been exaggerated to better illustrate and explain innovative aspects of the construction. Furthermore, the exemplary illustrations set forth herein may be implemented in accordance with the principles illustrated in the drawings and described below. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to be limited to the precise forms and configurations disclosed in the detailed description. It is not intended to be

[0034] Advantages of the present disclosure may be best understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: It will be easily understood, as it will be better understood by [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0035] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first configuration of a surgical apparel system including a medical gown and a surgical helmet, the surgical helmet being shown in phantom. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a surgical helmet of the surgical apparel system of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of a medical gown coupled to the chin bar of the surgical helmet shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4A] 2 is a partial schematic top view of a first configuration of the headband of the surgical apparel system of FIG. 1 with the medical gown coupled to the surgical helmet. FIG. [Figure 4B] 1. FIG. 4 is a partial schematic top view of a second configuration of the headband of the surgical apparel system of FIG. 1 with the medical gown coupled to the surgical helmet. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a second configuration of a surgical apparel system including a medical gown and a surgical helmet, the surgical helmet being shown in phantom. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a surgical helmet of the surgical apparel system of FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of a medical gown coupled to the chin bar of the surgical helmet shown in FIG. 5. [Figure 8] FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of the interior of the controller housing of the surgical apparel system of FIG. 5 including a first configuration of the coupling mechanism. [Figure 9A] 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the coupling mechanism of FIG. 8 in a first state of the first configuration; [Figure 9B] 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a second state of the first configuration of the coupling mechanism of FIG. 8, in which the medical gown is coupled to the surgical helmet. [Figure 10A] 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the first state of the second configuration of the coupling mechanism of FIG. 8. [Figure 10B]9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the second state of the second configuration of the coupling mechanism of FIG. 8. [Figure 11] FIG. 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a third configuration of the coupling mechanism of FIG. 8. [Figure 12A] FIG. 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a fourth configuration of the coupling mechanism of FIG. 8. [Figure 12B] FIG. 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a fifth configuration of the coupling mechanism of FIG. 8. [Figure 13A] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a third configuration of a surgical apparel system including a medical gown having a first configuration of tabs extending from a transparent face shield, with a surgical helmet shown in phantom. [Figure 13B] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a third configuration of the surgical apparel system including an alternative configuration of a medical gown having a second configuration of tabs separated from a transparent face shield, with a surgical helmet shown in phantom. [Figure 14] FIG. 13C is a perspective view of the surgical helmet of FIGS. 13A and 13B including alignment channels and coupling members in the chin bar. [Figure 15A] FIG. 15 is an enlarged perspective view of the alignment channel of the helmet of FIG. 14. [Figure 15B] FIG. 15 is an enlarged top view of the alignment channel of the helmet of FIG. 14. [Figure 16A] 15 is a perspective view of one of the coupling members in the chin bar of the helmet of FIG. 14 including a detector positioned adjacent the coupling member. [Figure 16B] FIG. 16C is a cross-sectional view of one of the coupling members of FIG. 16B. [Figure 17A] 15 is a perspective view of a first configuration of the coupling member of the helmet of FIG. 14. FIG. [Figure 17B] 15 is a top view of a first configuration of the coupling member of the helmet of FIG. 14. FIG. [Figure 18A] FIG. 16B is a perspective view of the front of the transparent face shield of the surgical apparel system of FIG. 16A including openings for attaching attachment elements. [Figure 18B] FIG. 13B is a perspective view of the rear of the transparent face shield of the surgical apparel system of FIG. 13A having an attachment member coupled thereto. [Figure 18C] FIG. 18C is a close-up view of one of the attachment members coupled to the transparent face shield as shown in FIG. 18B. [Figure 18D] FIG. 14 is a partial cross-sectional view of a first configuration of attachment elements of a medical gown coupled to a transparent face shield of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 19A] FIG. 13C is a front view of a first configuration of an attachment element of a surgical hood of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 19B] FIG. 14 is a front perspective view of a first configuration of an attachment element of a medical gown of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 19C] FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view of a first configuration of an attachment element of a medical gown of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 20A] FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view of a retention member securing an attachment element to the transparent face shield of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 20B] FIG. 14 is a rear view of a retention member securing an attachment element to the transparent face shield of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 20C] 13C is a cross-sectional view of a retaining member securing an attachment element to a transparent face shield of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. FIG. [Figure 20D] FIG. 14 is a side view of a retention member coupling an attachment element to the transparent face shield of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 21A] 13B is a perspective view of the face shield of the medical gown of FIG. 13A positioned against the chin bar and upper beam of a surgical helmet prior to coupling of the face shield to the surgical helmet. [Figure 21B] FIG. 13B is a perspective view of the face shield of the medical gown of FIG. 13A positioned against the chin bar and upper beam of a surgical helmet during transition of coupling of the face shield to the surgical helmet, including tabs positioned within alignment channels of the upper beam of the surgical helmet. [Figure 21C] FIG. 13B is a perspective view of a face shield of the surgical apparel system of FIG. 13A coupled to a surgical helmet. [Figure 22A] 18D coupled to the coupling member of FIGS. 13A-16C. FIG. [Figure 22B] 10 is a schematic diagram of the magnetic field surrounding the coupling member of the surgical helmet relative to the detector when the attachment element is positioned adjacent to the coupling member. FIG. [Figure 22C] 1 is a schematic diagram of the magnetic field surrounding the coupling member of the surgical helmet relative to the detector in the absence of an attachment element. [Figure 23A] FIG. 13C is a front view of a second configuration of an attachment element for use with the medical gown of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 23B] 23B is a front perspective view of a second configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 23A. FIG. [Figure 24A] FIG. 14 is a front view of a third configuration of an attachment element for use with the medical gown of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 24B] FIG. 24B is a front perspective view of a third configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 24A. [Figure 25A] FIG. 14 is a front view of a fourth configuration of an attachment element for use with the medical gown of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 25B] FIG. 25B is a front perspective view of a fourth configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 25A. [Figure 26A] FIG. 14 is a front view of a fifth configuration of an attachment element for use with a medical gown of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B and including a magnetic material insert. [Figure 26B] FIG. 26B is a cross-sectional view of a fifth configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 26A. [Figure 27A] FIG. 14 is a front view of a sixth configuration of an attachment element for use with the medical gown of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 27B] FIG. 27B is a front perspective view of a sixth configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 27A. [Figure 28A] FIG. 14 is a front view of a seventh configuration of an attachment element for use with the medical gown of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 28B] FIG. 28B is a front perspective view of a seventh configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 28A. [Figure 29A] FIG. 14 is a front perspective view of an eighth configuration of an attachment element coupled to a portion of a face shield of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 29B] FIG. 29B is a front perspective view of an eighth configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 29A coupled to a portion of a face shield. [Figure 30] FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram of a ninth configuration of attachment elements and coupling members for use with the medical gown of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 31] FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of a tenth configuration of attachment elements and coupling members for use with the medical gown of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 32] FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram of an eleventh configuration of attachment elements and coupling members for use with the medical gown of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 33] FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of a twelfth configuration of attachment elements and coupling members for use with the medical gown of the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 34] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of yet another exemplary configuration of a medical gown for use with a surgical helmet. [Figure 35] 35 is a perspective view of a fourth configuration of a surgical apparel system including the medical gown and surgical helmet of FIG. 34 (the surgical helmet is shown in phantom). [Figure 36] FIG. 36 is a partial exploded view of the surgical helmet of FIG. 35. [Figure 37] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a surgical helmet including an alignment channel and a chin bar for use with the surgical apparel system of FIGS. 13A and 13B. [Figure 38A]38 is a partial cross-sectional view of a portion of the chin bar of the surgical helmet of FIG. 37 including one exemplary configuration of coupling members and detectors positioned proximate the coupling members. [Figure 38B] 38B is a cross-sectional view of one exemplary configuration of the chin bar and linkage member of FIG. 38A. FIG. [Figure 39A] FIG. 13B is a rear view of the transparent face shield of the surgical gown of the surgical apparel system of FIG. 13A having an attachment element coupled thereto. [Figure 39B] FIG. 10 is a partial cross-sectional view of one configuration of attachment elements of a surgical gown coupled to a transparent face shield. [Figure 40] 39A and 39B coupled to a surgical gown coupled to a coupling member of the surgical helmet of FIG. 37. FIG. [Figure 41A] FIG. 39C is a front perspective view of a thirteenth configuration of the mounting elements of the transparent face shield of FIGS. 39A and 39B. [Figure 41B] FIG. 41B is a side view of the thirteenth configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 41A. [Figure 42A] FIG. 39C is a front perspective view of a fourteenth configuration of the mounting element of the transparent face shield of FIGS. 39A and 39B. [Figure 42B] FIG. 42B is a side view of the fourteenth configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 42A. [Figure 43A] FIG. 39C is a front perspective view of a fifteenth configuration of the mounting elements of the transparent face shield of FIGS. 39A and 39B. [Figure 43B] FIG. 43B is a side view of the fifteenth configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 43A. [Figure 44A] FIG. 39C is a front perspective view of a sixteenth configuration of the attachment elements of the transparent face shield of FIGS. 39A and 39B. [Figure 44B] FIG. 44B is a side view of the sixteenth configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 44A. [Figure 44C] FIG. 38 is a partial cross-sectional view of a sixteenth configuration of attachment elements of a surgical gown coupled to coupling members of the surgical helmet of FIG. 37. [Figure 45A]FIG. 39C is a front perspective view of a seventeenth configuration of the attachment elements of the transparent face shield of FIGS. 39A and 39B. [Figure 45B] FIG. 45B is a side view of the seventeenth configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 45A. [Figure 46A] FIG. 39C is a front perspective view of an eighteenth configuration of the mounting elements of the transparent face shield of FIGS. 39A and 39B. [Figure 46B] FIG. 46B is a side view of the eighteenth configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 46A. [Figure 47A] FIG. 39C is a front perspective view of a nineteenth configuration of the attachment elements of the transparent face shield of FIGS. 39A and 39B. [Figure 47B] FIG. 47B is a side view of the nineteenth configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 47A. [Figure 48A] FIG. 39C is a front perspective view of a twentieth configuration of the attachment elements of the transparent face shield of FIGS. 39A and 39B. [Figure 48B] FIG. 48B is a side view of the twentieth configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 48A. [Figure 49A] FIG. 39C is a front perspective view of a twenty-first configuration of the mounting elements of the transparent face shield of FIGS. 39A and 39B. [Figure 49B] FIG. 49B is a side view of the twenty-first configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 49A. [Figure 50A] FIG. 39C is a front perspective view of a twenty-second configuration of the attachment elements of the transparent face shield of FIGS. 39A and 39B. [Figure 50B] FIG. 50B is a side view of the twenty-second configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 50A. [Figure 50C] FIG. 50B is a partial cross-sectional view of a twenty-second configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 50A coupled to a transparent face shield. [Figure 50D] 50B is a partial cross-sectional view of a twenty-second configuration of the attachment element of FIG. 50A coupled to a coupling member of the surgical helmet of FIG. 37. FIG. [Figure 50E] FIG. 50B is a partial cross-sectional view of a twenty-third configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 50A coupled to a transparent face shield. [Figure 50F]FIG. 50F is a partial cross-sectional view of a twenty-third configuration of the attachment element of FIG. 50E coupled to a coupling member of the surgical helmet of FIG. 37. [Figure 51A] FIG. 39C is a front perspective view of a twenty-fourth configuration of the mounting element of the transparent face shield of FIGS. 39A and 39B. [Figure 51B] FIG. 51B is a side view of the twenty-fourth configuration of the mounting element of FIG. 51A. [Figure 51C] A bottom view of the twenty-fourth configuration of the mounting element of Figures 51A and 51B. [Figure 51D] FIG. 38 is a partial cross-sectional view of a twenty-fourth configuration of the attachment element of FIGS. 51A-51C coupled to a coupling member of the surgical helmet of FIG. [Figure 52A] 1 is a perspective view of one configuration of a transparent shield for a surgical gown, the transparent shield including a shaped opening for receiving an attachment element. FIG. [Figure 52B] FIG. 52B is an enlarged perspective view of the shaped opening in the transparent shield of FIG. 52A. [Figure 53] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary surgical helmet including a face frame with a coupling mechanism. [Figure 54] FIG. 54 is a perspective view of the joining mechanism of the face frame of the surgical helmet of FIG. 53. [Figure 55] FIG. 54 is a front view of the face frame coupling mechanism of the surgical helmet of FIG. 53. [Figure 56] FIG. 56 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling mechanism of FIG. 55. [Figure 57] FIG. 54 is a perspective view of the exemplary surgical helmet of FIG. 53 including a power inlet. [Figure 58] FIG. 58 is a perspective view of the power inlet of FIG. 57. [Figure 59] FIG. 58 is a front view of the power inlet of FIG. 57. [Figure 60] FIG. 58 is a cross-sectional view of the power inlet of FIG. 57. [Figure 61] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary power supply including a battery, a wiring harness, and a plug. [Figure 62] FIG. 62 is a front view of the plug of the power supply of FIG. 61. [Figure 63]62 is a perspective view of an exemplary post for connecting the plug of the power supply of FIG. 61 to the power inlet of the surgical helmet of FIG. 57. FIG. [Figure 64] 62 is an alternative perspective view of an exemplary post for connecting the plug of the power supply of FIG. 61 to the power inlet of the surgical helmet of FIG. 57. FIG. [Figure 65] FIG. 58 is an exploded view of the power inlet of the surgical helmet of FIG. 57 with the post and plug. [Figure 66A] 1 is a perspective view of a plug of a power source coupled to a power inlet of a surgical helmet using a post, the plug positioned in a first orientation relative to the surgical helmet and / or the post. FIG. [Figure 66B] 10 is a perspective view of a plug of a power source coupled to a power inlet of a surgical helmet using a post, the plug positioned in a second orientation relative to the surgical helmet and / or the post. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] Maintaining a reliable barrier between the provider and the patient prevents the medical procedure or examination It is of utmost importance to prevent the exchange and / or movement of particles or foreign bodies within the During medical procedures and surgical procedures, healthcare providers may use surgical apparel such as the surgical apparel system 10 shown in FIG. In some cases, an assembly known as a surgical apparel system is worn.

[0037] Therefore, the surgical apparel system (surgical apparel system) 10 is A surgical gown 12 (also known as a medical gown) configured to be attached to a helmet 20 The surgical gown 12 may include a surgical gown assembly including a surgical gown (which may be referred to as a surgical gown). The surgical glove is configured to provide a barrier, such as a microbial barrier, between the surgical glove and the surrounding environment. The barrier formed by the device can benefit both the wearer and the patient. The barrier provided by the surgical gown 12 prevents the wearer from contact with the patient's body air that may be generated during the surgical procedure. The barrier can substantially eliminate the possibility of contact with fluid or solid particles of the material. , which substantially prevents any foreign matter expelled by the wearer from migrating to the patient during a surgical procedure. This can be prevented.

[0038] Referring to FIG. 1, a surgical gown 12 is provided with a surgical helmet 20 and a protective covering for the wearer's head. A surgical fabric 14 (surgery fabric) configured to cover at least a portion of the The surgical gown 12 may include a hood and a The hood may be configured to cover the head when worn by a wearer and to It is understood to refer to surgical gowns 12 which often extend only a short distance below the neck. Although not shown in the figure, the surgical gown 12 may be a toga, shirt, or It is also considered that the toga 12 may be configured as a jacket. The surgical gown 12 covers the head as well as the hood and extends to at least the waist. It will be understood that

[0039] The surgical gown 12 may be adapted to repel moisture, debris, and other contaminants and / or Any suitable surgical fabric 14 or combination of fabrics may be used to aid in absorption. The surgical fabric 14 may include multiple layers. One such layer may be: Microporous membranes (microporous films) that allow gas to pass through while maintaining a microbial barrier In certain configurations, the surgical fabric 14 may be AS for blood penetration resistance. TM F1670-98 standard and / or ASTM F16 for viral barrier properties In one non-limiting example of the surgical fabric 14, The surgical fabric 14 of the surgical gown 12 has pore sizes in the range of approximately 0.05 to 0.20 microns. However, it is contemplated that the surgical fabric 14 may have other pore sizes.

[0040] Additionally, the surgical gown 12 may be constructed from multiple different fabrics bonded together to form a barrier. For example, the surgical gown 12 may be primarily a barrier surgical gown. Fabric (barrier surgical fabric) 14 and filter fabric (filter fabric The filter fabric 16 may be made of a material similar to the barrier surgical fabric 14 described above. The filter fabric 16 may be more permeable and therefore breathable than the filter fabric 16. Placed in an area with low risk of penetration, e.g., above the wearer's head or near the top of the wearer's head. The surgical barrier may be positioned to facilitate air circulation through the barrier. The fabric 14 may be attached by any suitable means, such as adhesive, stitching, welding, or a combination thereof. It may therefore be attached to the filter fabric 16 .

[0041] As shown in FIG. 1, the surgical gown 12 may further include a face shield 18. The face shield 18 portion of the surgical gown 12 is designed to prevent the wearer from wearing the surgical gown 12. The face shield 18 generally allows the user to see through the barrier provided by the The face shield may have a sheet-like structure and a thickness of about 1 mm or less. 18 is attached to an opening or cutout formed in the surgical fabric 14 of the surgical gown 12. The surgical fabric 14 may be attached and / or secured by means of stitching, snaps, hook-and-loop fastenings, or other fastenings. The exterior of the face shield 18 is not secured by fasteners, adhesives, welding, or a combination thereof. The face shield 18 may be attached to the periphery or edge. One such polycarbonate is Sabi It is sold under the trademark LEXAN by Epson Corporation. It is also used in surgical gowns. Code 18 is tinted to protect the wearer's eyes from excessive exposure to bright light. Additionally, the face shield 18 may be curved to accommodate various head sizes, as described below. The material may be flexible so as to accommodate various needs.

[0042] The face shield 18 may further include an opening 56 adjacent the top thereof. Although not shown, the opening 56 may be circular, elongated, or rectangular. It is contemplated that the shape may be circular, square, or any similar polygonal shape. Additionally, the opening 56 is generally centered between the ends of the face shield 18 and aligned. The openings 56 may also function as a holding element and / or a centering mechanism. At the face shield 18, above the attachment point of the surgical fabric 14 to the face shield 18 , so that the surgical fabric 14 covers the opening 56 and provides a surgical gown. 12 can maintain the barrier provided between the wearer and the environment. For example, As shown in FIG. 1, the surgical fabric 14 of the surgical gown 12 is attached to a face shield 18. The face shield 18 is attached to the top of the face shield 18 at a position below the opening 56.

[0043] The surgical gown 12 also includes one or more attachment elements 58 disposed about its periphery. The attachment element 58 may also be referred to as a gown fastener or second member. The attachment element 58 removably attaches the surgical gown 12 to the surgical helmet 20. The mounting element 58 may be in any suitable form. Metal tacks, rivets, buttons, magnets, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, or The fasteners may be constructed of similar types, either alone or in combination. As such, the attachment elements 58 extend inwardly from the wearer side of the face shield 18. It may be attached to the face shield 18 of the surgical gown 12. Also shown in the figures Although not shown, it is contemplated that the surgical gown 12 may be placed in any other position or location. and which includes a barrier surgical fabric 14 and / or a filter fabric 16. The attachment elements 58 may include adhesives, rivets, snaps, or similar attachment devices. , or a combination thereof, face shield 18 and / or fabric 14 / It may be attached to 16.

[0044] Referring again to FIGS. 1 and 2, an exemplary configuration of the surgical apparel system 10 is shown. The system includes a surgical gown 12 and a surgical helmet 20. The surgical gown 12 may be used as a hood or toga to be worn over the surgical helmet 20. In the hood configuration shown in FIG. The surgical helmet 20 is placed over the surgical helmet 20 and corresponds to the surgical helmet 20. The facial apparel system 10 is adapted to enclose the head of a person wearing the system, thereby Alternatively, the surgical gown 12 may be configured to cover the front and back of the head. When configured as described above, the toga is placed over the surgical helmet 20, the head of a person wearing a helmet 20 and corresponding surgical apparel system 10; The surgical helmet 20 may be configured to encompass the arms, shoulders, and torso. In order to place the surgical gown 12 in this manner, the surgical gown 12 is usually When the face shield 18 is aligned and secured to the surgical helmet 20 in the manner The face shield 18 is positioned against the surgical helmet 20. When the surgical mask 14 is removed, the remaining portion of the surgical mask 14 is typically placed over the wearer's head to form a surgical helmet. The protective cover 24 will cover the exposed components of the glove 20 and the wearer's head.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 2, a surgical helmet that may be utilized as part of the surgical apparel system 10 is shown. An exemplary configuration of the surgical helmet 20 is shown. The surgical helmet 20 of FIG. The headband 22 surrounds the wearer's head and is used as a surgical helmet. The headband 22 may be configured to support the headset 20. The headband 22 may be generally flexible or soft. Preferably, the headband 22 is constructed of a flexible material, which allows the headband 22 to fit snugly on the wearer's head. The headband 22 can be adjusted to fit any size / shape. The headband control assembly 38 may include a headband control assembly 38 configured to The control assembly 38 is a control member that can be operated by the wearer to adjust the size of the headband 22. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the control member 39 may include a rotatable knob. When the wearer rotates the control member 39 in one direction, the head The headband control assembly 38 is adapted to reduce the size or circumference of the headband 22. Alternatively, if the wearer rotates the control member 39 in the opposite direction, the head The headband control assembly 38 increases the size or circumference of the headband 22. As a result, the headband 22 of the surgical helmet 20 can be fit securely to the head of a particular individual, regardless of the size and / or shape of that individual's head. It can be adjusted and / or customized to fit you perfectly.

[0046] The surgical helmet 20 is supported by a headband 22 and is attached to the headband 22. The housing 32 further includes a housing 32 positioned toward the front of the personal protection system 10. The helmet may be configured in a bow shape to fit the head of the individual wearing it. Many parts of the housing 32 are void spaces, i.e., open spaces. For example, the housing 32 may be formed to define a central space. The central space may be located toward the rear of the housing 32. The top of the housing 32 may have an intake or opening that allows access to the central space. The housing 32 also has a front space adjacent to the front of the housing 32 and a housing space adjacent to the front of the housing 32. The additional space may include additional spaces, such as a rear space adjacent the rear of the housing 32. The spaces may be configured to form duct-like structures or passageways within the housing 32. Alternatively, these additional spaces may be interconnected with the central space.

[0047] The surgical helmet 20 may include one or more powered peripherals 30, including Do not install ventilation assemblies, lights, cameras, microphones, other communication equipment, cooling equipment, or These devices include, but are not limited to, a combination of surgical helmets. 20 may be mounted and / or attached in various positions and orientations relative to the device. Each of the peripherals 30 receives commands that affect the operational state of the corresponding peripheral. For example, each of the peripherals 30 may be configured to issue an on / off command. Alternatively, peripheral device 30 may receive a command to change one or more of its settings. With this configuration, the wearer of the surgical helmet 20 can receive the surgical signal. During surgery, the operating states of various peripheral devices 30 can be controlled. , when the peripheral device is a ventilation assembly 30, the ventilation assembly 30 is Various controls for controlling the operation of the fans in the Alternatively, if the peripheral device is the cooling device 30, The cooling device 30 receives commands that control the intensity of the cooling power provided by the cooling strip. When the peripheral device is a microphone 30, the microphone 30 may be configured to It may be configured to receive commands to control the volume of the audible signal it generates. If the device is a light 30, the light 30 may control the direction and / or intensity of the light emitted. Of course, peripheral device 30 may be configured to receive commands that control the peripheral device. It may also be configured to respond to other types of commands that control the operation of the device 30.

[0048] When the surgical apparel system 10, including the surgical gown 12, is placed on the head of a wearer, Normal breathing by the user inevitably results in an increase in carbon dioxide within the surgical gown 12. In addition, if the temperature under the surgical gown 12 rises, the wearer and and / or increased water vapor on the face shield 18, which may impair the wearer's visibility. To prevent such undesirable effects, the surgical apparel system 10 The helmet 20 may include one or more of the peripheral components 3 described above, such as a ventilation assembly, cooling equipment, etc. 0. Specific features of the mat 20, peripherals 30, and surgical gown 12 are described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,481,019, No. 6,622,311, No. 6,973,677, No. 7,73 No. 5,156, No. 7,752,682, No. 8,234,722, No. 8,282,23 Nos. 4, 8,407,818, 8,819,869, and 9,173,437 Nos. 5,999,222, 5,999, 5,999, 6,0 ...

[0049] The ventilation assembly 30 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the surgical helmet of the surgical apparel system 10. The ventilation assembly 30 is an example of a peripheral device 30 that can be incorporated into the surgical helmet 20. Although shown as an integral component of the met 20, it may be incorporated into other peripherals 30 as described above. Each may be an integral component of the surgical helmet 20 or may be attached to the surgical helmet. It should be understood that the device may be removably coupled to the housing 20. The surgical helmet 20 includes a ventilation assembly disposed within the central space of the housing 32. The ventilation assembly 30 includes a fan blade, an impeller, a propeller, a fan wheel, The blade may include a blade mechanism or similar structure configured to induce air movement. The blade is attached to a motor configured to rotate the blade when energized by a power source. When the blades are actuated, the ventilation assembly 30 is coupled to the housing 32. air is drawn into the central space of the housing 32 through an intake opening at the top of the housing 32. The additional space in the housing 32 is connected to the central space and is recessed into the central space. It may also function as a duct to distribute trapped air.

