Buttock Spreader Device with Locking Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for separating the buttocks during medical exams or procedures are uncomfortable for patients and challenging for healthcare providers to maintain effectively.
Innovation Solution
A separation device comprising a spreader assembly with two arms, a pin connector, and detachable cups made of various materials, which can be adjusted and locked to achieve desired separation and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the treating provider separates the buttocks with their hands, then the anal region can be accessed, but it causes discomfort for the patient and is difficult to maintain desired separation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mechanical spreader device as an intermediary tool between the provider and the patient's buttocks. The spreader includes two arms with cups that can be positioned on the buttocks and maintained in a separated position, eliminating the need for the provider to continuously use their hands to hold the buttocks apart. This mechanical intermediary maintains separation more effectively and comfortably than manual methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The spreader device is designed to maintain itself in the separated position through its mechanical structure. Once the arms are positioned and locked (using features like ratcheting mechanisms or friction locks), the device maintains the separation without requiring continuous active control by the provider. The structure itself serves to maintain the separation, reducing the burden on the provider.
2Device complexity
If manual separation is used, then no additional equipment is needed, but it is difficult to create and maintain desired separation
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical spreader acts as an intermediary that reliably maintains separation. The device includes features such as locking mechanisms (ratchets, friction locks) that ensure the arms remain in the desired separated position without slipping or requiring constant adjustment, providing reliable maintenance of separation that manual methods cannot achieve.
Solution Approach 2:
The spreader arms are designed to be adjustable and repositionable during the procedure. The device allows dynamic adjustment of the separation distance and angle to accommodate different patient anatomies and procedural requirements, while maintaining stability once positioned. This combines adaptability with reliable maintenance of separation.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates generally to a separation device, systems, and methods of manufacturing and use thereof. In some embodiments, the separation device includes: a spreader assembly including two arms, an arm connector (e.g., a pin), and attaching means, and two pads (or cups) to attach to the spreader assembly. In some embodiments, the separation device may be used to separate a patient's buttocks for examination or procedural purposes.