A life jacket designed to protect the head and torso of sick people, the elderly, and others who fall.
The floating ring type life jacket with thick floating rings addresses the issue of severe injuries in falls by providing effective head and body protection for sick patients and the elderly, ensuring a secure fit and easy application.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Sick patients and the elderly often suffer severe injuries such as intracerebral hemorrhage and head contusions when they fall, and existing care facilities struggle to provide adequate protection due to staff shortages and physical differences, leading to potential violations of duty of care.
A floating ring type life jacket with thick floating rings that rise from both shoulders and the back, protecting the head and body, designed to be easily put on and taken off like a conventional life jacket.
The life jacket effectively protects the head and body from injuries during falls by using thick floating rings, ensuring secure fit and easy application, thereby reducing the risk of severe injuries.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to an object in which thick floating rings integrated to protect three directions of both sides of the head and the back of the head are provided in a floating ring type life jacket.
Background Art
[0002] In 2016, a male dementia patient in Hyogo Prefecture fell in the corridor, suffered serious injuries, and was found liable for damages due to a violation of the duty of care. Also, when a male patient falls, regardless of the female nurse, it is impossible to support him if there is a physical difference. Due to a shortage of staff, there is no time to consider physical differences, etc., and even if it becomes a violation of the duty of care due to busyness, there are cases where accidents do not occur. Although the applicant is not a medical worker himself, it seems to occur daily in hospitals and care facilities throughout the country.
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0003] Those who need walking support, such as sick patients and the elderly, fall and suffer severe injuries such as intracerebral hemorrhage and head contusions.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0004] When a sick patient, an elderly person, etc. falls, a floating ring type life jacket that protects the head and body has thick floating rings that rise high from both shoulders and the back, and protects the head even if a person who needs walking support for a sick patient, an elderly person, etc. falls. Also, since the chest and body of the floating ring type life jacket are thick, the face and body can also be protected.
Effects of the Invention
[0005] As described above, when a sick patient, an elderly person, etc. of the present disclosure falls, the floating ring type life jacket that protects the head and body has thick floating rings that rise high from both shoulders and the back, and protects the head even if it falls, so that the head is not injured. It can be put on and taken off only by raising and lowering the fastener and the fixing belt, just like a life jacket, without worrying about the appearance like a headgear. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0006] [Figure 1] This disclosure is a front view of a life jacket of the type shown in this disclosure, designed to protect the head and torso of sick patients, the elderly, etc., in the event of a fall. [Figure 2] This disclosure shows a side view of a life jacket designed to protect the head and torso of sick patients, the elderly, and others in the event of a fall. [Figure 3] This disclosure shows a front view of an elderly person wearing a life jacket designed to protect the head and torso in the event of a fall, such as a sick patient or elderly person. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0007] When sick, elderly, or other vulnerable individuals fall, a life jacket designed to protect the head and torso should not be too loose, as it could easily come off. Therefore, it is advisable to wear the correct size, zip it all the way up, and lightly fasten the securing belt to a comfortable degree to fasten it around the waist. [Examples]
[0008] The following describes one embodiment according to the attached drawing. With the zipper 2 unzipped and the securing belt 3 detached, put on the life jacket as if you were putting it on, zip the zipper 2 all the way up, lightly fasten the securing belt to a comfortable degree, and push firmly until the hook of the securing belt clicks. In the event of a fall, a thick, sturdy lifebuoy protects the head. Additionally, the thick torso float protects the face and torso. If you don't wear the correct size for the person using this disclosure, it may fall off or its effectiveness may be halved. [Industrial applicability]
[0009] Since this disclosure does not involve a complex structure, it is presumed to be inexpensive and easy to manufacture. [Explanation of symbols]
[0010] 1. A thick, sturdy lifebuoy to protect the head. 2 zippers 3. Securing belt 4. Thick torso float section
Claims
[Claim 1] This disclosure describes how the thick, high-extending floats on both shoulders and back of the life jacket protect the heads of sick patients, the elderly, and others who require walking assistance in the event of a fall. Furthermore, the chest and torso areas of the life jacket are also thickened, providing protection for the face and torso as well.