[0050] The exemplary ventilation assembly 30 extends forward from the front space at the front of the housing 32. The front nozzle 40 may include a front bellows 36 extending therefrom and connecting to the front nozzle 40. The ventilation assembly 30 may be attached to the front of the headband 22. A rear bellows 34 extends from the rear space to a rear nozzle (not shown) at the rear of the The rear nozzle may be attached to the rear of the headband 22. When the ventilation assembly 30 of the surgical helmet 20 is activated, the fan blows air through the surgical gown 12. This draws air into the opening at the top of the housing 32 and releases it to the outside through the additional space. For example, the ventilation assembly 30 may be configured to filter the filter fabric 16 of the surgical gown 12. The air may then be drawn in through the front flap. The air is discharged through the front bellows 36 and the rear bellows 34. The trapped air is expelled through the front nozzle 40 in front of the wearer's face. The air exhausted through the face shield 18 is directed against the wearer's face and / or The air that has flowed through the rear bellows 34 is discharged through the rear nozzle. The rear nozzle is disposed so as to open below the headband 22. The air discharged from the mask may be discharged against the back of the wearer's neck.

[0051] The front nozzle 40 of the surgical helmet 20 may include a block 42. 2 is a headband 22 or a component of a surgical helmet 20 integrated with the headband 22 In the illustrated embodiment of the system 10, The block 42 is attached to a strap 44 that is part of the headband 22. There are.

[0052] The front nozzle 40 may further be configured to include a protrusion 46. The protrusion 46 The protrusion 46 projects upward from the front end of the nozzle 40. As can be seen in FIG. The protrusion 46 projects outward from the top surface of the die 40. As will be explained in more detail below, the protrusion 46 For attaching and / or securing the surgical gown 12 to the surgical helmet 20 In other configurations, the projections 46 may be attached to the upper beam 29 of the face frame. or from other parts of the surgical helmet 20, such as the housing 32 of the surgical helmet 20. It may extend from the

[0053] The surgical helmet 20 includes a chin bar 24 that extends downwardly from the front of the headband 22. The jaw bar 24 may include a first post 26A and a second post 26B. The first post 26A and the second post 26B are attached to the strap 4 of the headband 22, respectively. 4. The first and second posts may include first ends 27A, 27B coupled to either side of the first post. The terminals 26A, 26B are coupled to the headband 22 via first ends 27A, 27B. The chin bar 24 may be configured to extend from both sides of the headband 22. It may be constructed of a generally flexible or pliable material.

[0054] A beam 28 extends between the opposing free ends of posts 26A, 26B. The beam 28 is positioned below and slightly forward of the chin of the person wearing the surgical helmet 20. The beams 28 are bowed outward from the free ends of the posts 26A and 26B. The chin bar 24 may be bent inwardly to secure the surgical helmet 20 to the wearer's head. a headband 2 positioned in front of the wearer's face and generally surrounding the face when the headband is attached; 2 may extend outward.

[0055] Multiple fasteners such as magnets, hook-and-loop fasteners, metal rivets, snaps, or similar types of fasteners The connecting member 48 is attached to the chin bar 24 and the face shield 18 of the surgical gown 12. Each coupling may be configured to be aligned and / or attached to the other coupling. The members 48 are positioned adjacent the opposing free ends of the posts 26A, 26B and / or the beams. 28 on the chin bar 24 adjacent both ends of the surgical helmet. The connecting members 48 of the face shield 18 may be arranged or configured in any suitable manner. 1 and 2, cooperate with the complementary attachment elements 58 of the surgical gown 12 to secure the surgical gown 12 to the surgical helmet, as described above. For example, the nozzle 40 may be extended from the front nozzle 40. The protruding projections 46 are configured to cooperate with complementary attachment elements 58 on the surgical gown 12. The connecting member 48 may be replaced by a connecting member 48.

[0056] As noted above, with reference to both FIGS. 1 and 2, in one configuration of system 10: The face shield 18 may include an opening 56 adjacent its upper edge. The opening 56 in the face shield 18 allows air to pass through the front nozzle 40 of the surgical helmet 20. Alternatively, it may be configured to receive a protrusion 46 extending from another portion of the surgical helmet. The openings 56 and protrusions 46 may be used to secure the face shield 18 and / or surgical gown. 12 may be configured to be removably coupled to a surgical helmet 20. , the openings 56 and the protrusions 46 allow the face shield 18 to be attached when the system 10 is worn. The face shield 18 is attached to the surgical helmet 20 so that the face shield 18 is positioned in front of the wearer's face. The figure shows a positioning mechanism configured to align the Although not shown, the face shield 18 may include additional openings 56, and the surgical helmet The face shield 20 includes an additional protrusion 46 positioned to correspond to the opening 56 in the face shield 18. It should be understood that it is contemplated that the present invention may be configured in a manner similar to that described above. For example, multiple collisions may be performed. Ribs 46 may extend from the headband 22 and / or the front nozzle 40, The clamp 18 is attached to the surgical gown 12 by a plurality of projections 4 when the surgical gown 12 is attached to the surgical helmet 20. 6. The connector 50 may be configured to include a complementary opening 56 that removably couples to the connector 50.

[0057] Additionally, as discussed above, the face shield 18 and / or surgical fabric 14 may be The surgical gown 12 may include a plurality of attachment elements 58 disposed relative to the surgical gown 12. In the exemplary configuration of the surgical gown 12 shown in FIG. 3, the attachment elements of the surgical gown 12 The element 58 is attached to the opening 56 of the face shield 18 by the projection 46 of the surgical helmet 20. 22. The face shield 18 is secured to the chin bar 24 and the straps 44 of the headband 22. When bent, each engages with a complementary magnet or other element on the surgical helmet 20. 1. Placed and fastened onto the face shield 18 so as to abut and latch onto the appropriate coupling member 48. The exemplary configuration of the system 10 shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 Referring to the cross-sectional view of the face shield 18 and chin bar 24 of FIG. 1, the surgical gown 12 is The face shield 18 includes an opening 56 adjacent the top thereof, and a plurality of attachment elements 58 are attached to the face shield 18. The attachment element 58 is disposed near the periphery of the face shield 18. spaced apart near the periphery of the helmet 18 and on the chin bar 24 of the surgical helmet 20 The surgical gown 12 shown in the figures has an opening 56. Although included, it is contemplated that opening 56 may not be required in certain configurations. , the attachment element 58 couples the face shield 18 to the surgical helmet 20; and and / or may be configured to align.

[0058] In operation, the openings 56 in the face shield 18 contact the projections 4 of the surgical helmet 20. When attached to the surgical helmet 20, the face shield 18 may be attached to the surgical helmet 20 and / or chin bar. 24 and spaced apart near the periphery of the face shield 18. The attachment element 58 is mated with a complementary attachment member 48 on the chin bar 24 of the surgical helmet 20. The size of the face shield 18 and the size of the surgical gown 12 may be adjusted. The spacing and / or location of the attachment elements 58 may be varied to allow attachment to the surgical helmet 20. The curvature and / or shape of the face shield 18 when applied may be varied. For example, the attachment elements 58 on the surgical gown 12 may be spaced closer together to accommodate the surgical gown. The curvature of the face shield 18 when attached to the helmet 20 may be reduced. Alternatively, the attachment elements 58 on the surgical gown 12 may be spaced farther apart to accommodate the hand. Even if the curvature of the face shield 18 when attached to the surgical helmet 20 is increased, 3, the connecting member 48 of the chin bar 24 is and / or separating the face shield 18 from the surgical helmet 20 by a predetermined distance. The size of the protrusion 47 may be determined by the size of the face sheet. The face shield may be similarly adapted to manipulate the curvature or arc of the shield 18. Varying the curvature of the 18 reduces glare or glare through the face shield 18 Although not shown in the figure, the surgical gown 12 and and / or alternative configurations for securing the face shield 18 to the surgical helmet 20 are also contemplated. For example, in one alternative configuration, face shield 18 may not include rectangular opening 56, but instead include only a plurality of mounting elements 58. The plurality of attachment elements 58 are preferably rivets, magnets, or the like, and are attached to the face shield 18 and and / or the surgical gown 12 is provided with gaps therebetween, and the surgical helmet 20 is provided with gaps therebetween. It is spaced and configured to couple to a complementary magnet or similar coupling member 48. For example, complementary magnets or similar coupling members 48 may be attached to the housing 32, headband 22, and and / or may be secured to the chin bar 24. The surgical gown 12 and the surgical helmet 20 are typically removably coupled together and are easily accessible. After surgery or examination, the surgical gown 12 can be disposed of and the surgical helmet 20 can be reused. To do so.

[0059] 4A and 4B, the face shield 18 may have different curvatures. 4A and 4B show an exemplary configuration of the headband 22, Strap 44, headband control assembly 38, headband control member 39, chin bar First ends 27A, 27B of 24 posts 26A, 26B and 7B is a top cross-sectional view of a portion of surgical helmet 20 including protrusions 47 extending from posts 7B. 26A, 26B at first ends 27A, 27B of face shield 18 and headband 22. The posts 26A, 26B are connected to the headband as opposed to the housing 32. 22, and since the headband 22 may have various shapes and sizes, The contour and / or curvature of the face shield 18 on the hood may be adjusted to accommodate the headband 22. This "dynamic" adjustment allows the face shield18 to be more convenient. For example, the contour and / or curvature of the face shield 18 may be adjusted to fit the face of the wearer. It can be adapted to be more optimally positioned relative to the surface. The shield extends across the top of face shield 18 and 8 to the headband 22 and / or strap 44. It is contemplated that the headband 22 may include an array of mounting elements 58. and / or straps that connect to an array of attachment elements 58 on the face shield 18. The arrangement may include an array of fasteners or coupling members configured to fit together. Similarly, allowing the contour of the shield 18 to change in response to adjustment of the headband 22. do.

[0060] The schematic diagrams of Figures 4A and 4B can illustrate the concept of dynamic curvature shielding in a useful way. However, this is not to be construed as limiting. It will be appreciated that the chair shield 18 operates in a manner different from that described below. 4B shows the headband 22 and face shield 1 of the surgical helmet 20. The central axis M1 is shown bisecting the 8. The central point C is a circular or is located close to the center of the oval-shaped headband 22. The second line is located close to the center point C and the intersection of the face shield 18 and the protrusions 47 of the first ends 27A, 27B of the chin bar 24. and an intersection point P located adjacent to the intersection point P.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 4A, the headband control member 39 of the headband control assembly 38 , set in a first position that defines a first circumference and / or shape of the headband 22. Preferably, a second line extending between the center point C and the intersection point P intersects the central axis M1 at a first angle θ1. Referring to FIG. 4B, the headband control member of the headband control assembly 38 39 is a second circumference and / or shape of the headband 22 that is larger or smaller than the first circumference and / or shape. The center point C may be set at a second location that defines the circumference and / or shape of the two. A second line extending between the intersection point P and the central axis M1 intersects with the central axis M1 at a second angle θ2. Assuming the length of the shield 18 remains generally constant, it will fit the head of a particular wearer. 22. The headband control assembly 38 is operated to control the size of the headband 22. By increasing or decreasing the size or circumference of the face shield 18, the arc and The size and / or curvature of the headband 22 may be manipulated by changing the size and / or shape of the headband 22. For example, the size and / or circumference of the headband 22 may be reduced. In this case, the intersection angle θ is likely to be large, which is due to the radius of the arc of the face shield 18. and / or generally reduce the bending and / or curvature of the face shield 18. Alternatively, if the circumference of the headband 22 is increased, The difference angle θ is likely to be small, which may be due to the circular shape of the face shield 18. Increasing the radius of the arc and / or generally flattening the curvature of the face shield 18 Therefore, the arc and / or curvature of the face shield18 may be dynamic. and is determined at least in part by the size and / or shape of the headband 22. As mentioned above, the chin bar 24 is generally made from a flexible and / or pliable material. configured to accommodate variations in size and / or shape of headband 22 as needed. The components of the chin bar 24 may be configured to curve, bend, twist, and / or rotate. You can do this.

[0062] Additionally, the curvature and / or arc of the face shield 18 may affect the installation of the face shield 18. The size and shape of the fastening element 58 and / or the corresponding coupling member 48 of the surgical helmet 20 The size and / or shape may be modified or adapted.

[0063] Referring to Figure 5, an alternative configuration of the surgical apparel system 110 is shown. The various components of the apparel system 110 are identified by reference numbers incremented by 100. It should be understood that the present invention may include similar elements. Reference numbers incremented by 100 It should be understood that these elements, including the above, may have the same characteristics as described above. The apparel system 110 is configured to be attached to a surgical helmet 120. The surgical gown assembly includes a surgical gown 112 (which may also be referred to as a medical gown). As mentioned above, the surgical gown 112 may be used to create a microbial barrier between the wearer and the surrounding environment. The surgical gown 112 may be configured to provide a barrier such as a The barrier provided by the surgical gown 112 can be beneficial to both the wearer and the patient. The barrier provided prevents the wearer from absorbing fluid particles or substances from the patient that may be generated during a surgical procedure. The barrier can virtually eliminate the possibility of contact with solid particles. Furthermore, the released foreign matter can be substantially prevented from being transferred to the patient.

[0064] Referring to FIG. 5, the surgical gown 112 is fitted over the surgical helmet 120 and the wearer's head. A fabric 14 (also called a shell) configured to cover at least a part of the The surgical gown 112 may include a first component of the surgical apparel system 10. As described above with respect to construction, the gown may be configured as a hood, toga, or other similar medical gown. The surgical gown 112 may include a face shield 118 and a surgical gown 112 The mounting element 158 ​​may further include one or more mounting elements 158 disposed on the mounting element 158. The mounting element 158 ​​may also be referred to as the second member. The mounting mechanism may be configured to function as a centering mechanism. The element 158 ​​is attached to the face shield 118 above the attachment point of the fabric 114 to the face shield 118. 118, so that the fabric 114 covers the attachment elements 158 and Ensure that the barrier provided by the surgical gown 112 between the user and the environment is maintained. The mounting element 158 ​​may be constructed of one of a ferromagnetic material or a magnetic material. The surgical gown 112 and all of its components may be constructed in accordance with the surgical gowns described above. It is understood that the present invention may be similarly configured and / or have the features described above with respect to the first embodiment. It should be understood.

[0065] 5 and 6, one exemplary configuration of the surgical apparel system 110 is shown in detail. The system 110 includes a surgical gown 112 and a surgical helmet 120. Similar to the system 10 described above, the system 110 shown in FIGS. The configuration may include one or more peripherals, such as a ventilation assembly.

[0066] The ventilation assembly 130 shown in FIG. 6 is attached to the surgical helmet of the surgical apparel system 110. 1 is an example of a peripheral device 130 that may be incorporated into the helmet 120. The ventilation assembly 130 includes: Although shown as an integral component of the surgical helmet 120, it may be used with other peripherals 110 described above. Each of the surgical helmets 30 may be an integral component of the surgical helmet 120 or may be attached to the surgical helmet 120. The surgical helmet 120 may be removably coupled to the surgical helmet 120 shown in FIG. The air conditioner 120 includes a ventilation assembly 130 disposed within a central space of a housing 132. The air assembly 130 may be a fan blade, an impeller, a propeller, a fan wheel, or It may also include a similar blade mechanism configured to induce air movement. connected to a motor configured to rotate the blade when energized by a power source. When the blades are activated, the ventilation assembly 130 Air is drawn into the central space of the housing 132 through an intake opening at the top. The additional space in the housing 132 is connected to the central space and is recessed into the central space. It may also function as a duct to disperse trapped air.

[0067] The exemplary ventilation assembly 130 extends from the front space to the front of the housing 132. The front nozzle may include a front bellows 136 that extends to connect to a front nozzle (not shown). The nozzle may be attached to the front of the headband 122. The ventilation assembly 130 includes: A rear bay extends from the rear space at the rear of the housing 132 to a rear nozzle (not shown). The rear nozzle is attached to the rear of the headband 122. When the ventilation assembly 130 of the surgical helmet 120 is activated, a fan The air is drawn through the surgical gown 112 and into the opening at the top of the housing 132. , and disperse the air outside through additional space. For example, the ventilation assembly 130 may The gown 112 may be configured to draw air through the filter fabric 116. The air is then exhausted through the front bellows 136 and the rear bellows 134, respectively. can be.

[0068] The surgical helmet 120 may further include a controller housing 150. The controller housing 150 is located in the front of the helmet 120 and, as shown, and may be coupled to a front bellows 136 on the opposite side of the ventilation assembly 130. Additionally, the controller housing 150 may be located on or within the chin bar 124. For example, the controller housing 150 is preferably made of the connecting member 148. One or more may be located within the chin bar 124. The gasket 150 has a coupling configured to couple with at least one of the attachment elements 158. The coupling mechanism 146 may also include a coupling mechanism 146 that is generally attached to the surgical gown 112, etc. configured to couple and / or attach the item to the surgical helmet 120. It is sometimes called a helmet coupler because it can be used with a controller. The controller housing 150 is attached to both sides of the surgical helmet. 120. The upper beam 129 may extend across the front of the upper beam 129.

[0069] The surgical helmet 120 includes a chin bar 124 extending downward from the front of the surgical helmet 120. 24. The jaw bar 124 may include a first post 126A and a second post 126 The first post 126A and the second post 126B may include a surgical helmet. The first and second ends 127A, 127B may be coupled to opposite sides of the mat 120. The first and second posts 126A, 126B are connected to the control board via first ends 127A, 127B. The surgical helmet 1 is coupled to an upper beam 129 extending from the roller housing 150. For example, as shown in FIG. The ends 127A, 127B of the upper beam 127 extend from the controller housing 150. The jaw bar 124 may be made of a generally flexible or pliable material. It may consist of a fee.

[0070] Between the opposing free ends of the posts 126A, 126B of the jaw bar 124, the lower beam 12 8 may extend from the chin bar 124. The chin bar 124 is used to secure the chin of a person wearing the surgical helmet 120. The lower beam 128 may be positioned slightly forward of the lower beam 12. The jaw bars 8 may be formed to arch outward from the free ends of the posts 126A, 126B. 124 is a front view of the wearer's face when the surgical helmet 120 is fixed to the wearer's head. The upper beam 129 may be positioned toward the face and extend outward from the upper beam 129 to generally surround the face.

[0071] Multiple fasteners such as magnets, hook-and-loop fasteners, metal rivets, snaps, or similar types of fasteners The connecting member 148 is attached to the chin bar 124 and secures the surgical gown 112 to the face seal. Each coupling may be configured to align with and / or attach to the guide 118. The material 148 is disposed adjacent to and / or below the opposing free ends of the posts 126A, 126B. The chin bar 124 may be positioned adjacent both ends of the lower beam 128. The coupling members 148 of the surgical helmet 120 may be arranged or configured in any suitable manner. and cooperates with complementary attachment elements 158 of face shield 118 as described above. The surgical gown 112 may be removably secured to the surgical helmet 120 .

[0072] Referring to FIG. 7, the chin bar 124 and controller housing of the surgical helmet 120 A partial perspective view of the surgical gown 112 coupled to the closure 150 is shown. 112 includes a plurality of attachment elements 158 disposed near the periphery of the face shield 118. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the face shield 118 includes a face seal. a pair of attachment elements 158 disposed at opposite ends of the lower portion of the jaw bar; The face seal 124 is configured to mate with a corresponding mating member 148 on the face seal 124. The face shield 118 is located near the center of the top of the controller housing. The mounting element 158 ​​may further include a mounting element 158 ​​configured to couple with the coupling mechanism 146 of the mounting element 150. nothing.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 8, the controller hardware of the surgical apparel system 110 of FIGS. 5 and 6 A partial perspective view of the inside of the controller housing 150 is shown. The surgical helmet 120 has a coupling mechanism 146 at least partially disposed thereon. Although not shown in FIG. 8, additional components and peripherals of the surgical helmet 120 may be At least a portion of the device 130 may be disposed within the controller housing 150. However, it may be attached to the controller housing 150. For example, A light is attached to the exterior of the housing 150 or another portion of the surgical helmet 120. In addition, the surgical helmet 120 and / or the peripheral device 130 may be operated. At least a portion of the memory device, circuit board, or other electrical component that is The motor 100 may be disposed within the motor housing 150.

[0074] 9A and 9B each show an enlarged cross-sectional view of a first configuration of coupling mechanism 146. More specifically, FIG. 9A shows a first state, i.e., the surgical gown 112 is in a disassembled state. When the fastening element 158 ​​is not coupled to the coupling mechanism 146 of the surgical helmet 120, 9A is a cross-sectional view of the coupling mechanism in a first configuration, while FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view of the coupling mechanism in a second configuration, i.e., for surgical use. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a coupling mechanism in a first configuration when a gown 112 is coupled to the coupling mechanism 146. be.

[0075] The first configuration of the coupling mechanism 146 is detachably attached to the attachment element 158 ​​of the surgical gown 112. The distal surface 147 may include a distal surface 147 configured to be capable of coupling to a surgical instrument. configured to at least partially couple to a corresponding attachment element 158 ​​on the gown 112. For example, distal surface 147 may be configured with a flat rivet. a generally flat surgical gown configured to couple to an attachment element of the surgical gown, the attachment element including Alternatively, the distal surface 147 may be configured as a curved, arcuate, spherical, or and / or hemispherical and configured to matingly couple to a complementary shaped mounting element 158. The distal surface 147 shown in Figures 9A and 9B may be generally concave or inwardly facing. It is formed in a hemispherical shape facing inwards, but it can also be convex, outwardly protruding hemispherical, semi-cylindrical, or It is contemplated that the distal surface 147 may be formed with other similar shapes. For example, the distal surface 147 may be formed with a control The distal end 147 is curved to form a convex distal surface 147 that projects outward from the outer surface of the roller housing 150. , arched, or spherical. 58 includes a concave surface configured to matingly couple to the convex distal surface 147 of the coupling mechanism 146. That's fine.

[0076] The helmet may include an enclosure 152 configured to define a space. The housing 152 may be configured as a generally cylindrical or tubular shape. Body 152 may be configured in a generally rectangular or similar polygonal shape. As shown in FIG. 9B, the housing 152 is generally cylindrically configured and has a distal surface 14 7 forms part of the distal end of the housing 152.

[0077] The space defined by the housing 152 may be divided into one or more regions. For example, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the housing 152 is secured by a first line 160. The first region 162 may be divided to define a first region 164 of space. The area 162 is generally proximal to the surgical helmet 120 and distal to the first line 160. The second region 164 may be located on the side away from the first surface 147. Relative to line 160, generally distal to surgical helmet 120 and proximal to distal surface 147 It may be located on one side.

[0078] At least a portion of the surgical helmet is disposed within the controller housing. The coupling mechanism 146 further includes a first member 154 movably disposed within the housing 152. The first member 154 may be configured to move within the space defined by the housing 152. For example, the first member 154 and the housing 152 may be configured as follows: 2 between a first region 162 and a second region 164 of the space defined by the first member 15. The first member 154 may be made of a ferromagnetic material or a magnetic material. The attachment element 158 ​​may be constructed of either a ferromagnetic material or a magnetic material. For example, the first member 154 may be made of a magnetic material, and the second member 154 may be made of a magnetic material. The attachment element 158 ​​may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material. Alternatively, the first member 154 may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material. material and the mounting element 158 ​​may be made of a magnetic material. Even though the first member 154 and the attachment element 158 ​​are in contact with each other, the attachment element 158 ​​is in contact with the distal surface 1 When positioned adjacent to the mounting element 158, the mounting element 158 ​​and the first member 154 are magnetically coupled to each other. For example, the attachment element 158 ​​may be configured to be attached by a force. When positioned adjacent the distal surface 147 of the engagement mechanism 146, the first member 154 and the attachment element The magnetic force between the surgical gown 112 and the surgical helmet 120 is generated by the magnetic force between the surgical gown 112 and the surgical helmet 120. and / or may serve to bind.

[0079] The first member 154 and the housing 152 are arranged such that the first member can slide within the housing 152. For example, the size and / or shape of the slits 100 shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B may be formed as follows: As shown, the first member 154 conforms to the shape defined by the sides of the housing 152. The device may be formed in a circular or polygonal disk-like shape configured to accommodate the The first member 154 may further include a rear surface (back face) facing away from the first member 154. For example, as shown in FIG. and as shown in FIG. 9B, the opposing front and rear surfaces are flat. Although not shown in the figure, the front and rear surfaces of the first member 154 facing away from the housing 152 For example, the front surface of the first member 154 may correspond to the distal surface 147 of the first member 154. The rear surface of the first member 154 may be concave or hemispherical to correspond to the shape of the Alternatively, if the distal surface 147 is convex, the front of the first member 154 The surface may be convex or hemispherical to correspond to the shape of the distal surface 147. The rear surface of member 154 may be flat.

