U.S. patent application number 17/358787 was filed with the patent office on 2021-12-30 for medical gown.
The applicant listed for this patent is Joyson Safety Systems Acquisition LLC. Invention is credited to Jim Newsome.
Application Number | 20210401093 17/358787 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000005706291 |
Filed Date | 2021-12-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20210401093 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Newsome; Jim |
December 30, 2021 |
MEDICAL GOWN
Abstract
Various implementations include a medical gown. The gown
includes a main panel and two sleeves. The main panel defines two
sleeve openings. Each of the two sleeves is coupled to a
perimetrical edge of one of the two sleeve openings. The main panel
and the two sleeves include woven nylon 6,6. Various other
implementations include a medical gown. The gown includes a main
panel and two sleeves. The main panel defines two sleeve openings.
Each of the two sleeves is coupled to a perimetrical edge of one of
the two sleeve openings. The main panel and the two sleeves include
woven polyester.
Inventors: |
Newsome; Jim; (Auburn Hills,
MI) |
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Applicant: |
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Joyson Safety Systems Acquisition LLC |
Auburn Hills |
MI |
US |
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Family ID: |
1000005706291 |
Appl. No.: |
17/358787 |
Filed: |
June 25, 2021 |
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63044790 |
Jun 26, 2020 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 2500/20 20130101;
A41D 13/1209 20130101; A41D 27/10 20130101; A41D 2300/22 20130101;
A41D 2300/32 20130101 |
International
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A41D 13/12 20060101
A41D013/12; A41D 27/10 20060101 A41D027/10 |
Claims
1. A medical gown, the gown comprising: a main panel defining two
sleeve openings; and two sleeves, wherein each of the two sleeves
is coupled to a perimetrical edge of one of the two sleeve
openings, wherein the main panel and the two sleeves comprise woven
nylon 6,6.
2. The gown of claim 1, wherein the gown at least meets ANSI/AAMI
PB70:12 for level 1 protection under ASTM F3352-19 guidelines.
3. The gown of claim 1, wherein the gown at least meets ANSI/AAMI
PB70:12 for level 2 protection under ASTM F3352-19 guidelines.
4. The gown of claim 1, wherein the main panel and two sleeves
define an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface
being configured to face a body of a person when the person is
wearing the gown, wherein one of the inner surface or the outer
surface is coated with a silicone material.
5. The gown of claim 4, wherein the outer surface is coated with
the silicone material.
6. The gown of claim 4, wherein the silicone material is a silicone
elastomer.
7. The gown of claim 4, wherein the silicone material is a
low-cycle fatigue ("LCF") silicone.
8. The gown of claim 1, wherein each of the two sleeves is sewn to
the perimetrical edge of one of the two sleeve openings.
9. The gown of claim 1, wherein each of the two sleeves has a
proximal end coupled to the perimetrical edge of one of the two
sleeve openings and a distal end opposite and spaced apart from the
proximal end, wherein the distal end of each of the two sleeves
includes an elastic cuff.
10. The gown of claim 1, wherein each of the two sleeves has a
proximal end coupled to the perimetrical edge of one of the two
sleeve openings and a distal end opposite and spaced apart from the
proximal end, wherein each of the two sleeves defines a thumb hole
adjacent the distal end.
11. The gown of claim 1, further comprising at least one waist
strap coupled to the main panel.
12. The gown of claim 1, wherein the main panel has two opposing
edges, wherein the opposing edges include one or more fasteners for
fastening the opposing edges to each other.
13. The gown of claim 12, wherein the one or more fasteners are
hook and loop fasteners.
14. The gown of claim 12, wherein the main panel defines a head
opening when the opposing edges are fastened to each other.
15. The gown of claim 1, wherein the main panel has two opposing
edges, wherein the opposing edges are coupled to each other.
16. The gown of claim 15, wherein the opposing edges are sewn to
each other.
17. The gown of claim 1, wherein the main panel is formed from a
continuous loop of material.
18. The gown of claim 1, wherein the main panel further defines a
head opening.
19. The gown of claim 14, wherein the head opening is configured
for a head and neck of a person to extend through the head opening
when a body of the person is disposed within the main panel.
20. The gown of claim 14, wherein the main panel is configured to
be wrapped around a body of a person when each arm of the person
extends through a separate one of the two sleeves.
21. The gown of claim 1, wherein the main panel has a first edge
configured to be adjacent the shoulders when the gown is worn by a
person and a second edge opposite and spaced apart from the first
edge, wherein the second edge at least partially defines one or
more knee cutouts.
22.-42. (canceled)
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] Medical gowns are worn by medical professionals to prevent
moisture and contaminants from passing through to their skin.
