Storage bag and storage bag structure

Abstract

A storage bag 10 for storing an article HS includes an article storage portion 11 and a string portion 12 connected to the storage portion.

Description

Storage bag and storage bag structure

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage bag for storing items and a storage bag structure.

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a medical device housing including a guide case and a sheath member. The guide case is configured to be deformable from a first folded state to a second state in which the opening of the frame is open. The sheath member is made of a flexible material and formed into a bag shape. During use, the medical device is placed in the sheath member. The opening of the sheath member is then closed using a clip.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-175421

[0004] In the medical device housing described in Patent Document 1, the opening of the sheath member is closed using a clip, which requires that the clip be prepared and stored together with the medical device housing.

[0005] A storage bag according to one aspect described below is a storage bag for storing an item, and includes a storage section for the item and a string section connected to the storage section.

[0006] In addition, a storage bag structure according to another embodiment includes a storage bag for storing an item and a backing sheet to which the storage bag is welded, and the storage bag has a storage section for the item and a string section connected to the storage section.

[0007] This prevents the stored items from becoming contaminated.

[0008] Further features of the invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment thereof, given by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0009] 1 is a plan view showing a storage bag 10 according to a first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state in which the opening OP is expanded. FIG. 2 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state in which an item HS is being inserted. FIG. 3 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state in which the storage bag 10 is being peeled off. FIG. 4 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state in which the end 18 on the opening OP side is folded back. FIG. 5 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state in which the string portion 12 is being twisted. FIG. 6 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state in which the storage section 11 is being inserted. FIG. 7 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state in which an item HS is being stored. FIG. 8 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state in which the end 18 on the opening OP side is pinched. FIG. 9 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state in which the string portion 12 has been released. FIG. 10 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state in which the opening OP is opened. FIG. 11 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state in which the item HS is being removed. FIG. 22 is a plan view showing a storage bag 210 according to a second embodiment.

[0010] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the dimensions, materials, shapes, and relative positions of components described in the following embodiments can be arbitrarily set and can be changed depending on the configuration of the device to which the present invention is applied or various conditions. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments specifically described below.

[0011] First Embodiment There are some items for which it is undesirable to have contaminants (e.g., viruses, bacteria, blood, oil, etc.) attached. For example, if a remote control device for an injection device that injects medicinal liquids such as contrast media and saline becomes contaminated, the remote control device must be sterilized or disinfected. Therefore, it is undesirable for contaminants to be attached to the remote control device while the injection device is in use. For example, the injection device is used to inject contrast media and saline into the body of a subject during a cardiac catheterization examination.

[0012] The remote control device is used to change the injection rate, start the injection, or stop the injection when performing a cardiac catheterization. One example of this remote control device is a hand switch, which is operated by the operator's hand. Therefore, blood or the like on the operator's hand or glove may adhere to the hand switch. The remote control device is an example of an item that can be stored in the storage bag 10. The following explanation mainly focuses on an example in which a hand switch is stored.

[0013] The injector is also used in conjunction with medical imaging devices, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices, computed tomography (CT) devices, angio imaging devices, positron emission tomography (PET) devices, single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) devices, CT angio devices, MR angio devices, ultrasound diagnostic devices, and vascular imaging devices.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1 , the storage bag 10 includes a storage section 11 for storing an item HS and a string 12 connected to the storage section 11. The string 12 is formed around the storage section 11. The storage section 11 and the string 12 are integrally formed from the same material. For example, the storage bag 10 is formed by fusing two sheets of film material together to form a bag. Alternatively, the storage bag 10 may be integrated by adhesive or other methods. As an example, the storage bag 10 is formed from a flexible material (e.g., polyethylene film) that is foldable and has a silk-like embossed finish. The storage bag 10 is optically transparent so that the stored item HS can be seen from the outside. The storage bag 10 is sheet-like when the opening OP is closed, and the front and back surfaces have the same shape.

[0015] Alternatively, the storage bag 10 may not be embossed. However, embossing facilitates the removal of contaminants, such as blood, adhering to the storage bag 10. Blood on the outside of the storage bag 10 can easily slip off the hand, but removing the blood can prevent this. At least the string portion 12 is preferably stretchable. This allows the stretched string portion 12 to contract due to its elasticity and close the opening OP after the storage section 11 is inserted into the gap formed by the twisted string portion 12 (FIG. 8). The string portion 12 may also be made of a different material from the storage section 11. In this case, the string portion 12 is attached to the storage section 11 by welding, adhesive, or other methods. One example of a material for the string portion 12 is silicone rubber.