[0080] The coupling mechanism 146 is at least partially disposed within a space defined by the housing 152. and a detector 170, such as a mechanical switch, disposed adjacent to the first region 162. Alternatively, the detector 170 may be disposed adjacent to the second region 164. Additionally, the detector 170 may be positioned adjacent the periphery defined by the housing 152. and / or may be located outside the perimeter. 9A and 9B, the switch 170 may further include a toggle member 172 movable between a first position and a second position. 9B, toggle member 172 is located on housing 15 opposite distal face 147. In this configuration, the toggle member 172 is configured to extend through two faces. , proximally and distally relative to distal surface 147 and defined by toggle member 172. The actuator may be configured to move generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the actuator. Although not required, it is contemplated that the detector 170 may be positioned adjacent to the side of the housing 152 . In this configuration, the toggle member 172 is at least partially disposed within the housing 152. 152, while the detector 170 may be configured to extend through the side of the housing 152 as shown in FIG. , may be positioned outside the perimeter defined by the housing 152. A toggle portion is located within a first region 162 or a second region 164 of the space defined by 152. At least a portion of the material 172 may be disposed adjacent to the side surface. In this configuration, toggle member 172 is oriented proximally and distally relative to distal face 147. and configured to move generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis defined by toggle member 172. The detector 170 may be configured to detect when no additional force is being applied to the toggle member 172. , to move and / or hold the toggle member 172 in the second position. The detector 170 may further include a biasing member such as a spring configured to bias the toggle member 1 72 and outputs a signal based at least in part on the position of the toggle member 172. The device may be configured to provide a

[0081] In operation, the first member 154 is operably and electrically connected to the toggle member 172 of the detector 170. and / or slidably coupled to move the toggle member 172 between the first and second positions. For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, first member 154 When in the first region 162 of the space, the toggle member 172 is coupled to the toggle member 172 and is biased by the force of the biasing member. Overcoming this moves the toggle member 172 to the first position and / or Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first part When the member 154 is in the second region 164 of the space, it is spaced from the toggle member 172 and the toggle member 172 is in the second region 164 of the space. The biasing member of the toggle member 172 moves the toggle member 172 to the second position and / or As mentioned above, the detector 1 may be configured to be able to be held in position 2. 70 detects the position of the toggle member 172 and determines whether the toggle member 172 is in the first position and / or may be configured to output a signal based on the second position. For example, the detector 170 determines whether the toggle member 172 is in the first position or the second position. This is because the surgical gown 112 is attached to the surgical helmet 120. This corresponds to whether the

[0082] The coupling mechanism 146 may also be disposed adjacent to the detector 170 and / or the toggle member 172. The third member 156 may include a third member 156 positioned distally of the toggle member 172. The toggle member 172 may be configured as a disk disposed at the distal end thereof, or at least one of the toggle members 172. 9A and 9B. As shown in FIG. 1, the third member 156 is attached to the wall of the housing 152 opposite the distal face 147 or It may be configured as a loop, ring, or similar circular shape disposed adjacent to the surface. The third member 156 supports at least a portion of the toggle member 172 and / or the detector 170. It may surround or be adjacent to the toggle member 172 or the detector 170. The third member 156 shown in FIG. 9B is at least partially disposed within the housing 152. Although shown as a remote control, it is contemplated that the remote control may be located outside the housing 152. The surface of the housing 152 opposite to the surface 147 may be configured as the third member 156. For example, the surface of the housing 152 opposite the distal surface 147 may be integrally formed with the third member 156. The third member 156 and the first member 154 are attracted to each other by magnetic force. The first part may be made of either a ferromagnetic material or a magnetic material so that the first part can be attached to the second part. The magnetic attraction between the third member 154 and the third member 156 acts against the biasing member of the toggle member 172. For example, the first member 154 and the third member 156 The magnetic attraction between the first member 154 and the second member 156 is as shown in FIG. 9A, the first member 154 moves the toggle member 172 to a first position, and / or be sufficient to enable it to be held in the first position.

[0083] Also, the magnetic attraction between the mounting element 158 ​​and the first member 154 The magnetic force must be sufficient to overcome the magnetic attraction between the third member 156 and the fourth member 156. The element 158 ​​and the third member 156, when each made of a ferromagnetic material, have different For example, the first member 154 and the attachment element may be configured to have a magnetic mass. The magnetic attraction force between the first member 154 and the third member 156 is , the mounting element 158 ​​has a larger magnetic mass than the third member 156. Alternatively, the mounting element 158 ​​and the third member 15 6 are configured to have magnetic fields of different strengths when each is made of a magnetic material. For example, the magnetic attraction between the first member 154 and the mounting element 158 ​​may be In order to make the magnetic attraction force between the first member 154 and the third member 156 larger, The element 158 ​​is attached to the third member 156 so as to separate the first member 154 from the third member 156. A magnetic field stronger than 6 may be used.

[0084] In operation, as shown in FIG. 9B, the attachment element 158 ​​is attached to the distal end of the coupling mechanism 146. When positioned adjacent to the surface 147, the first member 154 and the attachment element 158 The magnetic attraction force generated between the first member 154 and the third member 156 is The force between the first member 154 and the mounting element 158 ​​must be sufficient to overcome the The magnetic attraction force overcomes the magnetic attraction force between the first member 154 and the third member 156. This moves the first member 154 from the first region 162 to the second region 164 of the space. This allows the toggle member 172 to move from the second position to the first position. That is, from the configuration shown in FIG. 9A to the configuration shown in FIG. 9B, the first member 1 54 and toggle member 172 move. This change in position is detected by detector 170. The detector 170 is mounted on the surgical helmet 120 in communication with the peripheral device 130. The operation of the controller 180 will be described below. Let me explain in detail.

[0085] 10A and 10B each show an enlarged cross-sectional view of a second configuration of coupling mechanism 246. More specifically, FIG. 10A shows a first state, i.e., a surgical gown 11 2 is a cross-sectional view of a second configuration of coupling mechanism 246 when no coupling mechanism 246 is coupled to coupling mechanism 246. On the other hand, FIG. 10B shows a second configuration, i.e., the surgical gown 112 is attached to the coupling mechanism 246. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a second configuration of coupling mechanism 246 when coupled.

[0086] The second configuration of the coupling mechanism 246 is adapted to removably couple to the mounting element 158. The surgical gown 112 may include a configured distal surface 247. The distal surface 247 may be configured to conform to a corresponding distal surface of the surgical gown 112. The mounting element 158 ​​may be configured in any number of shapes configured to couple to the mounting element 158. For example, distal surface 247 may be configured to accommodate flat rivet attachments to surgical gown 112. It may be configured as a generally flat surface configured to couple to element 158. The distal surface 247 may be curved, arcuate, spherical, and / or hemispherical, and may be formed relative to one another. 10A and 10B. The distal surface 247 shown in FIG. 10B is generally formed in a concave hemispherical shape, but may also be formed in a convex hemispherical shape. It is contemplated that they may be formed into a spherical shape or other similar shapes.

[0087] The coupling mechanism 246 includes a housing 252 configured to define a space. may constitute all or part of at least one surface of the housing 252. Alternatively, the housing 252 may be configured in a generally rectangular shape. Or it may be configured in a similar polygonal shape. As shown in Figures 10A and 10B The housing 252 is generally cylindrically configured, and the distal surface 247 is the distal end of the housing 252. Forms part of the edge.

[0088] The space defined by the housing 252 may be divided into one or more regions. For example, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the housing 252 is secured by a first line 260. The first region 262 and the second region 264 of the space may be divided. Region 262 is generally proximal of surgical helmet 120 relative to first line 260; The second region 264 may be located away from the distal surface 247. 260, generally distal to the surgical helmet 120 and proximal to the distal surface 247. It may be located on the side where

[0089] Coupling mechanism 24 disposed within controller housing 150 of surgical helmet 120 The device 6 may further include a first member 254 movably disposed within the housing 252. The member 254 may be configured to move within a space defined by the housing 252. For example, the first member 254 and the housing 252 may be formed by a The first member 254 is movable between the first region 262 and the second region 264 of the space. The first member 254 may be made of one of a ferromagnetic material and a magnetic material. The mounting element 158 ​​may be made of either a ferromagnetic material or a magnetic material. For example, the first member 254 may be constructed from a magnetic material and the mounting element 158 ​​may be ferromagnetic. Alternatively, the first member 254 may be made of a ferromagnetic material and attached to The retaining element 158 ​​may be constructed of a magnetic material. In either configuration, the first member 25 4 and the attachment element 158 ​​are disposed adjacent to the distal surface 247. When the mounting element 158 ​​and the first member 254 are attached to each other, the mounting element 158 ​​and the first member 254 may be magnetically attracted to each other. For example, the attachment element 158 ​​may be configured to be attached to the distal surface 24 of the coupling mechanism 246. When positioned adjacent to the first member 254 and the mounting element 158, the magnetic force between the first member 254 and the mounting element 158 ​​is To attach and / or connect the surgical gown 112 to the surgical helmet 120 The first member 254 may be of similar size as described above with respect to the first member 154. and / or may be formed into a shape.

[0090] The coupling mechanism 246 is also disposed adjacent to the surface of the housing 252 opposite the distal surface 247. For example, a third member 256 may be provided on the surface of the housing 252 opposite the distal surface 247. The third member 256 may be integrally formed with the third member 256. 3. Component 256 is shown as being at least partially disposed within housing 252. It is contemplated that the third member 256 may be disposed outside the housing 252. The first member 256 and the second member 254 may be made of a ferromagnetic material or a metal such that they can be magnetically attracted to each other. The first member 254 and the third member 256 may be made of either a metal or a magnetic material. The magnetic attraction force acts on the first member 254 when no additional force is applied to the first member 254. 4 into the first region 262 of space. For example, when no additional force is applied to the first member 254, the first The attractive force between member 254 and third member 256 acts as a first member, as shown in FIG. 10A. 254 is held in a first region 262 of space.

[0091] Alternatively, the magnetic attraction between the mounting element 158 ​​and the first member 254 may be The magnetic force must be sufficient to overcome the magnetic attraction between the third member 254 and the third member 256. When the fastening element 158 ​​and the third member 256 are each made of a ferromagnetic material, For example, the first member 254 and the attached The magnetic attraction between the first member 254 and the third member 256 is To overcome the attractive force, the attachment element 158 ​​has a stronger magnetic field than the third member 256. Alternatively, the mounting element 158 ​​and the third member may be configured to have a mass. 256 are configured to have different magnetic fields when each is made of magnetic material. For example, the magnetic attraction between the first member 254 and the mounting element 158 ​​may be To increase the magnetic attraction between the member 254 and the third member 256, the attachment element 158 may exhibit a stronger magnetic field than the third member 256 .

[0092] In operation, as shown in FIG. 10B, the attachment element 158 ​​is attached to the coupling mechanism 246. When positioned adjacent the distal surface 247, between the first member 254 and the attachment element 158 The magnetic attraction force generated between the first member 254 and the third member 256 is overcome by the magnetic attraction force between the first member 254 and the third member 256. The magnetic attraction between the first member 254 and the mounting element 158 ​​is sufficient to overcome The attractive force acts on the first member 254 and the third member 256 when positioned adjacent the distal surface 247. and move the first member 254 from the first region 262 of space to the second region 263 of space by overcoming the magnetic attraction between the first member 254 and the second region 263 of space. The image is moved to the area 264.

[0093] The coupling mechanism 246 is disposed adjacent to the housing 252 and detects the position of the first member 254. For example, the detector 270 may include a detector configured to It may consist of a contact detector, radar, optical sensor, Hall effect sensor, or similar sensor. The detector 270 may be located near or next to the housing 252. The housing 252 may be disposed within the housing 252 or may be disposed outside the perimeter defined by the housing 252. For example, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the detector 270 may be 252 and adjacent to the second region of space 264. Detector 270 is positioned adjacent to the side of housing 252 and proximate first region 262 of space. Additionally, the detector 270 may be attached to or coupled to the housing 252. For example, the detector 270 may be semi-transparent from the side of the housing 252. The detectors 270 may be proximity sensors such as Hall effect sensors. When configured as a detector, anywhere within the controller housing 150, and and / or may be located anywhere in proximity to the controller housing 150, This allows the detector 270 to detect the movement and / or position of the first member 254 within the housing 252. It is believed that this will enable detection and / or identification. However, the detector 270 may be located on a face of the housing 252 opposite the distal face 247 and / or on a third It is contemplated that it may be disposed adjacent to a surface of the housing 252 adjacent to the member 256 .

[0094] However, depending on the type of sensor utilized, the placement of detector 270 may have operational advantages. For example, the detector 270 may detect that the first member 254 is in the first region 262 of the space. configured to determine whether the first region 261 is located in the first area 262 or in the second area 264. If configured as a Hall Effect sensor, the Hall Effect sensor is mounted adjacent to the side of the housing 252. When placed in contact, the Hall effect sensor detects when the first member 254 is positioned in the first region 262. This allows for more accurate detection of whether the object is located in the first region 264 or the second region 264. In one exemplary configuration of the coupling mechanism 246, the first member 254 is made of a magnetic material. In this case, a magnetic field is formed so as to surround the outer surface of the first member 254. 246, at least one outer surface of the first member 254 slides adjacent to the side of the housing 252. The detector 270, i.e., the Hall effect sensor, is configured to move in the housing 252. By being positioned adjacent to the side, the Hall effect sensor detects when the first member 254 is in the first region. The magnetic field surrounding the first member 254 is formed when the first member 254 is in the region 262 or the second region 264. For example, a Hall effect sensor can detect small changes in the field more accurately. 62. In this configuration, the hose The coil effect sensor detects the force acting on the first member 254 when the first member 254 is in the first region 262. Alternatively, the Hall effect sensor may detect the magnetic field created by the first It is more likely that the absence of a magnetic field will be detected when the member 254 is in the second region 264. The detector is configured to generate a signal indicative of the position of the first member 254 based on the presence or absence of the magnetic field. In another example, the Hall effect sensor may be mounted on a housing adjacent to the second region 264. The Hall effect sensor may be positioned adjacent to the side of the body 252. In this configuration, is formed by the first member 254 when the first member 254 is in the second region 264. Alternatively, the Hall effect sensor may detect the magnetic field generated by the first member 254. It is highly likely that the absence of a magnetic field will be detected when the detector is in the first region 262. The detector 270, i.e., the Hall effect sensor, detects the position of the first member 254 based on the presence or absence of a magnetic field. may be configured to generate a signal indicative of the position of

[0095] In yet another configuration, as described above, the detector 270, i.e., a Hall effect sensor may be located on the surface of the housing 252 opposite the distal surface 247, or may be located on the surface of the housing 252 opposite the distal surface 247. In this configuration, the first member may be disposed adjacent to the surface of the housing 252 opposite the first member. If 254 includes a magnetic material, the Hall effect sensor will detect when the first member 254 contacts the first region 26 When the magnetic field generated by the first member 254 is detected, the magnetic field generated by the first member 254 is likely to be detected. Alternatively, the Hall effect sensor detects that there is no magnetic field when the first member 254 is in the second region 264. The detector 270 detects whether the first member 2 is in a magnetic field or not. 54. In the above configuration, the first If the member 254 is made of a ferromagnetic material and the third member 256 is made of a magnetic material, The Roll effect sensor will likely detect the magnetic field created by the third member 256. In this configuration, the magnetic field generated by the third member 256 is It is likely to vary based on the position of the first member 254. For example, When the third member 256 is located in the first region 262 and adjacent to the third member 256, the third member Alternatively, the first member 254 may be positioned in the second region 264. When the third member 256 is positioned distal to the third member 256, the third member may generate a second magnetic field. The detector 270 detects whether the first magnetic field or the second magnetic field is moving the third member 256. It may be configured to detect whether it is surrounded by

[0096] In operation, the first member 254 separates the first region 262 and the second region 264 of the space. For example, the cams 100 and 102 may be configured to be operable and / or slidably movable between the cams 100 and 102. As shown in FIG. 10A, the first member 254 may be disposed in a first region 262 of the space. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 10B, the first member 254 may be positioned in a second region 2 of the space. 64. In the above example, the detector 270 may be a Hall effect sensor or the like. The first member 254 may be configured as a proximity sensor. Moving to and from region 264 may change the characteristics of the magnetic field surrounding first member 254. The detector 270 may determine whether the first member 2 is in a magnetic field or not based at least in part on the detected magnetic field. 54.

[0097] Alternatively, the detector 270 may be configured as an optical sensor and may be mounted on the side of the housing 252. The surface includes an opening and / or a transparent window. The opening and / or the transparent window are formed in the housing 252. On the side of the first region 262 or the second region 264 of the space, The optical sensor may have an opening and a and / or may be positioned adjacent to the housing 252 in alignment with the transparent window. For example, the housing 252 may be configured so that the optical sensor can view a portion of the second region 264 of the space. When the opening or window is located, the optical sensor can see the first portion in the second region 264. The optical sensor may be configured to detect the presence or absence of the first member 254. 254 is configured to output a signal that identifies whether the second region 264 is present. In certain configurations, it may be possible to position an emitter opposite the optical sensor. In this configuration, the light projector may be received and / or transmitted by the optical sensor. The light projector and optical sensor may generate a signal that is detected or sensed. When the light projector is located in the first area 262 or the second area 264, the signal from the light projector to the optical sensor is The sensors may be positioned relative to one another so as to be configured to block and / or block signals. The optical sensor then detects whether the first member 254 is located in the first region 262 or Based on the reception or non-reception of a signal from the projector, which indicates whether the second region 264 is located. For example, the light projector and optical sensor may be configured to generate a signal. When the first member 254 is located in the first region 262, a signal from the projector to the optical sensor The electrodes may be positioned relative to one another so as to prevent and / or block the Therefore, if the optical sensor does not receive a signal from the projector, it determines that the first member 254 is in the first region. Alternatively, the optical sensor may be configured to generate a signal indicating that the optical sensor is at 262. When a signal is received from the projector, the first member 254 is in the second region 264. The optical sensor and the light projector may generate a signal indicative of the first member 254. and / or blocks a signal from the projector to the optical sensor when the light source is located in the second region 264. is configured to identify the position of the first member 254 even when the first member 254 is positioned to be blocked. This may be done.

[0098] As discussed above with respect to the various configurations of detector 270 of coupling mechanism 246, detector 270 may , may be configured to detect the movement and / or position of the first member 254. The device 270 communicates with a controller 180 on the helmet 120, which communicates with the peripheral device 130. The detector 270 may further detect at least a small amount of the position and / or movement of the first member 254. The controller 180 may be configured to communicate a signal to the controller 180 based at least in part on the The operation of controller 180 is described in more detail below.

[0099] 11 shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of a third configuration of coupling mechanism 346. 6 is at least partially disposed within the controller housing 150 of the surgical helmet 120. The third configuration of the coupling mechanism 346 may be configured to couple the attachment element 1 of the surgical gown 112 to the a first distal surface 347 configured to removably couple to one of the first and second axial guides 58; The distal surface 347 of the first member 354 may be attached to the surgical helmet 12. 0 may be at least partially recessed within the controller housing 150. For example, As shown in FIG. 11, the distal surface 347 may be formed in a generally concave hemispherical shape. , the distal surface 347 is adapted to receive a complementary shaped attachment element 158 ​​on the surgical gown 112. It is contemplated that the axially extending portion may be formed into a convex hemispherical shape or other similarly curved shape. The distal surface 347 shown in FIG. 11 is formed in a generally concave or inward-facing hemispherical shape. but formed in a convex or outwardly protruding hemispherical, semi-cylindrical, or other similar shape. For example, the distal surface 347 may be formed on the outside of the controller housing 150. curved, arched, or spherical, projecting outward from the surface to form a convex distal surface 347. The corresponding attachment element 158 ​​of the surgical gown 112 may be a coupling mechanism 346 The first may include a concave surface configured to matingly mate with the convex distal surface 347 of the first. Distal surface 347 of member 354 may be configured in a generally flat, circular shape.

[0100] The first member 354 of the coupling mechanism 346, and thus the distal surface 347, may be made of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material. For example, the first member 354 may be made of a magnetic material and the second member 355 may be made of a magnetic material. The fastening element 158 ​​may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material. Alternatively, the first member 354 may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material. The mounting element 156 may be constructed of a non-magnetic material and the mounting element 158 ​​may be constructed of a magnetic material. In this case, the first member 354 and the corresponding attachment element 158 ​​are and the mounting element 158 ​​may be configured to be magnetically attracted to each other. The magnetic attraction between the first member 354 and the attachment element 158 ​​holds the surgical gown 112 in place. The surgical helmet 120 must provide sufficient force to removably couple the device. The distal surface 347 of one member 354 may be configured in a hemispherical or similar curved shape, as described above. This allows the first member 354 and the mounting element 158 ​​to have a holding force when they are coupled together. It may be possible to improve it.

[0101] The coupling mechanism 346 is a mechanism at least partially disposed within the controller housing 150. The first member 3 may further include a detector 370 such as a mechanical switch. 54 and proximate to the distal face 347. The detector 370 is The switch may further include a toggle member 372 movable between a first position and a second position. 72 is configured to move the toggle member 372 to the first position when no additional force is applied to the toggle member 372. a spring or the like configured to move the sensor to the second position and / or to hold the sensor in the second position; It may include a biasing member. The detector 370 may be configured to detect the position of the toggle member 372 and output a signal based at least in part on the position of the toggle member 372.

[0102] In operation, the attachment element 158 of the surgical gown 112 may be operatively coupled to the toggle member 372 of the detector 370 and configured to move the toggle member 372 between a first position and a second position. For example, when the attachment element 158 is disposed adjacent to the distal surface 347 of the first member 354, the attachment element 158 may be configured to couple to the toggle member 372. The attractive force between the first member 354 and the attachment element 158 may be sufficient to overcome the force of the biasing member and move the toggle member 372 to the first position and / or hold it at the first position while the attachment element 158 is coupled to the coupling mechanism 346. Alternatively, when the attachment element 158 is not disposed adjacent to the distal surface 347 of the first member 354, the biasing member of the toggle member 372 may move the toggle member 372 to the second position and / or hold it at the second position. As described above, the detector 370 may be configured to detect the position of the toggle member 372. The detector 370 may be communicable with a controller 180 on the helmet 120 that communicates with the peripheral device 130. The operation of the controller 180 will be described in detail below. The detector 370 may be configured to transmit a signal to the controller 180 based at least in part on whether the toggle member 372 is in the first position and / or the second position. させるように構成されてもよい。たとえば、取り付け要素158が第1の部材354の遠 位面347に隣接して配置されたとき、取り付け要素158は、トグル部材372に結合 するように構成されてもよい。第1の部材354と取り付け要素158との間の引力は、 取り付け要素158が結合機構346に結合されている間、付勢部材の力に打ち勝ってト グル部材372を第1の位置に移動させ、および / または第1の位置で保持するのに十分 なものとなり得る。あるいは、取り付け要素158が第1の部材354の遠位面347に 隣接して配置されていないとき、トグル部材372の付勢部材は、トグル部材372を第 2の位置に移動させ、および / または第2の位置で保持してもよい。上述のように、検出 器3「70は、トグル部材372の位置を検出するように構成されてもよい。検出器370 は、周辺機器130と通信するヘルメット120上のコントローラ180と通信可能であ る。コントローラ180の動作については、以下に詳しく説明する。検出器370は、ト グル部材37Aが第1の位置にあるか、および / または第2の位置にあるかに少なくとも 部分的に基づいて、信号をコントローラ180に伝達するように構成されてもよい。 部分的に基づいて、信号をコントローラ180に伝達するように構成されてもよい。

[0103] FIG. 12A shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of a fourth configuration of the coupling mechanism 446. The coupling mechanism 4 46 is at least partially located within the controller housing 150 of the surgical helmet 120. A fourth configuration of the coupling mechanism 446 may be provided to attach the surgical gown 112 to an attachment element. a first distal surface 447 configured to removably couple to one of the first and second connectors 158; The distal surface 447 of the coupling mechanism 446 may include a member 454. 0 may be at least partially recessed within the controller housing 150. For example, As shown in FIG. 12A, the distal surface 447 may be formed in a generally concave hemispherical shape. Additionally, the distal surface 447 is adapted to receive a complementary attachment element 158 ​​on the surgical gown 112. It is contemplated that the shape may be formed into a structured convex hemisphere or other similar curved shape. While the distal surface 447 shown in FIG. 2A is generally concave or inwardly hemispherical, It may be formed into a convex or outwardly protruding hemispherical, semi-cylindrical, or other similar shape. For example, the distal surface 447 may be formed from the outer surface of the controller housing 150. The distal end of the endoscopic catheter may be curved, arched, or spherically shaped to provide a convex distal surface 447 projecting outward from the distal end of the endoscopic catheter. The corresponding attachment element 158 ​​of the surgical gown 112 may be attached to the coupling mechanism 446. The first may include a concave surface configured to matingly couple with the convex distal surface 447 of the first. Distal surface 447 of member 454 may be configured in a generally flat, circular shape.

[0104] The first member 454 of the coupling mechanism 446, and thus the distal surface 447, may be made of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material. For example, the first member 454 may be made of a magnetic material and the second member 455 may be made of a magnetic material. The fastening element 158 ​​may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material. Alternatively, the first member 454 may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material. The mounting element 156 may be constructed of a non-magnetic material and the mounting element 158 ​​may be constructed of a magnetic material. In this case, the first member 454 and the attachment element 158 ​​are The attachment elements 158 may be configured to be magnetically attracted to each other. and the mounting element 158 ​​attaches the surgical gown 112 to the surgical helmet 1 20. The distal end of the first member 454 The positioning surface 447 may be configured in a hemispherical or similar curved shape, as described above, to allow the first member 454 and the mounting element 158 ​​when they are joined together. Also, the distal end of the first member 454 may have a hemispherical or similarly curved shape. Surface 447 helps align mounting element 158 ​​with the center of first member 454. obtain.

