Care gloves

Abstract

To provide care gloves allowing a mounting state of a medical device to be visually recognized from the outside.SOLUTION: A care glove 100 comprises a glove body 1 that covers the wrist area to fingers of a wearer, the glove body 1 is compose of cloth having an anti-bacterial layer formed on the front surface and / or rear surface of a moisture-absorbing layer containing a silica gel and a polyamide resin, and the glove body 1 is provided with a window part 20 allowing at least a part of fingers F1 to F5 to be visually recognized from the outside.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to gloves for care, and more particularly to gloves for care worn by a person requiring care. [Background technology]

[0002] In general, care gloves are used temporarily to support medical procedures and care when a person requiring care is engaged in dangerous behavior, diaper fiddling, etc. Such care gloves are required to be easy for a wearer to put on and difficult for the wearer to remove once put on.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gloves for nursing care have been proposed that have a wristband to prevent the glove body, into which fingers are inserted, from slipping off from the wrist (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2013-117085 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Arterial SpO of the care recipient 2 In order to measure functional oxygen saturation (FOS) and pulse rate, a medical device such as a pulse oximeter may be attached to the finger (usually the index finger) of the person requiring care.

[0006] In conventional care gloves, the wearing state of the medical device cannot be visually confirmed from the outside of the care gloves, so the caregiver has to remove the care gloves from the care recipient to check. In addition, since the care gloves are generally fixed to the wrist of the care recipient with a belt member such as a wristband, it is troublesome to remove the belt member and take off the care gloves every time to check.

[0007] In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a glove for nursing care that allows the wearing state of a medical device to be visually confirmed from the outside. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] However, the present inventors have conducted extensive research in light of the above circumstances and have discovered the advantage of providing a window through which at least part of the fingers of the person requiring care can be visually observed from the outside, thereby completing the present invention.

[0009] That is, the present invention has the following aspects. [1] The glove body includes a glove that fits around the wearer's wrist and into the wearer's fingers. The glove body is made of a fabric having an antibacterial layer formed on the front and / or back surface of a moisture absorbing layer containing silica gel and polyamide resin, The glove body is provided with a window through which at least a part of the fingers can be seen from the outside. [2] The nursing glove according to [1], wherein the window portion has a mesh structure. [3] The nursing glove according to [1] or [2], further comprising an opening / closing means for opening and closing one end of the window portion. [4] The glove for care according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the opening and closing means is a zipper. Effect of the Invention

[0010] The present invention has a window portion that allows at least a portion of the fingers of the person requiring care to be visible from the outside, so there is no need to remove and put on a belt member or care gloves when checking the wearing status of medical equipment such as a pulse oximeter, which is convenient for caregivers as it saves them a work process.

[0011] In the present invention, when the window portion has a mesh structure, visibility and ventilation are excellent.

[0012] In addition, when the present invention includes an opening / closing means for opening and closing one end of the window, a medical device such as a pulse oximeter can be quickly reattached.

[0013] In the present invention, if the opening and closing means is a zipper, the medical device such as a pulse oximeter can be reattached even more quickly. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view of a nursing glove according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the nursing glove according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the nursing glove of FIG. 1 in use. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the nursing glove of FIG. 1 in use. [Diagram 5] 2 is a cross-sectional view of the nursing glove shown in FIG. 1 taken along line AA. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] Hereinafter, a nursing glove according to one aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment.

[0016] Fig. 1 is a front view of a care glove according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a back view of the care glove according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the care glove of Fig. 1 is used. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the care glove of Fig. 1 is used. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the care glove of Fig. 1 taken along line AA.

[0017] The overall configuration of the nursing glove of this embodiment will be described mainly with reference to Figs. 1 to 5.

[0018] The nursing glove 100 of this embodiment mainly comprises a glove body 1, a belt part 40, and a wrist cover part 50.

[0019] <<Glove body>> The description will be given mainly with reference to FIGS. The glove body 1 of this embodiment is a two-pronged mitten-type glove that is shaped so that only the thumb of the five fingers can be used separately from the other four fingers.

[0020] Specifically, the glove body 1 has a mitten-type glove structure divided into two parts, a bag portion 15 for storing the thumb F1 and a bag portion 16 for storing the fingers other than the thumb F1 (index finger F2, middle finger F3, ring finger F4, and little finger F5), as shown in Figures 4 and 5.

