CA2842422A1 - Bed cover - Google Patents
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- CA2842422A1 CA2842422A1 CA2842422A CA2842422A CA2842422A1 CA 2842422 A1 CA2842422 A1 CA 2842422A1 CA 2842422 A CA2842422 A CA 2842422A CA 2842422 A CA2842422 A CA 2842422A CA 2842422 A1 CA2842422 A1 CA 2842422A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
- A47G9/02—Bed linen; Blankets; Counterpanes
- A47G9/0238—Bed linen
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
- A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
- A61G7/02—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons with toilet conveniences, or specially adapted for use with toilets
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Abstract
A mattress cover assembly for covering a mattress includes a waterproof sheet with a bottom surface that is configured to slide readily across a mattress surface on which same is spread, and the waterproof sheet is configured to cover the mattress surface and to extend downward along right and left sides of the mattress. An incontinence pal is fastened to a middle portion of a top surface of the waterproof sheet, and a plurality of loops are spaced about a perimeter of the waterproof sheet.
Description
BED COVER
This disclosure relates to the field of bedding and in particular a waterproof cover for a bed used in patient care facilities.
BACKGROUND
Patient in care facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, convalescent homes, and the like often have serious mobility issues with little ability to move themselves, and many are incontinent as well. The beds used in such facilities typically include numerous different coverings serving to confine solid and liquid waste, as well as to facilitate moving the patient.
For example the coverings typically include a waterproof mattress cover, a cloth sheet over the mattress cover, a slider drape of slippery fabric material that allows the care staff to grasp the slider sheet to pull the patient across the cloth sheet and roll the patient to place the patient in different positions to reduce bed sores and the like. An incontinence pad of absorbent fabric is then laid on top of the slider sheet. Where mobility issues are serious and the patient is heavy, a sling may also be laid under the patient to allow a mobile crane to be attached to lift and reposition the patient into a wheel chair or the like.
The incontinence pad, slider drape, and cloth sheet require almost daily laundering. This laundering is costly both in terms of laundry costs themselves, and in labor costs for changing the bed coverings. Further, the various coverings often become wrinkled and bunched under the patient causing pressure points and resultant discomfort and sores.
Mattress systems to address incontinence are disclosed for example in United States Patent Numbers 5,675,854 to Zibelin and 4,752,293 to Smith. Mattress slings arc disclosed in United States Patent Application Number 2003/0192118 of Carbonneau et al.
and in United States Patent Number 8,566,977 to Davis.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present disclosure provides a mattress cover assembly that overcomes problems in the prior art.
The present disclosure provides a mattress cover assembly for covering a mattress. The assembly comprises a waterproof sheet with a bottom surface that is configured to slide readily across a mattress surface on which same is spread, and the waterproof sheet is configured to cover the mattress surface and to extend downward along right and left sides of the mattress. An incontinence pad is fastened to a middle portion of a top surface of the waterproof sheet, and a plurality of loops are spaced about a perimeter of the waterproof sheet.
The mattress cover assembly prevents soiling of the mattress and allows for the patient to be maneuvered by sliding readily along the mattress. Ready hookup to a patient hoist is provided by the loops. Fastening the incontinence pad to the waterproof sheet reduces wrinkling and allows wrinkles to be readily pulled tight when they occur, enhancing patient comfort and reducing sores. The entire assembly can be easily and quickly removed as a single unit and replaced with a fresh one when laundering is required.
Laundering costs are reduced as the assembly replaces the conventional sheet, slider drape, and incontinence pad such that fewer items must be laundered. Labor costs are reduced as well since it takes less time to remove and replace the assembly than to remove and replace the conventional numerous separate items. Patient comfort is further enhanced since each bed equipped with the assembly also conveniently includes a patient sling, such that necessary repositioning is accomplished easily by care personnel and with
This disclosure relates to the field of bedding and in particular a waterproof cover for a bed used in patient care facilities.
BACKGROUND
Patient in care facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, convalescent homes, and the like often have serious mobility issues with little ability to move themselves, and many are incontinent as well. The beds used in such facilities typically include numerous different coverings serving to confine solid and liquid waste, as well as to facilitate moving the patient.