Medical professionals often work with patients carrying contagious
pathogens including, but not limited to, dangerous viruses. Without
personal protective equipment, these professionals may be more
susceptible to infection.
[0002] Many current medical gowns are single use, disposable items.
Therefore, many medical gowns are made from tearable materials so
the gown can be easily removed from the body and thrown out.
Unfortunately, this creates high levels of demand which can lead to
supply shortages during, for example, dangerous global pandemics.
Therefore, the need exists for a durable, washable medical gown
that can be reused many times.
SUMMARY
[0003] Various implementations include a medical gown. The gown
includes a main panel and two sleeves. The main panel defines two
sleeve openings. Each of the two sleeves is coupled to a
perimetrical edge of one of the two sleeve openings. The main panel
and the two sleeves include woven nylon 6,6.
[0004] Various other implementations include a medical gown similar
to the gown described above, but the main panel and the two sleeves
include woven polyester.
[0005] In some implementations, the gown at least meets ANSI/AAMI
PB70:12 for level 1 protection under ASTM F3352-19 guidelines. In
some implementations, the gown at least meets ANSI/AAMI PB70:12 for
level 2 protection under ASTM F3352-19 guidelines.
[0006] In some implementations, the main panel and two sleeves
define an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface is
configured to face a body of a person when the person is wearing
the gown. One of the inner surface or the outer surface is coated
with a silicone material. In some implementations, the outer
surface is coated with the silicone material. In some
implementations, the silicone material is a silicone elastomer. In
some implementations, the silicone material is a low-cycle fatigue
("LCF") silicone.
[0007] In some implementations, each of the two sleeves is sewn to
the perimetrical edge of one of the two sleeve openings.
[0008] In some implementations, each of the two sleeves has a
proximal end coupled to the perimetrical edge of one of the two
sleeve openings and a distal end opposite and spaced apart from the
proximal end. The distal end of each of the two sleeves includes an
elastic cuff.
[0009] In some implementations, each of the two sleeves has a
proximal end coupled to the perimetrical edge of one of the two
sleeve openings and a distal end opposite and spaced apart from the
proximal end. Each of the two sleeves defines a thumb hole adjacent
the distal end.
[0010] In some implementations, the gown further includes at least
one waist strap coupled to the main panel.
[0011] In some implementations, the main panel has two opposing
edges. The opposing edges include one or more fasteners for
fastening the opposing edges to each other. In some
implementations, the one or more fasteners are hook and loop
fasteners. In some implementations, the main panel defines a head
opening when the opposing edges are fastened to each other.
[0012] In some implementations, the main panel has two opposing
edges. The opposing edges are coupled to each other. In some
implementations, the opposing edges are sewn to each other.
[0013] In some implementations, the main panel is formed from a
continuous loop of material.
[0014] In some implementations, the main panel further defines a
head opening. In some implementations, the head opening is
configured for a head and neck of a person to extend through the
head opening when a body of the person is disposed within the main
panel.
[0015] In some implementations, the main panel is configured to be
wrapped around a body of a person when each arm of the person
extends through a separate one of the two sleeves.
[0016] In some implementations, the main panel has a first edge
configured to be adjacent the shoulders when the gown is worn by a
person and a second edge opposite and spaced apart from the first
edge. The second edge at least partially defines one or more knee
cutouts.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] Example features and implementations are disclosed in the
accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not
limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities
shown.
[0018] FIG. 1A is a front view of a medical gown, in accordance
with one implementation.
[0019] FIG. 1B is a back view of the medical gown of FIG. 1A.
[0020] FIG. 2 is a front view of the main panel of the medical gown
of FIGS. 1A and 1B.
[0021] FIG. 3 is a back view of the main panel of the medical gown
of FIGS. 1A and 1B in a folded position.
[0022] FIG. 4 is a front view of a sleeve of the medical gown of
FIGS. 1A and 1B.
[0023] FIG. 5 is a front view of a sleeve of the medical gown of
FIGS. 1A and 1B in a folded position.
[0024] FIG. 6 is a back view of a medical gown, according to
another implementation.
[0025] FIG. 7 is a back view of a medical gown, according to
another implementation.
[0026] FIG. 8A is a front view of a medical gown having thumb
holes, according to another implementation.
[0027] FIG. 8B is a back view of the medical gown of FIG. 8A.
[0028] FIG. 9A is a front view of a main panel of a medical gown,
according to another implementation.