[0021] In this way, the glove body 1 has an overall mitten-like appearance and mainly covers the area from the wrist of the person in need of care (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "wearer") forward (mainly the back of the hand, palm, and five fingers F1 to F5).

[0022] <Bag section> The explanation will be mainly based on FIG. The bag portion 15 for accommodating the wearer's thumb F1 is mainly composed of the fourth glove portion 14.

[0023] In addition, the bag portion 16 for storing the wearer's fingers other than the thumb F1 (index finger F2, middle finger F3, ring finger F4, and little finger F5) is mainly composed of a first glove portion 11, a window portion 20, a second glove portion 12, and a third glove portion 13.

[0024] The configuration of each part will be described below with respect to the front and back surfaces of the glove body 1.

[0025] First, the surface of the glove body 1 will be described. As shown in Fig. 1, the surface of the glove body 1 mainly comprises a first glove portion 11, a second glove portion 12, and a window portion 20. As shown in Fig. 1, the surface of the glove body 1 mainly comprises a first glove portion 11, a second glove portion 12, and a window portion 20.

[0026] <First Glove Section> The following description will be given mainly with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. The first glove portion 11 has a generally semicircular shape at the tip of the glove body 1, and mainly protects the fingertips (F2 to F5) of the wearer's hand.

[0027] <Second glove section> The following description will be given mainly with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. The second glove section 12 has a generally rectangular shape extending in the longitudinal direction of the glove body 1 (from the wrist to the fingertips) and mainly protects the back and palm areas of the wearer's hand.

[0028] <Window section> The explanation will be given mainly with reference to Figures 1, 3 and 5. The window portion 20 is provided between the first glove portion 11 at the tip of the glove body 1 and the second glove portion 12, and has a substantially rectangular shape extending in the short arm direction (from the thumb F1 to the little finger F5).

[0029] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the window portion 20 has a mesh structure, and at least a part of the wearer's fingers F1 to F5 can be seen from the outside of the care glove 100.

[0030] [Zipper section] The explanation will be given mainly with reference to Figures 1, 3 and 5. A fastener portion 30 is provided between a folded portion 11a (see FIG. 5) on the back side of the first glove portion 11 and an upper end 20a of the window portion 20.

[0031] The zipper portion 30 mainly comprises a slider (sometimes called a "pull tab") 31 which is moved when opening and closing, an element 32 which refers to the interlocking teeth, and a tape 33 which is the part where the zipper is sewn to the glove body 1.

[0032] The inside of the slider 31 is a Y-shaped tunnel, and when the slider 31 passes through it, the gaps between the elements 32 are expanded, causing the elements 32 to engage with and separate from each other. This causes the fastener portion 30 to open and close.

[0033] 3 shows a state in which the oxypulse meter 200 is attached to a finger (here, the index finger F2) of a wearer. In the drawing, 201 denotes a cord extending from the oxypulse meter 200.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 1, under normal circumstances, the zipper portion 30 is covered and hidden by the folded portion 11a (see FIG. 5) on the back side of the first glove portion 11, and is structured so as not to be visible from the outside of the care glove 100.

[0035] When opening or closing the zipper portion 30, the folded portion 11a on the back side of the first glove portion 11 is turned slightly upward to reveal the zipper portion 30. The zipper portion 30 can then be opened by sliding the slider 31 to the left (here, from right to left), and conversely, the zipper portion 30 can be closed by sliding the slider 31 to the right (here, from left to right).

[0036] Next, the back surface of the glove body 1 will be described. The back surface of the glove body 1 mainly comprises a third glove section 13 and a fourth glove section 14, as shown in FIG.

[0037] <Third Glove Section> The following description will be given mainly with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. The third glove portion 13 mainly protects the palm and fingertips of the wearer's hand.

[0038] <4th Glove Section> The following description will be given mainly with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. The fourth glove section 14 has a generally rectangular shape extending in the longitudinal direction of the glove body 1 (from the wrist to the fingertips) and mainly protects the thumb F1 and wrist of the wearer.

[0039] [Hook-and-loop fastener] The explanation will be mainly based on FIG. The bag portion 15 for storing the wearer's thumb F1 and the bag portion 16 for storing the wearer's fingers other than the thumb F1 (index finger F2, middle finger F3, ring finger F4, and little finger F5) can be freely attached and detached by a hook-and-loop fastener (female) 71 and a hook-and-loop fastener (male) 72.