[0105] Alternatively, referring to FIG. 12B, an enlarged cross-sectional view of a fifth configuration of coupling mechanism 546 is shown. The distal surface 547 of the first member 554 may define an opening. 554 may include a distal surface 547. The first member 554 of the coupling mechanism 546, and thus the distal The surface 547 may be made of either a ferromagnetic material or a magnetic material. At least a portion of the mounting element 558 of the face shield 118 is made of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material. For example, the first member 554 may be made of a magnetic material and the second member 555 may be made of a magnetic material. The fastening element 558 may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material. Alternatively, the first member 554 may be constructed of a ferromagnetic material. The mounting element 556 may be constructed of a non-magnetic material and the mounting element 558 may be constructed of a magnetic material. In this case, the first member 554 and the attachment element 558 are The attachment elements 558 may be configured to be magnetically attracted to each other.

[0106] Distal surface 547 further includes an opening disposed proximate the center of generally flat distal surface 547. The opening may be defined by a first member 554 such that the first member 554 has a ring shape. An aperture axis may be defined relative to the first member 554. The first member 554 may be generally perpendicular to the aperture axis. The first member 554 may further include a perpendicular lateral axis. In this configuration of coupling mechanism 546, the attachment The attachment element 558 may be configured to include a protrusion 562 extending from a base 560. The protrusions 562 may be made of either a ferromagnetic material or a magnetic material. 562 may be constructed of plastic, polymeric material, or other non-magnetic material. For example, the protrusion 562 may be constructed from a polymeric material and may be attached to the base 562 of the mounting element 558. 60 is made of a magnetic material and generates a magnetic attraction force with the first member 554 of the coupling mechanism 546. In yet another configuration, the protrusions 562 may be made of a magnetic material and For example, the inside of the protrusion 562 may be made of a magnetic material. The outer surface of the magnetic material may be covered with a non-magnetic material such as a plastic polymer. The inside of the protrusion 562 made of a magnetic material is connected to the first member 554 of the coupling mechanism 546. The magnetic attraction may be such that the magnetic field is magnetically attracted to the object.

[0107] The protrusion 562 of the mounting element 558 fits into an opening in the distal surface 547 of the first member 554. The opening in the distal surface 547 may be configured to receive a protrusion of the attachment element 558. 562. Additionally, the opening may be configured to accommodate coupling mechanism 546 and / or or aligning the mounting element 558 with respect to the center of the first member 554 and / or It may be configured to position it.

[0108] In both the fourth and fifth configurations of the coupling mechanism 446, 546 described above, the coupling mechanism 446, 546 is a proximity sensor or a sensor that is at least partially disposed within the controller housing 150. The sensor may further include a detector 470, 570, such as a Hall effect sensor. , 570 are adjacent to the sides of the first members 454, 554, respectively, and are located on the distal surfaces 447, 547. The detectors 470, 570 may be positioned adjacent to the surgical gown 112. Whether or not the attachment element 158, 558 is located adjacent to the distal surface 447, 547 The magnetic field surrounding the first member 454, 554 may be changed by the change in the magnetic field. For example, detectors 470, 570, when configured as Hall effect sensors, Based on the magnetic field surrounding the first member 454, 554, the attachment element 158, 558 to determine whether the member 454, 554 is positioned adjacent to the distal surface 447, 547 of the member 454, 554. The Hall effect sensor may be disposed adjacent to the side of the first member 454, 554. and incorporating alignment features into the distal surfaces 447, 547 to attach the mounting element 1. By aligning the centers of the first members 454, 554, The roller effect sensor has a mounting element 158, 558 disposed adjacent to the distal surface 447, 547. The minute change in the magnetic field surrounding the first members 454 and 554 that occurs depending on whether or not the first members 454 and 554 are in contact with each other is detected. Furthermore, the detectors 470 and 570 may be Hall effect sensors or the like. When configured as a proximity detector, any location within the controller housing 150 and / or may be located anywhere in proximity to the controller housing 150. This allows the detectors 470, 570 to detect the magnetic field surrounding the first members 454, 554. It is believed that this will enable changes to be detected and / or identified. Although not shown, the detectors 470, 570 are adjacent to the distal faces 447, 547 and / or It is contemplated that the first member 454, 554 may be disposed adjacent to the first member 454, 554.

[0109] In operation, the attachment elements 158, 558 of the surgical gown 112 secure the surgical gown 1 12 is positioned adjacent to the distal surface 447, 547 when coupled to the surgical helmet 120. The first member 454, 554 is configured to be removably coupled to the first member 454, 554 so that the first member 454, 554 can be For example, the attachment element 158, 558 may be attached to the distal surface 454, 554 of the first member 454, 554. When positioned adjacent to the first member 454, 554, the third magnetic field attracts the first member 454, 554. The detectors 470, 570 may be configured to detect this third magnetic field. Alternatively, the attachment element 158, 558 may be attached to the distal surface 44 of the first member 454, 554. When the fourth magnetic field is not positioned adjacent to the first member 454, 554, The detectors 470, 570 may also be configured to detect this fourth magnetic field. As described above, the detectors 470 and 570 may be configured to communicate with the peripheral device 130. The detectors 470, 57 are capable of communicating with the controller 180 on the surgical helmet 120. 0 indicates whether the surgical gauze is turned off based on whether the third or fourth magnetic field is detected. The controller 180 may be configured to transmit a signal indicating the presence or absence of the motor 112. The operation of controller 180 is described in more detail below.

[0110] Each of the various configurations of the surgical apparel system 110 described above includes an energy source 182 Each of the various configurations of the systems 10, 110 described above may further include an energy The controller 180 may include an energy source 182, so that the general A schematic diagram is shown in phantom in Figure 8. Energy source 182 is connected to systems 10, 11. 0 and / or surgical helmet 20, 120 The energy source 182, such as a battery, may be configured to be portable. The energy source 182 of the stem 10, 110 is rechargeable so that it can be replaced or replaced. It may be possible and / or replaceable.

[0111] Additionally, each of the various configurations of the surgical apparel system 110 described above may include a controller 180 and / or an energy sensor 186 in communication with the energy source 182. Each of the various configurations of the systems 10, 110 described above may include an energy sensor 186. 180 and an energy sensor in communication with the energy source 182. A general schematic of the energy sensor 186 is shown in phantom in Figure 8. The energy sensor 186 The energy sensor 186 may be configured to detect a characteristic of the energy source 182. The characteristics of the energy source detected by the , voltage, capacity, state, current draw, or similar characteristics associated with the energy source 182. Furthermore, the energy sensor 186 may detect specific The energy signal may be generated or generated based on the energy. The energy sensor 186 is configured to transmit an energy signal to the controller 180. The energy sensor 186 may detect the following based on default or user-defined thresholds: The energy signal may be configured to be transmitted to the controller 180. For example, The energy sensor 186 has a threshold defined as fifteen percent (15%) of the remaining charge. The device may be configured to detect the remaining charge of the energy source 182. In this configuration, The energy sensor 186 detects when the remaining charge reaches fifteen percent (15%) of its and / or falls below fifteen percent (15%), the energy signal is sent to the controller 180. The energy sensor 186 may also be configured to transmit a plurality of different The energy signal may be generated at a threshold value. In the described configuration, the energy sensor 186 detects the residual charge of the energy source 182. In operation, the energy signal may be generated by The energy sensor 186 detects when the energy source 182 reaches 50% remaining charge and / or generates a first energy signal when the energy source 182 detects a residual charge Generates a second energy signal when it reaches and / or falls below 25% , when the energy source 182 reaches and / or falls below 10% remaining charge. In this configuration, the energy The first, second, and third values ​​generated by the energy sensor 186 and transmitted to the controller 180 The third energy signal may indicate the remaining charge of the energy source 182.

[0112] The controller 180 may be an LCD screen, digital display, or a multi-line The device may be configured to generate a signal that can be transmitted to a user display, such as a The display may be configured to display an indicator of the remaining charge, for example: If the user display consists of an LCD screen, the LCD screen must be Alternatively, the display may be configured to display "50%", "25%" or the like to indicate the load. If your user display consists of multiple lights, each of these lights may be a different color. , with each color light representing a different level of remaining charge on the energy source 182. For example, a user display might have a yellow light, an orange light, and a red light. The controller 180 may be configured to detect when the remaining charge reaches 50% and and / or below which a signal is transmitted to the user display to illuminate a yellow light. The controller 180 may be configured to turn on the LED when the remaining charge reaches 25%. If the voltage is above and / or below this level, a signal is transmitted to the user display to turn orange. The controller 180 may be configured to turn on a light of a different color when the remaining charge is 10 % is reached and / or dropped, signaling it to the user display Depending on which light is on, a red light may be turned on. Based on this, the user may determine the approximate remaining charge of the energy source 182. The remaining charge may also be transmitted by a speaker.

[0113] Each of the various configurations of the coupling mechanisms 146, 246, 346, 446, 546 described above: Can be used to identify whether the surgical gown 112 is attached to the surgical helmet 120 configured to detect a characteristic of the coupling mechanism 146, 246, 346, 446, 546 Detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, and 570 are included. 0, 470, 570 output a signal based on the detected characteristics to control the surgical helmet 1 20. The device may be further configured to indicate the presence or absence of a surgical gown 112 coupled to the device. For example, the detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, and 570 may be configured to detect when the surgical gown 112 is in use. Detecting and / or determining timing coupled to surgical helmet 120; Outputs a signal indicating whether the surgical gown 112 is coupled to the surgical helmet 120 In one exemplary configuration, the detectors 170, 270, 370 , 470, 570 are attached to the surgical helmet 120 when the surgical gown 112 is attached to the surgical helmet 120. In another exemplary configuration, the detectors 170, 2 70, 370, 470, 570 are surgical gowns 112 attached to surgical helmets 120. The device is designed to output a signal when not in use or separated from the surgical helmet 120. In yet another exemplary configuration, the detectors 170, 270, 37 0, 470, 570 are the positions when the surgical gown 112 is coupled to the surgical helmet 120 and outputs a first signal to the surgical gown 112 to indicate that the surgical gown 112 is not coupled to the surgical helmet 120. and a second signal is output when the surgical helmet 120 is disconnected from the surgical helmet 120. It may be configured.

[0114] Each of the above-described embodiments of the coupling mechanism 146, 246, 346, 446, 546 and / or In this configuration, the detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 570 are connected to the controller 180. The controller 180 may communicate with the peripherals 110 of the surgical helmet 120 described above. The controller 180 may further communicate with one or more of the surgical heads 30. It should be understood that the lumet 120 may be positioned anywhere on the lumet. For example, the controller 180 includes the detectors 170 and 172 in the controller housing 150. 70, 370, 470, 570. Alternatively, the controller 1 80 may be disposed within the space of the housing 132 of the surgical helmet 120.

[0115] The controller 180 sends motion commands to the detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 57 0 and are detected by detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, and 570. Receives a signal from the detector 170, 270, 370, 470, 570 that is related to the signal characteristics. The controller 180 may also be configured to control the ventilation assembly 130, etc. The surgical helmet 120 may be connected to one or more peripheral devices 130, and the detection Based on the signals received from the detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, and 570, the operating frame configured to communicate signals to and from the ventilation assembly 130 or other peripheral devices 130. For example, the controller 180 may be configured to control the fan brakes via a signal sent to the ventilation system 130. The device may be configured to adjust the amount of power to control the speed of the drive. It is contemplated that a controller may be utilized.

[0116] Regardless of the configuration of the coupling mechanism 146, 246, 346, 446, 546, the detector 170, 270, 370, 470, 570 are detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 570 Based on the presence or absence and / or change in the characteristic detected by the For example, the first configuration of the coupling mechanism 146 and / or The detectors 170, 370 of the third configuration of the coupling mechanism 346 are connected to the toggle members 172, 372. The device may be configured to detect the presence or absence of the surgical gown 112 based on the position of the surgical gown 112. or the second configuration of coupling mechanism 246, the fourth configuration of coupling mechanism 446, and / or the coupling The detectors 270, 470, 570 of the fifth configuration of the mechanism 546 are coupled to the coupling mechanism 246, 446, Based on the change in the magnetic field surrounding the first member 254, 454, 554 of 546, the surgical guide The controller 180 may be configured to detect the presence or absence of the detector 112. Transmitting commands based on signals received from 70, 270, 370, 470, and 570 Alternatively, it may be configured to adjust the operating characteristics of the peripheral device 130 .

[0117] In one configuration, the controller 180 controls the detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 5 70 to interpret the signal received from the energy source to the peripheral device 130. For example, the controller 180 may be configured to control the transmission of the detector 17. 0, 270, 370, 470, 570 or the signal received from the detector 170, 270, Based on the absence of signals from 370, 470, and 570, the surgical gown 112 is If it is determined that the helmet 120 does not have the energy, the energy from the energy source to the peripheral device 130 is The system may be configured to prevent the transmission of energy. A disadvantage to the operation of system 110 is that peripheral device 130 may not function properly when peripheral device 130 is not functioning properly. One of the problems is the generation of unwanted noise that may be generated by the device 130. The peripheral device 130 can be prevented from operating before being attached to the surgical helmet 120. A second disadvantage that can be eliminated is the need to consume energy when peripheral device 130 is not required to operate. Alternatively, the controller 180 may , the signal received from the detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 570 or the detector 17 Based on the absence of signals from 0, 270, 370, 470, and 570, surgical gown 1 If the device 12 determines that the device is coupled to the surgical helmet 120, the device 12 determines that the device is coupled to the peripheral device 130. Further, the controller 180 may be configured to allow the transmission of energy. , based on the signals received from the detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 570, The operation of the device 130 may be controlled.

[0118] The surgical apparel system 110 is coupled to and controls the surgical helmet 120. The memory device 184 may further include a memory device 184 in communication with the controller 180. 184 may be disposed within the surgical helmet 120 or attached to the surgical helmet 120. For example, the memory device 184 may be located in any part of the controller hardware. Alternatively, the memory device 184 may be located within the surgical device housing 150. The memory device 184 may be located within the housing 132 of the met 120. It may be configured to store data associated with the operation of the device 130. For example, The surgical device 184 is similar to the surgical gown 112 that can be attached to the surgical helmet 120. The peripheral device 130 may be configured to store operating conditions associated with each peripheral device 130, such as operating conditions based on various types. The operating conditions stored in the memory device 184 may include the operating conditions for various surgical gowns. Maximum and / or minimum movement of peripherals 130 of surgical helmet 120 relative to 112 For example, the memory device 184 may store various movements of the toga and hood. The memory device 184 may also store the operating fan speed. 180. The operating instructions or programming steps configured to be executed by the The memory device 184 may also be configured to store the peripheral device 130. The system may store individual user settings or preferences that operate one or more of these. For example, the user settings stored in memory device 184 may include a surgical helmet. The current fan speed of the ventilation assembly selected by the individual user wearing the goggle 120 Examples include:

[0119] The surgical apparel system 110 and coupling mechanisms 146, 246, 346, 446 described above In each of the various embodiments and / or configurations of 546, the system 110 It may include additional features and / or components. The element is in operation and in communication with the controller 180 and controls the surgical helmet based on the determined characteristics. Prevents operation of the pad 120 and / or any peripherals 130 of the surgical helmet 120. For example, the controller 180 may be configured to configured to prevent operation of peripheral device 130 until after it has been attached to helmet 120. Alternatively, the controller 180 may detect a used or ill-fitting surgical gown 112. to prevent operation of the peripheral device 130 when coupled to the surgical helmet 120. It may be configured.

[0120] 13A and 13B, an alternative configuration of a surgical apparel system 610 is shown. Various configurations of the surgical apparel system 610 are shown in reference numbers in increments of 100. It should be understood that the system may include similar elements to those described above that may be identified by numbers. These elements, including reference numbers incremented by 100, are identical and / or It should be understood that may have similar characteristics.

[0121] A third configuration of the surgical apparel system 610 is attached to a surgical helmet 620. The surgical gown assembly may include a surgical gown 612 configured as follows. As described above, the surgical gown 612 provides a barrier, such as a microbial barrier, between the wearer and the surrounding environment. The barrier formed by the surgical gown 612 provides a barrier between the wearer and the patient. The barrier provided by the surgical gown 612 can be beneficial for both the patient and the environment during the surgical procedure. The possibility of the wearer coming into contact with fluid or solid particles of material from the patient that may be generated during the The barrier can qualitatively remove any foreign particles expelled by the wearer during the surgical procedure. The transfer of the fluid to the patient can be substantially prevented.

[0122] Referring to Figures 13A, 13B, and 14, the surgical gown 612 is A helmet 620 and a fabric 614 configured to cover at least a portion of the wearer's head. The surgical gown 612 may include the structure of the surgical apparel system 10, 110 described above. Similar to the configuration, it may be configured as a hood, toga, or other similar medical gown. The surgical gown 612 includes a face shield 618 (also referred to as a transparent face shield). and one or more attachment elements 658 disposed on the surgical gown 612. The attachment element 658 may also be referred to as a second member or gown fastener. The attachment element 658 removably attaches the surgical gown 612 to the surgical helmet 620. The attachment element may also function as an alignment element configured to couple to the attachment element. 658 is attached to the outside of the face shield 618 so that the fabric 614 covers the attachment element 658. This allows fabric 614 to cover attachment elements 658 and be positioned close to the periphery. Ensure that the barrier provided by the surgical gown 612 between the wearer and the environment is maintained. This can help to make

[0123] The mounting element 658 may comprise a ferromagnetic material. Iron, nickel, cobalt, gadolinium, dysprosium, or alloys thereof; In certain configurations, the attachment element may include a helmet The magnetic material placed on the substrate may contain materials, i.e., atoms, that are attracted to the magnetic field exhibited by the magnetic material. It should be understood that in certain embodiments, the entire mounting element 658 is ferromagnetic. It is also contemplated that the attachment element 658 may be made of a ferromagnetic material and For example, the mounting element 658 may include both ferromagnetic and diamagnetic materials. Alternatively, the attachment element 658 may be constructed of a diamagnetic material coated with a magnetic material. formed with a ferromagnetic material as a core, which is then provided with a sterile and / or wear-resistant surface The magnetic field may be coated with a plastic or similar non-magnetic coating designed to prevent magnetic interference. Other arrangements of diamagnetic and magnetic materials are also contemplated for element 658. The gown 612 and all of its components are constructed similarly to the surgical gowns 12, 112 described above. It should be understood that the present invention may comprise any suitable combination of the above and / or similar features.

[0124] The surgical gown 612 may also include tabs 655A, 655B. , 655B may be disposed on the wearer's side or inside the surgical gown 612. 5A and 655B have a pair of both edge portions 643A and 643B, and an opening 656A. , 656B. As shown in FIG. 13A, tab 655A may Tab 655A may be formed as part of shield 618. The opening 656A may be partially or completely defined by the face shield 618. Alternatively, opening 656A may be formed or defined entirely within tab 655A. It is considered acceptable.

[0125] Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 13B, tab 655B may be separate from face shield 618. In this configuration, the tab 655B may be formed on the fabric of the surgical gown 612. 14. Tab 655B may be directly bonded to the inner surface of face shield 618. It may be made of plastic and may be bonded to an epoxy, glue, or similar adhesive. Thus, the tab 655B may be attached to the surgical gown 612. Alternatively, the tab 655B may be attached to the surgical gown 612. The surgical gown 612 may be made of a material similar to the material 614 of the surgical gown 612. 2 or may be attached by adhesive. 56B may be defined entirely by tab 655B.

[0126] Referring again to FIGS. 13A, 13B, and 14, the surgical apparel system 610 One exemplary configuration will now be described in detail. The system 610 includes a surgical gown 612 and a surgical A helmet 620 may be included. Similar to the systems 10 and 110 described above, the system may include a helmet 620. 13B, and the configuration of system 610 shown in FIG. 14 may be implemented with one or more ventilation assemblies, etc. The peripheral device 630 may include one or more peripheral devices.

[0127] The ventilation assembly 630 shown in FIG. 14 is attached to the surgical head of the surgical apparel system 610. This is an example of a peripheral device 630 that can be incorporated into the lumet 620. The ventilation assembly 630 Although shown as an integral component of the surgical helmet 620, other peripherals described above may be included. Each of the devices 130 may be an integral component of the surgical helmet 120 or may be attached to the hand. It should be understood that the surgical helmet 620 may be removably coupled to the surgical helmet 620. The surgical helmet 620 shown in FIG. 14 is placed in the space of the housing 632. The ventilation assembly 630 includes a fan blade, an impeller, A propeller, fan wheel, or similar blade configured to induce air movement. The blade may include a power supply that rotates the blade when energized by the power source. When the blades are actuated, the ventilation assembly 630 is connected to the space inside the housing 632 through an intake opening at the top of the housing 632. The additional space in the housing 632 is connected to the space. These are combined to act as ducts that distribute air drawn into the space to the wearer. It may be possible.

[0128] Referring to Figures 14, 15A, and 15B, the surgical helmet 620 is The housing 632 of the helmet 620 is disposed in front of the housing 632 of the surgical helmet 620. The upper beam 629 may be configured to extend across the front of the upper beam 629. The upper beam 629 may further include recesses. The recesses in the upper beam 629 may be laterally spaced apart. A pair of side walls 639A, 639B are arranged in a spaced relationship to each other, and a distal surface 631 of the upper beam 629 is The proximal surface 637 may include side walls 639A, 639B and a proximal surface 637 disposed proximally. The alignment surface 637 may define an alignment channel 645. The surgical gown 612 is fitted with tabs 655A and 655B, which are located inside the gown 612. Alignment and / or orientation of the surgical gown 612 relative to the lumet 620 As described above, tab 655A is configured to secure face shield 61 8 and may be configured to extend from the face shield 618. Alternatively, tab 655B may be formed independently of face shield 618 and may be attached to the surgical glove. 612. The fabric 614 is configured to be coupled to the interior of the frame 612, although other configurations are contemplated. The spaced apart side walls 639A, 639B of the alignment channel 645 are spaced apart by a distance greater than the width of the tabs 655A, 655B. The tabs 655A, 655B can be positioned between the side walls 639A, 639B. do.

[0129] The upper beam 629 is attached to the face shield 618 and / or surgical gown 612. The device may further include a coupling mechanism 646 configured to releasably couple the device. 646 may include a protrusion, a magnetic member, a ferromagnetic member, a hook-and-loop fastener, or a similar coupling mechanism. These are preferably removably coupled to openings 656 in tabs 655A, 655B to facilitate surgical access. Align and / or attach the surgical gown 612 to the surgical helmet 620. For example, as shown in Figures 15A and 15B, The structure 646 is formed as a protrusion 646 extending from an alignment channel 645 of the upper beam 629. Here, the upper beam 629 constitutes the alignment channel 645 described above, The coupling mechanism 646 is configured to couple to the alignment chip 644 as shown in FIGS. 14, 15A, and 15B. The coupling mechanism 646 may be at least partially disposed within the coupling mechanism 645. 6 is aligned with the top of the alignment channel 645 and / or the top beam 62 9 within alignment channel 645 so as to be positioned or positioned below the top surface of The spaced apart side walls 639A of the alignment channel 645 may The combination of 639B and coupling mechanism 646 provides a face shield to surgical helmet 620. Align and / or orient the surgical gown 612 and / or the surgical device 618. More specifically, the spaced apart alignment channels 645 The side walls 639A, 639B allow the surgical gown 612 to be placed over the surgical helmet 620. Then, the openings 656 of the tabs 655A and 655B are oriented toward the coupling mechanism 646. , may help guide the tabs 655A, 655B.

[0130] The surgical helmet 620 has a chin bar 624 extending downward from the front of the surgical helmet 620. 24. The jaw bar 624 may include a first post 626A and a second post 626 B. The first and second posts 626A, 626B may be attached to the upper beam 629. The upper beam 629 may extend across the front of the surgical helmet 620. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the first and second posts may be The chin bars 626A, 626B may be coupled to opposite ends of the upper beam 129. , may be constructed of a generally flexible or pliable material.

[0131] The jaw bar 624 may include a lower beam that may extend between the opposing free ends of the posts 626A, 626B. The chin bar 624 may further include a surgical helmet 628. The lower beam 628 is formed so as to be positioned below and slightly forward of the chin of the person wearing it. 628 may be bowed outward from the free ends of the posts 626A, 626B. The bar 624 is positioned to contact the wearer's face when the surgical helmet 620 is secured to the wearer's head. and may extend outward from the upper beam 629 to generally cover the face. The upper beam 629, posts 626A, 626B, and lower beam 628 form a surgical helmet. The opening that is located in front of the wearer's face when the helmet is placed on the wearer's head is generally called The combination of these is sometimes collectively called a face frame.

[0132] A plurality of connecting members 648 may be attached to or mounted within chin bar 24. The coupling member 648 may be made of a magnetic material and may be attached to the ferrule of the surgical gown 612. Align and / or attach the chair shield 618 to the surgical helmet 620 Each coupling member 648 is configured to be adjacent to the opposing posts 626A, 626B. and / or positioned on the chin bar 624 adjacent both ends of the lower beam 628. Alternatively, the coupling members 648 of the surgical helmet 620 may be arranged in any suitable manner. and configured to cooperate with complementary attachment elements 658 of the surgical gown 612 to secure the surgical gown The gown 612 may also be removably secured to the surgical helmet 620. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the coupling member 648 is similar to that of posts 626A, 626B. At both ends of the lower beam 628 near where they are connected to the lower beam 628 The surgical helmet 620 may be positioned on the chin bar 624. While the typical configuration utilizes two connecting members 648, the surgical helmet 620 does not include a chin bar. The coupling member 624 may include a single coupling member 648, or in other configurations, three or more. The connecting members 648 are spaced apart from the chin bar 624 and / or the upper beam 629. Instead of and / or in place of coupling members made of magnetic material, In addition, fasteners such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, fastening members containing ferromagnetic material, or similar types of fasteners It is contemplated that other types of coupling members 648, such as snaps, may be used. can be obtained.

