US20250169558A1

US20250169558A1 - Medical garment system

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Publication number: US20250169558A1
Application number: US18/962,224
Authority: US
Inventors: Morgan Jenkins; Shawn Gibbs
Original assignee: Luxe Lifestyle Products LLC
Current assignee: Luxe Lifestyle Products LLC
Priority date: 2023-11-27
Filing date: 2024-11-27
Publication date: 2025-05-29
Also published as: WO2025117718A1

Abstract

A garment system can include a gown that can include a body portion configured to cover a torso of a user and a first panel integrated into a first portion of the gown. The garment system can further include a first fastening portion configured to selectively attach or detach the first panel to the body portion to selectively expose a first target area of a user's torso.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION(S)

The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/602,929, filed 27 Nov. 2023, and from U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/698,819, filed 25 Sep. 2024, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated by reference in their entireties.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical equipment and apparel. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to patient examination gowns.

BACKGROUND

Medical gowns are specialized protective garments designed for patients in clinical settings. These gowns are worn during medical procedures, such as ultrasounds, surgeries, or examinations, to ensure a patient's safety, privacy, and hygiene. Medical gowns can provide healthcare professionals with convenient access required for medical treatments. Current medical gowns feature a full opening at the back, making them easy for patients to put on. However, this design does not facilitate targeted access to specific anatomical regions while the patient is wearing the gown, limiting their functionality for certain medical procedures while providing little regard to patient comfort and modesty. Therefore, there is a need for a medical gown that can comfortably fits a patient, allow access to specific anatomical regions of the patient, and preserve the patient's dignity and privacy.

SUMMARY

In one embodiment, a garment system can include a gown that can include a body portion that can cover a torso of a user and a first panel integrated into a first portion of the gown. The garment system can further include a first fastening portion that can selectively attach or detach the first panel to the body portion to selectively expose a first target area of a user's torso.
In one example, the first panel is integrated into a front portion or a back portion of the gown. The first portion can include a semi-circular profile. The first panel can include a square profile. The first fastening portion can include at least one of magnets, zippers, hook and loop, or snap buttons. The first target area can include a shoulder of a user, a chest of the user, or an abdomen of the user. In one example, the gown further comprises a second panel integrated into a second portion of the gown. In this way the gown further comprises a second fastening portion that can selectively attach or detach the second panel to the body portion to selectively expose a second target area of the torso of the user. The gown can further include openable slit disposed in a sleeve portion of the gown. The garment can further include pants that can cover a lower body of the user. The pants can include a waist portion, leg portions extending from the waist portion, a third panel integrated into the pants, and a third fastening portion that can selectively expose a second target area of the lower body of the user. The pants can further include a mesh pouch insert.
In one embodiment, a garment system can include a gown. The gown can include a body portion that can cover a torso of a user, a fastening portion that can selectively open or close a portion of the gown, and a vertical seam disposed on a front side of the gown.
In one example, the fastening portion can include at least one of magnets, zippers, hood and loop, or snap buttons.
In one embodiment, a method of using a garment can include obtaining a gown system. Obtaining a gown system can include a gown having a selectively openable first panel that can expose a first target area of a user when opened, securing the gown over a torso of the user, selectively opening the first panel of the gown, accessing the torso of the user, and maintaining coverage over other areas of the body of the user.
In one example, the gown system can further include a first fastening portion that can selectively attach or detach the first panel to a body portion of the gown. In one example, selectively opening the first panel of the gown can include at least one of, unfastening magnets of the first fastening portion, unzipping of the first fastening portion, unfastening a hook and loop mechanism of the first fastening portion, or unfastening buttons of the first fastening portion. The gown system can further include pants that can cover a lower body of the user. The pants can include a waste portion, leg portions extending from the waist portion, a second panel integrated into the pants, and a second fastening portion that can selectively attach or detach the second panel to the pants to selectively expose a second target area of the lower body of the user. The method can further include securing the pants over the lower body of the user, selectively opening the second panel of the pants, accessing the lower body of the user, and maintaining coverage over other areas of the lower body of the user. In one example, the gown system can further include a third panel integrated into the gown or the pants, and a third fastening portion that can selectively attach or detach the third panel to the gown or the pants selectively expose a third target area of the torso or the lower body of the user.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other advantages of the present invention are readily appreciated as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:

FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of a gown, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the gown of FIG. 1A with the chest panel in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 1C illustrates a front view of the gown of FIG. 1A with the abdominal panel in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 1D illustrates a back view of the gown of FIG. 1A, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 2A illustrates a front view of pants, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 2B illustrates a front view of the pants of FIG. 2A with the front panel in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 2C illustrates a back view of the pants of FIG. 2A, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 2D illustrates a back view of the pants of FIG. 2A with the rear panel in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 3A illustrates a front view of a gown, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 3B illustrates a front view of the gown of FIG. 3A with the abdominal panel in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 3C illustrates a back view of the gown of FIG. 3A, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 4A illustrates a front view of a gown, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 4B illustrates a front view of the gown of FIG. 4A with the chest panel in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 4C illustrates a back side of the gown of FIG. 4A, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 5A illustrates a front view of pants, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 5B illustrates a front view of the pants of FIG. 5A with the front panel in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 5C illustrates a back view of the pants of FIG. 5A, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 6A illustrates a back view of the pants, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 6B illustrates a back view of the pants of FIG. 6A with the rear panel in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 6C illustrates a front view of the pants of FIG. 6A, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 7A illustrates a front view of a premium gown, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 7B illustrates a back view of the premium gown of FIG. 7A, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 8A illustrates a front view of a premium gown with drawstring pull channel, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 8B illustrates a back view of the premium gown of FIG. 8A, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 9A illustrates a front view of a premium pants, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 9B illustrates a back view of the premium pants, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 10A illustrates a gown including overarm slits, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 10B illustrates the gown of FIG. 10A including overarm slits in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 11A illustrates a front view of a gown with a removable upper quadrant, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 11B illustrates a back view of the gown of FIG. 11A with a removable upper quadrant, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 12A illustrates a front view of a gown with two panels in a closed configuration, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 12B illustrates a back view of the gown of FIG. 12A including a spine panel in a closed configuration, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 13A illustrates a gown with a vertical seam and a divergent seam, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 13B illustrates the gown with a vertical seam towards the side of the gown, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 14A illustrates a front view of pants, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 14B illustrates an internal rear view of the pants of FIG. 14A, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 14C illustrates a top view of a mesh pouch insert of the pants of FIG. 14A, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 14D illustrates a front view of a mesh pouch insert of the pants of FIG. 14A, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 14E illustrates a back view of a mesh pouch insert, including an underside insert pocket, of the pants of FIG. 14A, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 14F illustrates a bottom view of a mesh pouch insert, including an underside insert pocket, of the pants of FIG. 14A, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 14G illustrates a front perspective view of an ice sling, according to one embodiment described herein;

FIG. 14H illustrates a top view of the ice sling of FIG. 14G, according to one embodiment described herein;

FIG. 15A illustrates pants including knee panels in a closed position, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 15B illustrates the pants including two closed seams disposed over a knee in a crisscross orientation, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 15C illustrates the pants including two closed seams disposed over a knee in a crisscross orientation, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 15D illustrates the pants including two seams disposed over a knee in a crisscross orientation, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 16A illustrates a front view of pants including a closed seam disposed over each shin and extending up from the ankle openings to the knee of each pant leg, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 16B illustrates a back view of the pants including a closed seam disposed over each calf and extending up from the ankle openings to the knee of each pant leg, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 17 illustrates a number of stitches over a unit length, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 18A illustrates a front view of a gown including a divergent seam, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 18B illustrates a rear view of the gown, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 19A illustrates a front view of a gown, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 19B illustrates a rear view of the gown including a seam, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 20A illustrates a front view of a gown, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 20B illustrates a front view of the gown with a chest panel open, according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 20C illustrates a front view of the gown with an abdominal panel open, according to embodiments described herein; and