[0029] FIG. 9B is a back view of the main panel of the medical gown
of FIG. 9A in a folded position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The devices, systems, and methods described herein include
reusable medical gowns that are resistant to fluid penetration. The
medical gowns include a main panel for covering at least the torso
of a medical professional and two sleeves for covering the arms of
the medical professional. The gowns may also cover at least a
portion of the legs of the medical professional. Some of the
medical gowns disclosed herein are made of woven, high tenacity
synthetic thermoplastic and include a coating of silicone material
for fluid resistance. The reusable medical gown ensures medical
professionals have continued access to the necessary personal
protection equipment to keep themselves safe while treating their
patients.
[0031] Various implementations include a medical gown. The medical
gown includes a main panel and two sleeves. The main panel defines
two sleeve openings. Each of the two sleeves is coupled to a
perimetrical edge of one of the two sleeve openings. The main panel
and the two sleeves include woven nylon 6,6.
[0032] Various other implementations include a medical gown. The
medical gown includes a main panel and two sleeves. The main panel
defines two sleeve openings. Each of the two sleeves is coupled to
a perimetrical edge of one of the two sleeve openings. The main
panel and the two sleeves include woven polyester.
[0033] FIGS. 1A-1B show a medical gown 100 made of woven nylon 6,6.
The medical gown 100 includes a main panel 110 and two sleeves 150
coupled to the main panel 110. The main panel 110 is configured to
be wrapped around the body of a person when each arm of the person
extends through a separate one of the two sleeves 150.
[0034] The main panel 110 defines a single sheet of woven nylon 6,6
fabric, as shown in FIG. 2. The main panel 110 has a first edge
112, a second edge 114 opposite and spaced apart from the first
edge 112, a third edge 116 extending between the first edge 112 and
the second edge 114, and a fourth edge 118 opposite and spaced
apart from the third edge 116. The first edge 112 of the main panel
110 includes a first pair of shoulder portions 120 and a second
pair of shoulder portions 130. The first edge 112 of the main panel
110 also includes a first shoulder cutout 122 disposed between the
first pair of shoulder portions 120 and a second shoulder cutout
132 disposed between the second pair of shoulder portions 130. The
first edge 112 also has a head opening cutout 140.
[0035] FIG. 3 shows the main panel 110 in an inside-out
configuration. As shown in FIG. 3, the third edge 116 of the main
panel 110 is folded toward the fourth edge 118 of the main panel
110 such that the first pair of shoulder portions 120 are adjacent
to each other and the fourth edge 118 of the main panel 110 is
folded toward the third edge 116 of the main panel 110 such that
the second pair of shoulder portions 130 are adjacent to each
other. The first pair of shoulder portions 120 are coupled together
such that the first shoulder cutout 122 defines a first sleeve
opening 124, and the second pair of shoulder portions 130 are
coupled together such that the second shoulder cutout 132 defines a
second sleeve opening 134.
[0036] The first pair of shoulder portions 120 and the second pair
of shoulder portions 130 are sewn to themselves, but in other
implementations, each pair of shoulder portions are welded,
fastened, or coupled by any method capable of affixing the pairs of
shoulder portions to themselves during use and throughout at least
fifty wash cycles. Although the main panel 110 shown in FIGS. 1A-3
is made of nylon 6,6, in other implementations, the main panel is
made of any type of polyamide, polyester, or any other suitable
synthetic thermoplastic. Although the main panel 110 shown in FIGS.
1A-3 is made of a woven material, in other implementations, the
main panel is made of a nonwoven material. The woven nylon material
of the main panel 110 shown in FIGS. 1A-3 is made of a high
tenacity yarn, but in other implementations, the yarn can be any
strength yarn. The term "high tenacity," as used herein, refers to
any yarn or material that has a specific strength per denier. For
nylon 6,6, high tenacity is defined as being at least 8
grams/denier. However, in some implementations, high tenacity nylon
6,6 is at least 8.5 grams/denier. In some implementations, high
tenacity nylon 6,6 is at least 9.2 grams/denier.
[0037] FIG. 4 shows one of the two sleeves 150 of the medical gown
100. The sleeve 150 is made of nylon 6,6. The sleeve 150 has a
first sleeve edge 152 and a second sleeve edge 154 opposite and
spaced apart from the first sleeve edge 152, a proximal end 156
extending between the first sleeve edge 152 and the second sleeve
edge 154, and a distal end 158 opposite and spaced apart from the
proximal end 156. An elastic cuff 160 is coupled to the distal end
158 of the sleeve 150, but in other implementations, the distal end
does not include an elastic cuff.
[0038] As shown in FIG. 5, the sleeve 150 is folded such that the
first sleeve edge 152 is adjacent the second sleeve edge 154, and
the first sleeve edge 152 is coupled to the second sleeve edge 154.
