Full-seal garment for washing patient in bed

Abstract

A full-sealing garment for washing a patient in bed using liquids. The full-sealing garment may comprise a trunk enclosure; a head enclosure; at least one sleeve enclosure; at least one leg enclosure; at least one inlet duct configured to introduce liquids into the full-sealing garment; and at least one outlet duct configured to discharge liquids from the full-sealing garment.

Description

FULL-SEAL GARMENT FOR WASHING PATIENT IN BEDTECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to an exemplary device for caring patients in bed and, more particularly, to an exemplary garment for washing patients in bed using liquids.BACKGROUND

[0002] A lot of patients are unable to get themselves to the bathroom when the need arises. It happens frequently that a caregiver is unavailable when it counts. It is possible for these patients to come into contact with waste products for a considerable amount of time after experiencing an episode of excretory functions. These waste products can lead to urinary tract infections, skin breakdown, and maceration. Furthermore, following each of these episodes, cleaning and drying the patient may take a minimum of 45 minutes of nursing work. It is frequently impossible for a single nurse to turn a patient into a comfortable or therapeutic posture. As a result, more often than not, one nurse must assist with patient care. There are several products that attempt to provide a situation for patients in which they can bathe, but there has never been a device like this that is completely portable, can be carried from a source of pressured water to the person's bedside, and can be used on different people without posing the risk of electric shock. Additionally, there is a persistent issue due to the shortcomings in current prior art devices that allow a person to wash their hair while confined to a bed in a supine or prone position without the associated issues brought on by wetting the recipient's bed linens or clothing. Therefore, there is a need to develop a device or dress in which patients may be washed easily and safely.SUMMARY

[0003] This summary is intended to provide an overview of the subject matter of the present disclosure, and is not intended to identify essential elements or key elements of the subjectmatter, nor is it intended to be used to determine the scope of the claimed implementations. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. The proper scope of the present disclosure may be ascertained from the claims set forth below in view of the detailed description below and the drawings.

[0004] This Summary may introduce a number of concepts in a simplified format; the concepts are further disclosed within the “Detailed Description” section. This Summary is not intended to configure essential / key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is intended to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0005] One or more exemplary embodiments describe an exemplary full-sealing garment for washing a patient in bed using liquids. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary full-sealing garment may comprise an exemplary trunk enclosure; an exemplary head enclosure; at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure; at least one exemplary leg enclosure; at least one exemplary inlet duct configured to introduce exemplary liquids into an exemplary full- sealing garment; and at least one exemplary outlet duct configured to discharge exemplary liquids from an exemplary full-sealing garment. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary trunk enclosure may comprise an exemplary neck hole disposed at a top end of an exemplary trunk enclosure; exemplary pair of armholes disposed at lateral sides of an exemplary trunk enclosure; exemplary pair of leg openings disposed at a bottom end of an exemplary trunk enclosure; and at least one exemplary waterproof layer comprising an exemplary innermost layer capable of being in contact with the body of the patient. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary innermost layer of an exemplary trunk enclosure may comprise exemplary plurality of prominent spherical appendages.

[0006] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary head enclosure may be detachably connected to an exemplary neck hole of an exemplary trunk enclosure. In an exemplaryembodiment, an exemplary head enclosure may comprise an exemplary face opening, exemplary plurality of conical objects, exemplary plurality of spherical objects, and at least one exemplary waterproof layer. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary face opening along which exemplary plurality of holes may be disposed. In an exemplary embodiment, each of exemplary plurality of conical objects may be disposed in the corresponding exemplary hole. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary plurality of spherical objects may be connected to exemplary plurality of strings. In an exemplary embodiment, each of exemplary plurality of spherical objects may be disposed inside the corresponding exemplary conical object such that by pulling the respective exemplary strings, the corresponding exemplary spherical objects may seal exemplary plurality of holes and an exemplary face opening may seal a circumference of an exemplary face of the patient. In an exemplary embodiment, at least one exemplary waterproof layer may comprise an exemplary innermost layer capable of being in contact with the body of the patient. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary innermost layer may comprise exemplary plurality of prominent spherical appendages.

[0007] In an exemplary embodiment, at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure may be detachably connected to the at least one of exemplary armholes of an exemplary trunk enclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure may comprise at least one exemplary waterproof layer. In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one exemplary waterproof layer of an exemplary sleeve enclosure may comprise an exemplary innermost layer capable of being in contact with the body of the patient. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inner layer of an exemplary sleeve enclosure may comprise exemplary plurality of prominent spherical appendages.