[0133] 16A and 16B, the coupling member 648 disposed within the chin bar 624 Various views of one exemplary configuration are shown. The coupling member 648 may include a distal surface 647. The jaw bar 624 includes a recess 627 configured to receive the coupling mechanism 648. For example, as shown in Figures 16A and 16B, the coupling member 648 The jaw bar 624 is positioned such that the distal surface 647 is positioned adjacent to the distal surface 625 of the jaw bar 624. The recess may be disposed within the recess.

[0134] The coupling member 648 may include one of a ferromagnetic material or a magnetic material. The material 648 may be formed or comprised of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material. It is also possible that only a portion of the composite member 648 is made of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material. For example, the coupling member 648 may be injection molded plastic and made of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material. Alternatively, the coupling member 648 may be formed of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material. After being made, they are covered with a plastic or similar coating to ensure sterility and / or Alternatively, the magnet may be "overmolded" with a plastic material to provide a wear-resistant surface. It is contemplated that the coupling member 648 may be formed by coupling the The attachment element 658 of the surgical gown 612 may include a ferromagnetic or magnetic material. This generates a magnetic attraction between the coupling member 648 and the mounting element 658. The surgical gown 612 is coupled to the surgical helmet 620 .

[0135] The surgical helmet 620 is mounted on or above the chin bar 624 or upper beam 629. The device may further include a controller or processor (not shown) that may be disposed within the device. Alternatively, the controller may be located in any suitable location within the surgical helmet 620. For example, the controller may be located on the lower beam 628 of the chin bar 624. The controller may be located adjacent to the coupling member 648 within the chin bar 624. It may be in communication with one or more detectors 670, such as Hall effect sensors. may be configured to detect a property of the coupling member 648. For example, detector 670 If it is a Hall effect sensor, it will detect any changes in the magnetic field surrounding the coupling member 648. In operation, the detector 670 may be configured to emit a signal adjacent to the coupling member 648. The attachment element 658 of the surgical gown 612 is attached to the surgical gown 612. 648 may be configured to detect changes in the magnetic field surrounding it.

[0136] 16A and 16B illustrate a jaw bar 624 including a single connecting member 648, as described above. Although only a portion of the chin bar 624 is shown, the chin bar 624 may include multiple linkage members 648. Similarly, the chin bar may include multiple detectors 670. The surgical helmet 620 may include a single It is also contemplated that the system may include a single detector 670 positioned adjacent to the coupling member 648. In addition, in the configuration of the surgical helmet 620 including the plurality of connecting members 648, The helmet 620 includes a single connecting member 648 disposed adjacent to one of the connecting members 648. It is also contemplated that the detector 670 may be included. Alternatively, the detector 670 may be located on the coupling member 6 48. The detectors may be arranged adjacent to two or more of the detectors 48. Thus, redundancy may be provided in case detector 670 is damaged.

[0137] FIG. 16B is a partial cross-sectional view of a coupling member 648 disposed within a recess 627 of a jaw bar 624. The recess 627 of the jaw bar 624 may define a first dimension D1, such as a diameter. The member 648 may be sized to generally fit within the dimension D1 of the opening in the chin bar 624. Furthermore, the outer periphery 653 of the distal surface 647 and the outer periphery 657 of the proximal surface 657 of the coupling member 648 51 passes through the center C1 of the proximal surface 657 of the coupling member 648 and the center C2 of the distal surface 647 The cross section may be oriented parallel to the axis Axis-A. and extending through the proximal surface 657 and the distal surface 647 of the coupling member 648, The coupling member 648 may define two opposing side halves. In configurations including the material, the cross section may define a separation between the poles of the magnetic material.

[0138] Additionally, as seen in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the distal surface 647 of the coupling member 648 For example, the distal surface 647 may comprise a generally convex surface. Alternatively, the distal surface 647 may be formed as a generally rectangular shape extending outward from the center of the coupling member 648. It may be configured with a generally convex or polyaxial surface, such as having a rounded surface. Although not shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the distal surface 647 of the coupling member 648 has a concave It is contemplated that various exemplary embodiments of the coupling member 648 may include concave or convex surfaces. The configuration is described in more detail below.

[0139] 17A and 17B, one exemplary configuration of coupling member 648 is shown. The coupling member 648 has a generally rectangular shape including opposed proximal and distal surfaces 657 and 647. As mentioned above, the distal surface 647 may have a curved shape. The coupling member 648 may also have one or more recesses 649A, 649B on the distal surface 647. The recesses 649A, 649B may include grooves, recesses, openings, notches, or the like. The coupling member 648 may include a single depression, as shown in FIG. 7A and 17B, the insulating layer 640 may include a pair of recesses 649A, 649B. It is also contemplated that the coupling member 648 may include more than two recesses 649A, 649B. The recesses 649A, 649B are provided with respect to the jaw bar 624 and / or the detector 670. It functions as a structural and / or visual alignment feature to position the coupling member 648. For example, in a configuration in which the coupling member 648 includes a magnetic material, the recesses 649A, 6 49B or other indicators may be used to determine the orientation of the magnetic poles of the coupling member 648 and / or This configuration may provide a visual identifier for the location. the coupling member within the recess in the jaw bar 624 so that the poles of the It is understood that this contributes to improving manufacturability by allowing the easy and accurate placement of 648. It would be.

[0140] Referring to FIG. 17B, the coupling member also intersects with the axis Axis-A of the coupling member 648. The horizontal axis Axis-L1 may be configured as follows: It may be oriented generally perpendicular to Axis-A of the coupling member 648. For example, the transverse axis Axis-L1 is generally oriented horizontally and is connected to the opposing ends of the coupling member 648. The connecting member 648 may define two lateral halves. A first magnetic pole P1 and an opposing pole P2 defined by the lateral halves of the separated coupling member 648. For example, one lateral half of the coupling member 648 may have a first magnetic pole P2. The connecting member 648 defines a volume representing a pole P1, and the opposing lateral halves of the connecting member 648 represent a second pole P2. A volume may be defined.

[0141] Alternatively, it is contemplated that each pole P1, P2 of the magnetic material may be represented by an individual point. The points defining each of the magnetic poles P1, P2 are located on each side half of the coupling member 648. The magnetic moment of each pole P1, P2 may be defined as the strongest point within the For example, the magnetic poles P1, P2 of the magnetic material of the coupling member 648 are In this exemplary configuration, the first pole Each of the first and second magnetic poles P1, P2 has a point on the distal surface 647 that defines each magnetic pole P1, P2. the outer periphery of the coupling member than the furthest point of the coupling member (shown as C2 in FIG. 16B). It is also contemplated that each magnetic field may be disposed within each side half of the composite member 648. Each of the poles P1 and P2 has a point defining each pole P1 and P2 at the farthest point C2 of the distal surface 647. are positioned within each lateral half of the coupling member 648 so as to be closer to the detector 670 than the It is also possible that this may be acceptable.

[0142] Referring to Figures 18A, 18B, 18C, and 18D, a surgical gown 612 and An exemplary configuration of a companion face shield 618A is shown in detail. Like face shields 18 and 118, face shield 618A is also used with surgical gown 61. 2 provides a barrier that allows the wearer to see through the surgical gown 612 The face shield 618A is a generally sheet-like structure, The face shield 618A may have a thickness of about 1 mm or less. and / or attached to an opening or cutout formed in the surgical fabric 614. The surgical fabric 614 may be attached by stitching, snaps, hook and loop fasteners, adhesives, welding, etc. , or a combination thereof, around the outer edge or edge of the face shield 618A. The face shield 618A may be made of a transparent material such as polycarbonate. One such polycarbonate is manufactured by Sabic. It is sold under the trademark LEXAN(TM). It is also used in surgical gowns 612 and face coverings. Shield 618A is tinted to protect the wearer's eyes from high exposure to bright light. Additionally, the face shield 618A may be curved to accommodate various head sizes, as described below. It may be flexible so that it can accommodate part sizes.

[0143] The face shield 618A is fitted with tab 618A as described above with respect to the surgical gown 612 of FIG. 13A. Tab 655A may be attached to the top of face shield 618A. The opening 656 may extend from the opening 656 and define at least a portion of the opening 656. Although not shown in the figure, the opening 656 may be circular, It is also contemplated that the shape may be oval, square, or any similar polygonal shape. The opening 656 is located approximately in the center between both ends of the face shield 618A. A position configured to interact with the alignment channel 645 of the helmet 620. Additionally, opening 656 may be adapted to accommodate a surgical instrument. Above the attachment point of the face shield 618A to the ground 614, By being placed over the surgical fabric 614, the surgical fabric 614 covers the opening 656, providing a barrier between the wearer and the environment. The barrier provided by the surgical gown 612 may be maintained between the surgical gown and the patient. Although not shown in Figures 18A-18D, as described above with reference to Figure 13B, tab 65 5B is formed separately from the face shield 618B and is directly attached to the inside of the surgical gown 612. It may be formed separately from the face shield 618B or may be attached to the face shield 618B by a tab. 655B further includes a tab 655A formed as part of face shield 618A. The face shield 618A may include one or all of the same features. and one or more openings 619 positioned to allow attachment element 658A to be attached to the face seal. 618A.

[0144] As shown in FIGS. 18B-18D, the mounting element 658A includes a head 660. The head 660 may be a first dimension of the opening in the jaw bar 624 (shown in FIG. 16B). A second dimension D2 may be defined that is smaller than D1, and the second dimension D2 is 624. The jaw bar 624 is sized to be inserted within the opening in the jaw bar 624 when coupled to the jaw bar 624. The head 660 of the mounting element 658A also has a distal surface 665 and an opposing proximal surface 665. The head 660 may further define a recess 661A. Head 60 defines a concave surface 674A disposed distally from its proximal surface 659. 60 further includes a rim 663 that may be defined at least in part by its proximal surface 659. The rim 663 may at least partially surround the recess 661A. 661A is a distance between the mounting element 658A and the connecting member 648 when they are joined together. The increased contact area between the attachment element 658A and the coupling member 6 The strength and / or force of the magnetic coupling between the mounting element 658A and the coupling member 6 48) may increase. This is because the surgical gown 612 and surgical helmet Accidental separation or disconnection of the attachment element 658A and the coupling member 648 during use of the kit 620 In addition, the size and / or shape of the recess 661A can be adjusted to prevent unintended separation. The shape allows the attachment element 658A and the coupling member 648 to interact at various angles. This may be done as described in more detail below.

[0145] The recess 661A may be a recessed portion, part, or recessed area such as a depression, bay, or alcove. Generally, recess 661A may be defined as a space or lack of material. As with the mounting element 658A described above, the recess 661A may represent a The recess in the head 660 of the mounting element 658A may represent a space or lack of material. The size and shape of the space representing portion 661A may be defined by concave surface 674A. However, recess 661A may be attached to a single component, such as head 660 of mounting element 658A. Any combination of components that defines a space or lack of material is not limited to being formed by For example, in one configuration, the cavity representing the recess 661A The gap may be defined by the combination of the head 660 and the post 667. In this configuration, the space representing the recess 661A is 6. The face shield 618 may be defined by the combination of the head 660 and the face shield 618, as shown. Various exemplary configurations of the mounting element 658A and recess 661A are described in more detail below. Let me explain in detail.

[0146] In one exemplary configuration, recess 661A is formed in head 660 of mounting element 658A. and may be defined entirely by head 660. However, as noted above, alternative The recess 661A is formed on at least a portion of the protruding surface 647 of the coupling member 648. to removably receive the surgical gown 612 and the surgical helmet 620. The recess 661A may be formed in various shapes and sizes. This is discussed in more detail below.

[0147] Mounting element 658A further includes a post 667 extending distally from its distal face 665. The post 667 may include a proximal portion 669 and a distal portion 671. The proximal portion 669 has a third dimension D3 and the distal portion 671 has a fourth dimension D4. 67 has a third dimension D3 of the proximal portion 669 that is greater than a fourth dimension D4 of the distal portion 671; The distal portion 671 of the post 667 may be configured to form a shoulder. The face shield 618A is fitted with an opening 619 to form a face shield 618B. It shall be configured to facilitate coupling to the shield 618A.

[0148] The third dimension D3 of the proximal portion 669 is greater than the fourth dimension D4 of the distal portion 671. In the 67 configuration, the shoulder formed by the proximal portion 669 of the post 667 is The head 660 of the attachment element 658A is spaced a distance D5 from the face shield 618. The shoulders are intended to space the attachment element 658A from the face shield 618. This allows the face shield 618 to deflect against the distal surface 665 of the mounting element 658A. This flexibility can be utilized to allow the face shield 618 to be attached to the connecting member 64. 8 can be deflected from its attached position without loosening the mounting element 658A. In this respect, a stronger attachment between the attachment element 658A and the coupling member 648 is achieved. Make it possible.

[0149] The exemplary configuration of attachment element 658A shown in FIG. 18D includes a third dimension of proximal portion 669. The post 667 includes a fourth dimension D3 of the distal portion 671 that is greater than the fourth dimension D4 of the post 667. The face shield 618A has a single, uniformly sized opening 619 configured to fit into the opening 619. It is also possible that the law may be in place.

[0150] With continued reference to FIG. 18D, the mounting element 658A is held in place by a retention feature 673. The face shield 618 may be coupled to the retaining mechanism 673 at the distal end of the post 667. It may have the form of a cap or similar fastener configured to couple together. For example: As shown in FIG. 18D, post 667 is inserted through opening 619 in the face shield. A retention feature 673 may be applied to the distal end of the post 667 to secure the mounting element 65 8A may be secured to the face shield 618.

[0151] Referring to FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 19C, an alternative configuration of the mounting element 658A is shown. Similar to the mounting element 658 described above, the first One configuration includes a head 660 having a distal surface 665 and an opposing proximal surface 659. The recess 661A of the mounting element 658A may have a generally concave shape, which may The head 660 of the element 658A is curved inward to define a space or lack of material. The size and / or shape of the recess 661A is determined by the concave surface 674 of the head 660. Furthermore, the size and / or shape of the recess 661A may be determined by the size and / or shape of the coupling member 661A. The recess 66 may be defined relative to the size and / or shape of the protruding surface 647 of the recess 66. The depth and / or radius of recess 661A is such that when coupled, recess 661A fits over the protrusion of coupling member 648. It is also contemplated that the exit surface 647 may be altered to accommodate a mating fit. 61A, at least a portion of the protruding surface 647 is disposed within the recess 661A of the mounting element 658A. As can be seen, at least a portion of the volume defined by the protruding surface 647 of the coupling member 648 It is contemplated to define a space having a volume of ten percent (10%). The portion 661A is 20 percent (20%), 30 percent (30%) of the volume defined by the protruding surface 647. A volume of 30% or more may be defined.

[0152] In one exemplary configuration of mounting element 658A, recess 661A is provided to allow protruding surface 647 to mount thereon. The recess 661A of the fastening element 658A has a cavity that allows it to be spaced apart. For example, recess 661A may define a gap between the farthest point of protruding surface 647 (C in FIG. 16B). 2) can be positioned distal to the proximal face 659 of the head 660. Specifically, the protruding surface 647 may define the furthest point of the protruding surface 647 (C2 in FIG. 16B). ) is at least one millimeter (1 mm) from the proximal surface 659 of the head 660 It may be disposed in recess 661A of mounting element 658A so as to be located distally. However, the farthest point of the protruding surface 647 (shown as C2 in FIG. 16B) is located proximal to the head 660. Two millimeters (2 mm), three millimeters (3 mm), and four millimeters for surface 659 It may be located 4 mm distal to the endoscopic stenosis (4 mm) or more distally.

[0153] In another exemplary configuration of the mounting element 658A, the recess 661A is Defines a space that allows a portion to be positioned within recess 661A of mounting element 658A. For example, the recessed portion 661A may be at least 10 percent (1 / 2 of the total) of the protruding surface 647. 6.0%) located distal to the proximal surface 659 of the head 660. However, the protruding surface 647 may be formed by a thickness of 20 percent (20%), 30 percent (30%) or more located distal to the proximal surface 659 of the head 660 These various dimensions may be arranged within recess 661A of mounting element 658A. This method secures the surgical gown 612 to the surgical helmet 620, Resistance to lateral and axial forces that may separate the attachment element 658A from the coupling member 648 Additional exemplary configurations for the recess 661A of the mounting element 658A include: is explained in more detail below.

[0154] 20A, 20B, 20C, and 20D, an example of a retention mechanism 673 is shown. A retention mechanism 673 extends at least partially through the The opening 675 in the retention mechanism 673 may include an opening 675 through which one or more tabs may be inserted. The tab 677 may be defined by a distal portion 671 of the post 667 that is open. 675 to couple the mounting element 658A to the face shield 618. The distal portion 671 is sized and shaped to define the opening 675 such that the opening 675 is a friction fit with the distal portion 671. For example, referring again to FIG. 18D, the distal portion 671 of the post 667 is The face shield 618 may be adapted to be inserted through an opening 619 in the face shield 618, and the retaining mechanism 673, insert the distal portion 671 of the post 667 into the opening 675 of the retention mechanism 673. 658A.

[0155] Although not shown, the mounting element 658A also has a post 667 that is attached to a face shield. 618A and the head 660 of the mounting element 658A. The far end of face shield 618A is attached so that a flange is formed on the opposite side of shield 618. The face shield 6 is secured to the face shield 6 by punching out the distal end of a post 667 that extends beyond the face shield 6. 18. This flange may be adapted to be coupled to the face shield 618. Adjacent the surface may act as a retention feature 673 for the mounting element 658A.

[0156] Also, in configurations where the face shield 618 does not include openings, glue, epoxy, A sealant or other similar adhesive may be used to attach the mounting element 658A to the face seal. Further, the attachment element 658A may be coupled to the face shield 618. 8 or may be mechanically attached by another method. The configuration is shown in Figures 28A and 28B, where the attachment element 1358 is adhesive. The adhesive is secured to the fabric 614 or face shield 618.

[0157] Alternatively, the mounting element 658A may be configured to connect the post 667 to an opening in the face shield 618. 619 and apply adhesive to post 667 on the distal side of face shield 618. The mounting element 658A is secured to the face shield 618. 618.

[0158] Referring to FIGS. 21A to 21C, a face shield 618A and thus a surgical gown 6A and 6B show perspective views of various stages of coupling 612 to a surgical helmet 620. Thus, the surgical gown 612 includes tabs 655A, 655B that define an opening 656. The tab 655A may be a ferrule, as shown in FIG. 13A and FIGS. 21A to 21C. Alternatively, tab 655B may be formed as part of seat shield 618A. 3B, the surgical gown 612 was a separate component that was independently attached to the surgical gown 612. The upper beam 629 may have a pair of laterally spaced side walls 639A, 639B and the proximal surface 63 of the surgical helmet 620 defining an alignment channel 645. 7. A protrusion 646 may extend from the proximal surface 639. The face shield 61 8 includes a plurality of mounting members secured to the outer edge of the face shield 618 by a retention mechanism 673. Includes mounting member 658A (not visible).

[0159] When tab 655A is formed as part of face shield 618A, surgical gasket To couple the face shield 612 to the surgical helmet 620, the face shield 618A is The opening 656 of the projection 655A is positioned above the alignment channel 645 and the projection 646. (See FIG. 21A.) Then, the tab 655A, and thus the face The shield 618A has at least some of the tabs 655A spaced apart laterally. To be disposed within an alignment channel 645 between a pair of side walls 639A, 639B. Tab 655A may be lowered onto surgical helmet 620. 55A. (See FIG. 21B.) And, a face shield 6 including an attachment element 658A. 18A, the complementary mounting element 658A is positioned on the chin bar 624. For example, the tether may be connected to a connecting member 648 (see FIGS. 21B and 21C). Tab 655A is positioned within alignment channel 645, and protrusion 646 is aligned with the opening in tab 655A. When placed within the portion 656, the face shield 618 rotates about the projection 646 to allow for removal. The attachment element 658A may be positioned adjacent to the complementary coupling member 648. This is one example of how the surgical gown 612 can be attached to the surgical helmet.

[0160] Alternatively, if tab 655B is formed separately from face shield 618B (See surgical gown 612 in FIG. 13B). The surgical gown 612 is similar to the surgical headgear described above. The surgical gown 612 may be attached to a lumet 620. The projection 655B may be positioned above the alignment channel 645 and the projection 646. The tab 655B, and thus the surgical gown 612, is attached to at least a portion of the tab 655B. The alignment chamber is formed between a pair of laterally spaced side walls 639A, 639B. The surgical helmet 620 may be lowered onto the surgical helmet 620 so that it is positioned within the panel 645. Tab 655B is aligned such that protrusion 646 is disposed within opening 656 of tab 655B. The frame including the mounting element 658A is disposed within the channel 645. Manipulation of the lower portion of face shield 618B causes attachment element 658A to rest on chin bar 624. 10. The coupling member 648 may be coupled to a complementary coupling member 648 disposed on the

[0161] Referring to FIG. 22A, surgical gown 61 is coupled to coupling member 648 of chin bar 624. A partial cross-sectional view of the attachment element 658A of the chin bar 62 is shown. The connecting member 624 is positioned in a recess 625 of the jaw bar 624. The protruding surface 647 is disposed at the protruding surface 647.

[0162] The protruding surface 647 of the coupling member 648 is at least partially recessed in the recess 66 of the mounting element 658A. 1A. The complementary shape of the attachment element 658A and the concave surface 674A allows the surgical gown 612 to fit over the surgical helmet. The protrusions may be configured to make sliding contact when coupled to the met 620. There is a space or gap (gap) between all or part of surface 647 and concave surface 674A. For example, the protruding surface 647 may include a sharp tip with a small radius, and the concave surface 67 4A may include a concave shape with a large radius relative to the radius of the protruding surface 647. In this configuration, the tip or apex of the protruding surface 647 is in contact with the rest of the protruding surface 647 and the concave surface 674A. The recess 674A may be in contact with a part of the recess 674A with a gap therebetween.

[0163] The complementary shape of the protruding surface 647 of the coupling member 648 and the recess 661A of the mounting element 658A. The mounting element 658A can be rotated around the coupling member 648 to rotate the coupling member at various angles. 648. This allows one or more membrane layers ( film layer) from the face shield 618. When the attachment element 658A is coupled to the corresponding coupling member 648, the face shield 618 Further, the protrusion of the coupling member 648 may provide additional degrees of freedom of movement and / or positioning. The complementary shape of surface 647 and recess 661A of attachment element 658A facilitates surgical access during a medical procedure. to promote and / or maintain contact of the surgical gown 612 with the surgical helmet 620. The connecting member 648 and / or the attachment element 658A of the surgical gown 612 Alternatively, by adding a curvature (bending) to the complementary recess 661A, the coupling member 648 and and / or when the attachment element 658A is engaged and in shear, the coupling member 648 and and / or force is transferred into the physical material that makes up the mounting element 658A, increasing the holding force. Curved and / or concave surfaces are more susceptible to magnetic material in their interaction with ferromagnetic materials. Since the optimum magnetic holding force can be rotated at a given position, additional holding force is provided. Therefore, the mounting element 658A is provided with a surface that is in contact with the coupling member 648. By allowing rotation, the force (moment arm) generated by shearing is eliminated. Curved surface: Increased contact or proximity area as a result of being bent relative to a flat surface This provides additional holding power.

[0164] In certain configurations, to couple the surgical gown 612 to the surgical helmet 620: The recess 661 of the mounting element 658A contacts the protruding surface 647 of the coupling member 648. At least a portion of the head 660 of the mounting element 658A is within the recess 627 of the jaw bar 624. The proximal surface 659 of the head 660 may be positioned at the distal surface 625 of the jaw bar 624. The recess 62 in the jaw bar 624 is positioned at least two millimeters (2 mm) proximally. 7. Additionally, the proximal surface 659 of the head 660 may be disposed within the distal end of the jaw bar 624. It may be located three millimeters (3 mm) or more proximal to surface 625. , permitted by complementary surfaces 647, 674 of each mounting element 658A and coupling member 648. When the attachment element 658A is coupled to the coupling member 648 at an angle such that the chin bar 624 The portion of the head 660 of the mounting element 658A disposed within the recess 627 of the For example, the mounting requirements may be specified as a percentage of the head 660 disposed within the mounting area. At least ten percent (10%) of the volume of head 660 of element 658A is within jaw bar 624 At least a portion of the mounting element 658A may be disposed within the recess 627 of the mounting element 658A. 7, the force required to separate the attachment element 658A from the coupling member 648 This is because the side walls of the recess 627 of the jaw bar 624 are in contact with the connecting member 648 and the mounting For example, the chin bar 6 The side walls of the recess 627 prevent the attachment element 658A from coming off the coupling member 648. This is especially true when shear or lateral forces are applied to the face shield 618. For example, if face shield 618 is replaced with face shield 6 18. Face seal, including multiple removable layers to remove debris etc. The rod 618, and thus the attachment element 658A, may be subjected to shear or lateral forces. The sidewalls of the recess 627 of the jaw bar 624 are provided with an attachment element 658A for the coupling member 648. This is because the recess 627 of the jaw bar 624 prevents any lateral movement of the jaw bar. Dimension D1 is at least slightly larger than dimension D2 of head 660 of mounting element 658A. This can be achieved by configuring the head 658A of the mounting element 658A to be Attachment element 658A is spaced a sufficient distance so that 60 is separated from coupling member 648. This can prevent the sliding movement in the lateral direction.