FIG. 20D illustrates a rear view of the gown, according to embodiments described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference will now be made in detail to representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following descriptions are not intended to limit the embodiments to one preferred embodiment. To the contrary, they are intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as can be included within the spirit and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims.
The following disclosure relates generally to the field of medical equipment and apparel. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to patient examination gowns that offer enhanced flexibility in exposing specific anatomical areas for medical examination. Medical gowns are specialized protective garments designed for patients in clinical settings. These gowns are worn during medical procedures, such as ultrasounds, surgeries, or examinations to ensure a patient's safety, privacy, and hygiene. Current medical gowns can provide healthcare professionals with convenient but limited access required for medical treatments. Current medical gowns feature a full opening at the back, making them easy for patients to put on. However, this design does not facilitate targeted access to specific anatomical regions while the patient is wearing the gown, limiting their functionality for certain medical procedures. Furthermore, due to the limited access to a patient's anatomical regions, the medical gown may be removed or positioned in a way such that a healthcare professional can access the anatomical region. However, the positioning may expose the patient, thereby causing the patient to feel uncomfortable in a conventional gown.
Current medical gowns can lack aesthetic appeal and comfort for the patient which can affect the emotional comfort for a patient, impacting the overall perception of the healthcare experience. For example, current medical gowns can expose the rear portion of the patient, due to the full back opening, as a user walks while donning a gown. Furthermore, current medical gowns typically include a rear drawstring as the only securement mechanism to close the full back opening. In this way, the securement of the current medical gown can be difficult for patients to remove or don when preparing for, or recovering from, a medical procedure, such as surgery.
There are many fields other than in the medical field wherein the current medical gowns can limit access to a user's anatomical regions or unnecessarily expose a user. These other fields can include spas, tattoo parlors, birthing centers, etc. Therefore, there is a need for a garment that can provide aesthetic appeal and comfort for a user or a patient, as well as providing proper access to the patient's anatomical regions for the healthcare professionals or other field professionals.
In at least one example of the present disclosure, a garment system can include a gown. The gown can include a body portion that can be configured to cover a torso of a user and a first panel integrated into a first portion of the gown. The gown can further include a first fastening portion configured to selectively attach or detach the first panel to the body portion to selectively expose a first target area of a user's torso. In this example, the medical gown can be donned by a user and a panel of the gown can be opened such that a healthcare professional can access the targeted area while maintaining coverage of the user's torso. In one example, the first panel can be integrated into a front portion of the gown. In this example, the healthcare provider can access the chest or shoulder region of the user or the abdominal region of the user. In another example, the first panel can be integrated into back portion of the gown. In this example, the healthcare provider can access the upper back region of the user or the lower back region of the user. In this way, the healthcare provider can access the target area (e.g., the chest region, shoulder region, abdominal region, etc.) of the patient while the rest of the user's torso can remain covered by gown. Thereby increasing the emotional comfort of the patient and increasing the perception of the healthcare experience. In one example, the gown can include a second panel integrated into a second portion of the gown. In this way, the gown can include a first panel and a second panel integrated into the front portion of the gown, a first panel and a second panel integrated into the back portion of the gown, a first panel integrated on the front of the gown and the second panel integrated into the back portion of the gown, or any other suitable combination of a first panel and a second panel. Therefore, the healthcare professional can access multiple target areas about the front or rear of a user as the gown covers the user's torso.
