WO2007043749A1

WO2007043749A1 - Compressing bandage

Info

Publication number: WO2007043749A1
Application number: PCT/KR2006/003274
Authority: WO
Inventors: Hyung Soon Park
Original assignee: Hyung Soon Park
Priority date: 2005-10-11
Filing date: 2006-08-21
Publication date: 2007-04-19
Also published as: KR200404309Y1

Abstract

A compression bandage enables a user to easily take an emergency measure with one hand. The compression bandage includes a strap that is long enough to be applied around any part of a human body and that exerts elasticity in a longitudinal direction thereof, an annular pinch member that is fixed to one end of the strap so as to allow an intermediate portion of the strap to be temporarily clamped and that allows the intermediate portion of the strap to pass therethrough, and an anchor member that is mounted to the other end of the strap so as to allow the other end of the strap to be clamped without becoming loose after the strap is applied around a wound. Thereby, the emergency measure can be taken by pinching the intermediate portion of the strap between the pinch member to form a loop, having the loop of the strap fitted around the wound, pulling the strap so as to maintain a clamped state where the loop of the strap compresses the wound, causing the remaining part of the strap to be applied around the wound, and clamping the strap by means of the anchor member.

Description

COMPRESSING BANDAGE

Technical Field

[1] The present invention relates to a compression bandage, and more particularly to a compression bandage, in which a strap is applied to a wound by one hand, thereby enabling a user to take an emergency measure when the user cannot make free use of the other hand due to an accident. Background Art

[2] In general, when any person experiences a bone fracture, sprain, muscle rupture, contusion or the like in his/her head, neck, arm, leg and/or foot by various causes, it is very important to take an emergency measure to compress and protect a wound in order to prevent the wound from becoming worse before he/she is sent to a hospital. In this manner, in order to compress the wound, a resilient compression bandage is mainly used.

[3] In this emergency situation, a conventional measure is adapted to apply the compression bandage to the wound in a state where a sterilized gauze is brought into close contact with the wound in order to compress and protect the wound. The conventional measure causes the patient inconvenience in that the sterilized gauze, the compression bandage, and clips for clamping the compression bandage are provided in advance. Further, when being left alone or when not being free to use one hand, the patient has difficulty in taking an emergency measure by applying the compression bandage by himself/herself. Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem

[4] Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a compression bandage which enables a user to apply a strap around a wound without the help of another person and thus to take an emergency measure. Technical Solution

[5] A compression bandage of the present invention improves the convenience of use by enabling a user to easily apply a strap around a wound with one hand. Further, the strap is provided with a hook member, so that a compression force applied to the wound increases to rapidly stop bleeding from the wound. Accordingly, the reliability of a product is improved.

Advantageous Effects

[6] According to the compression bandage of the present invention, the strap is provided with a pad, a pinch member is provided on a leading end of the strap, and an anchor member is formed on a trailing end of the strap. With this construction, a user can apply the compression bandage around a wound with one hand, and thus easily take an emergency measure by himself/herself. Accordingly, the convenience of use is improved.

[7] Further, the strap is provided with a hook member. Thereby, a compression force applied to the wound increases to rapidly stop bleeding from the wound. Accordingly, the reliability of product is improved. Brief Description of the Drawings

[8] The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

[9] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a compression bandage according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[10] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the pinch member of FIG. 1;

[11] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the anchor member of FIG. 1;

[12] FIGS. 4 through 7 illustrate a process of applying a compression bandage, wherein:

[13] FIG. 4 illustrates a state where a compression bandage is positioned on a wound;

[14] FIG. 5 illustrates a state where a compression bandage is applied after the first change of application direction;

[15] FIG. 6 illustrates a state where a compression bandage is applied after the second change of application direction; and

[16] FIG. 7 illustrates a state where a compression bandage is completely applied; and

[17] FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a compression bandage according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[18] Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention.

[19] The present invention provides a compression bandage, which includes: a strap long enough to be applied around any part of a human body and exerting elasticity in a longitudinal direction thereof; an annular pinch member fixed to one end of the strap so as to allow an intermediate portion of the strap to be temporarily clamped, and allowing the intermediate portion of the strap to pass therethrough; and an anchor member mounted to the other end of the strap so as to allow the other end of the strap to be clamped without becoming loose after the strap is applied around a wound. Here, the intermediate portion of the strap is pinched between the pinch member to form a loop, and the loop of the strap is fitted around the wound, and the strap is pulled so as to maintain a clamped state where the loop of the strap compresses the wound, and the remaining part of the strap is applied around the wound, and the strap is clamped by the anchor member. Mode for the Invention

[20] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a compression bandage according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the pinch member of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the anchor member of FIG. 1. FIGS. 4 through 7 illustrate a process of applying a compression bandage, wherein FIG. 4 illustrates a state where a compression bandage is positioned on a wound, FIG. 5 illustrates a state where a compression bandage is applied after the change of application direction the first time, FIG. 6 illustrates a state where a compression bandage is applied after the change of application direction the second time, and FIG. 7 illustrates a state where a compression bandage is completely applied.

