US20090188959A1 - Sash-style telemetry pouch - Google Patents
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- A45C13/30—Straps; Bands
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- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/02—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F2003/001—Accessories
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/14—Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
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- This invention relates to medical apparatus, more specifically to a pouch-like apparatus which supports and attaches a telemetry unit or the like to a patient with a sash.
- Telemetry monitoring has become widely used in the care of patients such as coronary and rehabilitating patients.
- telemetry pouches have been developed with attachments to secure a telemetry unit to a patient.
- One type of telemetry pouch attaches to a patients clothing or gown with a large pin. Patients on rehabilitation units are encouraged to wear their own clothing, and the weight of the telemetry unit pulls and creates holes at the points of insertion.
- telemetry pouches have been developed to attach a telemetry unit to a patient consisting of a pouch made of plastic or fabric or a combination thereof with a thin band of fabric or string connected at the top that loops or ties around a patient's neck.
- This method of attachment has shortcomings.
- the band or cord wedges in to the patients neck from the weight of the telemetry unit becoming quite uncomfortable with prolonged use.
- Another disadvantage to this style of telemetry pouch is with any bending over the patient is at risk of the monitor striking the face.
- There have been attempts to alleviate this problem by adding an additional cord at the base of one side of the pouch which encircles the patient around their back and fastens to the other side of the pouch. Disadvantages are, besides being complicated and more costly with increased fasteners, most of the time the patient is unable to manipulate this themselves decreasing independence.
- telemetry pouches are comprised of plastic. Some are hard plastic, and some similar to a plastic ZIPLOC® brand freezer bag. Plastic pouches do not allow air to permeate the bag and cool the telemetry unit, the pouch can become quite hot and uncomfortable especially when worn next to the skin.
- Telemetry pouches and their attachments are constructed from differing materials, increasing a patient's risk of hypersensitivities and allergic reactions.
- the present invention presents a medical telemetry pouch and attachment sash that eliminates or substantially reduces the shortcomings of the prior art telemetry pouches.
- the present invention provides a telemetry pouch for supporting and attaching a telemetry unit to a patient while providing freedom of movement. Securing the unit is provided by a flap/fold sewn into the design of the pouch with a slit accommodating the cables.
- the pouch may be formed with a natural rubber latex free material allowing said unit to breathe and remain cool. Said material also protects the monitor from moisture and perspiration and the patient from skin irritants when worn under the clothing when telemetry monitoring is preferred discrete.
- a telemetry pouch which can receive various types of telemetry units and allow easy access to view and access batteries.
- the pouch is designed for independent application and access, and constructed from non abrasive durable materials in an economical manner to allow the pouch to be disposable.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a first embodiment of the telemetry pouch of the present invention shown attached to the patient in a front position
- FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the telemetry pouch of FIG. 1 shown attached to the patient from the back
- FIG. 3 shows the components before the seams and folds
- FIGS. 4 a , 4 b , 4 c and 4 d shows pouch before and after the creation of a button hole like slit and the securing fold with reinforcing seams
- FIGS. 5 a , 5 b , 5 c and 5 d shows placement of pouch on the sash before the connecting seam at the base of the sash and after the connecting seam at the base of the pouch
- FIG. 6 shows connecting seam around the pouch, forming the opening at the top connecting it to the sash and the finishing seam around the edges
- FIG. 7 shows the connecting seam at the base of the sash
- FIG. 8 shows the sash style telemetry pouch and its components
- FIGS. 1 through 8 of the drawings like numerals being used for like and corresponding parts of the various drawings.
- Telemetry pouch 12 connects to patient 8 with sash 10 by threading sash 10 through the arm, over the head coming to rest on patient 8 shoulder.
- Telemetry unit 30 slides into the opening 14 of pouch 12 and is secured by the securing fold/flap 20 that has an accommodating slit 16 for the cables 18 of the telemetry unit 30 .
- Sash-style telemetry pouch may be worn above or beneath the clothing.
- it will be constructed from a natural rubber latex free material available from Kimberly Clark.
- sash 10 approximately 60′′ ⁇ 6′′ size small and 84′′ ⁇ 6′′ size large back wall of pouch 12 12′′ ⁇ 6′′ before the folds and seams.
- FIGS. 4 a , 4 b , 4 c , and 4 d front wall of pouch 12 , measure 3 ′′ down from top and center, chalk mark a 2′′ vertical line, sew a button hole to create the slit 16 which will accommodate the cables 18 turn top 3′′ inward to form the securing fold 20 , from both top corners measure 3 ⁇ 4′′ inward, sew a 3 ⁇ 4 horizontal reinforcing seam 26 .
- telemetry unit 30 is inserted into the top opening 14 .
- Most telemetry units have cables that disconnect, allowing connection of the cables into the telemetry unit after they have been inserted through the slit 16 , securing the telemetry unit under the created flap or securing fold 20 but still allows easy access for readings and battery changes.
- Sash 10 with pouch 12 can be secured to patient 8 before or after the insertion of the telemetry unit. Most patients are able to don/doff the sash-style telemetry pouch independently.
