WO1997003623A2

WO1997003623A2 - Unisex disposable device for the sanitary protection of the perianal region and the intergluteal cleft

Info

Publication number: WO1997003623A2
Application number: PCT/MX1996/000009
Authority: WO
Inventors: Modesto Gomez Pitalua; Héctor MARTINEZ FERNANDEZ; José Magdiel MARTINEZ QUIROGA
Original assignee: Modesto Gomez Pitalua; Martinez Fernandez Hector; Martinez Quiroga Jose Magdiel
Priority date: 1995-07-20
Filing date: 1996-06-24
Publication date: 1997-02-06
Also published as: AU6244196A; WO1997003623A3

Abstract

The invention is a disposable unisex device (1.1) for disposable protection of the perianal region and inter-gluteal. The device (1.1) may be used as medicinal applicators in case of illness in those body regions. The device (1.1) is in the shape of an inverted 'V' (2.4) the inverted portion (2.4) adjusting itself adequately within the perianal region. Additionally adhesive tapes may be joined opposite the inverted portion (2.4) for attachment to an inner layer of an undergarment.

Description

Title: Disposable Unisex Device for Health Protection of the Perianal Region and Interglutts.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to the field of sanitary protection devices for absorbing exudates and secretions from the body, particularly disposable sanitary protection devices of the perianal and intergluteal region. The devices of the invention also find a use as medicament applicators in case of disease in those body regions.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

At present, the conventional devices that we could call disposable for sanitary protection are directed entirely to attack a problem as old as it is complex, this problem is mainly due to hygiene and due to waste or exudation that due to the natural development and compliance of Its functions the human body tends to secrete, because of its constitution and functioning and consequently for all its physiology the female person, has the need to eliminate certain secretions from the menstrual cycle regularly.

A great diversity of devices or devices configured for catamenial devices has been found. Generally, two basic classes of female protection devices have been offered. These are the so-called sanitary pads or towels that have been developed for external use and the plugs that have been developed to be received within the vaginal cavity.

In the case of this invention, the closest to a found antecedent were the sanitary pads or towels, that is why, the reference is made in this background, however, it can be mentioned that although specifically, the same product is not found in the market, a sanitary napkin resembles a lot of the device of this invention being the materials for its manufacture similar to those of a sanitary napkin and with the great difference that while the sanitary napkin is used exclusively by People have a female sex and it is expressly to absolve waste from menstruation, the device proposed here is to be used in the perianai and mitergiúteos region and by people or one or the other sex.

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Generally, health protection devices are focused on solving the problems caused by the secretions that female people regularly have for their menstrual cycle and which is also characteristic of their

15 condition oe muier, however, here is a prooiema with reference to the human being, (honors and women as is the case that for different types of conditions, diseases or causes, the anus secretes wastes that will join the sweat of the body and with traces αe excrement can cause

20 spots on the underwear and on the outside, in addition to bad odors and foci of infection, leading to a series of physical and psychological reactions in the person suffering from the condition, one of the conventional solutions is to condition parts of fabric for place it in the region with the

25 problems resulting from it since it is not a disposable product, as you might think, there is no product focused directly to solve the needs derived from having a condition in that region of the body.

30 With the purpose of eliminating these and other inconveniences, the development of this unisex disposable device for health protection or the perianal region and mitergiúteos, which is intended to be protected by the present application, was considered, since it is a device that comes to

35 to solve the problem posed above without distinction of sex and in a body region to which no attention has been paid by designers and manufacturers of intimate products.

40 DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The object of the invention is to provide a disposable device for the sanitary protection of the peπanai and mitergiúteos region, which absorbs normal secretions such as exudations and feces, as well as secretions by casu of some condition such as hemorrhoids to mention the most common.

An additional object is to provide a unisex disposable device for the sanitary protection of the pereganal and mitergluté region, which promotes personal intimate hygiene.

An additional object is to provide a unisex desecnaoie device for the sanitary protection of the perianai and mitergiúteos region, which prevents the underwear and outerwear from staining due to the secretion and exudation of the body in that region.

An additional object of the invention is to provide psychological security to its user in order to retain the secretions and exudations of the body in the perianal region and miterglutia.

A further object of the invention is to provide a device that works as an applicator for special drugs for the proolems mainly of the anal region.

A further object of the invention is to provide an ergonomically and anatomically shaped device designed to maintain a correct placement of the device on the body.