[21] As illustrated, the compression bandage according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention is comprised of a strap 10 that is long enough to be applied around any part of a human body such as an arm and that exerts elasticity in its longitudinal direction, an annular pinch member 20 that is fixed to one end, a leading end, of the strap 10, an anchor member 30 that is mounted to the other end, a trailing end, of the strap 10, a pad 11 that is attached to an inner surface of the strap 10 adjacent to the leading end of the strap 10, and a hook member 40 that is mounted to an outer surface of the strap 10 adjacent to the leading end of the strap 10 so as to change the application direction of the strap 10 and simultaneously to compress a wound.

[22] Preferably, the pad 11 is formed of a highly absorbable material, contains a hemostatic agent to have a stanching effect, and protects a wound from bacterial infection by means of sterilization.

[23] The pinch member 20 is paired by first and second D-shaped pinch rings 21 and 22, which are formed with gaps 21a and 22a so as to allow one end of the strap 10 to be inserted, respectively. As a shape for the pinch rings, any shape capable of maintaining a pinching function, for instance a "c" shape, an "e" shape, and the like, will do in addition to the D shape. A construction of the pinch member 20 is not limited to only the first and second pinch rings 21 and 22 having the ring shape, but it includes any construction capable of easily adjusting a length with one hand and temporarily clamping the strap 10, as in a length adjuster used to adjust the length of a sling in a bag.

[24] The anchor member 30 includes a hook section 31 that has the shape of a rectangular loop having a length corresponding to a width of the strap 10 and that is provided on one surface thereof with a plurality of pointed hooks 31a tilted in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the hook section 31, an extension section 32 that extends from opposite ends of the hook section 31 and that is bent in opposite directions, and a fixture section 33 that extends from opposite ends of the extension section 32, that has opposite ends spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval, and that is provided with a plurality of fixing bulges 33a protruding toward the hook section 31 on one side thereof.

[25] The hook member 40 includes a base plate 41 that has the shape of a square flat plate having a wide area enough to compress a wound and that is attached to an outer surface of the strap 10 adjacent to the leading end of the strap 10, a crook 42 that protrudes upwardly from an outer surface of the base plate 41 and that is provided on opposite sides thereof with return coves 42a allowing the strap 10 to be applied in an opposite direction, and prongs 43 that extend from opposite sides of an upper end of the crook 42, that define an ingress recess 43a allowing the strap 10 to enter therebetween, and that restrict the strap 10 from moving in an longitudinal direction of the strap. Preferably, the area of the base plate 41 has enough area to widely and uniformly compress a wound within the width of the strap 10.

[26] Further, the leading and trailing ends of the strap 10 are sewn to form seams such that the pinch member 20 and the anchor member 30 can be inserted thereinto.

[27] A process of applying the compression bandage as described above according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[28] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the strap 10 is sequentially inserted through the inside of the second pinch ring 22 of the pinch member 20 and the inside of the first pinch ring 21 of the pinch member 20 located above the second pinch ring 22. Then, the strap 10 turns around the first pinch ring 21 and passes through the inside of the second pinch ring 22. Thereby, the strap 10 has a loop running from the leading end thereof to the pinch member 20. At this time, an intermediate portion of the strap 10 enters or exits through the gaps 21a and 22a of the pinch rings 21 and 22, so that it can be pinched or loosened between the pinch rings 21 and 22. Further, when it is not necessary to use the pinch member 20, the strap 10 can escape from the pinch member 20 through the gaps 21a and 22a.

[29] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the loop of the strap 10 is fitted around a wound so as to come into contact with the wound, and then pulled. Thereby, the loop of the strap 10 is reduced in circumference, and thus compresses the wound. Because the intermediate portion of the strap 10 is pinched between the first and second pinch rings 21 and 22, although the strap 10 is not further pulled, it can maintain the pulled state where it compresses the wound. At this time, the strap 10 is preferably maintained with the pad 11 brought into contact with the wound. [30] Next, the strap 10 passes through the ingress recess 43a of the hook member 40, and rotates so as to be applied around the wound. At this time, the prongs 43 formed on opposite sides of the ingress recess 43a restricts the strap 10 from moving from the wound in a longitudinal direction of the strap 10.

[31] As described above, the strap 10 is applied around the wound once within a range of one to two turns. Then, the strap 10 enters into any one of the return coves 42a formed on one side of the hook member 40, and turns around to exit the ingress recess 43a, so that it is applied around the wound in an opposite direction. Preferably, when the application direction of the strap 10 is changed, an amount of compression force which the strap 10 applies to the wound is adjusted.

[32] As illustrated in FIG. 6, the strap 10, which is applied around the wound with its application direction changed, enters into the other return cove 42a formed on the other side of the hook member 40, and turns around to exit the ingress recess 43a, so that it is applied around the wound in an opposite direction again. In analogy to the first change of the application direction of the strap 10, when the application direction of the strap 10 is changed again, an amount of compression force which the strap 10 applies to the wound is preferably adjusted.