- the sash and pouch can be made from various materials, and dimensions may be altered to accommodate a specific medical apparatus, and reinforcing and finishing seams may not be deemed necessary.
Abstract
A telemetry pouch (12) with sash (10) is provided for maintaining a telemetry unit (30) adjacent to a patient (8). Telemetry unit (30) is attached to patient (8) when sash (10) is threaded through the arm, over a patient's head, coming to rest comfortably on the shoulder. The pouch (12) includes a fold (20) to secure the telemetry unit. A slit (16) at the top of the pouch (12) accommodates the cables of the telemetry unit (30) but also allows easy accessibility. The sash style telemetry pouch (10, 12) can be worn above or beneath clothing when made of the natural rubber latex free material.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of PPA Ser. No. 60/872,742, filed 2006 Nov. 30 by the present Inventor.
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- 1. Field of Invention
- This invention relates to medical apparatus, more specifically to a pouch-like apparatus which supports and attaches a telemetry unit or the like to a patient with a sash.
- 2. Background of the Invention
- Telemetry monitoring has become widely used in the care of patients such as coronary and rehabilitating patients. Most hospitals now have the equipment to continuously monitor the condition of a patient by portable individual telemetry units with a centralized receiving and recording system.
- Several types of telemetry pouches have been developed with attachments to secure a telemetry unit to a patient. One type of telemetry pouch attaches to a patients clothing or gown with a large pin. Patients on rehabilitation units are encouraged to wear their own clothing, and the weight of the telemetry unit pulls and creates holes at the points of insertion.
- Other types of telemetry pouches have been developed to attach a telemetry unit to a patient consisting of a pouch made of plastic or fabric or a combination thereof with a thin band of fabric or string connected at the top that loops or ties around a patient's neck. This method of attachment has shortcomings. The band or cord wedges in to the patients neck from the weight of the telemetry unit becoming quite uncomfortable with prolonged use. Another disadvantage to this style of telemetry pouch, is with any bending over the patient is at risk of the monitor striking the face. There have been attempts to alleviate this problem by adding an additional cord at the base of one side of the pouch which encircles the patient around their back and fastens to the other side of the pouch. Disadvantages are, besides being complicated and more costly with increased fasteners, most of the time the patient is unable to manipulate this themselves decreasing independence.
- Several styles of telemetry pouches are comprised of plastic. Some are hard plastic, and some similar to a plastic ZIPLOC® brand freezer bag. Plastic pouches do not allow air to permeate the bag and cool the telemetry unit, the pouch can become quite hot and uncomfortable especially when worn next to the skin.
- Telemetry pouches and their attachments are constructed from differing materials, increasing a patient's risk of hypersensitivities and allergic reactions.
- Accordingly, several objects and advantages of my invention are that of comfort, simplicity, patient independence and normalcy, durable, disposable, cost effective and can be latex free.
- The present invention presents a medical telemetry pouch and attachment sash that eliminates or substantially reduces the shortcomings of the prior art telemetry pouches. The present invention provides a telemetry pouch for supporting and attaching a telemetry unit to a patient while providing freedom of movement. Securing the unit is provided by a flap/fold sewn into the design of the pouch with a slit accommodating the cables. The pouch may be formed with a natural rubber latex free material allowing said unit to breathe and remain cool. Said material also protects the monitor from moisture and perspiration and the patient from skin irritants when worn under the clothing when telemetry monitoring is preferred discrete.
- In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a telemetry pouch is provided which can receive various types of telemetry units and allow easy access to view and access batteries. The pouch is designed for independent application and access, and constructed from non abrasive durable materials in an economical manner to allow the pouch to be disposable.
- A more complete understanding of the invention and its advantages will be apparent from the detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a first embodiment of the telemetry pouch of the present invention shown attached to the patient in a front position -
FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the telemetry pouch ofFIG. 1 shown attached to the patient from the back -
FIG. 3 shows the components before the seams and folds -
FIGS. 4 a, 4 b, 4 c and 4 d shows pouch before and after the creation of a button hole like slit and the securing fold with reinforcing seams -
FIGS. 5 a, 5 b, 5 c and 5 d shows placement of pouch on the sash before the connecting seam at the base of the sash and after the connecting seam at the base of the pouch -
FIG. 6 shows connecting seam around the pouch, forming the opening at the top connecting it to the sash and the finishing seam around the edges -
FIG. 7 shows the connecting seam at the base of the sash -
FIG. 8 shows the sash style telemetry pouch and its components -
- 8 patient
- 10 sash
- 12 pouch
- 14 opening
- 16 slit
- 18 cables
- 22 connecting seam—sash
- 24 connecting seam—pouch
- 28 midline
- 30 telemetry unit
- 32 finishing seam
- 26 reinforcing seam
- 20 securing fold
- The preferred embodiment of the present invention and its advantages are best understood by referring to
FIGS. 1 through 8 of the drawings, like numerals being used for like and corresponding parts of the various drawings. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2 ,telemetry pouch 12 connects topatient 8 withsash 10 by threading sash 10 through the arm, over the head coming to rest onpatient 8 shoulder. Telemetry unit 30 slides into theopening 14 ofpouch 12 and is secured by the securing fold/flap 20 that has anaccommodating slit 16 for the cables 18 of the telemetry unit 30. - Sash-style telemetry pouch may be worn above or beneath the clothing. In the preferred embodiment it will be constructed from a natural rubber latex free material available from Kimberly Clark.