[0008] In an exemplary embodiment, at least one exemplary leg enclosure may be detachably connected to the at least one of exemplary leg openings of an exemplary trunk enclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one exemplary leg enclosure may compriseat least one exemplary waterproof layer. In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one exemplary waterproof layer of an exemplary leg enclosure may comprise an exemplary innermost layer capable of being in contact with the body of the patient. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary innermost layer of an exemplary leg enclosure may comprise exemplary plurality of prominent spherical appendages. In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one exemplary inlet duct may be configured to introduce exemplary liquids into an exemplary full-sealing garment. In an exemplary embodiment, the least one exemplary outlet duct may be configured to discharge exemplary liquids from an exemplary full-sealing garment.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary head enclosure may further comprise an exemplary O-ring element along which exemplary plurality of holes may be disposed. In an exemplary embodiment, a part of each of exemplary plurality of holes may be disposed in the structure of an exemplary O-ring element. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary O-ring element may be disposed at a circumference of an exemplary face opening.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary full-sealing garment may further comprise at least one exemplary blocking enclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one exemplary blocking enclosure may comprise an exemplary connector portion configured to detachably connect an exemplary blocking enclosure to the at least one of an exemplary neck hole, exemplary armholes, and exemplary leg openings of an exemplary trunk enclosure; and an exemplary end portion consisting of an exemplary string configured to seal a body limb of the patient when an exemplary blocking enclosure encompasses the body limb partially or thoroughly. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary trunk enclosure may be connected to the at least one of an exemplary head enclosure, the at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure, the at least one exemplary leg enclosure, and the at least one exemplary blocking enclosure via an exemplary sealing mechanism.

[0011] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary sealing mechanism may comprise exemplary plurality of respective exemplary O-ring elements disposed at circumferences of an exemplary neck hole, exemplary armholes, and exemplary leg openings; and exemplary plurality of respective lock-ring grooves may have a complementary shape to the respective exemplary O-ring elements. In an exemplary embodiment, the respective exemplary lock-ring grooves may be disposed at circumferences of an exemplary head enclosure, the at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure, the at least one exemplary leg enclosure, and an exemplary connector portion of the at least one exemplary blocking enclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, the respective exemplary lock-ring grooves of an exemplary head enclosure, the at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure, the at least one exemplary leg enclosure, and an exemplary connector portion may be configured to receive the corresponding-ring exemplary elements of an exemplary neck hole, exemplary armholes, and exemplary leg openings, respectively.

[0012] One or more exemplary embodiments describe an exemplary full-sealing garment for washing a patient in bed using liquids. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary full-sealing garment may comprise an exemplary trunk enclosure; at least one exemplary blocking enclosure; at least one exemplary inlet duct configured to introduce exemplary liquids into an exemplary full- sealing garment; and at least one exemplary outlet duct configured to discharge exemplary liquids from an exemplary full-sealing garment. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary trunk enclosure may comprise an exemplary neck hole disposed at a top end of an exemplary trunk enclosure; exemplary pair of armholes disposed at lateral sides of an exemplary trunk enclosure; exemplary pair of leg openings disposed at a bottom end of an exemplary trunk enclosure; and at least one exemplary waterproof layer comprising an exemplary innermost layer capable of being in contact with the body of the patient. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary innermost layer of an exemplary trunk enclosure may comprise exemplary plurality of prominent spherical. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary blocking enclosure maycomprise an exemplary end potion; and an exemplary connector portion. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary connector portion may be configured to connect an exemplary blocking enclosure detachably to the at least one of an exemplary neck hole, exemplary armholes, and exemplary leg openings; and an exemplary end portion comprising an exemplary string configured to seal a body limb of the patient when an exemplary blocking enclosure encompasses the body limb partially or thoroughly. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary trunk enclosure may be connected to the at least one exemplary blocking enclosure via an exemplary sealing mechanism. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary sealing mechanism may comprise exemplary plurality of respective exemplary O-ring elements disposed at circumferences of an exemplary neck hole, exemplary armholes, and exemplary leg openings; and exemplary respective lock-ring groove may have a complementary shape to the respective exemplary O-ring elements. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary respective exemplary lock-ring groove may be disposed at circumferences of an exemplary connector portion. In an exemplary embodiment, the respective exemplary lock-ring groove of an exemplary connector portion may be configured to receive the corresponding-ring exemplary elements of an exemplary neck hole, exemplary armholes, and exemplary leg openings, respectively.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present disclosure, as to its structure, organization, use and method of operation, together with further objectives and advantages thereof, will be better understood from the following drawings in which a presently preferred embodiment of the present disclosure will now be illustrated by way of example. It is expressly understood, however, that the drawings are for the purpose of illustration and description only and are not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure. Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described by way of example in association with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0014] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary front-perspective view of a patient for whom an exemplary full- sealing garment may be draped, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0015] FIG. IB illustrates an exemplary front-perspective view of an exemplary fullsealing garment, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0016] FIG. 1C illustrates an exemplary back-perspective view of an exemplary fullsealing garment, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary innermost layer of an exemplary full-sealing garment, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0018] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary sealing system for connecting an exemplary head enclosure to an exemplary neck hole, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0019] FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary head enclosure, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0020] FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary sealing system for connecting each exemplary sleeve enclosure of at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure to a corresponding exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0021] FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary sealing system for connecting each exemplary leg enclosure of at least one exemplary leg enclosure to a corresponding exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0022] FIG. 7 illustrates a back view of an exemplary storage system, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0023] FIG. 8 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary blocking enclosure, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0024] FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary sealing system for connecting each exemplary blocking enclosure of at least one exemplary blocking enclosure to an exemplary trunk enclosure, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth by way of examples to provide a thorough understanding of the relevant teachings related to the exemplary embodiments. However, it should be apparent that the present teachings may be practiced without such details. In other instances, well known methods, procedures, components, and / or circuitry have been described at a relatively high-level, without detail, in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring aspects of the present teachings.