[0016] The storage compartment 11 has an opening OP that serves as an entrance for inserting the item HS. A substantially U-shaped string portion 12 is formed on the side of the storage bag 10 opposite the opening OP of the storage compartment 11. Alternatively, the outer shape of the string portion 12 may be rectangular. Even in this shape, a gap is formed by twisting the string portion 12. A cutout portion 13 for forming a hole is present between the storage compartment 11 and the string portion 12. This cutout portion 13 remains on the backing 17 (FIG. 2) when the storage bag 10 is peeled off from the backing 17. This forms a hole between the storage compartment 11 and the string portion 12. Furthermore, a substantially circular rounded end portion that is wider than the cutout portion 13 is formed at both ends of the cutout portion 13 on the opening OP side.

[0017] The end 18 of the storage compartment 11 on the opening OP side has a shape that gradually widens toward the opening OP. The end 18 on the opening OP side is the portion that is folded. In other words, the end 18 on the opening OP side corresponds to the area between the opening OP and the portion of the storage compartment 11 that does not surround the item HS. A curved portion CP is formed in the boundary area between the storage compartment 11 and the string portion 12. Furthermore, a sealed portion is formed on the outer periphery of the storage bag 10 excluding the opening OP and on the outer periphery of the cutout portion 13. A linear reinforcement portion 14 and a substantially U-shaped curved reinforcement portion 15 are formed around the rounded end of the cutout portion 13. As an example, the linear reinforcement portion 14 and the curved reinforcement portion 15 are formed by fusion-bonding two films, and are formed in two locations each in the example of FIG. 1. Alternatively, the linear reinforcement portion 14 and the curved reinforcement portion 15 may be formed by adhesive bonding. Furthermore, the linear reinforcement portions 14 and the curved reinforcement portions 15 may be formed by fusing or adhering separate members (for example, films) to the storage portion 11 .

[0018] The linear reinforcement portion 14 separates the string portion 12 from the storage portion 11. Because the film is not fused to the string portion 12, there is a possibility that a portion of the item HS may get caught in the string portion 12 when the item HS is inserted into the storage portion 11. If a portion of the item HS gets caught in the string portion 12, the item HS may get caught on the string portion 12, but the linear reinforcement portion 14 prevents this. Furthermore, the curved reinforcement portion 15 can prevent tearing between the cutout portion 13 and the string portion 12. Alternatively, the film may be fused to the entire string portion 12. In this way, the fused portions function as reinforcement portions corresponding to the linear reinforcement portion 14 and the curved reinforcement portion 15.

[0019] The storage bag 10 is used by peeling it from the storage bag structure 100 shown in FIG. 2 . This storage bag structure 100 includes the storage bag 10 for storing medical items and a backing sheet 17 to which the storage bag 10 is welded. When manufacturing such a storage bag structure 100, two sheets of film material are first placed one on top of the backing sheet 17 ( FIG. 2 ). Then, heat is applied to the two sheets of film material along the outer shape of the storage bag 10 to weld them together. As an example, the welded portion functions as a sealing portion (not shown), and the width of the welded portion is 5 mm. Simultaneously with or after welding, an incision is made along the outer shape of the storage bag 10 to cut the storage bag 10 out of the backing sheet 17. The remaining portion of the film material is then removed from the backing sheet 17. At this time, the cut-out portion 13 remains on the backing sheet 17 along with the storage bag 10. Alternatively, the cut-out portion 13 may be removed from the backing sheet 17. At least a part of the welded portion is welded to the backing paper 17. Thereafter, the backing paper 17 and the storage bag 10 are housed in an outer bag (not shown), and are subjected to ethylene oxide gas sterilization together with the outer bag.

[0020] When in use, the operator removes the backing 17 and storage bag 10 from the outer bag. Then, the operator peels the storage bag 10 from the backing 17 to separate the backing 17 and the storage bag 10. At this time, the cutout portion 13 is left on the backing 17. As an example, the depth of the cutout on the outer periphery of the cutout portion 13 is deeper than the depth of the cutout on the outer periphery of the storage bag 10. This makes it difficult for the cutout portion 13 to peel off from the backing 17, and it is possible to leave only the cutout portion 13 on the backing 17.