[33] Subsequently, the strap 10 is sufficiently applied around the wound. As illustrated in FIG. 7, after the strap 10 is applied around the wound, the hooks 31a of the hook section 31 of the anchor member 31 are pressed and stuck into the strap 10, thereby clamping the strap 10 so as to maintain the applied state. At this time, because the hooks 31 of the hook section 31 protrude slantly in a direction where the strap 10 is contracted by its own resilient force, the hooks 31 are pressed into the strap 10 by the resilient force. As a result, the strap 10 is prevented from becoming loose.

[34] As described above, when the application of the strap 10 is completed so as to allow the pad 11 to be contacted with the wound, the base plate 41 of the hook member 40 can be widely and uniformly compressed on the wound, so that an emergency measure such as stanching can be rapidly taken.

[35] Similarly, the compression bandage according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention is comprised of a strap 10 that is long enough to be applied around any part of a human body and exerts elasticity in its longitudinal direction, an annular pinch member 20 that is fixed to one end, a leading end, of the strap 10, an anchor member 30 that is mounted to the other end, a trailing end, of the strap 10, and a pad 11 that is attached to an inner surface of the strap 10 adjacent to the leading end of the strap 10. This construction is equal to that of the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, excluding the hook member 40.

[36] Further, with respect to a process of applying the compression bandage around a wound, the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention is equal to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, excluding the process of changing the application direction of the strap 10 using the hook member 40.

[37] In the compression bandage according to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the strap 10 is provided with the pad 11, and the pinch member 20 is provided on the leading end of the strap 10. With this construction, a user can apply the compression bandage around the wound with one hand, and thus he/she can easily take an emergency measure by himself/herself.

[38] Further, the strap 10 is provided with the hook member 40. Thereby, a compression force applied to the wound increases, so that the bleeding from the wound can be rapidly checked.

[39] In addition, the anchor member 30 is mounted to the strap 10. Thereby, the strap 10 applied around the wound is easily clamped, so that any patient can easily take an emergency measure by himself/herself. Industrial Applicability

[40] As can be seen from the foregoing, according to the compression bandage of the present invention, the strap is provided with the pad, the pinch member is provided on the leading end of the strap, and the anchor member is formed at the trailing end of the strap. With this construction, a user can apply the compression bandage around a wound with one hand, and thus he/she can easily take an emergency measure by himself/herself. Accordingly, the convenience of use is improved.

[41] Further, the strap is provided with the hook member. Thereby, a compression force applied to the wound increases to rapidly stop bleeding from the wound. Accordingly, the reliability of product is improved.

[42] While this invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiment and the drawings, but, on the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and variations within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

[1] A compression bandage comprising: a strap long enough to be applied around any part of a human body and exerting elasticity in a longitudinal direction thereof; an annular pinch member fixed to one end of the strap so as to allow an intermediate portion of the strap to be temporarily clamped, and allowing the intermediate portion of the strap to pass therethrough; and an anchor member mounted to the other end of the strap so as to allow the other end of the strap to be clamped without becoming loose after the strap is applied around a wound, wherein the intermediate portion of the strap is pinched between the pinch member to form a loop, the loop of the strap is fitted around the wound, the strap is pulled so as to maintain a clamped state where the loop of the strap compresses the wound, the remaining part of the strap is applied around the wound, and the strap is clamped by the anchor member.

[2] The compression bandage according to claim 1, wherein the pinch member is paired by first and second pinch rings, each of which is formed with a gap through which the intermediate portion of the strap is inserted.

[3] The compression bandage according to claim 1, wherein the anchor member includes: a hook section having a length corresponding to a width of the strap, and provided with a plurality of pointed hooks on one surface thereof so as to be clamped to the applied strap; an extension section extending from the opposite ends of the hook section, and bent toward same directions; and a fixture section extending from opposite ends of the extension section, and having opposite ends spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval.

[4] The compression bandage according to claim 2, wherein the anchor member includes: a hook section having a length corresponding to a width of the strap, and provided with a plurality of pointed hooks on one surface thereof so as to be clamped to the applied strap; an extension section extending from the opposite ends of the hook section, and bent toward same directions; and a fixture section extending from opposite ends of the extension section, and having opposite ends spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval.

[5] The compression bandage according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the fixture section has a plurality of fixing bulges. [6] The compression bandage according to any one of claims 1 through 4, further comprising: a pad that is attached to an inner surface of the strap adjacent to the leading end of the strap so as to be able to protect the wound; and a hook member that is mounted to an outer surface of the strap adjacent to the leading end of the strap so as to change an application direction of the strap to compress the pad on the wound. [7] The compression bandage according to claim 6, wherein the hook member includes: a base plate having a predetermined area, and attached to the outer surface of the strap adjacent to the leading end of the strap; a crook protruding upwardly from the base plate, and provided on opposite sides thereof with return coves allowing the application direction of the strap to be changed; and prongs extending from opposite sides of an upper end of the crook, defining an ingress recess allowing the strap to enter therebetween, and restricting the strap from moving in an longitudinal direction of the strap.