[0026] The following detailed description is presented to enable a person skilled in the art to make and use the methods and devices disclosed in one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. For purposes of explanation, specific nomenclature is set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that these specific details are not required to practice the disclosed exemplary embodiments. Descriptions of specific exemplary embodiments are provided only as representative examples. Various modifications to the exemplary implementations will be plain to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other implementations and applications without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the implementations shown, but is to be accorded the widest possible scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.

[0027] Disclosed herein is an exemplary full-sealing garment for washing patients in bed using liquids. An exemplary full-sealing garment may provide a device that fits a variety of bodytypes easily and offers better washing, drying, and other amenities and therapeutic functions required for the patient's care, comfort, and well-being. Moreover, using an exemplary fullsealing garment may result in reducing or doing away with the need for the patient's caregiver to come into direct contact with their bodily waste. One object of providing an exemplary fullsealing garment in the present disclosure is managing a patient's waste during medical care, maintenance, and treatment of ill or disabled individuals reduces or eliminates the need for care providers to come into contact with the patient's bodily waste products. An exemplary fullsealing garment may include a unique in-bed bathing method that doesn't require power. In addition, using an exemplary full-sealing garment for washing patients may create a continuous barrier between the patient and the service provider to lessen skin irritation and entirely eradicate the chance of disease transmission. And finally, an exemplary full-sealing garment may provide a way to swiftly and simply wash a bedridden person's hair without having to worry about getting clothes and linens wet.

[0028] Referring to the figures, FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary front-perspective view of a patient 100 for whom an exemplary full- sealing garment 102 may be draped, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. IB illustrates an exemplary front-perspective view of an exemplary full-sealing garment 102, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 1C illustrates an exemplary back- perspective view of an exemplary full-sealing garment 102, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary full-sealing garment 102 may be put on for a patient in bed by a nurse or other person. In further detail with respect to FIGs. 1A-C, an exemplary full-sealing garment 102 may comprise an exemplary trunk enclosure 104, an exemplary head enclosure 106, at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure 108, at least one exemplary leg enclosure 110, at least one exemplary inlet duct 112, and at least one exemplary outlet duct 114.

[0029] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary full- sealing garment 102 may comprise at least one exemplary layer. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary layer of at least one exemplary layer of an exemplary full-sealing garment 102 may be made of an exemplary waterproof fabric. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary innermost layer of an exemplary fullsealing garment 102 may be in contact with the body of the patient 100. Referring to the figures, FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary innermost layer 200 of an exemplary full-sealing garment 102, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In further detail with respect to FIG. 2, an exemplary innermost layer 200 of an exemplary full-sealing garment 102 may comprise exemplary plurality of prominent spherical appendages 202. In other words, exemplary plurality of prominent spherical appendages 202 may be dispersed along the surface of an exemplary innermost layer of each exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 of at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure, each exemplary leg enclosure 110 of at least one exemplary leg enclosure, an exemplary head enclosure 106, and an exemplary trunk 104 enclosure. Exemplary plurality of prominent spherical appendages 202 may provide a wide contact surface with the body of the patient 100. Therefore, the nurse or other person may massage on the outermost layer of an exemplary full- sealing garment 102, which may result in contacting exemplary plurality of spherical appendages 202 with the body of the patient 100.