An additional object is to provide a unisex disposable device for the sanitary protection of the pereganal and miterglutia region, which resists the common movement of the body during its use. A further object of the invention is to provide a disposable unisex device for the sanitary protection of the perianal region and mitergiúteos that is discreet and comfortable when used.

An additional object of the device of this invention is to provide a device that helps to avoid discomfort in people who, due to the natural movement, walk together with a tight fitting type of loose clothing, which is introduced by the region between them. buttocks.

A further object of this invention is to provide a device that remains in place once installed and due to a removable surface and which faces the face of the intimate clothing.

Another additional object of this invention is to provide a product that can effectively be used interchangeably by human beings of the male and female sex.

These and other additional objects of the invention are generally achieved by forming a unisex disposable device for the sanitary protection of the perianal region and mitergiάteos, which is used externally, which is sized in size and which has been mechanically performed by productive processes such as bending, molded, laminated and other formation techniques in such a way that it has a soresaiiente part just in front of it taking as the front the part that is directly in contact with the pelvic region, which in turn is anatomically shaped perfectly adjusting to the The body shape in that region, immediately behind the front extends the body of the device, taking the shape that the human body has in that region, raising a small bump at the height of the anus, completely covering that area, the part of the device that has direct contact with the area between ios glú teos, anatomically conforms to the spatial form of Buttocks, that if a cross-sectional cut is performed, the result would be an inverted "V" shape, the edges of the device are a thin film-like material that fits perfectly to the anatomy in that region, perfectly covering the entire perennial region and merge them.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The characteristic details of this novel disposable unisex device for the sanitary protection of the perianai and mitergiúteos region are clearly shown in the following description and in the accompanying drawings, as well as an illustration of that and following the same reference signs to indicate the Parts and figures shown.

Fig. 1 It is a plan view of the device.

Fig. 2 It is a side elevation view of the device of fig. one.

Fig. 3 It is a rear view of the device of fig. one.

Fig. 4 It is a view of the front peπanal end of the device of fig. one.

Fig. 5 It is a view of the end end of fig. one.

Fig. 6 It is a perspective view of the device of fig. one.

Fig. 7 It is a cross-sectional view of the device of fig. 6 on line 1-1.

Fig. 8 It is a cross-sectional view of the device oe ia fig. or on line 2-2.

or Fig. 9 It is a cross-sectional view of the device oε ia fig. or on line 3-3.

Fig. 10 It is a cross-sectional side view of a body with a device in place SJ.

Fig. 11 It is a rear view or a body with the device in place.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Protection and traditional intimacy is focused on female persons excluding for obvious reasons to the male sex in the application and use of sanitary napkins, even though catamema sanitary napkins may have flaws have a perfectly defined approach to having the objective of aosoroer The wastes that women regularly have and due to the menstrual cycle. Therefore, there is no record for the device that is intended to be protected by means of this application. The fundamental problem to attack is that regardless of the sex of a person there is a large percentage of the population that suffers from any condition in the anal region, conditions derived from intestinal problems in the same year, in addition to problems such as nemorrhoids or some possible infections caused by the natural physiological performance due to the excrement residues that can be deposited in conjunction with the sweat produced in that region and the temperature increase because it is a region of the body that generates more heat by friction of its parts and by have contact with surfaces that do not dissipate heat to remain seated. All this produces psychological reactions such as nervousness, insecurity, shyness, etc., in people, in addition to other inconveniences such as maintaining proper hygiene or other conditions caused by other reasons.

The present invention of a disposable unisex device for the sanitary protection of the perianal region and mterglúteos, due to its unique shape and construction, far exceeds the problems raised in this paper, being able to say that it is extremely comfortable to adapt ergonomically and without discomfort where once placed in its position it is not noticed under the clothes and does not It moves because its face that fits the underwear contains adhesive ex profeso. The configuration of the invention, which easily accommodates the anatomy of the human body, allows the absorption of fluid, secretion or exudation caused by some conditions or diseases typical of the anal region or simply for comfort and hygiene, and provides a characteristic of self-alignment for precise placement by adjusting to the parts of the body where it is positioned.

The invention provides a device that shaped like this and by the materials that are used in its manufacture, comes to solve delicate problems of a region of the human body with many connotations, which can be from physical to psychological and hygiene, and can even be used even as a medication apiicator and also as a pleasant aroma apiicator to perfume that region.