[0021] For example, the outer dimension of the storage bag 10 in the longitudinal direction is 300 mm, and the outer dimension in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is 200 mm. The outer dimension of the string part 12 in the longitudinal direction is 190 mm, and the outer dimension in the width direction is 130 mm. Furthermore, the diameter of the approximately circular end of the cutout part 13 is 10 mm, and the width of the cutout part 13 is 5 mm.

[0022] [Method of Use] A method of using the storage bag 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 12 . First, as shown in FIG. 2 , the operator widens the opening OP of the storage bag 10 to open an insertion opening for inserting the item HS. Alternatively, the operator may widen the opening OP after peeling the storage bag 10 from the backing 17. Next, as shown in FIG. 3 , the operator inserts the item HS into the storage section 11 through the opening OP. At this time, a hand switch, which is the item HS, is inserted from the switch end and into the space surrounded by the cutout 13. Then, as shown in FIG. 4 , the operator peels the storage bag 10 from the backing 17 to separate the backing 17 and the storage bag 10. At this time, the cutout 13 remains on the backing 17, forming a hole around the storage section 11.

[0023] Next, the operator folds back the end 18 of the storage section 11 on the opening OP side, as shown in FIG. 5 . Alternatively, the operator may twist the end 18 on the opening OP side to close the opening OP. Next, the operator twists the string 12 to cross one side portion 12A of the string 12 with the other side portion 12B of the string 12, as shown in FIG. 6 . Furthermore, the operator twists the string 12 multiple times (e.g., three times) as shown in FIG. 7 . Then, the operator inserts the storage section 11 containing the item HS into the gap formed inside the twisted string 12. Note that the string 12 may be twisted two or four or more times. However, it is necessary to form a gap inside the twisted string 12 large enough to allow the storage section 11 containing the item HS to pass through. Thereafter, when the operator inserts the storage section 11 into the gap formed inside the twisted string section 12 and releases the string section 12, the string section 12 contracts as shown in Figure 8, thereby closing the opening OP of the storage section 11. In other words, the string section 12 is wound around the storage section 11.

[0024] After use, the item HS is removed from the storage bag 10, and the storage bag 10 is discarded. To remove the item HS, the operator first grasps the end 18 on the opening OP side of the storage section 11, as shown in FIG. 9, and pulls it in the direction away from the storage section 11. This causes the string 12 to detach from the storage section 11 and open the opening OP, as shown in FIG. 10. Then, the operator opens the opening OP, as shown in FIG. 11, to expose the end of the item HS opposite the switch to the outside. Then, the operator removes the item HS from the storage bag 10, as shown in FIG. 12. When removing the item HS from the storage bag 10, the removed item HS may be attached to a charger adapter or the like.

[0025] The storage bag 10 described above prevents the stored items HS from becoming contaminated. Furthermore, because the string 12 and the storage compartment 11 are integrally configured, it is not necessary to prepare a closure for closing the opening OP of the storage compartment 11 and store it separately from the storage bag 10. Furthermore, the string 12 has an end portion 12A on one side and an end portion 12B on the other side connected to the storage compartment 11. Therefore, the storage compartment 11 can be passed through the gap between the inner gap between the inner gap between the inner gap between the outer gap 12A and the outer gap 12B of the twisted string 12, and the string 12 can be wrapped around the end portion 18 on the opening OP side of the storage compartment 11. This allows the opening OP to be opened simply by flipping over and pulling the end portion 18 on the opening OP side of the storage compartment 11.

[0026] Second Embodiment Next, a storage bag 210 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 13. Fig. 13 is a plan view that schematically shows the storage bag 210 according to the second embodiment.

[0027] The storage bag 210 includes a storage section 211 for storing an item HS, and a string 212 connected to the storage section 211. The string 212 is formed around the periphery of the storage section 211. The storage section 211 and the string 212 are integrally formed from the same material. The storage section 211 has an opening OP that serves as an entrance for inserting the item HS. The storage bag 210 has a substantially U-shaped string 212 formed on the opposite side of the storage section 211 from the opening OP.