[0030] With continued reference to FIG. 1A-C, an exemplary trunk enclosure 104 may comprise a front surface portion 116 and a back surface portion 118. In an exemplary embodiment, the front surface portion 116 of an exemplary trunk enclosure 104 may be a portion corresponding to the front surface (chest, abdomen, etc.) of the patient 100, and the back surface portion 118 of an exemplary trunk enclosure 104 may define terms as a region corresponding to the back surface (back, hip, etc.) of the patient 100. That is, when the patient 100 wears an exemplary full-sealing garment 102, the back surface portion 118 may be close to the bed. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary trunk enclosure 104 may comprise a front lower portion,a front upper portion, a back lower portion, and a back upper portion. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary trunk enclosure 104 may comprise an exemplary neck hole, exemplary pair of armholes, exemplary pair of leg openings, and an exemplary opening and closing unit 120. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary neck hole may be disposed at the top end 122 of an exemplary trunk enclosure 104. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary neck hole may be disposed between the upper front portion and the upper back portion of an exemplary trunk enclosure 104. The head of the patient 100 may be passed through an exemplary neck hole. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary pair of armholes may be disposed at the lateral sides 124 of an exemplary trunk enclosure 104. In an exemplary embodiment, each arm of the patient 100 may be passed through each corresponding exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary pair of leg openings may be disposed at the bottom end 126 of an exemplary trunk enclosure 104. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary leg opening may be disposed between the lower front portion and the lower back portion of an exemplary trunk enclosure 104. In an exemplary embodiment, each leg of the patient may be passed through each corresponding exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary opening and closing unit 120 may be configured to wear and remove an exemplary trunk enclosure 104.

[0031] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary head enclosure 106 may be detachably connected to an exemplary neck hole of an exemplary trunk enclosure 104 via an exemplary sealing system. Referring to the figures, FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary sealing system 300 for connecting an exemplary head enclosure 106 to an exemplary neck hole, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In further detail with respect to FIG. 3, an exemplary sealing system 300 for connecting an exemplary head enclosure 106 to an exemplary neck hole may comprise an exemplary O-ring element 302 disposed at the circumference of an exemplary neck hole and an exemplary lock-ring groove 304having a complementary shape to an exemplary O-ring element 302 of an exemplary neck hole. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary lock-ring groove 304 may be disposed at the circumference of an exemplary head enclosure 106. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary lock-ring groove 304 of an exemplary head enclosure 106 may be configured to receive an exemplary O-ring element 302 of an exemplary neck hole. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary sealing system 300 may further comprise an exemplary appendage 306 disposed on an exemplary lock-ring groove 304 of an exemplary head enclosure 106. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary appendage 306 may be configured to provide a situation in which the user may detach an exemplary head enclosure 106 from an exemplary O-ring element 302 of an exemplary neck hole by pushing an exemplary appendage 306. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary sealing mechanism 300 for connecting an exemplary head enclosure 106 to an exemplary neck hole may include connecting an exemplary O-ring element 302 of an exemplary neck hole to an exemplary lock-ring groove 304 of an exemplary head enclosure 106. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary lock-ring groove 304 of an exemplary head enclosure 106 may be disposed at the bottom portion of an exemplary head enclosure 106.

[0032] Referring to the figures, FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary head enclosure 106, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In further detail with respect to FIG. 4, an exemplary head enclosure 106 may comprise an exemplary face opening 402, exemplary plurality of conical objects 404, and exemplary plurality of spherical objects 406. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary face opening 402 may be along which exemplary plurality of holes 408 may be disposed. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary conical object 404 of exemplary plurality of conical objects 404 may be disposed in each corresponding exemplary hole 408. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary plurality of spherical objects 406 may be connected to exemplary plurality of strings 410. Therefore, the patient 100 may not feel any unpleasant feelings. In an exemplary embodiment, eachcorresponding exemplary hole 408 may be dispersed along an exemplary face opening 402. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary plurality of spherical objects 406 may be disposed inside the corresponding exemplary conical object 404, such that by pulling exemplary strings 410. In an exemplary embodiment, corresponding exemplary spherical objects 406 may seal exemplary plurality of holes 408. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary O-ring element 412 may seal the circumference of an exemplary face opening 402. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary face opening 402 may be configured to provide a situation for the patient 100 to talk, breathe, and see. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary O-ring element 412 of an exemplary face opening 402 may be disposed at the circumference of an exemplary face opening 402. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary plurality of holes 408 may be dispersed along an exemplary O-ring element 412 of an exemplary face opening 402. In an exemplary embodiment, a part of each exemplary hole 408 may be disposed in the structure of an exemplary O-ring element 412 of an exemplary face opening 402.