For example the coverings typically include a waterproof mattress cover, a cloth sheet over the mattress cover, a slider drape of slippery fabric material that allows the care staff to grasp the slider sheet to pull the patient across the cloth sheet and roll the patient to place the patient in different positions to reduce bed sores and the like. An incontinence pad of absorbent fabric is then laid on top of the slider sheet. Where mobility issues are serious and the patient is heavy, a sling may also be laid under the patient to allow a mobile crane to be attached to lift and reposition the patient into a wheel chair or the like.
The incontinence pad, slider drape, and cloth sheet require almost daily laundering. This laundering is costly both in terms of laundry costs themselves, and in labor costs for changing the bed coverings. Further, the various coverings often become wrinkled and bunched under the patient causing pressure points and resultant discomfort and sores.
Mattress systems to address incontinence are disclosed for example in United States Patent Numbers 5,675,854 to Zibelin and 4,752,293 to Smith. Mattress slings arc disclosed in United States Patent Application Number 2003/0192118 of Carbonneau et al.
and in United States Patent Number 8,566,977 to Davis.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present disclosure provides a mattress cover assembly that overcomes problems in the prior art.
The present disclosure provides a mattress cover assembly for covering a mattress. The assembly comprises a waterproof sheet with a bottom surface that is configured to slide readily across a mattress surface on which same is spread, and the waterproof sheet is configured to cover the mattress surface and to extend downward along right and left sides of the mattress. An incontinence pad is fastened to a middle portion of a top surface of the waterproof sheet, and a plurality of loops are spaced about a perimeter of the waterproof sheet.
The mattress cover assembly prevents soiling of the mattress and allows for the patient to be maneuvered by sliding readily along the mattress. Ready hookup to a patient hoist is provided by the loops. Fastening the incontinence pad to the waterproof sheet reduces wrinkling and allows wrinkles to be readily pulled tight when they occur, enhancing patient comfort and reducing sores. The entire assembly can be easily and quickly removed as a single unit and replaced with a fresh one when laundering is required.
Laundering costs are reduced as the assembly replaces the conventional sheet, slider drape, and incontinence pad such that fewer items must be laundered. Labor costs are reduced as well since it takes less time to remove and replace the assembly than to remove and replace the conventional numerous separate items. Patient comfort is further enhanced since each bed equipped with the assembly also conveniently includes a patient sling, such that necessary repositioning is accomplished easily by care personnel and with
2 reduced discomfort to the patient, since it is not necessary to position a conventional sling under the patient to accomplish the task.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
While the invention is claimed in the concluding portions hereof, preferred embodiments are provided in the accompanying detailed description which may be best understood in conjunction with the accompanying diagrams where like parts in each of the several diagrams are labeled with like numbers, and where:
Fig. 1 is a schematic top view of a mattress supported on a bed frame, with an embodiment of a mattress cover assembly of the present disclosure beside the mattress;
Fig. 2 is a schematic top view of the mattress cover assembly of Fig. 1 installed on the mattress of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is a schematic side view of the mattress cover assembly of Fig. 1 installed on the mattress of Fig. 1;
70 Fig. 4 is a schematic sectional end view of the mattress cover assembly of Fig. I
installed on the mattress of Fig. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENTS
Figs. I - 4 schematically illustrate an embodiment of a mattress cover assembly 1 of the present disclosure for covering a mattress 3 shown supported on a mattress frame 5 as would be typical of a bed used in a care facility. The assembly 1 comprises a waterproof sheet 7 with a bottom surface 7A that is configured to slide readily across a mattress
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
While the invention is claimed in the concluding portions hereof, preferred embodiments are provided in the accompanying detailed description which may be best understood in conjunction with the accompanying diagrams where like parts in each of the several diagrams are labeled with like numbers, and where:
Fig. 1 is a schematic top view of a mattress supported on a bed frame, with an embodiment of a mattress cover assembly of the present disclosure beside the mattress;
Fig. 2 is a schematic top view of the mattress cover assembly of Fig. 1 installed on the mattress of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is a schematic side view of the mattress cover assembly of Fig. 1 installed on the mattress of Fig. 1;
70 Fig. 4 is a schematic sectional end view of the mattress cover assembly of Fig. I
installed on the mattress of Fig. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENTS
Figs. I - 4 schematically illustrate an embodiment of a mattress cover assembly 1 of the present disclosure for covering a mattress 3 shown supported on a mattress frame 5 as would be typical of a bed used in a care facility. The assembly 1 comprises a waterproof sheet 7 with a bottom surface 7A that is configured to slide readily across a mattress
3 surface 9 on which the waterproof sheet 7 is spread. The waterproof sheet 7 is configured to cover the mattress surface 9 and to extend downward along right and left sides of the mattress 3 as schematically illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4.
