Therapeutic device for protecting affected part

Abstract

Disclosed is a therapeutic device for protecting an affected part. According to one aspect of the present invention, the therapeutic device for protecting an affected part comprises: a body part that forms a space between the body part and the affected part and protects the affected part, and that has one or more ventilation holes for allowing air to pass to the affected part; and an adhesive part for fixing the body part so as to cover the affected part.

Description

Therapeutic wound protection device

[0001] The present invention relates to a therapeutic wound protection device.

[0002] Generally, wound protection bandages are used at home or in hospitals to protect wounds or prevent infection, and various types are used depending on the purpose of use.

[0003] These wound protection bands are composed of a sheet having an adhesive applied to one side for attachment to the user's body, gauze attached to one side of the sheet and in close contact with the user's skin, and a protective film attached to the adhesive of the sheet and covering the gauze. With the protective film peeled off, one side of the sheet having the adhesive applied is attached to the user's skin.

[0004] However, conventional wound care bandages, composed of sheets and gauze made of soft materials, can cause pain in the affected area due to external impacts, and there is a risk of damage to the affected area due to impacts transmitted to the body. Therefore, it is necessary to protect the affected area from external impacts to prevent pain and secondary damage.

[0005] In addition, conventional wound healing bands do not allow air to pass through the wound due to their shape that adheres closely to the wound, which hinders recovery.

[0006] Accordingly, the present invention has been devised to solve the above-described problems, and to provide a therapeutic wound protection device for protecting the wound from external impact or contaminants.

[0007] In addition, the present invention provides a therapeutic wound protection device that can protect the wound while allowing air to circulate in the wound to increase the efficiency of treatment, and can be used for wounds of various sizes in a modular manner.

[0008] Other objects of the present invention will become more apparent through the preferred embodiments described below.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, a therapeutic wound protection device is provided, comprising: a body part formed with one or more ventilation holes for forming a space between the body part and the wound part to protect the body part and for allowing air to pass through the body part; and an adhesive part for fixing the body part in a form that covers the body part.

[0010] Here, a part of the body part is formed with a certain area of ​​contact surface that comes into contact with the skin outside the space covering the affected area, and the adhesive part can be adhered to the skin in a form that covers the contact surface.

[0011] In addition, the ventilation hole is blocked by a lid portion that can be torn off and removed, and the body portion can be formed in the form of an absorption pad so as to be pressed against the affected area before the lid portion is removed.

[0012] Additionally, the ventilation hole may be formed in a letter shape on the upper part covering the refund.

[0013] In addition, the adhesive portion may be formed into a film with an embossed shape so that only a portion of the inside is in contact with the skin and has a waterproof effect.

[0014] Additionally, the ventilation hole may be formed across the center so that the body part is split in half and the upper part is spaced apart by a certain distance.

[0015] Additionally, the body part may be provided with a cover that is rotated or detached by a hinge structure to open the return part.

[0016] Additionally, a cushioning portion may be further included to provide a cushion between the body portion and the skin.

[0017] In addition, the case part may further be formed of a material different from the body part and formed in a form that covers part or all of the body part to reinforce rigidity.

[0018] Other aspects, features and advantages other than those described above will become apparent from the following drawings, claims and detailed description of the invention.

[0019] According to the therapeutic wound protection device of the present invention, the wound can be protected from external impact or contaminants with simple attachment.

[0020] In addition, according to the present invention, the treatment efficiency can be increased by protecting the affected area while allowing air to circulate in the affected area, and it can be used in a modular manner for affected areas of various sizes.

[0021] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are perspective views and top views of a therapeutic wound protection device in which a body part and an adhesive part are integrated according to each embodiment of the invention.