[0033] With continued reference to FIG. 1A-C, each exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 of at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 may be detachably connected to the corresponding exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 of at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 may be detachably connected to the corresponding exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes via an exemplary sealing system. Referring to the figures, FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary sealing system 500 for connecting each exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 of at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 to a corresponding exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In further detail with respect to FIG. 5, an exemplary sealing system 500 for connecting each exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 of at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 to the corresponding exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes may comprise an exemplaryO-ring element 502 and an exemplary lock-ring groove 504. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary O-ring element 502 of each exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes may be disposed at the circumference of the corresponding exemplary armhole. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary lock-ring groove 504 may have a complementary shape to each exemplary O-ring element 502 of each exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary lock-ring groove 504 of each exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 may be configured to receive an exemplary O-ring element 502 of the corresponding exemplary armhole. For example, at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 may comprise an exemplary first sleeve enclosure 108 and an exemplary second sleeve enclosure 108. In this example, an exemplary first sleeve enclosure 108 may comprise an exemplary first O-ring 502 and an exemplary first lock-ring groove 504 having a complementary shape to the corresponding exemplary O-ring element 502 of one exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second sleeve enclosure 108 may comprise an exemplary second O-ring element 502 and an exemplary second lock-ring groove 504 having a complementary shape to the corresponding exemplary O-ring element 502 of another exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes. Therefore, an exemplary first sleeve enclosure 108 may be connected to one exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes by attaching an exemplary first O-ring element 502 to an exemplary first lock-ring groove 504, and an exemplary second sleeve enclosure 108 may be connected to another exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes by attaching an exemplary second O-ring element 502 to an exemplary second lock-ring groove 504. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary sealing system 500 may further comprise an exemplary appendage 506 disposed on an exemplary lockring groove 504 of each exemplary sleeve enclosure 108. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary appendage 506 may be configured to provide a situation in which the user may detacheach exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 from an exemplary O-ring element 502 of an exemplary armhole by pushing an exemplary appendage 506.

[0034] In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 of at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 may be configured to accommodate corresponding arm and hand of the patient 100. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 of at least one exemplary sleeve enclosure 108 may further comprise an exemplary restrictive string 128, which may be tied around each corresponding exemplary sleeve enclosure 108. When the patient 100 has a half-sleep position on the bed, it may be possible to slide inside an exemplary full-sealing garment 102. Therefore, by sliding, the end limbs of the patient 100, including hands and feet, may be under pressure. Each exemplary restrictive 128 may be configured to limit moving and sliding the patient in an exemplary full-sealing garment 102.

[0035] With continued reference to FIG. 1A-C, each exemplary leg enclosure 110 of at least one exemplary leg enclosure 110 may be detachably connected to the corresponding exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary leg enclosure 110 of at least one exemplary leg enclosure 110 may be detachably connected to the corresponding exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings via an exemplary sealing system. Referring to the figures, FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary sealing system 600 for connecting each exemplary leg enclosure 110 of at least one exemplary leg enclosure 110 to a corresponding exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In further detail with respect to FIG. 6, an exemplary sealing system 600 for connecting each exemplary leg enclosure 110 of at least one exemplary leg enclosure 110 to the corresponding exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings may comprise an exemplary O-ring element 602 and an exemplary lock-ring groove 604. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary O-ring element602 of each exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings may be disposed at thecircumference of the corresponding exemplary leg opening. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary lock-ring groove 604 may have a complementary shape to each exemplary O-ring element 602 of each exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary lock-ring groove 604 of each exemplary leg enclosure 110 may be configured to receive an exemplary O-ring element 602 of the corresponding exemplary leg opening. For example, at least one exemplary leg enclosure 110 may comprise an exemplary first leg enclosure 110 and an exemplary second leg enclosure 110. In this example, an exemplary first leg enclosure 110 may comprise an exemplary first O-ring 602 and an exemplary first lock-ring groove 604 having a complementary shape to the corresponding exemplary O- ring element 602 of one exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second leg enclosure 110 may comprise an exemplary second O-ring element 602 and an exemplary second lock-ring groove 604 having a complementary shape to the corresponding exemplary O-ring element 604 of another exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings. Therefore, an exemplary first leg enclosure 110 may be connected to one exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings by attaching an exemplary first O-ring element 602 to an exemplary first lock-ring groove 604, and an exemplary second leg enclosure 110 may be connected to another exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings by attaching an exemplary second O-ring element 602 to an exemplary second lock-ring groove 604. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary sealing system 600 may further comprise an exemplary appendage 606 disposed on an exemplary lockring groove 604 of each exemplary leg enclosure 110. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary appendage 606 may be configured to provide a situation in which the user may detach each exemplary leg enclosure 110 from an exemplary O-ring element 602 of an exemplary armhole by pushing an exemplary appendage 606.

[0036] In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary leg enclosure 110 of at least one exemplary leg enclosure 110 may be configured to accommodate corresponding leg and foot of the patient 100. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary leg enclosure 110 of at least one exemplary leg enclosure 110 may further comprise an exemplary restrictive string 130, which may be tied around each corresponding exemplary leg enclosure 110. When the patient 100 has a half-sleep position on the bed, it may be possible to slide inside an exemplary full-sealing garment 102. Therefore, by sliding, the end limbs of the patient 100, including hands and feet, may be under pressure. Each exemplary restrictive string 130 may be configured to limit moving and sliding the patient in an exemplary full-sealing garment 102.