In another example, the garment system can include pants configured to cover a lower body of the user. The pants can include a waist portion, leg portions extending from the waist portion, a third panel integrated into the pants, and a third fastening portion configured to selectively attach or detach the third panel to the pants to selectively expose a first target area of the lower body of the user. In at least one example, the third panel can be opened by a healthcare professional to expose a target area while the rest of the user's lower body can be covered. In this example, the lower body extremities exposure can be a concern of patients during treatment. The disclosed pants can mitigate the lower extremities being exposed with the use of the panel that can be configured to only expose the target area to the healthcare professional. In one example, the third panel can be integrated to the front of the pants or the back of the pants. In another example, the pants can include a fourth panel integrated into the pants. In this way, the pants can have a third panel and a fourth panel integrated to the front of the pants or the back of the pants, or a third panel integrated on the front of the pants and the fourth panel integrated on the back of the pants, or any other suitable combination. In this example, the healthcare professional can access multiple target areas about the front or the rear of the legs of the user, while the pants cover the rest of the user's lower body.
These and other embodiments are discussed below with reference to FIGS. 1A-20D. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. Furthermore, as used herein, a system, a method, an article, a component, a feature, or a sub-feature including at least one of a first option, a second option, or a third option should be understood as referring to a system, a method, an article, a component, a feature, or a sub-feature that can include one of each listed option (e.g., only one of the first option, only one of the second option, or only one of the third option), multiple of a single listed option (e.g., two or more of the first option), two options simultaneously (e.g., one of the first option and one of the second option), or combination thereof (e.g., two of the first option and one of the second option).
FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of a gown 100, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 1A, the gown 100 can include multiple selectively openable or closable access panels. In one example, the gown 100 can include a chest panel 122 and an abdominal panel 124 in a closed configuration as illustrated in FIG. 1A. The chest panel 122 can define an opening within the upper portion of the front of the gown 100. Although the chest panel 122 is illustrated as a trapezoid in FIG. 1A, the chest panel 122 can be defined as any suitable shape. The chest panel 122 opening can expose a user's upper torso such as the user's chest or shoulders. The abdominal panel 124 can define an opening within the lower portion of the front of the gown 100. Although the abdominal panel 124 is illustrated as a rectangle in FIG. 1A, the abdominal panel 124 can be defined as any suitable shape. The abdominal panel 124 can expose a user's lower torso such as the abdominal region. In this way, the chest panel 124 and the abdominal panel 124 can facilitate chest or abdominal exposure during the medical assessments. In one example, the size and shape of the chest panel 122 and abdominal panel 124 can be customized to further limit exposure depending on the medical treatment. For example, a gown can include a chest panel that can open from a left side or a right side such that the chest panel can allow for the examination of one side of the chest region while the other side of the chest region remains covered. A non-limiting example of the chest panel 122 and the abdominal panel 124 is shown in FIG. 1A.
In one example, the chest panel 122 and the abdominal panel 124 can be made of similar materials as the gown 100 or can vary depending upon the need of the healthcare professional or any other field professional. For example, the chest panel 122 and the abdominal panel 124 can be made from a clear material such as a polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a polycarbonate, or any other suitable material. In this example, the healthcare professionals can view the region under the panel without having to expose the region under the panel. For example, a healthcare provider can view a surgical scare on the chest region of a user without removing the gown 100 or the chest panel 122.
In one example, a body 120 of the gown 100 can be customized to any size or shape to fit both children and adults. In one example, the body 120 can include a soft fabric that is not rough on the skin such as polyester and elastane or any other suitable fabric material. In one example, stretch nylon can be used in the construction of the body 120. In some embodiments, the fabric or material used in the embodiments herein can vary depending on the applied field. For example, gowns used in spas can be made of cotton, Turkish cotton, Egyptian cotton, cotton/polyester blends, cotton/bamboo blends, cotton/wool blends, cotton terry/microfiber blends, microfiber, terry cloth, fleece, and velour. Medical or laboratory gowns can be made of cotton, polyester, cotton/polyester blends, polyester/nylon blends. Furthermore, the body 120 can be designed in various colors and designs.