[0028] Furthermore, a cutout portion 213 for forming a hole exists between the storage section 211 and the string portion 212. This cutout portion 213 remains on the backing 17 (FIG. 2) when the storage bag 210 is peeled off from the backing 17. As a result, a hole is formed between the storage section 211 and the string portion 212. Furthermore, both ends of the cutout portion 213 on the opening OP side have approximately circular rounded ends that are wider than the cutout portion 213. Furthermore, an end 218 of the storage section 211 on the opening OP side has a shape that gradually widens toward the opening OP.

[0029] Furthermore, a curved portion CP is formed in the boundary region between the storage portion 211 and the string portion 212. A sealing portion is formed on the outer periphery of the storage bag 210 excluding the opening OP and on the outer periphery of the cutout portion 213. A linear reinforcement portion 214 is formed around the rounded end of the cutout portion 213. A curved reinforcement portion 15 (FIG. 1) may also be formed around the rounded end of the cutout portion 213.

[0030] In the second embodiment, the storage section 211 of the storage bag 210 has a first shoulder 219A and a second shoulder 219B as examples of shoulders. Alternatively, the storage section 211 may have only one of the first shoulder 219A and the second shoulder 219B. The first shoulder 219A extends linearly from the first edge EPA of the storage section 211 toward the tip TP of the storage section 211. The second shoulder 219B extends linearly from the second edge EPB of the storage section 211 toward the tip TP of the storage section 211. However, the first shoulder 219A and the second shoulder 219B may extend in a curved shape.

[0031] The first edge EPA and the second edge EPB are located on both sides of the storage section 211. The first shoulder 219A extends farther from the tip end TP than the second shoulder 219B. Therefore, the first shoulder 219A is longer than the second shoulder 219B. Furthermore, both the first edge EPA and the second edge EPB are sealed. When the opening OP is widened to insert an item HS, the first edge EPA and the second edge EPB each widen to form a contact surface that contacts the item HS.

[0032] For example, the switch of a hand switch as the item HS is positioned closer to the finger rest of the hand switch. Therefore, in the hand switch, the surface of the periphery of the switch facing the finger rest is wider than the surface opposite the finger rest. The abutment surface formed on the inside of the storage section 211 by the first shoulder 219A abuts against the surface on the opposite side. Furthermore, the abutment surface formed on the inside of the storage section 211 by the second shoulder 219B abuts against the surface on the finger rest side.

[0033] In this way, the peripheral surface of the switch comes into contact with the abutment surface. Therefore, even if the hand switch is inserted deep into the storage section 211, the peripheral surface of the switch comes into contact with the abutment surface before the switch is pressed strongly against the tip end TP. This prevents the hand switch from entering the back of the storage section 211. As a result, it is possible to prevent a hand switch inserted deep into the storage section 211 from concentrating force on the tip end TP. This prevents damage to the storage bag 210 due to such force concentration. Note that the first shoulder 219A and the second shoulder 219B may be the same length depending on the shape of the hand switch.

[0034] An image IM of the item HS is printed on the storage bag 210. For example, in FIG. 13 , an image IM of a hand switch is printed as the item HS. As an example, the image IM is printed on the back surface of the storage bag 210 (i.e., the surface that contacts the backing sheet 17). Since the storage bag 210 is optically transparent, the image IM can be seen through the back surface and front surface of the storage bag 210. With the image IM printed, the operator can visually recognize the orientation in which to store the item HS.

[0035] The storage bag 210 described above also prevents the stored items HS from becoming contaminated. Furthermore, because the string 212 and the storage section 211 are integrally configured, it is possible to eliminate the need to prepare a closure for closing the opening OP of the storage section 211 and store it separately from the storage bag 210. Furthermore, according to the second embodiment, damage to the storage bag 210 can be suppressed.

[0036] The width of the storage section 211 of the storage bag 210 of the second embodiment is longer than the width of the storage section 11 of the storage bag 10 of the first embodiment. However, the width of the storage section 211 may be the same as the width of the storage section 11. For example, the outer dimension of the storage bag 210 in the longitudinal direction is 300 mm, and the outer dimension in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is 190 mm. Furthermore, the outer dimension of the string part 212 in the longitudinal direction is 189.5 mm, and the outer dimension in the width direction is 120 mm.