[0040] Specifically, a hook-and-loop fastener (female) 71 is attached to the side of the fourth glove portion 14 constituting the bag portion 15, and a hook-and-loop fastener (male) 72 is attached to the side of the third glove portion 13 constituting the bag portion 16, and the hook-and-loop fasteners 71, 72 are freely detachable from each other.

[0041] In this embodiment, the hook-and-loop fastener (female) 71 is provided on the bag portion 15 side and the hook-and-loop fastener (male) 72 is provided on the bag portion 16 side, but the hook-and-loop fastener (female) 71 and the hook-and-loop fastener (male) may be reversed.

[0042] [Border] The description will be given mainly with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, the glove body 1 has a periphery border 60 .

[0043] The material of the trim 60 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, polyester.

[0044] <<Wrist cover part>> The description will be given mainly with reference to FIGS. The wrist cover portion 50 mainly protects the vicinity of the wearer's wrist, and has a rectangular shape that is larger than the width of the glove body 1 and longer than the circumference of the wrist.

[0045] An upper end 50a of the wrist cover portion 50 is attached to the lower end portion 12a of the second glove portion 12 by sewing or the like.

[0046] As shown in Fig. 1, a hook-and-loop fastener (female) 51 is attached to the left end of the front surface of wrist cover part 50. On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 2, a hook-and-loop fastener (male) 52 is attached to the left end of the back surface of wrist cover part 50.

[0047] Here, hook-and-loop fastener (female) 51 is provided at the left end of the front surface of wrist cover part 50, and hook-and-loop fastener (male) 52 is provided at the left end of the back surface of wrist cover part 50, but hook-and-loop fastener (female) 51 and hook-and-loop fastener (male) 52 may be reversed.

[0048] When using the care glove 100, the lower end 50b of the wrist cover part 50 can be folded upward by 180 degrees, using the upper end 50a of the wrist cover part 50 as a fulcrum (see Figs. 3 and 4).

[0049] In this way, since the belt portion 40 is covered and hidden by the wrist cover portion 50, the wearer cannot easily remove the belt portion 40.

[0050] <<Belt section>> The explanation will be mainly based on FIG. The belt portion 40 includes a belt 41, a socket 42, a plug 43, an adjustment buckle 44, and a belt loop 45 through which the belt 41 passes. By inserting the plug 43 into the socket 42, it can be easily attached and detached with a single touch.

[0051] The anti-slip stopper of the adjustment buckle 44 allows the length of the belt 41 to be kept securely.

[0052] The length of the belt 41 is usually 20 to 50 cm, and the width of the belt 41 is usually 10 to 30 mm.

[0053] Here, the belt 41 is made of nylon, and the socket 42, plug 43 and adjustment buckle 44 are made of plastic (polyacetal, etc.).

[0054] [Belt loop] In this embodiment, one belt loop 45 through which the belt 41 passes is provided on the front (back of the hand) side (see FIG. 1), but the number and attachment position of the belt loop 45 are not particularly limited.

[0055] A method for putting on and taking off the nursing gloves 100 will be described below. (1) First, the wearer inserts one hand (here, the right hand) into the glove body 1 from the lower end 12a side of the second glove section 12, and inserts the fingertips into the fingertip side. Specifically, the wearer inserts the thumb F1 into the bag section 15 side mainly composed of the fourth glove section 14, and inserts the wearer's fingers other than the thumb F1 (index finger F2, middle finger F3, ring finger F4, little finger F5) into the bag section 16 side mainly composed of the first glove section 11, the window section 20, the second glove section 12, and the third glove section 13.

[0056] (2) Next, the plug (receptacle) 43 is inserted into the socket (receiving port) 42 of the belt portion 40, and the length of the belt 41 is adjusted by the adjustment buckle 44.

[0057] (3) Finally, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, using upper end 50a of wrist cover part 50 as a fulcrum, fold lower end 50b of wrist cover part 50 upward by 180 degrees, and fasten it with hook-and-loop fastener (female) 52 and hook-and-loop fastener (male) 51 to adjust the length. In this manner, the care glove 100 can be worn.

[0058] Next, a method for removing the nursing glove 100 will be described. (4) First, as shown in FIG. 4, the hook-and-loop fastener (female) 52 and the hook-and-loop fastener (male) 51 of the wrist cover portion 50 are removed.

[0059] (5) Next, the plug (receptacle) 43 is removed from the socket (receptacle) 42 of the belt portion 40, and the belt 41 is loosened.