The waterproof sheet 7 is conveniently provided by a polyurethane laminate fabric with a shiny laminate layer bonded to a knit layer. The shiny laminate layer provides the bottom surface 7A and the knit layer provides the top surface 78. Such fabric is breathable allowing air to pass through the fabric, enhancing patient comfort.
An incontinence pad 11 is fastened to a middle portion of the top surface 78 of the waterproof sheet 7. The incontinence pad 1.1 is typically fastened to the top surface of the waterproof sheet by stitches 13 as schematically illustrated in Fig. 4.
Such stitches 13 using a conventional thread provide a smooth soft fastening which will not irritate the patient.. Adhesives may also be used but using stitches 13 allows the incontinence pad 11 to be removed and replaced when stained by simply cutting the stitches 13 and sewing a new incontinence pad 13 to the waterproof sheet 7. The incontinence pad 11 can be made from a soft absorbent fabric such as bamboo.
In the illustrated assembly 1 the waterproof sheet 7 has upper and lower edges 7C, 7D for arranging at corresponding upper and lower ends 3C, 3D of the mattress 3 and right and left side edges 7E, 7F. The incontinence pad ii covers the middle portion of the waterproof sheet 7 from the upper edge 7C thereof to the lower edge 7D
thereof, such that when placed on the mattress as shown in Fig. 2, the incontinence pad 11 covers the mattress 3 from top to bottom providing a continuous comfortable resting surface for the patient. The side edges 7E, 7F of the waterproof sheet 7 may be tucked in under the mattress 3 to secure same to avoid wrinkling, and if wrinkles do occur, care persons can easily pull the waterproof sheet 7 tight again as the bottom surface 7A
thereof slides
The waterproof sheet 7 is conveniently provided by a polyurethane laminate fabric with a shiny laminate layer bonded to a knit layer. The shiny laminate layer provides the bottom surface 7A and the knit layer provides the top surface 78. Such fabric is breathable allowing air to pass through the fabric, enhancing patient comfort.
An incontinence pad 11 is fastened to a middle portion of the top surface 78 of the waterproof sheet 7. The incontinence pad 1.1 is typically fastened to the top surface of the waterproof sheet by stitches 13 as schematically illustrated in Fig. 4.
Such stitches 13 using a conventional thread provide a smooth soft fastening which will not irritate the patient.. Adhesives may also be used but using stitches 13 allows the incontinence pad 11 to be removed and replaced when stained by simply cutting the stitches 13 and sewing a new incontinence pad 13 to the waterproof sheet 7. The incontinence pad 11 can be made from a soft absorbent fabric such as bamboo.
In the illustrated assembly 1 the waterproof sheet 7 has upper and lower edges 7C, 7D for arranging at corresponding upper and lower ends 3C, 3D of the mattress 3 and right and left side edges 7E, 7F. The incontinence pad ii covers the middle portion of the waterproof sheet 7 from the upper edge 7C thereof to the lower edge 7D
thereof, such that when placed on the mattress as shown in Fig. 2, the incontinence pad 11 covers the mattress 3 from top to bottom providing a continuous comfortable resting surface for the patient. The side edges 7E, 7F of the waterproof sheet 7 may be tucked in under the mattress 3 to secure same to avoid wrinkling, and if wrinkles do occur, care persons can easily pull the waterproof sheet 7 tight again as the bottom surface 7A
thereof slides
4 easily across the surface of' the mattress 3. The mattress 3 may be covered with a sheet or the like, however the shiny slippery bottom surface 7A will slide readily across it.
A number of loops 15 are spaced about the perimeter of the waterproof sheet 7 to provide a convenient location for attachment of a hoist such as is commonly used to lift patients.
In the illustrated assembly I, a pair of loops 15 is provided adjacent to the upper and lower edges 7C, 7D on each of the right and left side edges 7E, 7F of the waterproof sheet 7, and each of the four straps from a patient hoist can be connected to each pair, providing substantial support for the patient along the sides of the waterproof sheet 7.