The gown 100 can include a first fastening portion configured to selectively attach or detach a panel to a body 120 portion of the gown. In at least one example, the chest panel 122 and the abdominal panel 124 can be attached via a first fastener. The first fastener can include at least one of magnets, zippers, hook and loop, or snap buttons. In one example, the chest panel 122 can be attached to the body 120 of the gown 100 via magnets and the abdominal panel 124 can be attached to the body 120 of the gown 100 via magnets. In another example, the chest panel 122 can be attached to the body 120 of the gown 100 via hook and loop as the abdominal panel can be attached to the body 120 of the gown 100 via a zipper. In this way, the chest panel 122 and abdominal panel can use the same fastener type or any suitable combination of fastener types. As illustrated in FIG. 1A, the first fastener can attach the chest panel 122 and the abdominal panel 124 to the body 120 of the gown 100 to cover the regions of the user's torso. In one example, the first fastener portion can be seamlessly integrated into the periphery of the panels and/or the periphery of the opening where the panels cover. In one example, the first fastener portion, comprising of buttons, magnets, hook and look, or any other suitable fastener, can be positioned about the periphery of the panel in 2-to-5-inch intervals. In one example, the first fastener portion can be integrated within the fabric of the gown 100 such as to increase the aesthetic appeal of the gown 100. In one example, the first fastening portion of the gown 100 can be selected by the healthcare professional to accommodate any specific restriction of the user. For example, a user with a broken arm can have a gown 100 with magnets as the fastener mechanism rather than snap buttons or a zipper to accommodate the user with removing the panel themselves. In another example, the gown 100 can include an external fastener outside the periphery of the panels. These fasteners can be used to secure the chest panel 122 or the abdominal panel 124 when in an open configuration. In this way, the healthcare professional can secure the panel to the gown 100 in an open configuration to mitigate the movement of the panel during the medical treatment. Additionally, the length of the gown can vary, depending on the desired use of the gown. According to one example illustrated in FIG. 1A, the gown can be a shirt length version (terminating at or near the waist of the patient) to facilitate monitoring or evaluation of a patient while in action (such as on a treadmill) where a longer gown may be less desirable. As illustrated in FIG. 1A, the gown can terminate at an optional bottom seam 121 that establishes an alternative length of the gown 100. For example, if the patient is performing a cardiology stress test on a treadmill, rather than having the patient without a shirt, the present gown 100 in a shirt length version could be used for patient connection and monitoring. Additionally, a shirt length version of the gown 100 having a bottom seam 121 that terminates near a waist of the patent may be desirable for post-partum mothers, breast feeding mothers, or home healthcare/hospice patients that may prefer a shirt length gown. In other examples, the gown 100 can be % length near the thigh or knee of the user, or even ankle length, depending on the intended use.
FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the gown 100 of FIG. 1A with the chest panel 122 in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein. FIG. 1C illustrates a front view of gown 100 of FIG. 1A with an abdominal panel 124 in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 1B, the chest panel 122 can be selectively opened to expose the chest region of the user. In one example, the chest panel 122 can be selectively opened such that three sides 116 of the chest panel 122 can be unfastened from the body 120 of the gown 100, as illustrated in FIG. 1B. In this example, the bottom side 116 of the chest panel 122 can be secured to the body 120 or can be an integrated part of the gown 100 in a way that the chest panel 122 can revolve or hinge about this side 116 to expose the chest region of the user. In one example, the right side of the chest panel 122 can be secured to the body 120 of the gown 100 such that the chest panel 122 can hinge open from the right side (not illustrated). In another example the left side of the chest panel 122 can be secured to the body such that the chest panel 122 can hinge open from the left side (not illustrated). In this way, the healthcare professional can selectively unfasten the chest panel 122 to expose the chest region of the user, as illustrated in FIG. 1B. In at least one example, all four sides 116 of the chest panel can be fastened (e.g., by magnets, hook and loop, zippers, etc.) to the body 120 of the gown 100 such that the healthcare professional can remove the whole chest panel 122 from the gown 100 (not illustrated). In this way, the healthcare professional can complete a medical procedure and maintain coverage of the user's torso that is not the target area.