[0165] As described above, the coupling member 648 may comprise one of a ferromagnetic material or a magnetic material, and the attachment element may Since element 658A includes either a ferromagnetic material or a magnetic material, coupling member 648 and mounting The coupling elements 658A may be magnetically attracted to each other. 8 may contain a magnetic material, so that the magnetic field generated by or coupled to the coupling member 648 can be The generation of a magnetic field by the member 648 can occur. The coupling member 648 is coupled to the mounting element 658A. When combined, the magnetic field surrounding the component containing the magnetic material is such that the component containing the ferromagnetic material This will change if they are placed adjacent to each other.

[0166] A detector 670 positioned adjacent to the coupling member 648 detects whether the surgical gown 612 is attached to the surgical head. A Hall effect sensor configured to detect a change in a magnetic field indicative of coupling to the lumet 620. For example, the coupling member 648 may comprise a magnetic material and may be configured as a sensor. If the element 658A comprises a ferromagnetic material, the detector 670 may be configured such that the attachment element 658A is a coupling member. 648. The coupling member 648 is configured to detect a first configuration of a magnetic field surrounding the coupling member 648 when the coupling member 648 is separated from the coupling member 648. The detector 670 may be configured such that the attachment element 658A is adjacent to the coupling member 648. a second configuration of the magnetic field surrounding the coupling member 648 when the surgical gown 612 Alternatively, the coupling member 648 may be If the mounting element 658A comprises a ferromagnetic material, the detector 670 may When attachment element 658A is separated from coupling member 648, the magnetic field surrounding coupling member 648 The detector 670 may detect the absence of the attachment element 658. A detects the presence of a magnetic field when adjacent to the coupling member 648, and the surgical gown 612 is As mentioned above, the controller may indicate that the driver is connected to the helmet 620. In addition to communicating operational commands to the detector 670, the detector 670 also communicates the characteristics detected by the detector 670 and the associated The detector 670 may be configured to receive a signal from the detector 670 indicating the The presence and / or change of a characteristic detected by the This may be related to the presence or absence of a surgical gown 612 coupled to the surgical helmet 620. The controller may be configured to connect one or more peripheries of the surgical helmet 620, such as the ventilation assembly 630. The peripheral device 630 may be connected to the detector 670 and may determine the movement based on the signal received from the detector 670. The device is configured to communicate operational commands to and from the ventilation assembly 630 or other peripheral devices 630. For example, the controller may adjust the amount of power sent to the ventilation system 630. The fan blades may be configured to control their speed.

[0167] 22B and 22C, the magnetic field surrounding the coupling member 648, which includes a magnetic material, 22B shows the attachment element 658A attached to the coupling member 648. An exemplary magnetic field surrounding coupling member 648 when separated or uncoupled is As described above, the detector 670 may detect a first configuration of the magnetic field. In contrast, FIG. 22C shows a configuration in which the attachment element 658A is positioned adjacent to the coupling member 648. 6 illustrates an exemplary magnetic field surrounding coupling member 648. As discussed above, detector 670 may detect a second configuration of the magnetic field. The detector 670 detects whether the surgical gown 612 is coupled to the surgical helmet 620. A signal indicative of

[0168] 23A and 23B, a second configuration of attachment element 658B is shown in detail. Similar to the mounting element 658 described above, the second configuration of the mounting element 658B is , includes a head 660 having a distal surface 665 and an opposing proximal surface 659. Head 660 The mounting element 658B may include a concave surface 674B that defines the recess 661B. The concave surface 674B defining the head 661B may be formed to have a multi-faceted shape. The concave surface 674B of 660 includes two or more surfaces that cooperate to define a recess 661B. The number of faces in the polyhedral recess 661B is set so that the recess 661B has a surface area of ​​100 mm when the recess 661B is integrally joined. The protruding surface 647 of the coupling member 648 may be adapted to matingly receive the protruding surface 647 .

[0169] 24A and 24B, a third configuration of attachment element 658C is shown in detail. Similar to the mounting element 658 described above, the third configuration of mounting element 658C is , includes a head 660 having a distal surface 665 and an opposing proximal surface 659. Head 660 The mounting element 658C may include a concave surface 674C that defines the recess 661C. The cylindrical recess 661C has a cylindrical shape. The depth and / or diameter of the cylindrical recess 661C is When the coupling members are coupled together, the recessed portion 661C can fit onto the protruding surface 647 of the coupling member 648. The surface 674C of the recess 661C shown in Figures 24A and 24B is flat. However, the concave surface 674C defining the recess 661C may be arcuately curved.

[0170] 25A and 25B, a fourth configuration of attachment element 658D is shown in detail. Similar to the mounting element 658 described above, the fourth configuration of mounting element 658D is , includes a head 660 having a distal surface 665 and an opposing proximal surface 659. Head 660 The mounting element 658D may include a concave surface 674D that defines the recess 661D. 661D has a bowl-like shape that includes a flat surface. and / or may be located adjacent to the apex. The depth and / or radius of the curved portion of the recess 661D is such that when the recess 661D is joined together, the recess 661D forms a joint. The protruding surface 647 of the material 648 may be adapted to be matingly received thereon.

[0171] 26A and 26B, a fifth configuration of attachment element 658E is shown in detail. Similar to the mounting element 658 described above, the fifth configuration of the mounting element 658E is , includes a head 660 having a distal surface 665 and an opposing proximal surface 659. Head 660 The head 660 may include a concave surface 674E that defines a recess 661E. The mounting element 658E may include a rim 663 at least partially surrounding the mounting element 658E. The recess 661E has a generally concave shape. The radius of curvature and / or depth of recess 661E are not particularly limited. The length and / or radius are such that the recesses fit over the protruding surfaces 647 of the coupling members when they are joined together. may be varied to be acceptable to the

[0172] As mentioned above, the attachment element 658 includes both ferromagnetic and diamagnetic materials. At least a portion of the head 660 and / or the mounting element 658E includes a diamagnetic material. The head 660 and / or the attachment element 658 may be a coupling member 660 that includes a magnetic material. 48. Alternatively, the mounting The head 660 of the element 658E includes a diamagnetic material, and further, the diamagnetic material of the head 660 The mounting arrangement shown in Figures 26A and 26B may include a ferromagnetic material disposed within the material. The fifth configuration of the attachment element 658E is one exemplary configuration of such an attachment element 658E. The mounting elements 658E are spaced apart from a rim 663 surrounding the recess 661E. The mounting element 658 may further include a plurality of inserts 633. The head 660 of the mounting element 658 may include: The insert 633 may be made of a diamagnetic material, and may include a ferromagnetic material. At least a portion of the insert 633 may be disposed within the head 660. The ferromagnetic material of the insert 633 may be 26A and 26B. The position and orientation of the insert 633 shown in FIG. 6B is only one exemplary configuration. The number of inserts 633 determines the magnetic attraction force required between the coupling member 648 and the attachment element 658E. One or more inserts 633 may be added or removed as needed to create a Disposed on or within the proximal surface 659 and / or rim 663 of the head 660. The insert 633 may also be inserted into the recess 660 of the head 660 of the mounting element 658E. 74E. 6A and 26B, the insert 633 has a proximal surface 659 and / or a rim 6 63, but also disposed on the concave surface 674E of the head 660, but on the proximal surface 659 and and / or may be located only on the rim 663 or only on the concave surface 674E. Further, at least a portion of the insert 633 includes a proximal surface 659, a rim 663, and / or Although shown as forming a portion of recess 674E, insert 633 may be formed entirely within recess 674E. is disposed within the head 660 and / or is entirely surrounded by the head 660 Alternatively, if the coupling member 648 includes a ferromagnetic material, The head 660 is made of a diamagnetic material, and the insert 633 is connected to the coupling member via a magnetic force. 648. The magnetic material may be configured to interact with the magnetic material.

[0173] 27A and 27B, a sixth configuration of the mounting element 758 is shown in detail. Similar to the mounting element 658 described above, the sixth configuration of the mounting element 758 is 7. The head 760 includes a distal surface 765 and an opposing proximal surface 759. Unlike the mounting element 658, the head 760 of the mounting element 758 The mounting may consist of a ring, washer, or similar shape that defines an opening through which the mounting The element 758 may further include a post 767 having a proximal portion 769. may be coupled to a proximal surface 765 of the head 760. A proximal portion 769 of the post 767 may be an arc-shaped, U-shaped, or similar curved shape with both ends joined to the distal surface 765 of the head 760; The combination of the head 760 and the proximal portion 769 of the post 767 may include a coupling portion. A recess 761 may be defined in the attachment element 758 to receive the protruding surface 647 of the material 648 . The depth and / or radius of the head 760 is such that the recess 761 fits into the joining member when joined together. 648 may be adapted to matingly receive the protruding surface 647 of the protruding surface 648.

[0174] 28A and 28B, a seventh configuration of the mounting element 858 is shown in detail. Similar to the mounting element 658 described above, the seventh configuration of the mounting element 858 is 859A, 859B, except that the mounting element 65 Unlike the 8,758, the head 860 of the attachment element 858 has two ends, a proximal surface 859A, 859B. The head 860 of the element 858 is configured to receive the protruding surface 647 of the coupling member 648. The mounting element 858 may include two legs 863A, 863B that define the recess 861. For this reason, the mounting element 858 includes a surface surrounding the recess 861 over 360°. The legs 863A, 863B of the head 860 may still define the recess 861. The depth and / or radius of B is determined so that the recess 861 fits over the protrusion of the connecting member 648 when they are joined together. The exit surface 647 may be altered to accommodate mating reception.

[0175] 29A and 29B, an eighth configuration of the mounting element 958 is shown in detail. Similar to the mounting elements 658, 758, and 858 described above, the mounting element 958 The eighth configuration includes a head 960A, 960B having a distal surface 965 and an opposing proximal surface 959. However, unlike the mounting elements described above, mounting element 958 is not a post or other The heads 960A, 960B of the attachment element 958 may be configured as rings or defines a recess 961 in the head 960 by at least partially defining a similar circular shape. The arrangement shown in Figures 29A and 29B may include two or more similar arcuate portions. The head 960A, 960B of the attachment element 958 includes two head portions 960A, 960B. Although the heads 960A, 960B are not shown, a solid ring or similar element defines an opening through the heads 960A, 960B. Alternatively, the heads 960A and 960B may be configured as polygonal shapes. A ring or similar polygonal shape that in combination with shield 618 defines recess 961. It may be configured as three or more portions configured and / or arranged to define.

[0176] The exemplary configuration of the mounting element 958 shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B includes a post. However, each part of the head 960A, 960B is directly connected to the face shield 618. For example, the distal surfaces 965A, 965B may be coated with epoxy, glue, sealant, or A similar adhesive may be used to bond directly to the face shield 618. As shown in Figures 29A and 29B, each of the parts 960A and 960B is a head 960 A, through corresponding openings arranged to orient each part of 960B in a similar configuration. configured to couple portions of the head 960A, 960B to the face shield 618 It may also include a post.

[0177] In this configuration, the heads 960A and 960B, the face shield 618, and and / or surgical gown 612 may be fitted to receive protruding surface 647 of coupling member 648. The mounting element 958 may cooperate to define a recess 961 configured to receive the mounting element 958. The depth and / or radius of each of the heads 960A, 960B of the fastening element 958 may be When mated, the recess 961 can matingly receive the protruding surface 647 of the coupling member 648. It can change.

[0178] The above-described configuration of the coupling member 648 and the attachment elements 658, 758, 858, 958: a mounting element 658 having a protruding surface 647 and recesses 661, 761, 861, 961; 648, including 758, 858, and 958. However, the connecting members and the mounting 30, the coupling member 1048 may have a reverse relationship with the coupling element. A partial schematic view of a ninth configuration of coupled mounting elements 1058 is shown. The element 1058 has a head 1060 having a proximal surface 1059 and an opposite distal surface 1065. The proximal surface 1059 may have a generally convex, hemispherical, or similar curved shape. The attachment element 1058 may also be configured to attach to the distal surface 10 65. The proximal portion 1065 may include a post 1067 extending distally from the proximal portion 1065. As described above, the proximal portion 1069 and the distal portion 1071 may be 071. For example, post 1067 may have different dimensions from proximal portion 1069. may be configured to have a larger dimension than the distal portion 1071 and form a shoulder. At least the distal portion 1071 of the post 1067 is positioned within the opening 61 of the face shield 618. 9 to couple the mounting element 1058 to the face shield 618. The exemplary configuration of the attachment element 1058 shown in FIG. 30 includes a post 1067 and a proximal Although the distal portion 1069 has a larger dimension than the distal portion 1071, the post 1067 is 618. The slit 619 has a single uniform size configured to fit into the opening 619 in the seat shield 618. The distal portion of the post 1067 may attach the mounting element 1058 to the face shield 618. The device may further include a retention mechanism 1073 configured to couple together. Examples include nuts, caps, friction fits, or similar fasteners. The distal end of distal portion 1071 may mushroom out to define a retention feature 1073 .

[0179] The coupling member 1048 may include a distal surface 1047, which may be configured to The recess 1061 is configured to receive the proximal surface 1059 of the retaining element 1048. or a similar curved shape.

[0180] Referring to FIG. 31, the tenth attachment element 1158 coupled to the coupling member 1148 A partial schematic view of the configuration is shown. The attachment element 1158 has a proximal surface 1159 and an opposing surface 1158. The proximal surface 1159 may include a head 1160 having a distal surface 1165 on one side. The proximal surface 1159 may have a generally convex shape including a flat portion 1161. The proximal surface 1159 may be configured to be positioned adjacent to the apex of the proximal surface 1159. The attachment element 1158 is attached to a post 1158 extending distally from a distal face 1165 of the head 1160. 67. The post may include a proximal portion 1169 and a distal portion 1171. As mentioned above, the proximal portion 1169 and the distal portion 1171 may have different dimensions. For example, post 1167 has a proximal portion 1169 that is larger in size than a distal portion 1171. At least the distal portion 1171 of the post 1167 may be configured to form a shoulder. The mounting element 1158 fits into the opening 619 in the face shield 618 to secure the mounting element 1158 to the face. 31. An exemplary configuration of element 1158 includes a post 1167 with a proximal portion 1169 extending from a distal portion 1171. Although the post 1167 has a larger dimension than the opening 61 in the face shield 618, 9. The distal portion of the post 1167 The face shield 618 includes a retainer configured to couple the mounting element 1158 to the face shield 618. The retaining mechanism 1173 may further include a nut, a cap, a friction Alternatively, the distal end of the distal portion 1171 may be a mushroom-shaped fastener. The retaining feature 1173 may extend in a circular fashion.

[0181] The coupling member 1148 may include a distal surface 1147, which may be configured to The recess 1161 is configured to receive the proximal surface 1159 of the retaining element 1148. or a similar curved shape.

[0182] Referring to FIG. 32, the eleventh attachment element 1258 coupled to the coupling member 1248 A partial schematic view of the configuration is shown. The attachment element 1258 has a proximal surface 1259 and an opposing surface 1258. The proximal surface 1259 may include a head 1260 having a distal surface 1265. The attachment element 1258 may have a spherical, hemispherical, or similar curved shape. The rod 1260 may include a post 1267 extending distally from a distal face 1265 thereof. The exemplary configuration of the attachment element 1258 shown in FIG. 32 is an aperture in the face shield 618. The post 1267 includes a single, uniformly sized post configured to fit into the portion 619. However, as described above, the post 1267 may include a proximal portion and a distal portion, and the proximal portion The shoulder may have a different size than the distal portion.

[0183] As described above, the distal portion of post 1267 secures mounting element 1258 to the face shield. 618. The retaining mechanism 1273 may further include a retaining mechanism configured to couple to the retaining mechanism 1273. 273 may include nuts, caps, friction fits, or similar fasteners. Alternatively, the distal end of distal portion 1271 may mushroom out to define retention feature 1273. good.

[0184] The coupling member 1248 may include a distal surface 1247, which may be configured to configured to define a recess that receives the proximal surface 1259 of the element 1248, concave or has a similar curved shape.

[0185] Referring to FIG. 33, a partial schematic view of a twelfth configuration of the attachment element 1358 coupled to the coupling member 1348 is shown. The attachment element 1358 may include a head 1360 having a proximal surface 1359 and a distal surface 1365 on the opposite side. The proximal surface 1359 may generally have a convex shape including a plurality of flats 1361A, 1361B. The proximal surface 1359 may be configured such that at least one flat 1361B is disposed proximate to the apex of the convex proximal surface 1359 Another flat 1361A may be disposed on the outer periphery of the head 1360 proximate to the intersection of the proximal surface 1350 and the distal surface 13 65. Also, the attachment element 1358 may include a post 1367 extending distally from the distal surface 1365 of the head 1360 The exemplary configuration of the attachment element 1358 shown in FIG. 33 has a single uniform dimension configured to fit into the opening 619 of the face shield 618 and includes a post 13 67. However, as described above, the post 1367 may include a proximal portion and a distal portion as well, and the proximal portion may have a different dimension than the distal portion to form a shoulder. The distal portion of the post 1 367 may further include a retaining mechanism 1373 configured to couple the attachment element 1358 to the face shield 618. Examples of the retaining mechanism 1373 include nuts, caps, friction fits, or similar fasteners. Alternatively, the distal end of the distal portion 1371 may flare out mushroom-like to define the retaining mechanism 1373.

[0186] ​​The coupling member 1348 may include a distal surface 1347, which may be configured to A recess 1361 configured to receive the proximal surface 1359 of the element 1358. or a similar curved shape.

[0187] In each of the various configurations shown in Figures 30-33, the mounting elements 1058, 1 158, 1258, 1358 are generally convex, hemispherical, or similarly curved shapes. 1059, 1159, 1259, 1359, and complementary coupling members 1048, 11 48, 1248, 1348 have distal surfaces 1047, 11 having a concave or similar curved shape. 47, 1247, 1347. Similar to the configurations of the attachment elements and coupling members described above, Mounting elements 1058, 1158, 1258, 1358 and coupling members of FIGS. 30-33 According to the shapes of 1048, 1148, 1248, 1348, the mounting elements 1058, 11 58, 1258, 1358 are connected to the connecting members 1048, 1148, 1248, 1348 This allows the mounting elements 1058, 1158, 1258 to be pivoted or rotated. , 1358 and the coupling members 1048, 1148, 1248, 1348 Mounting elements 1058, 1158, 1258, 1358 at various angles without dropping can be connected to the connecting members 1048, 1148, 1248, and 1348. The fastening elements 1058, 1158, 1258, 1358 are connected to the connecting members 1048, 1148, 1 The force required to separate from 248, 1348 may increase.

[0188] A method of operating any of the above-described surgical apparel systems.

[0189] A method of operating a surgical apparel system 110 may include providing any configuration of the surgical apparel systems 1 10, 610 described above. For example, the method may include providing a surgical helmet 120, 620 configured to be worn on an individual's head, and a surgical gown 112, 612 removably coupled to the surgical helmet 120 620 and configured to provide a microbial barrier between the medical environment and the wearer. The surgical helmets 120, 620 may include one or more peripheral devices 130, 630 configured to facilitate the movement of an individual wearing the surgical helmets 120 620 during surgery. Additionally, the surgical helmets 120, 620 may include detectors 170, 270, 370 configured to detect the attachment of the surgical gown 112, 612 to the surgical helmets 120, 620 and to transmit a signal based at least in part on the presence or absence of the surgical gown 112, 612 coupled to the surgical helmets 120, 620 620. The controllers 180, 680 may be coupled to the surgical helmets 120, 620 and configured to communicate with the detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 57 0, 670 and / or the peripheral devices 130, 630. Further, the systems 110, 610 may include a portable energy source 182 removably interconnected with the surgical helmets 120, 620. The portable energy source 182 may be configured to communicate with the controller 180 680. This method may include attaching the portable energy source 182 to the systems 110, 610 680. 680. 680. 680. 680. 680. 680. 680.

[0190] 680. For example, the power supply may be a battery pack or other energy source. The source 182 may be coupled to a battery receptacle in the surgical helmet 120, 620 or Alternatively, it may be placed in electrical communication with the surgical helmet 120, 620.

[0191] This method utilizes detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 570, and 670 to Detects whether the surgical gown 112, 612 is coupled to the surgical helmet 120, 620 and This may include detecting and / or determining the presence or absence of a signal. , 470, 570, 670 or various configurations not specifically described herein. It may be implemented using any of the other configurations, for example, a surgical helmet 120 coupled to the The presence or absence of the surgical gown 112 is realized using a first configuration of the detector 170. The first member 154 may be configured as an attachment to the distal surface 147 of the coupling mechanism 146. to a toggle member 172 of a detector 170 based at least in part on the proximity of the latching element 158. Alternatively, the surgical helmet 120 may be configured to selectively couple to the surgical helmet 120. The presence or absence of the surgical gown 112 may be achieved using a second configuration of the detector 270. The first member 254 is positioned adjacent the attachment element 158 ​​to the distal surface 247 of the coupling mechanism 246. and selectively moving between a first region and a second region based at least in part on the proximity of the In yet another example, a surgical glove coupled to a surgical helmet 620 is configured as follows. The presence or absence of the block 612 determines the combination of the attachment element and the coupling member with the detector 670. , and the detector 670 may be implemented using one of the coupling members 648, 748, 848, Mounting elements 658, 758, 858, 958, 1058, 1 for 948, 1048 158, 1258, 1358, based on the proximity of the coupling members 648, 748, 848, 94 8, 1048.

[0192] The method comprises attaching a surgical gown 112, 612 to a surgical helmet 120, 620. Detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 570, and 670 indicate that and controlling an operating characteristic of the peripheral device 130, 630 based at least in part on the The controller 180 may control one or more operations of the peripheral device 130, 630. The controller 180 may be configured to selectively control the characteristics of the energy source. 182 and / or from the energy source 182 to the peripheral device 130, 630 The controller may be configured to control (e.g., allow) the transfer of power from the The controller 180 controls whether or not the peripheral devices 130 and 630 are started. It is also possible to control the maximum and / or minimum operating speed of the peripheral device 130, 630. For example, the controller 180 may include a The detectors 170, 270, 370, 47 are coupled to the surgical helmet 120, 620. 0, 570, 670 indicates that the transmission of energy is blocked and / or peripheral equipment 1 30, 630 are configured to limit the amount of energy transmitted (e.g., by limiting voltage) This may be done.

[0193] As described above, the surgical helmets 120, 620 of the systems 110, 610 are A memory device 1 coupled to the helmet 120, 620 and in communication with the controller 180 The memory device 184 may further include a peripheral device 130, 630. The data in the memory device 184 may be configured to store associated data. Current operation of peripherals, such as fan speed, cooling strength, and / or lights on The data in the memory device 184 may also include settings for the surgical helmet 120. , 620 may include maximum and minimum operating conditions for each of the peripherals 130, 630. stomach.

[0194] Also, as mentioned above, the system 110, 610 may include a controller 180 and / or The energy source 182 may include an energy sensor 186 in communication with the energy source 182. The sensor 186 detects the characteristics of the energy source 182 and outputs the detected characteristics of the energy source 182. may be configured to transmit an energy signal to the controller 180 based on For example, the energy sensor 186 may generate an energy signal when the remaining power falls below a threshold. The threshold may be configured to communicate a signal to the controller 180. It may be set by 0 or by the user. For example, The energy sensor 186 detects if the remaining power level falls below 15 percent (%). It may be configured to transmit the energy signal to the controller 180 .

[0195] The method further comprises: providing a surgical gown 112, 612 at least partially covering a surgical helmet 120; The surgical gown 112, 612 is attached to the surgical helmet 112, 620 so as to be disposed above the surgical helmet 112, 620. The surgical gown 112, 612 may further include a top portion 20, 620. The above-mentioned mounting elements 158, 558, 658, 758, 858, 958, 1058, 115 8, 1258, 1358, connecting members 148, 648, 748, 848, 948, 1048 , and the configuration of the coupling mechanism 146, 246, 346, 446, 546 or specifically described 10. The surgical helmet 120, 620 may be coupled to the surgical helmet 120, 620 using any of the other configurations not shown. This may be achieved by attaching the attachment elements 158, 558, 658 of the surgical gown 112, 612. , 758, 858, 958, 1058, 1158, 1258, 1358, surgical helmets The connecting members 148, 648, 748, 848, 948, 1048 and and / or adjacent to the coupling mechanism 146, 246, 346, 446, 546. include.

[0196] When an energy source 182 is connected to the system 110, 610, the method An energy sensor 182 that indicates a characteristic of the energy source 182, such as the remaining power level of the source 182. 6 to the controller 180. The method then comprises: determining whether at least one of the peripheral devices 130, 630 is in a standby state based on the energy signal; For example, the controller 180 may include storing user settings. indicates a 10 percent (%) decrease in the remaining power level. and at least one user setting of the peripheral device 130, 630 based on the energy signal. Alternatively, the controller 180 may be configured to store the power remaining. The energy level is detected when the remaining power level falls below a threshold, such as 5 percent (%). When the signal indicates, the peripheral device 130, 630 is configured to store at least one user setting. The controller 180 may be configured to: The settings may be configured to be stored in a memory device 184. More generally, this According to the feature, peripherals 13 are powered up before the battery goes into a low power state or stops working. 0,630 user settings can be saved.