The first sleeve edge 152 and the second sleeve edge 154 shown in
FIG. 5 are sewn to each other, but in other implementations, the
first sleeve edge and the second sleeve edge are welded, fastened,
or coupled by any method capable of affixing the first sleeve edge
and the second sleeve edge to each other during use and throughout
at least fifty wash cycles. Although the sleeve 150 shown in FIGS.
1A-1B and 4-5 is made of nylon 6,6, in other implementations, the
sleeve is made of any type of polyamide, polyester, or any other
suitable synthetic thermoplastic. Although the sleeve 150 shown in
FIGS. 1A-1B and 4-5 is made of a woven material, in other
implementations, the sleeve is made of a nonwoven material. The
woven nylon material of the sleeve 150 shown in FIGS. 1A-1B and 4-5
is made of a high tenacity yarn, but in other implementations, the
yarn can be any strength yarn. For nylon 6,6, high tenacity is
defined as being at least 8 grams/denier. However, in some
implementations, high tenacity nylon 6,6 is at least 8.5
grams/denier. In some implementations, high tenacity nylon 6,6 is
at least 9.2 grams/denier.
[0039] As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the proximal end 156 of a first
sleeve 150 is coupled to the perimetrical edge 126 of the first
sleeve opening 124, and the proximal end 156 of a second sleeve 150
is coupled to the perimetrical edge 136 of the second sleeve
opening 134. The first and second sleeves 150 shown in FIGS. 1A and
1B are sewn to the sleeve openings 124, 134 of the main panel 110,
but in other implementations, the first and second sleeves are
welded, fastened, or coupled to the sleeve openings of the main
panel by any method capable of affixing the sleeves to the main
panel during use and throughout at least fifty wash cycles.
[0040] The main panel 110 and two sleeves 150 of the medical gown
100 define an inner surface 102 and an outer surface 104. The inner
surface 102 of the medical gown 100 is configured to face the body
of a person when the person is wearing the medical gown 100. The
outer surface 104 of the medical gown 100 is coated with a silicone
material 106 to prevent fluid penetration through the medical gown
100 and to add strength to the woven material of the main panel 110
and the two sleeves 150. The silicone coating 106 shown in FIGS.
1A-5 is a low-cycle fatigue ("LCF") silicone material, such as DOW
DY35-4200 or DOW LCF-4300. However, in other implementations, the
silicone material is any silicone elastomer. Although the outer
surface 104 of the medical gown 100 shown in FIGS. 1A-5 is coated
with the silicone material 106, in other implementations, the inner
surface of the medical gown is coated with the silicone material or
the silicone material is incorporated in the woven material of the
main panel and two sleeves. In some implementations, only a portion
of the inner or outer surface of the medical gown is coated with
the silicone material.
[0041] The woven nylon material and the silicone material 106
coating of the medical gown 100 provide for a medical gown 100 with
high strength that resists liquid penetration through the medical
gown 100. The medical gown 100 shown in FIGS. 1A-5 can be washed
over fifty times without exhibiting enough wear to need to be
replaced. The medical gown 100 shown in FIGS. 1A-5 also exhibits
sufficient liquid penetration resistance to provide ANSI/AAMI
PB70:12 level 2 protection for barrier effectiveness under ASTM
F3352-19 guidelines. However, in some implementations, the medical
gown provides ANSI/AAMI PB70:12 level 1 protection for barrier
effectiveness under ASTM F3352-19 guidelines.
[0042] The medical gown 100 shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B includes two
waist straps 172, 174 coupled to the main panel 110. A first waist
strap 172 is coupled to the main panel 110 adjacent the fourth edge
118 of the main panel 110, and a second waist strap 174 is coupled
to the main panel 110 adjacent the third edge 116 of the main panel
110. When the medical gown 100 is worn on the body a person such
that the fourth edge 118 of the main panel 110 overlaps the third
edge 116 of the main panel 110 adjacent the back of the body of the
person, the first waist strap 172 and second waist strap 174 can be
tied together to secure the third edge 116 and fourth edge 118 of
the main panel 110 around the body of the person. Thus, the first
waist strap 172 and the second waist strap 174 are at least long
enough to be tied together when the third edge 116 and the fourth
edge 118 of the main panel 110 are adjacent each other when the
medical gown 100 is worn on the body of a person.
[0043] The first waist strap 172 and second waist strap 174 shown
in FIG. 1B are sewn to the main panel 110, but in other
implementations, the first and second waist straps are welded,
fastened, or coupled by any method capable of affixing the first
and second waist straps to the main panel during use and throughout
at least fifty wash cycles. The medical gown 100 shown in FIGS. 1A
and 1B includes two waist straps 172, 174, but in other
implementations, the medical gown includes a single waist strap
that is extendable around the medical gown and is couplable to
itself when the medical gown is worn on the body of a person.