[0022] FIGS. 3 and 4 are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a therapeutic wound protection device with a body portion and an adhesive portion separated according to other embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a combined therapeutic wound protection device equipped with a case for reinforcing rigidity according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 is a bottom view of a therapeutic wound protection device equipped with a gauze portion according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 7 is a side view of a therapeutic wound protection device having a ventilation hole formed so that the body part opens according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 8 is a top view of a therapeutic wound protection device having a lid that blocks a ventilation hole according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 9 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a therapeutic wound protection device having an adsorption function before removal of the lid and a ventilation hole formed after removal of the lid according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are side views and top views respectively showing a therapeutic wound protection device with an open side so that a plurality of devices can be connected and used according to each embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 12 is a plan and cross-sectional view of a therapeutic wound protection device having an adhesive portion that is partially bonded to the skin according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 13 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a therapeutic wound protection device that is opened by a hinge structure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 14 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a therapeutic wound protection device equipped with a cushion according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] The present invention is susceptible to various modifications and embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0033] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0034] Terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, but these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, terms such as "first threshold" and "second threshold" described below may be predefined as thresholds that are substantially different or partially identical in value. However, since there is room for confusion when expressed using the same word "threshold," terms such as "first" and "second" will be used together for convenience of distinction.

[0035] The terminology used herein is merely used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, it should be understood that the terms "comprises" or "has" indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0036] In addition, it is to be understood that the components of the embodiments described with reference to each drawing are not limited to the specific embodiments, but may be implemented to be included in other embodiments within the scope in which the technical idea of ​​the present invention is maintained, and that multiple embodiments may be re-implemented as a single integrated embodiment even if a separate description is omitted.

[0037] In addition, when describing with reference to the attached drawings, identical components will be assigned identical or related reference numerals regardless of the drawing reference numbers, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. When describing the present invention, if a detailed description of a related known technology is judged to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0038]

[0039] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are perspective views and top views of a therapeutic wound protection device in which a body part and an adhesive part are integrated according to each embodiment of the invention.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 1, the body (10) of the therapeutic wound protection device (hereinafter referred to as the protection device) according to the present embodiment covers the wound and protects it by forming a space between the body and the wound, but is formed with one or more ventilation holes (11) to allow air to pass through the wound, and a contact surface (12) that touches the skin is formed outside the space covering the wound.

[0041] Accordingly, the affected area can be protected from external impact, dust, etc., and the air can be circulated through the ventilation hole (11) to increase the speed of treatment. In addition, it is easy to inject medicines such as ointments and disinfectants through the ventilation hole (11) when necessary without removing the protective device, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the treatment.

[0042] According to an example, an adhesive (e.g., double-sided tape or an adhesive such as silicone gel) is provided for fixation on the lower surface of the contact surface (12), i.e., the surface in contact with the skin. Accordingly, the body portion (10) is fixed in a form that covers the affected area by the adhesive, thereby protecting the affected area from external impacts, etc. In addition, ventilation is provided by the ventilation holes (11).

[0043] The body part (10) can be formed of a material that maintains its shape while having a certain level of elasticity, such as plastic or silicone.

[0044] Referring to FIG. 2 according to another embodiment, the ventilation hole (11) may be formed in the form of letters on the upper part covering the affected area. That is, by implementing letters (including figures) indicating the product name of the protective device, etc. in a grooved form rather than a printed form, the ventilation hole (11) can be formed while displaying text, etc.

[0045]

[0046] FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are perspective views and cross-sectional views of a therapeutic wound protection device having a body portion and an adhesive portion separated according to other embodiments of the present invention, respectively, and FIG. 12 is a plan view and cross-sectional view of a therapeutic wound protection device having an adhesive portion that is partially bonded to the skin according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] First, referring to FIG. 3, the adhesive portion (30) may be formed as a separate component separated from the body portion (10), and referring to FIG. 3 according to an example, it is formed in the form of an adhesive pad that adheres to the skin in a form that covers the contact surface (12) of the body portion (10). Of course, even in this case, an adhesive such as silicone gel may be applied to the lower end of the contact surface (12), and accordingly, after attaching the body portion (10) to the skin, an adhesive portion (30) such as an adhesive pad is additionally attached to strengthen the adhesive force.

[0048] Referring to FIG. 4 according to another example, the adhesive portion (30) may be formed in a band shape and used to cover the entire body portion (10). At this time, a ventilation hole (11) is formed in the adhesive portion (30) so as not to block the ventilation hole (11) of the body portion (10). In this case, as shown in the drawing, the contact surface (12) of the body portion (10) may be formed smaller than in the embodiment of FIG. 3.