[0197] The method comprises attaching a surgical gown 112, 612 to a surgical helmet 120, 620. While the energy source 182 is being used, it is possible to further replace the energy source 182 with a second energy source 182. The controller 180 may include a second energy source 182. 10, the user can read the peripherals 130, 630 from the memory device 184. provides a signal to the peripheral device 130 based on the user settings, e.g., the most recently stored user settings. Additionally, the controller 180 may be configured to control the energy source 182. After the replacement, reboot the peripheral device 130, 630 based on the most recently stored user settings. This allows the surgical gown 1 to be worn while the energy source 182 is replaced. 12, 612 remained coupled to the surgical helmet 120, 620. 170, 670, i.e., the controller determines whether the first or second energy source While the gown is in communication with the controller, the gown is separated from the surgical helmet 120, 620. The condition may be that a signal indicating release has not been received from the detector. For example, if a user configures a peripheral device 130, 630, such as a ventilation assembly, with a third fan speed setting, When operating at a constant current, the controller 180 detects whether a second energy source 182 is connected. configured to restart the ventilation assembly 130, 630 at the third fan speed setting. The system may be configured with detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 570, 670 to detect power while the energy source 182 is disconnected. Capacity configured to temporarily supply 0, 370, 470, 570, 670 The detector 1 may further include a secondary or auxiliary backup energy source. 70, 270, 370, 470, 570, 670 are surgical gowns 112, 612 are surgical gowns and continuing to detect characteristics indicative of whether the helmet 120, 620 remains coupled to the helmet. This becomes possible.

[0198] The method also includes removing the surgical gown 112, 612 from the surgical helmet 120, 620. The surgical gowns 112, 612 are attached to the surgical helmets 120, 620. and / or the energy source 182 or any subsequent energy source Detector 170, 270, 370 detects that 182 has been disconnected from system 110, 610 , 470, 570, 670 indicate peripheral devices 1 stored in memory device 184. 30. The surgical gown 112, 612 and the When both energy sources 182 are removed from the surgical helmets 120, 620, the peripherals The stored user settings associated with the operation of the instrument 130, 630 are retrieved from the memory device 184. and the peripherals 130, 630 are reset to their respective factory settings. It may be possible.

[0199] In another exemplary configuration, the method includes memorizing user settings for the peripheral device 130, 630. The energy source 182 is stored in the controller 180. During communication, the surgical gown 112, 612 is separated from the surgical helmet 120, 620. The controller 180 may further include separating the surgical gown 112, 612. The surgical helmets 120 and 620 were separated from the detectors 170, 270, 370, and 4 70, 570, 670 determines that the power supply to the peripheral device 130, 630 is stopped. After removing the first surgical gown 112, 612, While the source 182 continues to communicate with the controller 180, the second surgical gown 112, 6 12 may be coupled to the surgical helmet 120, 620. The controller 180 Following the joining of the two surgical gowns 112, 612 with the surgical helmets 120, 620, Transferring recently stored user settings from the memory device 184 to the peripheral device 130, 630 In this case, the controller 180 may be configured to Prior to removal of the peripheral 130, 612, the peripheral 130, 612 is automatically restarted based on the most recently stored settings. 30 may be configured to restart.

[0200] This method separates the surgical gown 112, 612 from the surgical helmet 120, 620. and the energy source 182 is disconnected from the surgical helmet 120, 620. The detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 570, and 670 indicate to the controller 180 When the user settings of the peripheral device 130, 630 stored in the memory device 184 are deleted, This may further include removing the peripheral devices 130 and 630 from their initial settings. You may also reset or restore the default settings.

[0201] In yet another exemplary configuration, the system includes a surgical gown 112, 612. a memory device 184 configured to store data associated with one or more configurations; The method may include detecting the detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 570, 670. The surgical gown 112, 612 is coupled to the surgical helmet 120, 620 using Identifying one of the plurality of configurations; and identifying the identified configuration of the surgical gown (112, 612). to the controller 180, and and operating at least one of the peripheral devices 130, 630 based at least in part on the configuration of the peripheral device 130, 630. This may include transmitting a command associated with the property. For example, the controller 180 The surgical gown 112, 612 fabric 1 is bonded to the surgical helmet 120, 620. 14 / 116, 614 / 616 based on thickness or density of peripherals 130, 630 The filter may be configured to control operational characteristics, including a high density filter fabric 116; The surgical gown 112, 612 containing the material 616 is attached to the surgical helmet 120, 620. When combined, the speed of the peripherals 130, 630, such as the ventilation assemblies 130, 630, This may include increasing the

[0202] In another exemplary method of operating the system 110, 610, the method includes: At least a portion of the gown 112, 612 is disposed over the surgical helmet 120, 620. The surgical gown 112, 612 is coupled to the surgical helmet 120, 620 so that The method may include: Detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 57 0, 670 and receiving signals from detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 570 , 670, for a defined first period of time, from the energy source 182 to the peripheral device 130, 630. , the controller 180 controls whether the surgical gown 112, 612 is attached to the surgical helmet 120, 62. 0 and transmits power to the peripheral device 130, 630 only after the first period has elapsed. The length of the first period may be determined based on user preferences or the peripheral device 130, 6 Based on the expected time required to complete the task prior to the transfer of power to the For example, the controller 180 may adjust the surgical gown 112, 612 to Detectors 170, 270, 370, 4 indicating that the helmet 120, 612 is coupled to After receiving the signal from 70, 570, or 670, the energy source 182 will be disconnected from the peripheral device 130 for 5 seconds. , 630. This may be configured to delay the transmission of energy to the ventilation Prior to the start of operation of peripheral equipment 130, 630, such as assemblies, surgical gown 112 , 612. This allows the wearer additional time to properly install and / or adjust the This may allow microorganisms to be introduced into the operating room before an appropriate sterile barrier is in place. Circulation can be prevented.

[0203] The method also includes removing the surgical gown 112, 612 from the surgical helmet 120, 620. The method may include separating the surgical gown 112, 612 from the surgical helmet. The detector 170, 270, 370 detects a signal indicating separation from the met 120, 620. 470, 570, 670 and the signals are received by the detectors 170, 270, 370, 4 70, 570, 670, for a defined second period of time after receiving the 630. For example, the controller 180 The surgical gown 112, 612 is separated from the surgical helmet 120, 620. After the signal from detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 570, and 670 indicates , so as to continue transmitting energy from the energy source 182 to the peripheral device 130, 630. This allows the ventilation air to be removed after the surgical gown 112, 612 is removed. The peripheral devices 130, 630 such as assemblies are temporarily kept in operation. It may be possible to remove all debris from the 30.

[0204] Additional features, components, and / or subassemblies may be incorporated into the surgical apparel systems described above. It may be incorporated with or combined with any of the systems 10, 110, and 610. Many common components for use with surgical apparel systems are shown in FIG. 35 and 36 and described below with respect to a general system 1410. Some of the components and / or features of the general system 1410 described below may be Any of the surgical apparel systems 10, 110, 610 described above may be used together. It should be understood that these may be interleaved and / or combined.

[0205] The system 1410 is coupled to a surgical helmet 1420 and includes a controller 1480 and The controller 1480 may further include a transceiver 1490 for communicating with the transceiver 1490. 490 to communicate data to and from the transceiver 1490. It may be configured.

[0206] The system 1410 includes an electromagnetic transducer attached to a surgical gown 1412 or medical gown. The device may further include a tag 1492. For example, the electromagnetic tag 1492 may include a tag indicating a specific operation. an RFID tag or similar configured to contain identifying information associated with the gown 1412; The electromagnetic tag 1492 may be placed anywhere on the surgical gown 1412. For example, the electromagnetic tag 1492 may be attached to the filtering fabric 1492 of the surgical gown 1412. Alternatively, the electromagnetic tag 1492 may be attached to the surgical gown 1412. It may be attached to the surgical fabric 1414 or the controller hand of the surgical gown 1412. In one configuration, the tag 1492 may be attached to a surgical instrument on the wearer. A barrier ring attached to the gown 1412 and defined by the surgical gown 1412 It may also reduce the possibility of introducing non-sterile or contaminated material into the interface. The tag 1492 is attached to the surgical gown on the environmental side of the barrier defined by the surgical gown 1412. It is contemplated that the sensor may be attached to the sensor 1412.

[0207] The electromagnetic tag 1492 communicates with a transceiver 1490 coupled to the surgical helmet 1420. to transmit or communicate information including information related to a particular surgical gown 1412. In one exemplary configuration, the electromagnetic tag 1492 may be configured to: The electromagnetic timer may be configured to activate upon receipt of a signal from a transceiver 1490 such as When activated, the tag 1492 attaches to the surgical gown 1412 associated with the electromagnetic tag 1492. A signal containing the relevant data may be sent back to the transceiver 1490. In this configuration, The transceiver 1490 actively broadcasts a signal requesting the transmission of data. The signal may be broadcast up to a defined distance from the transceiver 1490. The electromagnetic tag 1492 may be configured to receive a predetermined signal from the transceiver 1490. When the surgical gown 1412 is within a predetermined distance, the surgical gown 1412 transmits a return signal containing data related to the surgical gown 1412. In one exemplary configuration, the electromagnetic tag 1492 may be configured to transmit When the surgical gown 1412 is attached to the surgical helmet 1420, the transceiver 149 0. This arrangement may be placed on the surgical gown 1412 so that it can be placed in close proximity to the According to the arrangement, a surgical gown 1412 and a surgical helmet 1420 are joined together. At times, data may be transmitted from the electromagnetic tag 1492 to the transceiver 1490. For example, in the exemplary arrangement of the electromagnetic tag 1492 and the transceiver 1490, the electromagnetic tag 149 2 is attached to the filter fabric 1416, and the transceiver 1490 is attached to the surgical helmet 142. The sensor may be housed in a housing 1432.

[0208] As mentioned above, the electromagnetic tag 1492 contains a serial number that identifies the particular surgical gown 1412. 1412. The surgical gown 1412 may be used to store data and / or identifiers associated with the surgical gown 1412, such as a number. The electromagnetic tag 1492 may also be configured as a handheld device associated with the electromagnetic tag 1492. It may be configured to store information identifying the type of surgical gown 1412. The magnetic tag 1492 identifies the size, fabric type, and other information for the surgical gown 1412. A specific surgical helmet 1420 may be attached, such as a hood or a toga. Surgical gowns 1412 and peripheral devices 143 for surgical helmets 1420 based on the characteristics of the surgical gowns 1412 0 to store data on the operating parameters of the peripheral device 1430 that are optimal for the operation of the peripheral device 1430. That's fine.

[0209] The transceiver 1490 of the helmet 1420 is operable to the controller 1480 1492. As described above, the electromagnetic tag 1492 is configured to transmit the The information received from may relate to an identifier for the individual surgical gown 1412. The rollers 1480 may also be attached to one or more peripherals 1430 of the surgical helmet 1420. connected, but the information related to the surgical gown 1412 received from the transceiver 1490 and configured to communicate an operational command to the peripheral device 1430 based at least in part on the information. For example, the controller 1480 may be configured to read an electromagnetic tag from the surgical gown 1412. 1492, as identified by the transceiver 1490 identifying the surgical gown 1412. Only after the surgical helmet 1420 is attached to the surgical helmet 1420, The peripheral device 1430 may be configured to generate an operation command to operate the peripheral device 1430. The controller 1480 then reads the data that the transceiver 1490 is reading on the surgical gown 1412. One or more of the peripheral devices 1430 may transmit a signal corresponding to the appropriate identifier that has been assigned to the peripheral device 1430. generation of motion commands and / or transmission of energy to the The transceiver 1490 may detect whether the surgical gown 1412 is attached to the surgical helmet 142. 0, the electromagnetic tag 1492 is read, and this allows the surgical gown The ventilation assembly 1412 is activated prior to placement on the surgical helmet 1420. 30 to the surgical apparel system 1410. The above-mentioned functions of the coupling mechanisms 146, 246, 346, and 446 are eliminated. As mentioned above, the inconvenience that is eliminated is that the ventilation assembly 1430 is not functioning effectively. The noise generated by the ventilation assembly 1430 is sometimes a problem. Activation of peripheral device 1430 prior to attachment of thimble 1412 to surgical helmet 1420 The second disadvantage that can be eliminated by preventing the operation of the peripheral device 1430 is that The charge on the energy source 182 is drawn down when not needed.

[0210] In another exemplary configuration, a wearable surgical helmet 1420 may be used in conjunction with the surgical helmet 1420. The gown 1412 (which may also be referred to as a medical gown) includes data related to the surgical gown 1412. The device may further include an electromagnetic tag 1492 configured to store the data. 2 is a transceiver 1490 (electromagnetic reader and (which may also be referred to as a "transmitter") exchange data with the transceiver 1490 when they are in some proximity to each other. Storing an electromagnetic tag 1492 associated with the surgical gown 1412 The data may include a unique identifier for the surgical gown 1412. The operation of the peripheral device 1430 may be based at least in part on the stored identifier. The data stored in the electromagnetic tag 1492 related to the surgical gown 1412 includes the surgical gown 1412 is coupled to a surgical helmet 1420. The usage data may also include the use of the surgical gown 1412 and the surgical helmet 142 in the past. 0 may indicate the number of times the surgical gown 1412 is bonded. The stored data indicates whether the surgical gown 1412 is compatible with the surgical helmet 1420. The authentication data may further include authentication data for determining the size of the surgical gown 1412. The following are examples of surgical gowns: surgical gowns, gown types, and gown manufacturers. The stored data relates to the operation commands of the peripherals 1430 of the surgical helmet 1420. data used to generate the The operational data includes a surgical helmet 14 based on the characteristics of the surgical gown 1412. The specific operational mode of the peripheral device 1430 may be included. For example, the electromagnetic tag 149 The operational data stored in 2 relating to a particular surgical gown 1412 includes the surgical gown 1412 based on the characteristics of the peripheral device 1430, including minimum and maximum configuration information for each peripheral device 1430 The stored data relating to the surgical gown 1412 may include the use of the surgical gown 1412. It may further include an identifier used for identification and / or tracking. For example, the identifier may be The surgical gown 1412 may include a unique serial number. The controller 1480 may be associated with the surgical gown 1412. The usage data may include a predetermined number of uses or a predetermined number of uses of a particular surgical gown 1412. If a threshold (e.g., one time) is exceeded, the peripheral device 1430 may be prevented from operating. Alternatively, the controller 1480 may prevent the operation of the peripheral device 1430. A particular type of surgical gown 1412 may be worn multiple times (e.g., The device may be configured to be worn three times.

[0211] In another exemplary configuration, the surgical apparel system 1410 is worn on the head of the wearer. The surgical helmet 1420 may include a surgical helmet 1420 that is attached to the surgical instrument. The system 1410 may include a surgical helmet 1430 and a transceiver 1490. and a microbial barrier between the healthcare environment and the wearer. a surgical gown including a surgical fabric 214 / 216 or a shell configured to provide The surgical gown 1412 may further include an electromagnetic tag 1492. The electromagnetic tag 1492 may be coupled to the surgical gown 1412. The antenna may be configured to store an identifier associated with the transceiver 1490. and operatively coupled to communicate with the electromagnetic tag 1492 and associated with the surgical gown 1412. The surgical apparel system 1410 may be configured to receive the identifier. a controller 1480 operably coupled to the device 1430 and the transceiver 1490; The controller 1480 may further include an identification associated with the surgical gown 1412. and configured to communicate an operational command to the peripheral device 1430 based at least in part on the The electromagnetic tag 1492 may store and store usage data of the surgical gown 1412. The controller 1480 may be configured to transmit configured to determine whether the device has been previously worn with a surgical helmet 1420. The controller 1480 may determine whether the device is in a fault state based at least in part on the stored usage data. If the surgical gown 1412 was previously worn, the peripheral device 1430 may be operated. The electromagnetic tag 1492 may also be configured to block the movement of the surgical gown 1412. The controller 1480 may be configured to store authentication data. 1412 may be configured to determine compatibility with a surgical helmet 1420. The controller 1480 may be configured to: If the gown 1412 does not fit the surgical helmet 1420, the peripherals 1430 The identifier may be associated with a type of surgical gown 1412. In this case, the controller 1480 controls the surgical helmet 1420 to determining an operational mode of the peripheral device 1430 based at least in part on the type of the peripheral device 1412; For example, the controller 1 may be configured to determine the 480 is a type of surgical gown 1412 attached to a surgical helmet 1420. and configured to increase or decrease power output to the peripheral device 1430 based at least in part on the In one exemplary configuration in which the peripheral device 1430 is a ventilation assembly, the controller La 1480 is for surgical gowns 1412 including thick fabric 1414 / 1416 and / or large size (large volume of space underneath the surgical gown 1412) In the case where the power supply is connected to the power supply, the power supply may be configured to increase the power output to the ventilation assembly. stomach.

[0212] The transceiver 1490 is also coupled to the memory device 184 of the surgical helmet 1420. The memory device 184 may store the information from the electromagnetic tag 1492 on the surgical gown 1412. The received data may be stored in the memory device 184. The information provided indicates that the previously worn surgical gown 1412 has been reattached to the surgical helmet 1420. For example, the timing of the surgical procedure may be used to identify the timing of the surgical procedure. The gown 1412 may be attached to a surgical helmet 1420 by the wearer. The memory device 184 stores the data received from the electromagnetic tag 1492 on the surgical gown 1412. Store data (serial number, identifier, model number, gown characteristics, or similar information) for later review. The data stored in the memory device 184 may be used for The surgical gown 1412 is then attached to the surgical helmet 1420. This may be used to prevent operation of the peripheral device 1430 if In this case, a surgical gown 1412 is attached to a surgical helmet 1420, and a transceiver 1 When the device 490 receives data from the electromagnetic tag 1492 on the surgical gown 1412, The device 184 stores the data. This data may include identifying characteristics such as a serial number. The wearer may also reattach the same surgical gown 1412 to the surgical helmet 1420. When the transmitter / receiver 1490 receives data from the electromagnetic tag 1492, If the transceiver 1490 writes the data to the memory 184, the memory 184 will already contain the same data. When transmitting data from the remote device 184 to the controller 1480, the controller 14 80 is configured to recognize a second input of data regarding the surgical gown 1412. Upon recognizing a second input related to the surgical gown 1412, the controller 1480 The surgical gown 1412 is then attached to the surgical helmet 1420. It may be configured to prevent the operation of peripheral devices 1430.

[0213] The energy source or power supply 182 of the system 1410 may be depleted during the medical procedure. This may result in the reuse of surgical gowns141 being damaged when the system is restarted. 2. There is a possibility of false positive identification. For example, If the energy source 182 runs out during surgery, a new battery is installed. When the electromagnetic tag 1492 receives the signal and transmits a new signal to the transceiver 1490, 84 may indicate that the attached surgical gown 1412 has been used. As mentioned above, in this scenario, the controller 1480 0 operation based on false positive identification of the surgical gown 1412. To prevent inoperation of the peripheral device 1430, the system 1410 may a capacitor operably coupled to the The controller 1480 may also include a controller 1482 that determines whether the capacitor is currently storing energy. If so, it identifies that the energy source 182 of the system 1410 has just been removed. The energy source 182 may be configured to identify that it has just been removed. Based on this, the controller 1480 notifies the user that the surgical gown 1412 has been donned. Permit operation of peripheral device 1430 even if data from memory device 184 implies The controller 1480 may also be configured to The first time point identified was attached to a surgical helmet 1420 and a surgical gown 1412. The time between the time when the surgical helmet 1420 was attached and the time when the second time when the surgical helmet 1420 was attached is determined. Based on this, data from the memory device 184 indicates that the surgical gown 1412 has been worn. The data may be implicit or configured to allow operation of the peripheral device 1430. For example, The controller 1480 may be configured to record a first time point when the surgical gown 1412 is attached and a second time point when the surgical gown 1412 is attached. The time between the second time point when the gown 1412 was applied was identified as less than 2 hours. The peripheral device 1430 may be configured to allow operation when the first time and the second time are If the time between the two time points exceeds 2 hours, the patient should be kept in a surgical gown 1412. However, this time may be set to 1 hour, 24 hours, or the like. etc., based on the use of surgical gowns 1412, as is reasonable and appropriate in a given industry. It may be set as follows.

[0214] Another configuration of the system 1410 is where the surgical gown 1412 is attached to the surgical helmet 1420. so that peripheral equipment 1430, such as a ventilation assembly, can only operate when attached. For example, the surgical helmet 1420 may include the above-described In addition to the detectors 170, 270, 370, 470, 570, 670, additional and / or It should be understood that the gown detector may include alternative gown detectors. 14. The surgical gown 1412 may be attached to the surgical helmet 1420. These may be pressure sensors, load sensors, or similar types of sensors. The chin bar 1424 secures the surgical gown 1412 to the surgical helmet 1420. The gown may include a detector in the form of a pressure sensor configured to detect

[0215] In another exemplary configuration of the system 1410, the system 1410 includes an energy source 1 When the device 82 is attached to the surgical helmet 1420, the controller 1480 1430 for a predetermined period of time. 480 completes a status check and verifies that the peripheral device 1430 is functioning properly. Once the controller 1480 has completed the status check, A signal indicating that the surgical gown 1412 has been attached to the surgical helmet 1420 is sent out. configured to prevent further operation of the peripheral device 1430 until a signal is received from the signal detector. The controller 1480 may be configured to detect whether the surgical gown 1412 is attached to the surgical helmet 1420. When the gown detector receives a signal indicating that the gown has been attached, the energy source 182 and configured to generate motion commands that enable the transfer of energy from the power source to the peripheral device 1430. It may be made.

[0216] For example, in operation, the wearer may wear a handheld device that includes a peripheral device 1430, such as a ventilation assembly. The surgical helmet 1420 is placed on the head, and the energy source 182 is attached to the surgical helmet 1420. The controller 1480 may then operate the ventilation assembly 1430. This may be done to ensure that the ventilation assembly 1430 is working properly. The controller 1480 may then deactivate the ventilation assembly 1430. The person may attach the surgical gown 1412 to the surgical helmet 1420. The attachment of the gown 1412 to the surgical helmet 1420 is performed by the surgical gown as described above. pressure configured to detect the presence of an electromagnetic tag, such as an RFID tag 1492 on 1412; Detected by a force sensor, switch, or transceiver 1490, or similar detector. The detector may then detect whether the surgical gown 1412 is attached to the surgical helmet 1420. A signal may be sent to the controller 1480 to confirm that the attachment has been made. The controller 1480 may then activate the ventilation assembly 1430.

[0217] In yet another configuration of the system 1410, a surgical gown 1412 and a surgical helmet are The gown 1412 may be used for surgical procedures. When attached to the surgical helmet 1420, the conductors integral with the surgical gown 1412 Close the connection between the gown 1412 and the surgical helmet 1420. For example, The conductors of the face shield 1412 may be integrally formed with the face shield 1418 and may be complementary. The conductors of the face shield 1418 are included in the chin bar 1424, and the conductors of the face shield 1418 are included in the chin bar 1424. 24 conductors may be connected to close the circuit. The magnet / ferromagnetic element 1458 and / or the corresponding coupling member 1448 of the jaw bar 1424 The gown detector may be in magnetic communication with the magnetic element of the face shield 1418. to detect a closure of the circuit between the mounting element 1458 and the surgical helmet 1420. In response to detecting this change in the circuit state, the gown detector may be configured to A signal to the controller 1480 indicating that it is closed and ready to operate. In certain configurations, the controller 1480 may generate The peripheral device 1430 may generate an operation command signal that operates the peripheral device 1430 only when the peripheral device 1430 is in a standby state.

[0218] In some configurations of the system 1410, the surgical gown 1412 is attached to a surgical helmet. When removed from the mat 1420, the attachment elements 1458 of the surgical gown 1412 and the surgical head The circuit between the lumet 1420 may again become open. In response to detecting this reopening of the circuit, the gown detector determines that the system 1410 is in an open state. A signal from the gown detector may be generated to the controller 1480 indicating that the gown detector In response to receiving the signal, the controller 1480 controls the peripherals 1420 of the surgical helmet 1420. 430 back to the off state. A further feature of the configuration is that the surgical gown 1412 is detached from the surgical helmet 1420. When the use of the peripheral device 1430 such as the ventilation assembly is no longer necessary, 430 is automatically shut off or stopped. Other gown detector assemblies are also contemplated.

[0219] In some configurations of the surgical apparel system 1410, the surgical gown 1412 Based on whether it is detected / attached to the surgical helmet 1420, the control The controller 1480 may regulate whether other peripheral devices 1430 are activated. The controller 1480 determines whether the appropriate surgical gown 1412 is attached to the surgical helmet 1420. Depending on whether the light assembly, communication unit, or cooling strip is installed The activation of one or more of the switches may be prevented.

[0220] The above is directed to a specific configuration of the surgical apparel system 10, 110, 610, 1410. The individual characteristics of the various configurations of the systems 10, 110, 610, and 1410 are not Can be combined to create alternative configurations of Systems 10, 110, 610, and 1410 It should be understood that there is.

[0221] Additionally, the surgical apparel systems 10, 110, 610, 1410 generally are used in conjunction with surgical instruments for medical procedures. or intended to provide a barrier between the doctor and the patient during a surgical procedure, but whose use Uses include, but are not limited to, any other use where it is desirable to provide a barrier between the individual and the environment. The surgical apparel system 10, 110, 610, 1410 may also be used in It is within the scope of this disclosure to use the systems 10, 110, 610, 1410. An alternative approach that may be preferable is to provide a system that allows individuals to work in a safe and secure environment. Included are those where it is desirable to provide a barrier between the product and a hazardous material.