[0037] In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary inlet duct 112 of at least one exemplary inlet duct 112 may be configured to introduce exemplary liquids into an exemplary full-sealing garment 102. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary outlet duct 114 of at least one exemplary outlet duct 114 may be configured to discharge the waste liquids and waste materials from an exemplary full-sealing garment 102. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary inlet duct 112 of at least one exemplary inlet duct 112 may be configured to provide liquids from an exemplary storage system after wearing an exemplary full-sealing garment 102. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary outlet duct 114 of at least one exemplary outlet duct 114 may be configured to transfer the waste liquids and the waste materials from an exemplary full-sealing garment 102 to an exemplary storage system after washing the patient. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary inlet duct 112 of at least one exemplary inlet duct 112 may comprise an exemplary block valve configured to block returning liquids from an exemplary full-sealing garment 102 to an exemplary storage system. In an exemplary embodiment, each exemplary outlet duct 114 of at least one exemplary outlet duct 114 may comprise an exemplary block valve configured to block returning the waste liquids and waste materials from an exemplary storage system to an exemplary full-sealing garment 102. In anexemplary embodiment, an exemplary storage system may comprise an exemplary liquid supply storage and an exemplary liquid discharge storage. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary liquid supply storage may be configured to supply at least one exemplary type of liquid to an exemplary full-sealing garment 102. In an exemplary embodiment, at least one exemplary type of liquid may be selected from the group consisting of water, an exemplary disinfecting liquid, and any other liquid that is compatible with the skin of the patient 100. In an exemplary embodiment, at least one exemplary type of liquid may be transferred to an exemplary fullsealing garment 102, and then the body of the patient 100 may be in contact with at least one exemplary type of liquid. Therefore, the cleaning or washing procedure for the patient 100 may be performed. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary liquid discharge storage may be configured to discharge the waste liquids and the waste materials from an exemplary full-sealing garment 102. In an exemplary embodiment, the waste liquids and the waste materials are products that are provided after washing the patient 100 with exemplary liquids with or without a detergent agent. In an exemplary embodiment, the waste liquids and the waste materials may be discharged from an exemplary full- sealing garment 102 through each exemplary outlet duct 114 of at least one exemplary outlet duct 114 after washing the patient.

[0038] Referring to the figures, FIG. 7 illustrates a back view of an exemplary storage system 700, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In further detail with respect to FIG. 7, an exemplary storage system 700 may comprise an exemplary liquid supply storage 702 and an exemplary liquid discharge storage 704. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary detergent storage may be configured to add an exemplary detergent agent to at least one exemplary type of liquid when it is needed to add a detergent agent for washing the patient 100.

[0039] In some conditions (such as having a problem on a limb of the body, including damaged tissue on the limb of the body, or having a medical device on the limb of the body), itmay not be preferable to have direct liquid contact with the limb of the body of the patient. In these conditions, an exemplary blocking enclosure may be applied to the limb of the body that has a problem. Referring to the figures, FIG. 8 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary blocking enclosure 800, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In further detail with respect to FIG. 8, an exemplary blocking enclosure 800 may comprise an exemplary connector portion 802 and an exemplary end portion 804 comprising an exemplary string 806. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary connector portion 802 may be configured to connect blocking enclosure 800 to at least one of an exemplary neck hole, an exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes, and an exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary end portion 804 may comprise an exemplary string 806 configured to seal the corresponding limb of the patient, which has a problem when an exemplary blocking enclosure 800 encompasses the body limb partially or thoroughly.

[0040] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary full- sealing garment may comprise an exemplary trunk enclosure, an exemplary head enclosure, at least one exemplary blocking enclosure, at least one exemplary inlet duct, and at least one exemplary outlet duct. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary trunk enclosure may comprise an exemplary neck hole, exemplary pair of armholes, exemplary pair of leg openings, and an exemplary opening or closing unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary neck hole may be disposed at the top end of an exemplary trunk enclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary neck hole may be disposed between the upper front portion and the upper back portion of an exemplary trunk enclosure. The head of the patient may be passed through an exemplary neck hole. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary pair of armholes may be disposed at the lateral sides of an exemplary trunk enclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, each arm of the patient may be passed through each corresponding exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes. In an exemplaryembodiment, exemplary pair of leg openings may be disposed at the bottom end of an exemplary trunk enclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, each leg of the patient may be passed through each corresponding exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg openings.