Although the waist straps 172, 174 shown in FIG. 1B are couplable
to each other by tying, in other implementations, the waist straps
include one or more buckle, hook and loop, one or more buttons, one
or more mechanical fasteners, and/or any other temporary coupling
device capable of coupling the waist straps to each other.
[0044] The main panel 110 of the medical gown 100 shown in FIGS. 1A
and 1B also includes fasteners 180 adjacent the first edge 112 of
the main panel 110 to couple the third edge 116 and fourth edge 118
of the main panel 110. The fasteners 180 shown in FIGS. 1B and 2-3
are hook and loop fasteners, such as hook and loop fastening
strips. One of the hook or loop fastener 180 is disposed adjacent
the corner of the first edge 112 and third edge 116 of the main
panel 110, and the other of the loop or hook fastener 180 is
disposed adjacent the corner of the first edge 112 and fourth edge
118 of the main panel 110. When the two sides of the hook and loop
fasteners 180 are coupled to each other, the head opening cutout
140 of the main panel 110 of the medical gown 100 defines a head
opening 142. The head opening 142 is configured for a head and neck
of a person to extend through the head opening 142 when the body of
the person is disposed within the main panel 110.
[0045] Although the fasteners 180 shown in FIGS. 1B and 2-3 are
hook and loop fasteners, in other implementations, the fasteners
include one or more buckles, one or more straps, one or more
buttons, one or more snaps, one or more mechanical fasteners,
and/or any other temporary coupling device capable of coupling the
fasteners to each other.
[0046] FIG. 6 shows another implementation of a medical gown 200
including a main panel 210 and two sleeves 250. The two sleeves 250
of the medical gown 200 shown in FIG. 6 are similar to the two
sleeves 150 of the medical gown 100 shown in FIGS. 1A-5, and
similar reference numbers are used in FIG. 6 to reference features
in FIG. 6 that are similar to the features shown in FIGS. 1A-5.
Unlike the medical gown 100 shown in FIGS. 1A-5, the third edge 216
and fourth edge 218 of the main panel 210 of the medical gown 200
shown in FIG. 6 are permanently coupled to each other. The main
panel 210 is configured to extend around the body of a person when
each arm of the person extends through a separate one of the two
sleeves 250.
[0047] The main panel 210 of the medical gown 200 shown in FIG. 6
defines a single sheet of woven nylon 6,6 fabric. The main panel
210 has a first edge 212, a second edge 214 opposite and spaced
apart from the first edge 212, a third edge 216 extending between
the first edge 212 and the second edge 214, and a fourth edge 218
opposite and spaced apart from the third edge 216. The first edge
212 of the main panel 210 includes a first pair of shoulder
portions 220 and a second pair of shoulder portions 230. The first
edge 212 of the main panel 210 also includes a first shoulder
cutout 222 disposed between the first pair of shoulder portions 220
and a second shoulder cutout 232 disposed between the second pair
of shoulder portions 230. The first edge 212 also has a head
opening cutout 240.
[0048] The third edge 216 and the fourth edge 218 of the main panel
210 are folded toward each other such that the third edge 216 and
fourth edge 218 of the main panel 210 are adjacent to each other,
the first pair of shoulder portions 220 are adjacent to each other,
and the second pair of shoulder portions 230 are adjacent to each
other. The third edge 216 of the main panel 210 is sewn to the
fourth edge 218 of the main panel 210 to permanently couple the
third edge 216 to the fourth edge 218. When the third edge 216 and
fourth edge 218 are coupled to each other, the head opening cutout
240 of the main panel 210 of the medical gown 200 defines a head
opening 242. The head opening 242 is configured for a head and neck
of a person to extend through the head opening 242 when the body of
the person is disposed within the main panel 210.
[0049] The first pair of shoulder portions 220 are coupled together
such that the first shoulder cutout 222 defines a first sleeve
opening 224, and the second pair of shoulder portions 230 are
coupled together such that the second shoulder cutout 232 defines a
second sleeve opening 234.