[0222] An additional component of the surgical apparel system is used in conjunction with a surgical helmet to The system includes a surgical gown including an attachment element for coupling to the surgical gown. In this specification, features and / or structures with the same reference number and / or last two digits are have the same features and / or functionality as the helmet, gown, and / or system described above. It should be understood that

[0223] Referring to FIG. 37, a surgical helmet such as the surgical helmet of FIGS. 14 to 17B described above is One exemplary configuration of the surgical helmet 620 is shown. 20 housing 632 and extends across the front of the surgical helmet 620. The upper beam 629 may include an upper beam 629 configured to extend. The upper beam 629 may further include a recess. The recesses in the upper beam 629 may further include a pair of laterally spaced recesses. It may include a sidewall and a proximal surface disposed proximally from the distal surface of the upper beam 629. The sidewall and the proximal face may define an alignment channel 645, 645 receives tabs 655 disposed inside the surgical gown 612 and configured to align and / or orient the surgical gown 612 relative to the surgical table 620 As mentioned above, tab 655 is integrally formed with face shield 618. , may be configured to extend from the face shield 618. Alternatively, the tab 655 may , which is formed independently of the face shield 618, and the inner fabric 614 of the surgical gown 612 However, other configurations are also contemplated. The spaced side walls of panel 645 are spaced apart a distance greater than the width of tab 655. 645, which allows tab 655 to be positioned within alignment channel 645. This becomes:

[0224] The upper beam 629 is attached to the face shield 618 and / or surgical gown 612. The device may further include a coupling mechanism 646 configured to releasably couple the device. 646 removably attaches to tabs 655 to secure surgical gown 612 to the surgical site. a projection configured to align with and / or couple to a helmet 620; The fastening mechanism may include a magnetic member, a ferromagnetic member, a hook and loop fastener, or a similar fastening mechanism. For example, the coupling mechanism 646 may include a protrusion 646 extending from an alignment channel 645 in the upper beam 629. 46, where the upper beam 629 is aligned with the alignment channel as described above. a coupling mechanism 646 disposed at least partially within the alignment channel 645; The coupling mechanism 646 may be configured such that the top point of the top surface of the coupling mechanism 646 is aligned with the alignment channel. located or positioned below the top of the panel 645 and / or the top surface of the upper beam 629 The alignment channel 645 may be positioned to align the alignment channel 645. The combination of the 45 spaced side walls and the coupling mechanism 646 forms a surgical helmet. Alignment of face shield 618 and / or surgical gown 612 with respect to face shield 620 More specifically, alignment channels 64 The five spaced side walls allow the surgical gown 612 to rest on the surgical helmet 620. When the tab 655 is positioned in the forward direction, the opening 656 of the tab 655 mates with the coupling mechanism 646. This can help guide you through the process.

[0225] The surgical helmet 620 has a chin bar 624 extending downward from the front of the surgical helmet 620. 24. The jaw bar 624 may include a first post 626A and a second post 626 B. The first and second posts 626A, 626B may be attached to the upper beam 629. The upper beam 629 may extend across the front of the surgical helmet 620. For example, as shown in FIG. 37, the first and second posts may be The ends 626A, 626B may be connected to opposite ends of the upper beam 629. The chin bar 624 , may be constructed of a generally flexible or pliable material.

[0226] The jaw bar 624 may include a lower beam that may extend between the opposing free ends of the posts 626A, 626B. The chin bar 624 may further include a surgical helmet 628. The lower beam 628 is positioned below and slightly forward of the chin of the person wearing it. Beams 628 may be formed to bow outward from the free ends of posts 626A, 626B. The chin bar 624 is attached to the wearer's head when the surgical helmet 620 is secured to the wearer's head. and extending outward from the upper beam 629 so as to be positioned in front of the face of the The upper beam 629, posts 626A, 626B, and lower beam 628 may be , positioned in front of the wearer's face when the surgical helmet 620 is placed on the wearer's head. The combination generally defines an opening through which the face frame is inserted. It is sometimes referred to as.

[0227] A plurality of linkage members 648 may be mounted on or within the chin bar 624. The coupling member 648 may include a magnetic material and may be attached to the surgical helmet 620. Alignment and / or removal of the face shield 618 of the surgical gown 612 relative to the Each coupling member 648 is configured to couple to opposing posts 626A, 626B. 6B and / or adjacent both ends of the lower beam 628 on the chin bar 624 Alternatively, the coupling member 648 of the surgical helmet 620 may be positioned on any suitable The surgical gown 612 may be fitted with complementary attachment elements 616 of the surgical gown 612 by being positioned or configured in a suitable manner. 58 to removably secure the surgical gown 612 to the surgical helmet 620. For example, as shown in FIGS. 37 to 38B, the coupling member 648 is , the lower portion adjacent to where posts 626A, 626B each connect to lower beam 628. The beam 628 may be positioned on the chin bar 624 at both ends. The exemplary configuration of surgical helmet 620 utilizes two connecting members 648; The helmet 620 may be configured such that the chin bar 624 includes a single connecting member 648. Alternatively, in other configurations, three or more linking members 648 may be provided between the chin bar 624 and and / or may be configured to be spaced apart from the upper beam 629. Instead of and / or in addition to fastening members including hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, ferromagnetic Other types of fasteners 648, such as fasteners containing elastomeric materials or similar types of fasteners, may be used. Other configurations are also contemplated.

[0228] 38A and 38B, the coupling member 648 disposed within the chin bar 624 One exemplary configuration is shown. The coupling member 648 may include a distal surface 647. The coupling mechanism 648 may include a recess 627 configured to receive the coupling mechanism 648. For example, as shown in FIGS. 38A and 38B, the coupling member 648 chin bar 624 so that the distal surface 647 of chin bar 624 is positioned adjacent to the distal surface 625 of chin bar 624. 4.

[0229] The coupling member 648 may comprise either a ferromagnetic material or a magnetic material. The material 648 may be formed or comprised of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material. Only a portion of the composite member 648 may be made of a ferromagnetic or magnetic material. The composite member 648 is injection molded plastic and coated with a ferromagnetic or magnetic material. Alternatively, the coupling member 648 may be formed from a ferromagnetic or magnetic material and then Covered with a plastic or similar coating to provide a sterile and / or wear-resistant surface Alternatively, the magnet may be "overmolded" with a plastic material to provide a bond. The connecting member 648 may comprise a portion of the surgical gown 612. By including a ferromagnetic or magnetic material relative to the attachment element 658, the coupling member 6 48 and the attachment element 658 to attach the surgical gown 612 to the surgical helmet. The sensor 620 may be coupled to the sensor 620 .

[0230] The surgical helmet 620 includes a chin bar 624 or upper beam of the surgical helmet 620. a controller or processor (not shown) that may be disposed on or within 629; Alternatively, the controller may be included in any suitable device within the surgical helmet 620. For example, the controller may be located at the lower beam 628 of the chin bar 624. The controller may be arranged to detect one or more detectors, such as Hall effect sensors. 37 and 38A, the detector 670 may be in communication with , may be located adjacent to the coupling member 648 within the jaw bar 624. The detector 670 may be located adjacent to the coupling member 648. The detector 670 may be configured to detect a property of the member 648. For example, the detector 670 may If the coupling member 648 is a magnetic field sensor, it is configured to detect changes in the magnetic field surrounding the coupling member 648. In operation, the detector 670 is positioned adjacent to the coupling member 648. Surrounding the connecting member 648 is the presence or absence of the attachment element 658 of the surgical gown 612. For example, the sensor shown in Figures 37 and 38A may be configured to detect changes in the magnetic field. As shown, the detector 670 is disposed adjacent to the coupling member 648 on the side of the lower beam 628. It may be placed.

[0231] 38A and 38B illustrate a jaw bar 624 including a single linkage member 648, as described above. Although only a portion is shown, the chin bar 624 may include two or more linkage members 648. Similarly, the chin bar may include two or more detectors 670. Surgical helmet 620 may include a single detector 670 positioned adjacent to a single coupling member 648. In addition, in the configuration of the surgical helmet 620 including the plurality of coupling members 648, the surgical helmet The unit 620 includes a single detector 648 disposed adjacent to one of the coupling members 648. Alternatively, detector 670 may be adjacent to two or more of coupling members 648. The use of multiple detectors may prevent damage to the detector 670. This can result in redundancy in the case of

[0232] FIG. 38B is a partial cross-sectional view of a coupling member 648 disposed within recess 627 of jaw bar 624. The recess 627 of the jaw bar 624 may define a first dimension D1, such as a diameter. Member 648 may be generally sized to fit within dimension D1 of the opening in chin bar 624. Furthermore, the outer periphery 653 of the distal surface 647 and the outer periphery 657 of the proximal surface 657 of the coupling member 648 51 passes through the center C1 of the proximal surface 657 of the coupling member 648 and the center C2 of the distal surface 647 A transverse plane may be oriented parallel to Axis-A. and extends through the proximal and distal faces 657 and 647 of the coupling member 648 to form the coupling. The coupling member 648 may define two opposing side halves. In configurations including the material, the cross section may define the separation between the poles of the magnetic material.

[0233] Additionally, as seen in FIG. 38B, the distal surface 647 of the coupling member 648 is generally curved. For example, the distal surface 647 may include a generally convex surface. Alternatively, the distal surface 647 may be a generally rounded surface extending outward from the center of the coupling member 648. The surface may include a generally convex or polyaxial surface, such as a Although not shown, the distal surface 647 of the coupling member 648 may include a concave surface. Various exemplary configurations of mating member 648 are described in more detail below.

[0234] The coupling member 648 may also include one or more recesses. 4 and / or detector 670. For example, the coupling member 648 may include a magnetic material. In this configuration, the indentations or other indicators may indicate the orientation of the magnetic poles of the coupling member 648 and / or This configuration may provide a visual identifier for the location. the coupling member into the recess in the jaw bar 624 so that the pole of the It is understood that this contributes to improvements in manufacturing in that the 648 can be easily and accurately positioned. It will be done.

[0235] Referring to Figures 39A and 39B, the transparent face shield of the surgical gown described above One exemplary configuration of 618 is shown. The surgical gown 612 may also include tabs 655. The tab 655 may be located on the wearer's side or inside the surgical gown. The 5 may include a pair of opposing edges and define an opening 656. The tab 655 may be formed as part of the face shield 618. 655 may define at least a portion of an opening 656, the portion of the opening 656 being a ferrule. The opening 656 may be defined by the seat shield 618. The opening 656 may also be defined by the tab 655. The entire surface may be formed or defined. Also, although not shown, the opening 656 may be included. The tab 655 may be a separate component from the transparent face shield 618. Also, certain configurations of the transparent face shield 618 and / or surgical gown 612 may In some cases, tab 655 may be omitted.

[0236] The surgical gown 612 may also include one or more attachment elements 658. The attachment element 658 may also be referred to as a second member or gown fastener. The element 658 may be coupled to the transparent face shield 618. is configured to removably couple the surgical gown 612 to the surgical helmet 620 Additionally, the attachment element 658 may function as a registration element to which the fabric is attached. The transparent face shield 618 is positioned adjacent to the periphery of the transparent face shield 618 so as to cover the covering element 658. This may be done by the surgical gown 612, with the fabric covering the attachment elements 658. This can help ensure that the barrier provided between the person and the environment is maintained. Although not shown, the attachment element 658 is coupled to the transparent face shield 618. The surgical gown 612 may be attached to the surgical fabric 614, as opposed to being attached to the surgical gown 612. The attachment element 658 still secures the surgical gown 612 to the surgical helmet 620. It would function in the same way to removably couple.

[0237] The attachment element 658 may create a magnetic attraction and / or couple with magnetic material. For example, the attachment element 658 may comprise a ferromagnetic material that is capable of being bonded to the magnetic material. It may be made from AISI 1006 low carbon steel, which is 99% iron. The additive element 658 is iron, nickel, cobalt, carbon, gadolinium, dysprosium, or alloys thereof, or alloys containing combinations thereof, or other suitable materials. However, regardless of its specific alloy composition, the mounting element 658 may be fabricated from First, at least one ferromagnetic material of sufficient weight to generate magnetic attraction with the magnetic material is used. For example, the alloy of the mounting element 658 may contain at least 75% iron. Specifically, the mounting element 658 may have a composition that includes at least 85% iron. More specifically, the mounting element 658 may have a composition of at least 95% iron. More specifically, the attachment element 658 may have a composition comprising at least 98% The composition may include the above iron.

[0238] In certain configurations, the attachment element 658 may be a magnetic material disposed on the helmet 620. The material may be composed of materials, i.e. atoms, that are attracted to the magnetic field that the material exhibits. In some cases, the entire mounting element 658 may be made of a ferromagnetic material. The element 658 may be constructed of both ferromagnetic and diamagnetic materials. The attachment element 658 may be constructed of a diamagnetic material coated with a ferromagnetic material. The fastening element 658 is formed with a ferromagnetic material as a core, and then is made sterile and / or wear-resistant. It may be coated with a plastic or similar non-magnetic coating designed to provide an abradable surface. Other configurations of diamagnetic and magnetic materials are contemplated for the mounting element 658. The attachment element 658 may also be formed from a magnetic material. The coupling member 648 of the helmet 620 may be constructed of a magnetic material. If the coupling member 648 is made of a magnetic material, the coupling member 648 may be magnetically attracted to the attachment element 658. Alternatively, the coupling member 648 and the mounting member may be made of a ferromagnetic material capable of generating a force. In this configuration, both coupling member 648 and coupling element 658 may be formed of a magnetic material. and the attachment element 658 is configured to attach the magnetic material to the magnetic material so that the two magnetic materials can be magnetically coupled. The polarity of each of these coupling members 648 and 649 may be reversed. In any of the configurations of the attachment element 658, the attachment element 658 is positioned adjacent to the coupling member 648. This activates a detector 670, such as a Hall effect sensor, as described above. The surgical gown 612 and all of its components may be configured to The surgical gown may be constructed similarly to the surgical gowns 12, 112, 612 and / or the surgical gowns described above. It is possible to have 12, 112, 612 features.

[0239] As shown in FIG. 39B, the attachment element 658 is attached to the transparent face shield 618. The transparent face shield 618 may have a first surface 621 and an opposite second surface 622. The first surface 621 includes a barrier formed by the surgical gown 612. the first surface 621 is proximal to the user on the wearer side of the barrier, and the second surface 622 is distal to the user on the environment side of the barrier. The attachment element 658 may include a head 660. The head 660 may be attached to the chin bar 6 24 recesses 627. By defining a dimension smaller than the dimension of the recesses 627, the connecting member 648 can be connected. When the chin bar 624 is inserted, it may be sized to be inserted within the opening in the chin bar 624. The head 660 of the mounting element 658 defines a distal surface 665 and an opposing proximal surface 659. The proximal surface 659 of the head 660 may further define a recess 661. A first point 662 may be located on the proximal surface 659 of the head 660. The first point 662 may be Alternatively, the first point 662 may be located at the center of the proximal surface 659. The first axis (Axis-E) of the first guide 58 may be located at a position on the proximal surface 659 that intersects with the first axis (Axis-E) of the first guide 58. Additionally, the first axis (Axis-E) may be the longitudinal axis of the mounting element 658 . Second points 664A, 664B may also be located on the proximal surface 659 of the head 660. As shown in FIG. 39B, the proximal surface 659 has a spaced apart proximal surface 659. It may include multiple second points 664A, 664B. B is positioned on the proximal surface 659 so as to be spaced apart from the first point 662 on the proximal surface 659. For example, the proximal surface 659 of the head 660 may have a generally circular profile. , the first point 662 may be located at the center of the proximal face 659, or one or The plurality of second points 664A, 664B are each arranged radially apart from the first point 662. Additionally, the first point 662 may be positioned on the first surface of the transparent face shield 618. 621, the second points 664A, 664B may define a first distance D6 from the transparent A second distance D7 from the first surface 621 of the face shield 618 may be defined. The proximal surface 659 of the blade 660 is such that the first distance D6 defined by the first point 662 is The proximal surface 659 is shorter than the second distance D7 defined by the points 664A and 664B. For example, the mounting element 658 may be formed to define a recess 661. In one exemplary configuration, head 660 has a diameter of about 10 mm and a height of about 3 mm. The recess 661 is generally centrally located on the proximal surface 659 of the head 660 and has a concave shape. The recess 661 may have a diameter of about 8 millimeters and a depth relative to the head 660. The proximal surface 659 may have a length of about 1.5 millimeters. When coupled to the surgical helmet 620, the head includes second points 664A, 664B. At least a portion of a proximal surface 659 of the blade 660 is disposed within the recess 627 of the jaw bar 624. For example, the surgical gown 612 may be configured to be able to be attached to the surgical helmet 62. When coupled to the axial end of the head 660, the proximal surface 659 of the head 660 includes the second points 664A, 664B. The portion is located at least two millimeters (2 mm) proximal to the distal surface 625 of the jaw bar 624. You may do so.

[0240] The head 660 of the attachment element 658 is magnetically attracted to the coupling member 648, which includes a magnet. At least 50%, 60, 70, 80, 90, 95, or 99% by weight of ferromagnetic material The alloy is formed of at least 50, 75, 85, or 90 weight percent of the alloy. Also, the head 660 of the attachment element 658 is attracted to a magnet, and the surgical gown 612 At least 70, 80, or 90 weights sufficient to hold the surgical helmet 620 % of ferritic or martensitic stainless steel or other steels. Additionally, the head 660 of the attachment element 658 is magnetically coupled to the coupling member 648 with the magnet. At least 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.2, can be attracted It is also contemplated that the ferromagnetic material may contain 1.4, 1.5, or 1.8 grams. Examples of materials include iron, nickel, cobalt, carbon, gadolinium, dysprosium, and or alloys thereof, or any combination thereof.

[0241] Referring to FIG. 40, the head 660 is at least partially obscured by a proximal surface 659 of the head 660. The rim 663 may further include a rim 663 that may be at least partially defined. The recess 661 may substantially surround the mounting element 658 and the coupling member 64. 8 can increase the contact area between them when they are joined together. The strength and / or force of the magnetic coupling between the mounting element 658 and the coupling member 648 (mounting This can increase the force required to separate the retaining element 658 and the connecting member 648. The attachment element 658 and the coupling member 656 are attached to the surgical gown and the surgical helmet 620 during use. 48. The size of the recess 661 can also reduce accidental or unintended separation. and / or shape, allowing the mounting element 658 and the coupling member 648 to be positioned at various angles. They may be made to interact with each other.

[0242] Recess 661 is a recessed area, portion, or space such as a depression, bay, or alcove. Generally, recess 661 may represent a space or an absence of material. As with the previously described mounting element 658, the recess 661 may be a void or gap in material in the head 660. A space representing a recess 661 in the head 660 of the mounting element 658 may represent a lack of material. The size and shape of the recess 661 may be defined by the proximal surface 659. Limited to those formed by a single component, such as the head 660 of the mounting element 658 Any combination of components that define a space or lack of material may be considered a recess 661. For example, in one configuration, the space representing recess 661 is spaced apart from head 660 and post 661. In yet another configuration, the recess 661 may be defined by a recess 662. The space representing the head 660 and face shield 618 is defined in combination. Various exemplary configurations (such as recesses 661) of the proximal surface 659 of the mounting member 658 are described below. These are explained in more detail below.

[0243] The mounting element 658 has a post extending distally from a distal surface 665 of the mounting element 658. The post 667 may further include a proximal portion 669 and a distal portion 671. As described above, the proximal portion 669 of the post 667 may have a third dimension D3 and a distal The post 667 may have a third dimension D4 of the proximal portion 6...

Claims

1. 1. A surgical gown for providing a microbial barrier between a healthcare environment and a wearer, comprising: a first member defining a hood having an opening; A transparent face shield disposed at an opening of the hood, a first surface and an opposing second surface defining a thickness of the transparent face shield; a transparent face shield having an opening defined in the transparent face shield and extending between the first surface and the second surface; a first attachment element coupled to the transparent face shield, a head having a proximal surface and an opposing distal surface; a retention mechanism having a proximal surface and an opposing distal surface; a first mounting element having a post extending between a proximal surface of the retention feature and a distal surface of the head; Including, the post has a length greater than a thickness of the transparent face shield such that when the post is disposed within the opening in the transparent face shield, a proximal surface of the retention mechanism is spaced from a second side of the transparent face shield and a distal surface of the head is spaced from a first side of the transparent face shield. Surgical gown.

2. the first mounting element further includes a recess defined in a proximal surface of the head and extending through the head toward a distal surface of the head; the first mounting element is coupled to the transparent face shield; 2. The surgical gown of claim 1.

3. 10. The surgical gown of claim 1, wherein a head of the first attachment element is disposed on a first surface of the transparent face shield.

4. 10. The surgical gown of claim 1, wherein an inside dimension of the opening in the transparent face shield is at least one millimeter (1 mm) larger than an outside dimension of the post.

5. 1. A surgical gown for providing a microbial barrier between a healthcare environment and a wearer, comprising: a first member defining a hood having an opening; A transparent face shield disposed at an opening of the hood, a first surface and an opposing second surface defining a thickness of the transparent face shield; a transparent face shield having an opening defined in the transparent face shield and extending between the first surface and the second surface; a first attachment element coupled to the transparent face shield, a head having a proximal surface and an opposing distal surface; a retention mechanism having a proximal surface and an opposing distal surface; a first mounting element having a post extending between a proximal surface of the retention feature and a distal surface of the head; Including, an outer dimension of the post is sized relative to an inner dimension of the opening in the transparent face shield such that when the post is positioned within the opening in the transparent face shield, the post is pivotable relative to a first surface of the transparent face shield.

6. the first mounting element further includes a recess defined in a proximal surface of the head and extending through the head toward a distal surface of the head; the first mounting element is coupled to the transparent face shield; 6. The surgical gown of claim 5.

7. 6. The surgical gown of claim 5, wherein a head of the first attachment element is disposed on a first surface of the transparent face shield.

8. 6. The surgical gown of claim 5, wherein an inside dimension of the opening in the transparent face shield is at least one millimeter (1 mm) larger than an outside dimension of the post.

9. the inside dimension of the opening in the transparent face shield is the inside diameter of the opening; 9. The surgical gown of claim 5, wherein the outer dimension of the post is the outer diameter of the post measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the post.

10. 1. A surgical gown for providing a microbial barrier between a healthcare environment and a wearer, comprising: a hood defining an opening; A transparent face shield disposed at an opening of the hood, a first surface and an opposing second surface defining a thickness of the transparent face shield; a transparent face shield having an opening defined in the transparent face shield; a first attachment element coupled to the transparent face shield, Head and A holding mechanism; a first mounting element disposed within an opening in the transparent face shield and having a post extending between the retention mechanism and the head; Including, the post has a length greater than a thickness of the transparent face shield such that the retention mechanism is spaced from a second side of the transparent face shield or the head is spaced from a first side of the transparent face shield. Surgical gown.

11. 1. A surgical gown assembly configured for use with a surgical helmet having a magnetic coupling member disposed in a recess and a Hall effect sensor spaced from the magnetic coupling member, the surgical gown assembly being disposed at least in part above the surgical helmet to provide a microbial barrier between a user and a medical environment, the surgical gown assembly comprising: a surgical fabric defining an opening; a transparent face shield disposed within the opening and having a top, a bottom, a first side, and an opposing second side; a first mounting element coupled to a lower portion of the transparent face shield, the first mounting element having a head defining a bore extending along a longitudinal axis between a distal end and a proximal end; Including, the head includes a ferromagnetic material; the first mounting element is configured to removably couple to the magnetic coupling member of the surgical helmet and to activate the Hall effect sensor when coupled to the magnetic coupling member. Surgical gown assembly.

12. 1. A surgical gown assembly configured for use with a surgical helmet having a magnetic coupling member disposed in a recess and a Hall effect sensor spaced from the magnetic coupling member, the surgical gown assembly being disposed at least in part above the surgical helmet to provide a microbial barrier between a user and a medical environment, the surgical gown assembly comprising: a surgical fabric defining an opening; a transparent face shield disposed within the opening and having a top, a bottom, a first side, and an opposing second side; a first attachment element coupled to a bottom portion of the transparent face shield, the first attachment element having a head including a distal end having a distal surface and a proximal end having a proximal surface; Including, the proximal surface extends angularly in a proximal direction from a first edge of the head to a second edge of the head; the first mounting element is configured to removably couple to the magnetic coupling member of the surgical helmet and to activate the Hall effect sensor when coupled to the magnetic coupling member. Surgical gown assembly.

13. 1. A surgical gown assembly configured for use with a surgical helmet having a magnetic coupling member disposed in a recess and a Hall effect sensor spaced from the magnetic coupling member, the surgical gown assembly being disposed at least in part above the surgical helmet to provide a microbial barrier between a user and a medical environment, the surgical gown assembly comprising: a surgical fabric defining an opening; a transparent face shield disposed within the opening and having a top, a bottom, a first side, and an opposing second side; a first attachment element coupled to a bottom portion of the transparent face shield, the first attachment element having a head including a distal end and an opposed proximal end; Including, the proximal end defines a proximal face facing away from the transparent face shield; The proximal surface includes: a planar surface having a first side and a second side; a first surface extending angled proximally from a first side of the planar surface to a first edge; a second surface extending angled proximally from a second side of the planar surface to a second edge; having The plane is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; the head includes a ferromagnetic material; the first mounting element is configured to removably couple to the magnetic coupling member of the surgical helmet and to activate the Hall effect sensor when coupled to the magnetic coupling member. Surgical gown assembly.