[0041] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary trunk enclosure may be connected to the at least one exemplary blocking enclosure 800 of at least one exemplary blocking enclosure 800 via an exemplary sealing system. Referring to the figures, FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary sealing system 900 for connecting each exemplary blocking enclosure 800 of at least one exemplary blocking enclosure 800 to an exemplary trunk enclosure, consistent with one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary sealing system 900 for connecting each exemplary blocking enclosure 800 of at least one exemplary blocking enclosure 800 to an exemplary trunk enclosure may comprise exemplary plurality of respective O-ring elements 902 disposed at the circumferences of an exemplary neck hole, each exemplary armhole of exemplary pair of armholes, and each exemplary leg opening of exemplary pair of leg opening, and an exemplary lock-ring groove 904 having a complementary shape to exemplary respective O-ring elements 902. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary lock-ring groove 904 may be disposed at circumference of an exemplary connecting portion 802 of at least one exemplary blocking enclosure 800. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary lock-ring groove 904 of at least one exemplary blocking enclosure 800 may be configured to receive the respective exemplary O-ring elements 902 of an exemplary neck hole, exemplary armholes, and exemplary leg openings.

[0042] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary sealing system 900 may further comprise an exemplary appendage 906 disposed on an exemplary lock-ring groove 904 of an exemplary blocking enclosure 800. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary appendage 906 may be configured to provide a situation in which the user may detach an exemplary blocking enclosure 800 from an exemplary O-ring element 902 by pushing an exemplary appendage 906.

[0043] In an exemplary embodiment, each O-ring element is a type of gasket made of a circular, round piece of an exemplary material. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary material may be selected from the group consisting of silicone rubber, neoprene, aflas, and polyurethane. Silicone rubber may be used in the construction of O-ring elements. O-ring elements made of silicone rubber may have a longer lifespan than O-ring elements made of other materials and may be resistant to both heat and cold. Neoprene is one kind of artificial and synthetic rubber that provides more resistance to deterioration than natural rubber. O-ring elements made of neoprene may, therefore, produce seals that last longer while requiring fewer replacements over time. O-ring elements made of neoprene may also be resistant to high temperatures.

[0044] While the foregoing has described what are considered to be the best mode and / or other examples, it is understood that various modifications may be made therein and that the subject matter disclosed herein may be implemented in various forms and examples, and that the teachings may be applied in numerous applications, only some of which have been described herein. It is intended by the following claims to claim any and all applications, modifications and variations that fall within the true scope of the present teachings.

[0045] Unless otherwise stated, all measurements, values, ratings, positions, magnitudes, sizes, and other specifications that are set forth in this specification, including in the claims that follow, are approximate, not exact. They are intended to have a reasonable range that is consistent with the functions to which they relate and with what is customary in the art to which they pertain.

[0046] The scope of protection is limited solely by the claims that now follow. That scope is intended and should be interpreted to be as broad as is consistent with the ordinary meaning of the language that is used in the claims when interpreted in light of this specification and the prosecution history that follows and to encompass all structural and functional equivalents.Notwithstanding, none of the claims are intended to embrace subject matter that fails to satisfy the requirement of Sections 101, 102, or 103 of the Patent Act, nor should they be interpreted in such a way. Any unintended embracement of such subject matter is hereby disclaimed.

[0047] Except as stated immediately above, nothing that has been stated or illustrated is intended or should be interpreted to cause a dedication of any component, step, feature, object, benefit, advantage, or equivalent to the public, regardless of whether it is or is not recited in the claims.

[0048] It will be understood that the terms and expressions used herein have the ordinary meaning as is accorded to such terms and expressions with respect to their corresponding respective areas of inquiry and study except where specific meanings have otherwise been set forth herein. Relational terms such as first and second and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. An element proceeded by “a” or “an” does not, without further constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.

[0049] Unless otherwise stated, all measurements, values, ratings, positions, magnitudes, sizes, and other specifications that are set forth in this specification, are approximate, not exact. They are intended to have a reasonable range that is consistent with the functions to which they relate and with what is customary in the art to which they pertain.

[0050] It will be understood that the terms and expressions used herein have the ordinary meaning as is accorded to such terms and expressions with respect to their corresponding respective areas of inquiry and study, except where specific meanings have otherwise been set forth herein. Relational terms such as “first” and “second” and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions.

[0051] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it may be seen that various features are grouped together in various implementations. This is for purposes of streamlining the disclosure, and is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed implementations require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed implementation. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.