[0037] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to various embodiments and modifications, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The present invention also includes inventions that have been modified without departing from the scope of the present invention, and inventions equivalent to the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments and modifications can be combined as appropriate without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0038] For example, the remote control device may be wired to the injection device. Alternatively, the remote control device may be a foot switch wirelessly connected to the injection device. Furthermore, the remote control device may be a device for operating a delivery device that delivers a liquid other than a medicinal liquid (e.g., oil). Alternatively, the remote control device may be a device for operating a medical device other than a medicinal liquid injection device, such as a suction device that suctions a bodily fluid such as blood.

[0039] Furthermore, the storage bag 10 may store items other than a remote control device, such as a measuring device or measuring instrument. However, the storage bag 10 is suitable for storing medical items HS that are manually operated by an operator. The linear reinforcement portions 14 and the curved reinforcement portions 15 may be formed in three or more locations. Furthermore, if the storage bag 10 is sufficiently strong, the curved reinforcement portions 15 may be omitted. Furthermore, at least one of the end portions of the one side portion 12A and the other side portion 12B of the string portion 12 may be separated from the storage section 11. In this case, the end portion separated from the storage section 11 allows the string portion 12 to be wrapped around the storage section 11. This allows the opening OP of the storage section 11 to be closed.

[0040] Some or all of the above-described embodiments can be described as, but are not limited to, the following supplementary notes.

[0041] [Appendix 1] A storage bag for storing an item, comprising: a storage section for the item; and a string section connected to the storage section.

[0042] [Appendix 2] The storage bag according to Appendix 1, wherein the storage section and the string section are integrally formed from the same material.

[0043] [Appendix 3] The storage bag according to appendix 1 or 2, wherein the storage section is configured in a bag shape and has an opening, and the string section is formed on the side of the storage bag opposite the opening.

[0044] [Appendix 4] The storage bag according to any one of Appendices 1 to 3, wherein the string portion is formed around the storage portion.

[0045] [Appendix 5] The storage bag according to any one of appendices 1 to 4, wherein a cutout portion for forming a hole is provided between the storage portion and the string portion.

[0046] [Appendix 6] The storage bag according to any one of appendices 1 to 5, wherein the string portion and the storage portion are separated by a reinforcing portion.

[0047] [Appendix 7] The storage bag according to any one of appendices 1 to 6, wherein the storage section has a shoulder section extending from an edge of the storage section.

[0048] [Appendix 8] A storage bag structure comprising: a storage bag for storing an item; and a backing sheet to which the storage bag is welded, wherein the storage bag has a storage section for the item and a string section connected to the storage section.

[0049] This application claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2022-66856, filed on April 14, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0050] 10: Storage bag, 11: Storage section, 12: String section, 13: Cutout section, 14: Linear reinforcement section, 17: Backing, 100: Storage bag structure, 210: Storage bag, 211: Storage section, 212: String section, 213: Cutout section, 214: Linear reinforcement section, 219A: First shoulder section, 219B: Second shoulder section, EPA: First edge section, EPB: Second edge section, HS: Article, OP: Opening

Claims

1. A storage bag for housing a remote control device wirelessly connected to a medical device, wherein the length in the longitudinal direction and the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is longer than the length of the remote control device, The storage unit for the remote control device comprises a storage unit that is wound by an expandable member, The storage section has an opening that serves as an entry point for inserting the remote control device, and an end on the side of the opening. The end portion is the part that does not surround the remote control device when the remote control device is stored in the storage compartment, and is folded back toward the opposite side of the opening of the storage compartment, and has a shape that gradually widens toward the opening.

2. The storage bag according to claim 1, wherein both ends on the opening side of the end are folded back and protrude toward the opposite side of the opening.

3. The expandable member is connected to the storage section, The storage bag according to claim 1, wherein the storage section and the expandable member are integrally formed from the same material.

4. The storage bag according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the one end and the other end of the stretchable member is separated from the storage section.

5. A storage bag for housing a remote control device wirelessly connected to a medical device, wherein the length in the longitudinal direction and the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is longer than the length of the remote control device, The storage bag is attached to a cardboard backing, The aforementioned storage bag is a storage section for the remote control device, and comprises a storage section that is wrapped by an elastic member. The storage section has an opening that serves as an entry point for inserting the remote control device, and an end on the side of the opening. The end portion is the part that does not surround the remote control device when the remote control device is stored in the storage compartment, and is folded back toward the opposite side of the opening of the storage compartment, and has a shape that gradually widens toward the opening, thus forming a storage bag structure.