Helmet-Mounted Garment Control Mount for Microbial Barrier
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current protective apparel systems for healthcare providers during medical procedures lack an effective microbial barrier that prevents the transfer of particles and foreign materials between the wearer and the patient, and do not efficiently control peripheral devices based on the type of surgical garment used.
Innovation Solution
A protective apparel system comprising a surgical garment assembly that can be attached to a surgical helmet, featuring a control mount integral with the garment to form a microbial barrier, and a control member on the environment side for controlling peripheral devices, with optional electromagnetic tags for authentication and operational data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a control member is positioned on the environment side of the barrier, then peripheral devices can be controlled without breaching the microbial barrier, but the control system becomes more complex requiring additional components like control mounts and signal transmission mechanisms through the barrier
Solution Approach 1:
The control mount serves as an intermediary structure that spans the microbial barrier, providing a mechanical and signal connection between the controlled peripheral device on the wearer side and the control member on the environment side. This intermediary enables control functionality without compromising the barrier's integrity.
2Reliability
If the control mount forms part of the microbial barrier, then the barrier integrity is maintained, but the control mount must be designed to simultaneously provide both protective barrier function and control signal transmission capability
Solution Approach 1:
The control mount is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it forms part of the microbial barrier to maintain protection integrity, provides a mechanical mounting structure for peripheral devices, and enables signal transmission between the control member and the controlled device, making it a multi-functional component essential to the system's operation.
3Productivity
If electromagnetic tags are used for authentication and data transmission, then operational efficiency is improved, but the system requires additional electronic components and energy resources
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual authentication and data entry processes with electromagnetic tags that automatically transmit operational data and authentication information, eliminating the need for manual intervention and significantly improving operational efficiency in surgical procedures.
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AI summary
A personal protection system including a garment configured for attachment to a helmet, wherein the garment defines a barrier between a wearer and an environment. The system includes a control mount integral to the garment and at least partially disposed on the environment side and the wearer side of the barrier. The system may include an emitter and a sensor configured to detect a signal output by the emitter. The control mount may comprise a lens configured to transmit the signal from the emitter through the garment. A control member may be coupled to the control mount and configured to be manipulated by the wearer. When manipulated by the wearer, the control member may distort and/or disrupt the transfer of the signal through the lens that is detected by the sensor. The sensor may provide a sensor input signal based on the signal detected from the emitter.