[0052] While various implementations have been described, the description is intended to be exemplary, rather than limiting and it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that many more implementations and implementations are possible that are within the scope of the implementations. Although many possible combinations of features are shown in the accompanying figures and discussed in this detailed description, many other combinations of the disclosed features are possible. Any feature of any implementation may be used in combination with or substituted for any other feature or element in any other implementation unless specifically restricted. Therefore, it will be understood that any of the features shown and / or discussed in the present disclosure may be implemented together in any suitable combination. Accordingly, the implementations are not to be restricted except in light of the attached claims and their equivalents. Also, various modifications and changes may be made within the scope of the attached claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A full-sealing garment for washing a patient in bed using liquids, the full-sealing garment comprising: a trunk enclosure comprising: a neck hole disposed at a top end of the trunk enclosure; a pair of armholes disposed at lateral sides of the trunk enclosure; a pair of leg openings disposed at a bottom end of the trunk enclosure; and at least one waterproof layer comprising an innermost layer capable of being in contact with the body of the patient, the innermost layer comprising a plurality of prominent spherical appendages; a head enclosure detachably connected to the neck hole of the trunk enclosure, the head enclosure comprising: a face opening along which a plurality of holes are disposed; a plurality of conical objects, each of the plurality of conical objects disposed in the corresponding hole; a plurality of spherical objects connected to a plurality of strings, each of the plurality of spherical objects disposed inside the corresponding conical object such that by pulling the respective strings, the corresponding spherical objects seal the plurality of holes and the face opening seals a circumference of a face of the patient; and at least one waterproof layer comprising an innermost layer capable of being in contact with the body of the patient, the innermost layer comprising a plurality of prominent spherical appendages; at least one sleeve enclosure detachably connected to the at least one of the armholes of the trunk enclosure, the at least one sleeve enclosure comprising at least one waterproof layer comprising an innermost layer capable of being in contact with the body of the patient, the innermost layer comprising a plurality of prominent spherical appendages;at least one leg enclosure detachably connected to the at least one of the leg openings of the trunk enclosure, the leg enclosure comprising at least one waterproof layer comprising an innermost layer capable of being in contact with the body of the patient, the innermost layer comprising a plurality of prominent spherical appendages; at least one inlet duct configured to introduce the liquids into the full- sealing garment; and at least one outlet duct configured to discharge the liquids from the full- sealing garment.

2. The full-sealing garment of claim 1, wherein the head enclosure further comprises an O-ring element along which a plurality of holes are disposed, wherein a part of each of the plurality of holes are disposed in the structure of the O-ring element, wherein the O-ring element is disposed at a circumference of the face opening.

3. The full-sealing garment of claim 1 further comprising at least one blocking enclosure, the at least one blocking enclosure comprising: a connector portion configured to detachably connect the blocking enclosure to the at least one of the neck hole, the armholes, and the leg openings of the trunk enclosure; and an end portion consisting of a string configured to seal a body limb of the patient when the blocking enclosure encompasses the body limb partially or thoroughly.

4. The full-sealing garment of claim 3, wherein the trunk enclosure is connected to the at least one of the head enclosure, the at least one sleeve enclosure, the at least one leg enclosure, and the at least one blocking enclosure via a sealing mechanism.

5. The full-sealing garment of claim 4, wherein the sealing mechanism comprises: a plurality of respective O-ring elements disposed at circumferences of the neck hole, the armholes, and the leg openings; and a plurality of respective lock-ring grooves having a complementary shape to the respective O-ring elements, the respective lock-ring grooves disposed at circumferences of the head enclosure, the at least one sleeve enclosure, the at least one leg enclosure; and the connector portionof the at least one blocking enclosure, the respective lock-ring grooves of the head enclosure, the at least one sleeve enclosure, the at least one leg enclosure, and the connector portion is configured to receive the corresponding-ring elements of the neck hole, the armholes, and the leg openings, respectively.

6. A full-sealing garment for washing a patient in bed using liquids, the full-sealing garment comprising: a trunk enclosure comprising: a neck hole disposed at a top end of the trunk enclosure; a pair of armholes disposed at lateral sides of the trunk enclosure; a pair of leg openings disposed at a bottom end of the trunk enclosure; and at least one waterproof layer comprising an innermost layer capable of being in contact with the body of the patient, the innermost layer consisting of a plurality of prominent spherical appendages; at least one blocking enclosure comprising: a connector portion configured to connect the blocking enclosure detachably to the at least one of the neck hole, the armholes, and the leg openings; and an end portion comprising a string configured to seal a body limb of the patient when the blocking enclosure encompasses the body limb partially or thoroughly; at least one inlet duct configured to introduce the liquids into the full- sealing garment; and at least one outlet duct configured to discharging the liquids from the full-sealing garment.

7. The full-sealing garment of claim 5, wherein the trunk enclosure is connected to the at least one blocking enclosure via a sealing mechanism.

8. The full-sealing garment of claim 7, wherein the sealing mechanism comprises: a plurality of respective O-ring elements disposed at circumferences of the neck hole, the armholes, and the leg openings; anda lock-ring groove having a complementary shape to the respective O-ring elements, the lock-ring groove disposed at circumference of the connecting portion of the at least one blocking enclosure, the lock-ring groove of the at least one blocking enclosure is configured to receive the respective O-ring elements of the neck hole, the armholes, and the leg openings.

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