[0060] (6) Finally, remove the glove body 1 by pulling the fingertip portions of the glove body 1. Specifically, remove the thumb F1 from the bag portion 15 side, and remove the fingers other than the thumb F1 (index finger F2, middle finger F3, ring finger F4, and little finger F5) from the bag portion 16 side.

[0061] In this manner, the care glove 100 can be removed. Incidentally, steps (1) to (6) are difficult for the wearer to perform by himself / herself, so they are preferably performed by a caregiver.

[0062] The following describes what to do if a problem occurs, such as the oxypulse meter 200 coming off the wearer's finger.

[0063] (1) First, a caregiver or the like visually checks the wearer's fingers through the mesh window 20. If any trouble is found, such as the oxypulse meter 200 falling off the wearer's finger, the folded-over portion 11a on the back of the first glove portion 11 can be turned slightly upward to reveal the fastener portion 30. The slider 31 can then be slid leftward (from right to left in this case) to open the fastener portion 30 and open the upper end 20a of the window portion 20, and the oxypulse meter 200 can then be reattached to the finger (the index finger F2 in this case).

[0064] (2) Next, the slider 31 of the fastener portion 30 is slid laterally (to the right in this case) to close the fastener portion 30 and close the upper end 20a of the window portion 20.

[0065] In this way, even if there is a problem such as the oxypulse meter 200 coming off the wearer's finger, the caregiver can visually check from the outside and can quickly confirm and reattach the oxypulse meter 200.

[0066] <Antibacterial layer> The explanation will be mainly based on FIG. In this embodiment, the first glove section 11, the second glove section 12, the third glove section 13 and the fourth glove section 14 of the glove body 1 are each composed of an antibacterial layer on both the front and back sides, and the greatest feature of this embodiment is that a moisture absorbing layer (not shown) containing silica gel and polyamide resin is interposed between the two antibacterial layers.

[0067] The material of the antibacterial layer is not particularly limited, but polyester yarn with an antibacterial agent kneaded into it is preferable. Specifically, there is a polyester yarn made by weaving and knitting an antibacterial polyester yarn with an antibacterial agent kneaded into it (Ribfresh (registered trademark) P Super, manufactured by KB Seiren Co., Ltd.) and a water-absorbing and quick-drying polyester yarn (Soarion (registered trademark) YC, manufactured by KB Seiren Co., Ltd.). By using this polyester yarn, the growth of various bacteria can be suppressed due to the excellent antibacterial effect of silver ions, and the capillary phenomenon of the Y-shaped irregular cross section quickly absorbs and dries moisture, keeping the inside of the glove comfortable. In addition, because it has excellent water absorption and quick-drying properties, it has the advantage of drying quickly even after washing.

[0068] The thickness of the antibacterial layer is usually 0.1 to 1 mm, and preferably 0.2 to 0.8 mm.

[0069] <Moisture absorption layer> The moisture absorbing layer is composed of silica gel and polyamide resin.

[0070] 〔silica gel〕 Silica gel has excellent moisture absorption properties, so it can absorb sweat from the hands.

[0071] In addition to moisture, silica gel also has a deodorizing function that adsorbs ammonia, trimethylamine, hydrogen sulfide, mercaptan, and nonenal gas, which is the cause of aging odor, that are dispersed in the air.

[0072] The wearers of the nursing gloves of the present invention are assumed to be patients with severe symptoms of dementia, etc., and it is thought that in many cases they will have peripheral dementia symptoms (BPSD) such as "touching stool (fecal manipulation)" and restrictions on bathing, and there are also problems with odors such as body odor. However, with the nursing gloves of the present invention, a deodorizing effect can be obtained by using silica gel.

[0073] The silica gel particles preferably have a large number of fine through-holes, and have the function of absorbing moisture in the air by surface adsorption or capillary phenomenon in a high humidity atmosphere, and releasing the absorbed moisture in a dry atmosphere. Therefore, in order to improve the moisture absorption and release functions, the silica gel in this embodiment has a microspace volume of 0.5 to 1.0 ml / g and a surface area of ​​350 to 650 m. 2 / g range is preferred.

[0074] Moreover, the diameter of the fine through-holes is preferably 30 to 120 angstroms in order to satisfactorily exhibit the moisture absorbing function.

[0075] [Polyamide resin] The polyamide resin in this embodiment serves as a so-called binder for adhering the silica gel to the antibacterial layer.