- Referring to
FIG. 3 ,sash 10 approximately 60″×6″ size small and 84″×6″ size large back wall ofpouch 12 12″×6″ before the folds and seams. - Referring to
FIGS. 4 a, 4 b, 4 c, and 4 d front wall ofpouch 12, measure 3″ down from top and center, chalk mark a 2″ vertical line, sew a button hole to create theslit 16 which will accommodate the cables 18 turn top 3″ inward to form the securingfold 20, from both top corners measure ¾″ inward, sew a ¾ horizontal reinforcingseam 26. - Referring to
FIGS. 5 a, 5 b, 5 c and 5 d, foldsash 10 in half to determinemidline 28 and reopen,center pouch 12 from top to bottom and left to right, chalk mark onsash 10 at base ofpouch 12, laypouch 12 right side to right side ofsash 10, sew a connectingseam 24 - Referring to
FIG. 6 fold edges ofsash 10 andpouch 12 inward ½″ on both sides, sew finishingseams 32 creating also the connectingseams 24 - Referring to
FIG. 7 fold sash 10 inside out, right side to right side, matching the ends and sew a connectingseam 24 at a 45 degree angle at the base of thesash 10, fold right side out - Referring to
FIG. 8 “Sash-Style Telemetry Pouch” showing it's components - To use the
pouch 12, telemetry unit 30 is inserted into thetop opening 14. Most telemetry units have cables that disconnect, allowing connection of the cables into the telemetry unit after they have been inserted through theslit 16, securing the telemetry unit under the created flap or securingfold 20 but still allows easy access for readings and battery changes.Sash 10 withpouch 12 can be secured topatient 8 before or after the insertion of the telemetry unit. Most patients are able to don/doff the sash-style telemetry pouch independently. - Although the description above contains many specificities, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. For example, the sash and pouch can be made from various materials, and dimensions may be altered to accommodate a specific medical apparatus, and reinforcing and finishing seams may not be deemed necessary.
Claims (3)
1. A medical apparatus which supports and attaches a telemetry unit or the like to a patient or individual over the shoulder, comprising:
(a) a piece of material of sufficient size to accommodate the length of a person from shoulder to waist
(b) another piece of material of sufficient size to accommodate the telemetry unit or the like
2. A method of attaching a telemetry unit or the like to a person, by:
(a) providing a comfortable over the shoulder application
(b) providing secure but also easy access to said telemetry unit
2. A means of allowing telemetry monitoring to remain continuous, by:
(a) Allowing removability of a telemetry unit for personal hygiene
(b) Allowing easy access to said unit for readings and battery changes
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US4722464A (en) * | 1986-01-24 | 1988-02-02 | Christopher Wright | Cassette equipment carrier |
US4872599A (en) * | 1984-02-03 | 1989-10-10 | Tecnol, Inc. | Telemetry pouch with expansible chest strap |
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US5524802A (en) * | 1993-09-27 | 1996-06-11 | Tecnol Medical Products, Inc. | Pouch for holding medical equipment or personal articles |
USD432300S (en) * | 1999-12-23 | 2000-10-24 | Maxworld, Inc. | Crescent shaped bandolier |
US6644527B1 (en) * | 2002-06-17 | 2003-11-11 | Tarik Saidi Karenga | Strap pack carrier |
US6886726B1 (en) * | 2002-01-25 | 2005-05-03 | O'hare Daniel P. | Sportsmen's gear carriers |
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US3931917A (en) * | 1973-03-12 | 1976-01-13 | Zellmer Donal R | Personal materials carrier |
US4069955A (en) * | 1976-08-02 | 1978-01-24 | Laser Systems & Electronics, Inc. | Disposable carrier for cardiac telemonitor transmitter |
US4411267A (en) * | 1981-02-23 | 1983-10-25 | Heyman Arnold M | Telemetry transmitter holder |
US4872599A (en) * | 1984-02-03 | 1989-10-10 | Tecnol, Inc. | Telemetry pouch with expansible chest strap |
US4634031A (en) * | 1985-06-05 | 1987-01-06 | Frankhouse Florence D | Article carrier |
US4722464A (en) * | 1986-01-24 | 1988-02-02 | Christopher Wright | Cassette equipment carrier |
US4718124A (en) * | 1987-01-13 | 1988-01-12 | Sawicki Marsha M | Patient gown |
US5392973A (en) * | 1993-09-27 | 1995-02-28 | Tecnol Medical Products, Inc. | Telemetry pouch |
US5524802A (en) * | 1993-09-27 | 1996-06-11 | Tecnol Medical Products, Inc. | Pouch for holding medical equipment or personal articles |
USD432300S (en) * | 1999-12-23 | 2000-10-24 | Maxworld, Inc. | Crescent shaped bandolier |
US6886726B1 (en) * | 2002-01-25 | 2005-05-03 | O'hare Daniel P. | Sportsmen's gear carriers |
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