[0050] The third edge 216 and the fourth edge 218 of the main panel
210 are sewn to each other, but in other implementations, the third
edge and the fourth edge of the main panel are welded, fastened, or
coupled by any method capable of affixing the third edge and the
fourth edge of the main panel to each other during use and
throughout at least fifty wash cycles. The first pair of shoulder
portions 220 and the second pair of shoulder portions 230 are sewn
to themselves, but in other implementations, each pair of shoulder
portions are welded, fastened, or coupled by any method capable of
affixing the pairs of shoulder portions to themselves during use
and throughout at least fifty wash cycles. Although the main panel
210 shown in FIG. 6 is made of nylon 6,6, in other implementations,
the main panel is made of any type of polyamide, polyester, or any
other synthetic thermoplastic. Although the main panel 210 shown in
FIG. 6 is made of a woven material, in other implementations, the
main panel is made of a nonwoven material. The woven nylon material
of the main panel 210 shown in FIG. 6 is made of a high tenacity
yarn, but in other implementations, the yarn can be any strength
yarn. For nylon 6,6, high tenacity is defined as being at least 8
grams/denier. However, in some implementations, high tenacity nylon
6,6 is at least 8.5 grams/denier. In some implementations, high
tenacity nylon 6,6 is at least 9.2 grams/denier.
[0051] The proximal end 256 of a first sleeve 250 is coupled to the
perimetrical edge 226 of the first sleeve opening 224, and the
proximal end 256 of a second sleeve 250 is coupled to the
perimetrical edge 236 of the second sleeve opening 234. The first
and second sleeves 250 shown in FIG. 6 are sewn to the first and
second sleeve openings 224, 234 of the main panel 210, but in other
implementations, the first and second sleeves are welded, fastened,
or coupled to the first and second sleeve openings of the main
panel by any method capable of affixing the sleeves to the main
panel during use and throughout at least fifty wash cycles.
[0052] The main panel 210 and two sleeves 250 of the medical gown
200 define an inner surface 202 and an outer surface 204. The inner
surface 202 of the medical gown 200 is configured to face the body
of a person when the person is wearing the medical gown 200. The
outer surface 204 of the medical gown 200 is coated with a silicone
material 206 to prevent fluid penetration through the medical gown
200 and to add strength to the woven material of the main panel 210
and the two sleeves 250. The silicone coating 206 shown in FIG. 6
is a low-cycle fatigue ("LCF") silicone material, such as DOW
DY35-4200 or DOW LCF-4300. However, in other implementations, the
silicone material is any silicone elastomer. Although the outer
surface 204 of the medical gown 200 shown in FIG. 6 is coated with
the silicone material 206, in other implementations, the inner
surface of the medical gown is coated with the silicone material or
the silicone material is incorporated in the woven material of the
main panel and two sleeves.
[0053] The woven nylon material and the silicone material 206
coating of the medical gown 200 provide for a medical gown 200 with
high strength that resists liquid penetration through the medical
gown 200. The medical gown 200 shown in FIG. 6 can be washed over
fifty times without exhibiting enough wear to need to be replaced.
The medical gown 200 shown in FIG. 6 also exhibits sufficient
liquid penetration resistance to provide ANSI/AAMI PB70:12 level 2
protection for barrier effectiveness under ASTM F3352-19
guidelines. However, in some implementations, the medical gown
provides ANSI/AAMI PB70:12 level 1 protection for barrier
effectiveness under ASTM F3352-19 guidelines.
[0054] FIG. 7 shows another implementation of a medical gown 300
including a main panel 310 and two sleeves 350. The two sleeves 350
shown in FIG. 7 are similar to the two sleeves 150 of the medical
gown 100 shown in FIGS. 1A-5, and similar reference numbers are
used in FIG. 7 to reference features in FIG. 7 that are similar to
the features shown in FIGS. 1A-5. Unlike the medical gown 100 shown
in FIGS. 1A-5, the main panel 310 of the medical gown 300 shown in
FIG. 7 is formed from a continuous loop of material. The main panel
310 is configured to extend around the body of a person when each
arm of the person extends through a separate one of the two sleeves
350.
[0055] The main panel 310 of the medical gown 300 shown FIG. 7
defines a single, continuous loop of woven nylon 6,6 fabric. The
main panel 310 has a first edge 312 and a second edge 314 opposite
and spaced apart from the first edge 312. The first edge 312 of the
main panel 310 includes a first pair of shoulder portions 320 and a
second pair of shoulder portions 330. The first edge 312 of the
main panel 310 also includes a first shoulder cutout 322 disposed
between the first pair of shoulder portions 320 and a second
shoulder cutout 332 disposed between the second pair of shoulder
portions 330. The first edge 312 also has a head opening cutout
340.
[0056] The first pair of shoulder portions 320 are adjacent to each
other and the second pair of shoulder portions 330 are adjacent to
each other. The first pair of shoulder portions 320 are coupled
together such that the first shoulder cutout 322 defines a first
sleeve opening 324, and the second pair of shoulder portions 330
are coupled together such that the second shoulder cutout 332
defines a second sleeve opening 334. When the first pair of
shoulder portions 320 are coupled together and the second pair of
shoulder portions 330 are coupled together, the head opening cutout
340 of the main panel 310 of the medical gown 300 defines a head
opening 342. The head opening 342 is configured for a head and neck
of a person to extend through the head opening 342 when the body of
the person is disposed within the main panel 310.