[0076] The mixing ratio of silica gel to polyamide resin is not particularly limited, but is preferably 40-80% by weight of silica gel: 60-20% by weight of polyamide resin, particularly preferably 50-70% by weight of silica gel: 50-30% by weight of polyamide resin, and most preferably 60% by weight of silica gel: 40% by weight of polyamide resin. This is because within such a range, the polyamide resin plays a good role as a binder for bonding the silica gel to the antibacterial layer.

[0077] By coating (single dot processing) one side of the antibacterial layer with a mixture of silica gel and polyamide resin in a specified ratio, the silica gel can be transferred and fixed in dots to form a moisture-absorbing layer.

[0078] [Preparation of moisture-absorbing sheet] A moisture-absorbing sheet is produced by transferring and fixing a mixture of silica gel and polyamide resin at a predetermined ratio to one side of an antibacterial layer. Specifically, 60% by weight of silica gel and 40% by weight of polyamide resin are mixed, and this is coated (single dot processing) (conditions: heat roll temperature: 150-250°C, processing speed: 1-10 m / min) on one side of an antibacterial layer (polyester thread kneaded with an antibacterial agent) to transfer and fix the silica gel in dots to form a moisture-absorbing layer. Since polyamide resin is present on the surface of the silica gel transferred in dots, it can be bonded to other materials (e.g., antibacterial layer) without using a binder.

[0079] The moisture absorbing layer of the moisture absorbing sheet is made by transferring and fixing silica gel in a dot pattern, and since there are spaces between the dots, it has excellent breathability.

[0080] <Modification> Although the nursing glove according to one embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and may be modified as follows. In addition, the embodiment and the modified examples may be combined, or the modified examples may be combined with each other. In addition, examples not described in the embodiment or modified examples, and design changes within the scope of the gist are also included in the present invention.

[0081] [Window section] In the embodiment, the window portion 20 has a mesh structure, but is not particularly limited as long as the structure allows at least a part of the fingers F to be visually confirmed from the outside of the care glove 100.

[0082] [Opening and closing means] In the embodiment, the means for opening and closing the window is a zipper, but this is not limited to this and may be, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener, a hook and eye, or the like.

[0083] [Glove body] In this embodiment, the glove body 1 has a bifurcated structure consisting of a bag portion 15 for storing the thumb F1 and a bag portion 16 for storing the index finger F2, middle finger F3, ring finger F4, and little finger F5, but this is not limited to this and it may be a glove (five finger) that allows free movement of five fingers.

[0084] [Medical equipment] In this embodiment, the oxypulse meter 200 is attached to the wearer's finger (here, the index finger F2), but the medical device is not limited to the oxypulse meter. Furthermore, the finger on which the medical device such as the oxypulse meter is attached is not limited to the index finger.

[0085] [Adhesive layer] If necessary, an adhesive layer may be formed between the antibacterial layer and the moisture absorbing layer.

[0086] [Base sheet] A base sheet may be interposed between the antibacterial layer and the moisture absorbing layer. The base sheet is not particularly limited, but is preferably breathable and permeable to air and moisture, such as nonwoven fabric, woven fabric, knitted fabric, etc. Examples of materials that can be used for the base sheet include polyester resins such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), synthetic resins such as polypropylene resin, rayon, etc.

[0087] [Moisture absorption layer] In the embodiment, silica gel is used as the material of the moisture absorption layer, but it is not limited to silica gel as long as it has a moisture absorption function, and for example, natural porous stones such as zeolite and tourmaline, carbon materials such as binchotan charcoal, activated carbon, perlite, sodium silicate, etc. can also be used. These can be used alone or in combination of two or more kinds. [Industrial Applicability]

[0088] The nursing gloves of the present invention allow the wearing state of medical equipment to be visually confirmed from the outside and reduce the burden on caregivers, and are therefore highly anticipated in the coming aging society.

Claims

1. The glove body includes a glove that fits around the wearer's wrist and into the wearer's fingers. The glove body is made of a fabric having an antibacterial layer formed on the front and / or back surface of a moisture absorbing layer containing silica gel and polyamide resin, The glove body is provided with a window through which at least a part of the fingers can be seen from the outside. Nursing gloves.

2. The window portion has a mesh structure. The nursing glove according to claim 1.

3. An opening and closing means for opening and closing one end of the window portion is provided. The glove for nursing care according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The opening and closing means is a zipper. The glove for nursing care according to claim 3.

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