[0049] In addition, referring to FIG. 12 according to an example, the adhesive portion (30) is formed so that only a portion (e.g., about 15%) is in contact with the skin. That is, the adhesive surfaces in contact with the skin are formed in a convex shape so that the remaining portion of the adhesive portion (30) does not contact the skin, thereby reducing skin irritation. In other words, the inside of the adhesive portion (30) is formed to have an embossing shape so that only a portion is in contact with the skin.

[0050] In addition, the adhesive portion (10) is implemented with a new, low-irritation skin material film, thereby further reducing irritation to the skin and providing a waterproof effect.

[0051]

[0052] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a combined therapeutic wound protection device equipped with a case for reinforcing rigidity according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Referring to the drawings, the protective device according to the present embodiment further includes a case portion (50) formed of a material different from that of the body portion (10) and formed to cover the body portion (10) to reinforce rigidity. For example, the body portion (10) may be formed of silicone, and the case portion (50) may be formed of a plastic material. Similarly, the case portion (50) also has a ventilation hole (11) formed at the same location so as not to block the ventilation hole (11) of the body portion (10).

[0054]

[0055] Figure 6 is a bottom view of a therapeutic wound protection device equipped with a gauze portion according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Referring to Fig. 6, the protective device according to the present embodiment is provided with a gauze portion (60) for attaching a chemically treated gauze to the inside of the upper portion facing the affected area among the body portion (10). For example, the gauze portion (60) is implemented in a Velcro form to allow the attachment and detachment of a cloth gauze. A plurality of gauzes attached to the gauze portion (60) are also provided as a set of the protective device, so that the gauzes can be replaced and used as needed. In addition, according to one example, the gauze attached to the gauze portion (60) is treated with a chemical such as a disinfectant or ointment, so that even if the upper portion of the body portion (10) touches the affected area due to external pressure, the pain caused is reduced due to the cloth gauze, and also, the chemical present in the gauze is delivered to the affected area, so that it can actually help with treatment. According to the present embodiment, the protective device can be reused by replacing only the gauze with the gauze portion (60).

[0057]

[0058] Figure 7 is a side view of a therapeutic wound protection device having a vent hole (11) formed so that the body part (10) opens according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Referring to Fig. 7, a ventilation hole (11) may be formed across the center of the body (10) so that the body is split in half and the upper end is spaced apart by a certain distance. This is for cases where the area to which the protective device is attached is not flat or is a joint area, and is formed so that it can be split in half and bent by a certain angle or more by the ventilation hole (11). This can prevent the adhesive part from separating from the skin as much as possible even when attached to a joint or the like.

[0060]

[0061] FIG. 8 is a top view of a therapeutic wound protection device having a lid (13) for blocking a ventilation hole according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is an exemplary view showing a therapeutic wound protection device having an adsorption function before removing the lid (13) and a ventilation hole formed after removing the lid (13) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Referring to Fig. 8, the ventilation hole (11) is blocked by the lid part (13) in a form that can be torn off and removed. That is, the initial ventilation hole (11) is blocked by the lid part (13), and the user forms the ventilation hole (11) by torn off and removing the lid part (13) as needed.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 9 together with an example, the body part (10) is formed in the form of a suction pad so as to be pressed against the affected area before the lid part (13) is removed. That is, the air inside the body part (10) escapes to the outside by the pressing force, and a pressing force is applied to the affected area due to the force of the body part (10) trying to return to its original shape and the difference in internal and external air pressure. In other words, the body part (10) formed of rubber, silicone, etc. presses against the skin like a suction cup or a suction cup to apply a pressing force to the affected area. If the affected area is a wound such as a boil from which pus must be removed, if a protective device with the lid part (13) according to the present embodiment is pressed and attached, the pus can be squeezed out little by little by the pressing force.

[0064] And, if necessary, a ventilation hole (11) can be formed by removing the lid (13) as shown in the drawing.

[0065]

[0066] In cases where the affected area is large due to a major wound, it may be difficult to protect the affected area with a single protective device. To address this issue, we will describe an example of a protective device that utilizes multiple protective devices in a modular fashion to protect the affected area.