[0057] The first pair of shoulder portions 320 and the second pair
of shoulder portions 330 are sewn to themselves, but in other
implementations, each pair of shoulder portions are welded,
fastened, or coupled by any method capable of affixing the pairs of
shoulder portions to themselves during use and throughout fifty
wash cycles. Although the main panel 310 shown in FIG. 7 is made of
nylon 6,6, in other implementations, the main panel is made of any
type of polyamide, polyester, or any other synthetic thermoplastic.
Although the main panel 310 shown in FIG. 7 is made of a woven
material, in other implementations, the main panel is made of a
nonwoven material. The woven nylon material of the main panel 310
shown in FIG. 7 is made of a high tenacity yarn, but in other
implementations, the yarn can be any strength yarn. For nylon 6,6,
high tenacity is defined as being at least 8 grams/denier. However,
in some implementations, high tenacity nylon 6,6 is at least 8.5
grams/denier. In some implementations, high tenacity nylon 6,6 is
at least 9.2 grams/denier.
[0058] The proximal end 356 of a first sleeve 350 is coupled to the
perimetrical edge 326 of the first sleeve opening 324, and the
proximal end 356 of a second sleeve 350 is coupled to the
perimetrical edge 336 of the second sleeve opening 334. The first
and second sleeves 350 shown in FIG. 7 are sewn to the first and
second sleeve openings 324, 334 of the main panel 310, but in other
implementations, the first and second sleeves are welded, fastened,
or coupled to the first and second sleeve openings of the main
panel by any method capable of affixing the sleeves to the main
panel during use and throughout at least fifty wash cycles.
[0059] The main panel 310 and two sleeves 350 of the medical gown
300 define an inner surface 302 and an outer surface 304. The inner
surface 302 of the medical gown 300 is configured to face the body
of a person when the person is wearing the medical gown 300. The
outer surface 304 of the medical gown 300 is coated with a silicone
material 306 to prevent fluid penetration through the medical gown
300 and to add strength to the woven material of the main panel 310
and the two sleeves 350. The silicone coating 306 shown in FIG. 7
is a low-cycle fatigue ("LCF") silicone material, such as DOW
DY35-4200 or DOW LCF-4300. However, in other implementations, the
silicone material is any silicone elastomer. Although the outer
surface 304 of the medical gown 300 shown in FIG. 7 is coated with
the silicone material 306, in other implementations, the inner
surface of the medical gown is coated with the silicone material or
the silicone material is incorporated in the woven material of the
main panel and two sleeves.
[0060] The woven nylon material and the silicone material 306
coating of the medical gown 300 provide for a medical gown 300 with
high strength that resists liquid penetration through the medical
gown 300. The medical gown 300 shown in FIG. 7 can be washed over
fifty times without exhibiting enough wear to need to be replaced.
The medical gown 300 shown in FIG. 7 also exhibits sufficient
liquid penetration resistance to provide ANSI/AAMI PB70:12 level 2
protection for barrier effectiveness under ASTM F3352-19
guidelines. However, in some implementations, the medical gown
provides ANSI/AAMI PB70:12 level 1 protection for barrier
effectiveness under ASTM F3352-19 guidelines.
[0061] FIGS. 8A and 8B show another implementation of a medical
gown 400 having a main panel 410. As discussed above, the distal
ends 158 of the two sleeves 150 of the medical gown 100 shown in
FIGS. 1A-5 each include an elastic cuff 160. However, in the
implementation of the medical gown 400 shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B,
each of the two sleeves 450 defines a thumb hole 462 adjacent the
distal end 458 of the sleeve 450 to allow for a thumb of one hand
of a person to protrude through the thumb hole 462 of one of the
sleeves 450 when the rest of the fingers of the hand of the person
protrude through the distal end 458 of the sleeve 450. A thumb
extending through the thumb hole 462 of a sleeve 450 prevents the
distal end 458 of the sleeve 450 from moving along the arm of a
person in a direction away from the respective hand of the person
when the sleeve 450 is worn by the person. The thumb holes 462
shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B can be included in combination with any of
other features described herein.
