A device is provided for the protection of wounds comprising a shallow perforated bowl of substantially semicircular cross-section terminating at its edges in substantially flat rim portions and constructed of thermoplastic material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene and high pressure polypropylene or such stiffness that deflection thereof by a load of 1 kg applied from the convex side to the bowl throughout its bottom surface is less than the height of the bowl measured from its bottom surface to a plane defined by the rim portions, the shape of said bowl being in the form of an elongated depression having a length more than three times its width, said bowl being gridlike and formed with apertures separated by crossing bars, the dimensions of the cross-section of the bars taken in the direction of the surface of the bowl and at right angles to that direction being from about 1:1 to 1:1.5 to each other, and the area of the apertures exceeding the grid formed by the crossing bars.
An adhesive bandage for covering and protecting a wound. In one form, the bandage is composed of a patch or strip of adhesive tape having a gauze section attached to its central portion and a hollow rigid shell of plastic attached to the outside of the central portion for protecting a wound against forces applied thereto. For providing a novelty effect, the shell may contain an exterior illustration or may be irregularly formed to simulate a face or mock character. In another form, the shell may be formed of a resilient plastic resin which will absorb shock and impact to protect the wound.
This device is a simple non occlusive protective WOUND SHIELD which protects most wounds without contacting the wound and consists of a single piece of convexly curved thermoplastic material forming a dome over the wound that said dome rests on a contiguous rim which is seated on the skin surrounding the wound and this said rim having several tabs attached for the purpose of securing the WOUND SHIELD to the skin surrounding the wound with roller adhesive tape or velcro tape and said dome having multiple perforations in its convexity to permit atmospheric air to circulate over the surface of the wound.
A therapeutic device adapted to releasibly confine a quantity of therapeutic material therefrom to a recipient or environment of use and comprises a supporting member, means disposed in the supporting member to receive a therapeutic material, means for detecting when a predetermined amount of therapeutic material has been deposited within the receiving means and means for securing the device adjacent to the recipient or environment of use. The means for receiving the therapeutic material may comprise according to the invention a chamber, channels, or capsules. The means for detecting when a predetermined amount of therapeutic material has been deposited comprises indicia of measurement such as lines and numerals and spaced ridges or raised portions, the spaces between each of which represent a quantity of measurement. Attaching members are provided for securing the device and the therapeutic material adjacent the recipient and/or environment of use.
A protector to prevent hip fracture and/or bed-sores and/or protect a wound or wound area is formed from an outer load bearing member reinforced by internal ridges. The protector is dome shaped with structured ridges to form an internal dome or clearance for the region of desired protection. A soft inner sheet is attached for comfort. This structure has less bulk and weight than a solid pad. The outer shell formation distributes the load or pressure to the edges of the device, protecting the organ covered by the dome. The pad may have different internal ridge patterns to provide flexibility for user comfort.
A device for wound management permits the application of an apertured pad to the wound and involves the provision of a protective compartment, optionally drained, whose interior is open to the wound and which is normally sealed closed but which can be opened if desired.