[0067] FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are side views and top views illustrating a therapeutic wound protection device with an open side so that a plurality of devices can be connected and used according to each embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] First, referring to Fig. 10, by attaching two protective devices in a manner that they are in contact with each other, a larger surface area can be utilized for the affected area. In this case, one side of the body portion (10) that is in contact with each other so that the two devices are connected and cover the affected area may be open.

[0069] Referring to Fig. 11, which illustrates another example, by opening both sides of the body portion (10), it is possible to protect a wider area by connecting not only two but also a greater number of protective devices.

[0070] For example, by mixing the protective device according to Fig. 10 and the protective device according to Fig. 11 and selling them in a package, a protective device with one side blocked according to Fig. 10 is used at both ends of the left and right sides as needed, and by using one or more protective devices according to Fig. 11 in the middle except for both ends of the left and right sides, it is possible to protect a wide area of ​​the affected area while shielding all sides except for the ventilation hole (11).

[0071]

[0072] FIG. 13 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a therapeutic wound protection device opened by a hinge structure according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 14 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a therapeutic wound protection device equipped with a cushion part according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] Referring to Fig. 13, the body part (10) can be opened by a hinge structure so that a dressing (such as a cotton swab disinfection) can be applied to the affected area. That is, the body part (10) is formed in a structure in which a part (the cover) is rotated by the hinge structure to open the affected area, and further, the opened cover is closed and fixed by a locking structure in a hooking manner, thereby protecting the affected area. This is merely an example, and the cover of the body part (10) can be attached or detached by a fitting method or a hooking method, so that the user can open or remove the cover at any time to apply a dressing to the affected area. In addition, the ventilation hole (11) illustrated in Fig. 8 and the like can be provided in the above-described cover.

[0074] In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 14, the therapeutic wound protection device is provided with a cushion portion (70) at the portion that comes into contact with the skin. The cushion portion (70) may be made of a soft material, for example, TPE with a hardness of 85. TPE (Thermo Plastic Elastomer) is an eco-friendly material with excellent resilience and shock absorption, and has the properties of both rubber and plastic, but is harder than rubber and softer and more flexible than plastic. In addition, it feels harder than PVC, but has less moisture absorption, so the risk of bacterial growth is low.

[0075] The therapeutic wound protection device according to this embodiment can minimize skin irritation even when attached for a long period of time or pressed by body weight by the cushion portion (70). Therefore, it can provide an environment that prevents necrosis in patients with diabetic ulcers and bedsores.

[0076]

[0077] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. A body part that forms a space between the affected area and the affected area to protect it, and has one or more ventilation holes formed therein to allow air to pass through the affected area; and A therapeutic wound protection device including an adhesive portion for fixing the body portion in a form that covers the wound portion.

2. In claim 1, Some of the above body parts have a certain area of ​​contact surface formed outside the space covering the above-mentioned area that comes into contact with the skin, A therapeutic wound protection device, wherein the adhesive part is adhered to the skin in a form that covers the contact surface.

3. In claim 2, The above ventilation hole is blocked by the lid part in a form that can be torn off and removed. A therapeutic wound protection device, wherein the body part is formed in the form of an absorption pad so as to be pressed against the wound before the lid part is removed.

4. In claim 1, A therapeutic wound protection device, wherein the above ventilation hole is formed in the shape of a letter at the top covering the wound.

5. In claim 2, A therapeutic wound protection device, wherein the adhesive portion has an embossed shape so that only a portion of the inside is in contact with the skin and is formed as a film to have a waterproof effect.

6. In claim 1, The above ventilation hole is formed across the center of the body part so that the upper part is split in half and opened by a certain distance or more.

7. In claim 1, A therapeutic wound protection device, wherein the body part has a cover that can be rotated or detached by a hinge structure to open the wound.

8. In claim 7, A therapeutic wound protection device further comprising a cushion portion for providing a cushion between the body portion and the skin.

9. In claim 1, A therapeutic wound protection device further comprising a case formed of a material different from the body part to cover part or all of the body part to reinforce rigidity.

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