The mattress cover assembly 1 prevents soiling of the mattress, allows for the patient to be maneuvered by sliding along the mattress 3, and provides ready hookup to a patient hoist. The incontinence pad 11 fastened to the waterproof sheet 7 resists wrinkling and allows wrinkles to be readily pulled tight when they occur. The entire assembly 1 can he easily and quickly removed and replaced with a fresh assembly 1 when the assembly 1 requires laundering. Laundering costs are reduced as the assembly 1 replaces the conventional sheet, slider drape, and incontinence pad such that fewer items must be laundered. Labor costs are reduced as well since it takes less time to remove and replace the assembly 1 than to remove and replace the conventional numerous separate items.
Each bed equipped with the assembly I also conveniently includes a patient sling, such that necessary repositioning is accomplished easily by care personnel and with reduced discomfort to the patient, since it is not necessary to position a conventional sting under the patient to accomplish the task.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention.
Further, since numerous changes and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation
A number of loops 15 are spaced about the perimeter of the waterproof sheet 7 to provide a convenient location for attachment of a hoist such as is commonly used to lift patients.
In the illustrated assembly I, a pair of loops 15 is provided adjacent to the upper and lower edges 7C, 7D on each of the right and left side edges 7E, 7F of the waterproof sheet 7, and each of the four straps from a patient hoist can be connected to each pair, providing substantial support for the patient along the sides of the waterproof sheet 7.
The mattress cover assembly 1 prevents soiling of the mattress, allows for the patient to be maneuvered by sliding along the mattress 3, and provides ready hookup to a patient hoist. The incontinence pad 11 fastened to the waterproof sheet 7 resists wrinkling and allows wrinkles to be readily pulled tight when they occur. The entire assembly 1 can he easily and quickly removed and replaced with a fresh assembly 1 when the assembly 1 requires laundering. Laundering costs are reduced as the assembly 1 replaces the conventional sheet, slider drape, and incontinence pad such that fewer items must be laundered. Labor costs are reduced as well since it takes less time to remove and replace the assembly 1 than to remove and replace the conventional numerous separate items.
Each bed equipped with the assembly I also conveniently includes a patient sling, such that necessary repositioning is accomplished easily by care personnel and with reduced discomfort to the patient, since it is not necessary to position a conventional sting under the patient to accomplish the task.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention.
Further, since numerous changes and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation
5 shown and described, and accordingly, all such suitable changes or modifications in structure or operation which may be resorted to are intended to fall within the scope of the claimed invention.
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Claims (6)
1. A mattress cover assembly for covering a mattress, the assembly comprising:
a waterproof sheet with a bottom surface that is configured to slide readily across a mattress surface on which same is spread, the waterproof sheet configured to cover the mattress surface and to extend downward along right and left sides of the mattress;
an incontinence pad fastened to a middle portion of a top surface of the waterproof sheet;
a plurality of loops spaced about a perimeter of the waterproof sheet.
a waterproof sheet with a bottom surface that is configured to slide readily across a mattress surface on which same is spread, the waterproof sheet configured to cover the mattress surface and to extend downward along right and left sides of the mattress;
an incontinence pad fastened to a middle portion of a top surface of the waterproof sheet;
a plurality of loops spaced about a perimeter of the waterproof sheet.
2. The assembly of claim 1 wherein the waterproof sheet is provided by a breathable fabric wherein air passes through the fabric..
3. The assembly of claim 2 wherein the waterproof sheet is provided by a polyurethane laminate fabric with a shiny laminate layer bonded to a knit layer and wherein the shiny laminate layer provides the bottom surface and the knit layer provides the top surface
4. The assembly of any one of claims 1 - 3 wherein the incontinence pad is fastened to the top surface of the waterproof sheet by stitches.
5. The assembly of any one of claims 1 - 4 wherein the waterproof sheet has upper and lower edges for arranging at corresponding upper and lower ends of the mattress wherein the incontinence pad covers the middle portion of the waterproof sheet from an upper edge thereof to a lower edge thereof.
6. The assembly of any one of claims 1 - 5 wherein the waterproof sheet has upper and lower edges for arranging at corresponding upper and lower ends of the mattress and right and left side edges and wherein a pair of loops is provided adjacent to the upper and lower edges on each of the right and left side edges of the waterproof sheet.
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