[0062] FIGS. 9A and 9B show the main panel 510 of another
implementation of a medical gown 500 similar to the main panel 110
of the medical gown 100 shown in FIGS. 1A-3 but with knee cutouts
564. The main panel 510 defines a single sheet of woven nylon 6,6
fabric, as shown in FIG. 9A. The main panel 510 has a first edge
512, a second edge 514 opposite and spaced apart from the first
edge 512, a third edge 516 extending between the first edge 512 and
the second edge 514, and a fourth edge 518 opposite and spaced
apart from the third edge 516. The first edge 512 of the main panel
510 includes a first pair of shoulder portions 520 and a second
pair of shoulder portions 530. The first edge 512 of the main panel
510 also includes a first shoulder cutout 522 disposed between the
first pair of shoulder portions 520 and a second shoulder cutout
532 disposed between the second pair of shoulder portions 530. The
first edge 512 also has a head opening cutout 540. The third edge
516 and second edge 514 define a first knee cutout 564, and the
fourth edge 518 and second edge 514 define a second knee cutout
564.
[0063] FIG. 9B shows the main panel 510 in an inside-out
configuration. As shown in FIG. 9B, the third edge 516 of the main
panel 510 is folded toward the fourth edge 518 of the main panel
510 such that the first pair of shoulder portions 520 are adjacent
to each other and the fourth edge 518 of the main panel 510 is
folded toward the third edge 516 of the main panel 510 such that
the second pair of shoulder portions 530 are adjacent to each
other. The first pair of shoulder portions 520 are coupled together
such that the first shoulder cutout 522 defines a first sleeve
opening 524, and the second pair of shoulder portions 530 are
coupled together such that the second shoulder cutout 532 defines a
second sleeve opening 534. The first and second knee cutouts 564
coincide with each other to form an opening for the posterior
portion of a person's knees when the person is wearing the medical
gown 500. Providing first and second knee cutouts 564 gives the
person wearing the medical gown 500 additional comfort making
walking, sitting, and other motions more comfortable and less
restricted.
[0064] The first pair of shoulder portions 520 and the second pair
of shoulder portions 530 are sewn to themselves, but in other
implementations, each pair of shoulder portions are welded,
fastened, or coupled by any method capable of affixing the pairs of
shoulder portions to themselves during use and throughout at least
fifty wash cycles. Although the main panel 510 shown in FIGS. 9A
and 9B is made of nylon 6,6, in other implementations, the main
panel is made of any type of nylon, polyester, or any other
synthetic thermoplastic. Although the main panel 510 shown in FIGS.
9A and 9B is made of a woven material, in other implementations,
the main panel is made of a nonwoven material. The woven nylon
material of the main panel 510 shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B is made of
a high tenacity yarn, but in other implementations, the yarn can be
any strength yarn. For nylon 6,6, high tenacity is defined as being
at least 8 grams/denier. However, in some implementations, high
tenacity nylon 6,6 is at least 8.5 grams/denier. In some
implementations, high tenacity nylon 6,6 is at least 9.2
grams/denier.
[0065] A medical gown 500 including the main panel 510 shown in
FIGS. 9A and 9B can further include any of the sleeves or other
features described herein.
[0066] A number of implementations have been described.
Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may
be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims.
Accordingly, other implementations are within the scope of the
following claims.
[0067] Certain terminology is used herein for convenience only and
is not to be taken as a limitation on the present claims. In the
drawings, the same reference numbers are employed for designating
the same elements throughout the several figures. A number of
examples are provided, nevertheless, it will be understood that
various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit
and scope of the disclosure herein. As used in the specification,
and in the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "the"
include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise. The term "comprising" and variations thereof as used
herein is used synonymously with the term "including" and
variations thereof and are open, non-limiting terms. Although the
terms "comprising" and "including" have been used herein to
describe various implementations, the terms "consisting essentially
of" and "consisting of" can be used in place of "comprising" and
"including" to provide for more specific implementations and are
also disclosed.
[0068] Disclosed are materials, systems, devices, methods,
compositions, and components that can be used for, can be used in
conjunction with, can be used in preparation for, or are products
of the disclosed methods, systems, and devices. These and other
components are disclosed herein, and it is understood that when
combinations, subsets, interactions, groups, etc. of these
components are disclosed that while specific reference of each
various individual and collective combinations and permutations of
these components may not be explicitly disclosed, each is
specifically contemplated and described herein. For example, if a
device is disclosed and discussed each and every combination and
permutation of the device, and the modifications that are possible
are specifically contemplated unless specifically indicated to the
contrary. Likewise, any subset or combination of these is also
specifically contemplated and disclosed. This concept applies to
all aspects of this disclosure including, but not limited to, steps
in methods using the disclosed systems or devices. Thus, if there
are a variety of additional steps that can be performed, it is
understood that each of these additional steps can be performed
with any specific method steps or combination of method steps of
the disclosed methods, and that each such combination or subset of
combinations is specifically contemplated and should be considered
disclosed.
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