The device that this invention proposes has a perfect alignment to the body since it is placed precisely in the conflicting region of the body of which it has already been discussed, starting by having a shape in the part of the correspondence to the perineum of an inverted "V", allowing for a perfect fit without causing discomfort, just behind the perineum and towards the back of the person, a segment of the device with peculiar characteristics is incorporated since its shape adapts perfectly to the anatomy of the anus, rising slightly in its upper part and also slightly domed in its sides, but backwards it continues with the line that is produced by the buttocks until they fade at the end of them, the sides that intervene as support of the line that enters between the buttocks have a conformation suitable for the region of the buttocks where it rests. The device of the invention having a shape that can be faoπcaαa by conventional procedures results at a low cost in its formation as well as using materials commonly used in the intimate health products industry. These and other advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description.

In view of these figures, it can be seen as the α-secretable αsecnable device for the sanitary protection of the peπanai and mitergiúteos region that is recommended is formed according to the anatomy of the body indistinctly αei sex of the person who uses it, every time the body of the human being is equal, in the name and in women αesαe where the perineum begins! 10.2 until αonαe ends the form of the buttocks (11.4) precisely following the nenαidura that these 11.2 j form, by marrying in that ooservation, this invention is developed by collecting an unisex disposable device for sanitary protection in the peπanal and miterglutte region>'fig. 10), this device is formed because in the body region corresponding to the perineum [10.2), the proximal α of the limbs í 11.3) of the user, it is necessary that it be in an inverted form αe "V", being constituted only as support using thin material (7.2 i as absorbent material and a thinner layer of material ( ^~ .i) that acts as a cover or layer and will be in contact with the skin, these layers of material are bonded by adhesive or heat to a layer of material thin plastic i 7.4 ^λ which is the face that does not have direct contact with the skin of the body i fig. 3 and 4.1) and that contains the adhesive (3.3) that positions it in the intimate clothing preventing the movement once placed, the configuration of the contact material to the body (7.1 j is suitable since it is permeable, allowing the free absorption of fluids or wastes and does not allow its subsequent exit once it has been absorbed by the layers of aosor material Inner parts, aoemas being a hypoallergenic material and soft to the touch, of common circulation in the market and called "GUATA", continuing with the description this device is formed with a surface that will always be in direct and full contact with the oei body user (1.2, 1.3, 2.4) starting at ia anal region • '2.1) with an approximate thickness of 2.5 millimeters, to finish with an approximate thickness of 6 to 9 millimeters in the region corresponding to where the buttocks are separated (11.4 and always longitudinally with respect to itself, in ia section of the device corresponding to the anus {1.2 and 2.1) this is formed with a slight bulge on the sides (2.1) so that its adaptation in that region of the body is complete and precise (fig. 9) because it is the region that presents The problems that have been detailed mainly in this paper, just at the end of the device corresponding to the perianal region {2.2, 1.2, 2.3 and 2.1), illustrates a vector shape being very thin at the tip (2.2) and widening proportionally to both width and thickness, as it is directed towards the region of the end of the buttocks (10.4 and II.4); This device is formed by incorporating a material of high and rapid absorbency Ã 7.3> generally related to intimate hygiene products of hydrophilic and hypoallergenic qualities, material that can be easily acquired in the market by requesting it as wood fibers or similar, covered by a thin layer of absorbent material í 7.2) generally as a non-woven fabric of characteristics such as soft touch and padding due to its constitution and absorption of air, this device has a thin form on the top (1.2, 1.3 and 2.4) projecting towards the face that is not in direct contact with the body (fig. 3 and 4.1), in the form of an inverted "V" with rounded sides <5.1) simulating the shape of the user's buttock (11.1), for an adequate adjustment of the device.

This unisex disposable device for the sanitary protection of the perianai region and intergiúteos, incorporates in the face that is not in direct contact with the body (fig. 3 and 4.1 i a series of adhesive slats so that the device once placed in the body Fig. 10) is positioned when adhering to the user's intimate clothing.

The device of the invention may be provided with any absorbent that is capable of absorbing exudates. humans. Polyester fibers, rayon fibers, cotton fibers and mixtures of these fibers with or without surfactant treatment are suitable for this device. Preferred fibers for the invention are wood eraser fibers and ccform nonwoven fabrics. The coform is an air-formed mixture of polypropylene microfibers formed by meltblown and staple wood fibers. These materials are preferred since wood erasing is inexpensive. The coform has integrity when it is wet and is also inexpensive. In a preferred form of the invention the absorbent may be formed by more than one layer. The lining of the side to the body or the cover of the side to the body can be of any permeable material that will pass exudate, fluid or human secretion to the absorbent. Tissues, perforated films and woven jasa material are typical of such materials. Spin bonded polypropylene and heat bonded polypropylene and rayon blends are suitable for the products of the invention. The preferred material in a thermo bonded non-woven polyester fiber of first necessity having a basis weight around 10 to about 60 grams. , which may or may not be treated with surfactant since these materials provide a feeling of softness and dryness to the device. A typical cover is the yarn bonded polyester sold under the name "Sontara" of EI DuPont Company which is composed of a polyester fiber having a basis weight of about 34 grams per meter.

The liquid-impermeable backing member may be any material and will block the flow of human exudate, fluid or secretion from the outer side to the wearer's garment. Typical of such material are polyethylene and polypropylene polymer peiicuias. In addition, polymer films can be combined with a nonwoven material such as spinne-bonded propiiene to create a fabric-like outer shell. It is also possible that the liquid impervious but vapor permeable backing members are used. The device has been described with three layers of absorbent having different densities as the preferred embodiment. However, the disposable unisex device for sanitary protection of the perianal and intergluteal regions can also be formed by one, two or more than three absorbent layers. Other transfer layers may be formed by air or carded polyester, rayon or polypropylene fabrics.

As described above, the devices are provided with a pressure-sensitive garment holding adhesive on at least a part of the liquid impermeable backing member. The pressure sensitive adhesive and the strip covering it (5.2) are commonly known in the art of female intimate care.

For all the aforementioned, it can be affirmed that these and other characteristics of unisex use, hygiene, sanitary protection, safety, etc., have not been achieved by any device and meets in itself the characteristics of being unisex, disposable, of sanitary protection for the perianal region and interglute.

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Claims

CLAIMS (NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION) - Having described the invention it is considered as a novelty and therefore the content of the following clauses is claimed as novelty:

1. Unisex disposable device for sanitary protection 10 of the peπanal and mitergiúteos region, which is formed by absorbent layers, such as a permeable cover that covers the absorbent material, characterized by being a device that absorbs secretions, fluids and body exudations human, generated in the perianai region and towards the region where

15 the buttocks are separated due to some condition or disease, fitting properly in the body, said device is in the form of a "V" inverted in the corresponding perianal region, with a bulge of adjustment in the area of the anus, following the line to where the buttocks are divided.

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2. Unisex disposable device for the sanitary protection of the perianal and mitergutte region, characterized in that tai and as claimed in clause i, said bulging region of correspondence with the anus is the continuation of the part of the

25 device in correspondence with the perineum and is anatomically shaped, with the slightly rounded upper surface and with an inverted "V" transverse profile.

30 3. Unisex disposable device for the sanitary protection of the perianal and mitergutte region, characterized in that, as claimed in clauses 1 and 2, the part of the device that is in direct contact with the perianal region following the mitergiúteos line and conformed about the form

25 of the buttocks.

4. Unisex disposable device for the sanitary protection of the peπanai and mitergluté region, characterized in that as claimed in clauses 1, 2 and 3, the part of the device that is in direct contact with the peπanai and mitergiúteos region has an approximate thickness in the part corresponding to the peπanai region of 2.5 millimeters and Ξ approximately between δ and 9 in the part corresponding to the donoe region, the buttocks are separated.

5. Unisex device suitable for the sanitary protection of the perianai and mitergiúteos region, characterized in that 10 such J as claimed in clauses 1, 2, 3 and 4, externally has an impervious film added with pressure sensitive adhesive for its positioning in the underwear.

15 6. Unisex disposable device for sanitary protection in the peπanai and mitergiúteos region, characterized in that tai and as claimed in clauses i, 2, 3, 4 and 5 the device has a distance between the part that is in contact directly with the body and the part that contains the

20 waterproof film in a range as wide as there are body types and sizes.

7. Unisex disposable device for sanitary protection of the perianal and miterglutia region, characterized in that

25 as claimed in clauses i, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 is an auxiliary device in the treatment or conditions since it works as a medicament apiícador.

8. Unisex disposable device for sanitary protection 30 of the Peπanai and Mitergluteos region, characterized in that tai and as claimed in clauses i, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 is a heterogeneous device being used both by human beings of the masculine sex and the feminine sex.

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9. Unisex disposable device for the sanitary protection of the perianai region and intergiúteos, characterized in that, as claimed in clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or, 7 and 8, the device avoids the introduction of ia Underwear and exterior of the user in the intergiútea region.

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