As illustrated in FIG. 1C, the abdominal panel 124 can be selectively opened to expose the abdominal region of the user. As discussed above regarding the chest panel 122, the abdominal panel 124 can include one side 116 secured to or integrated into the gown 100 to enable the abdominal panel 124 to revolve about the one side to expose the abdominal region. For example, three sides 116 of the abdominal panel can include fastener mechanisms to attach and detach from the body 120 of the gown 100. In one example, the one secured or integrated side into the gown 100 can be configured to the right side, left side, or upper side of the abdominal panel 124. Furthermore, all sides of the abdominal panel 124 can include fastener mechanism to detach the whole abdominal panel 124 from the body 120 of the gown 100. In this way, the healthcare professional can examine or operate on the abdominal area while the gown 100 can cover the rest of the user's torso. In this way, the coverage of the gown 100 can increase a patient's comfort during the procedure.
FIG. 1D illustrates a back view of gown 100 of FIG. 1A, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 1D (as well as FIG. 3C, FIG. 4C, FIG. 7B, and FIG. 8B), the gown 100 can include a back side 130. The gown 100 can include a seam 131 that can extend along the full length of the back side 130. In this way, the seam 131 can be where both sides of the back side 130 can join to provide coverage of the rear side of the user. The seam 131 on the back side 130 along the full length can accommodate to the user to don the gown 100. For example, the seam 131 can open to allow the user to easily don the gown over the torso with ease to accommodate a user with any disability or injury.
The gown 100 can include stretch ties 132 that can secure both sides of the back side 130 by the user at the top of the seam 131, as illustrated in FIG. 1D. The gown 100 can further include a drawstring channel 134 that can receive a drawstring 136. As illustrated in FIG. 1D, the drawstring channel 134 can be disposed around the mid-section of the gown 100 to secure the two rear sides of the gown round the user's waist. The drawstring 136 can be made of stretch polyester or any other suitable material. Aglets 138 can be attached at ends of the drawstring 136 and can be made of plastic, metal, or rubber. In one example, the seam 131 can include at least one fastener (e.g., hook and loop, zipper, snap button, or any other suitable fastener) along the length of the seam to secure the two sides of the back side 130 together to cover the rear of the user with the gown 100.
As illustrated in FIG. 1D (as well as FIGS. 1A-1C), the gown 100 can include underarm slits 140 that can accommodate a user with varying size of arms. In this way, the underarm slits 140 can allow easy access to the upper arm, the shoulder, and the armpit of a user while the torso remains covered. The underarm slits 140 mitigates the need for the user to remove their entire arms from the gown during examination. For example, the underarm slit 140 can allow for a healthcare professional to access the upper portion of the users arm to provide an injection such a vaccine or to fit a blood pressure cuff over the arm of the user without rolling up the sleeve or removing the arm of the user from the gown. By allowing healthcare providers to expose these areas without compromising patient comfort, the gown can significantly streamline the examination process.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 1A-1D, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 1A-1D.
FIG. 2A illustrates a front view of pants 200, according to embodiments described herein. The pants 200 can include a waist portion 246, and leg portions extending from the waist portion. As illustrated in FIG. 2A, the pants 200 can cover the lower body of the user from the waist to the ankles. In one example, the pants 200 can be made to any size or shape to accommodate both adults and children. In another example, the pants 200 can be made from a soft fabric, such as a polyester and elastane, nylon, polyester, or any other suitable material. The fabric of the pants 200 can be designed to feature various colors and designs.
The pants 200 can further include a third panel integrated into the pants. As illustrated in FIG. 2A, the third panel can be integrated in front region of the pants, more specifically in the pelvic region of the user. In this way, the healthcare professional can access the pelvic region of the user without the user having to remove their pants and their lower half can remain covered. In one example, the periphery of the third panel can include a third fastening portion configured to selectively attach or detach the third panel to the pants 200. As illustrated in FIG. 2A, one side (e.g., the bottom side) of the third panel can be secured or integrated into the pants 200 such that the panel can hinge or revolve about the secured side as the three other sides are unfastened to expose the pelvic region. In some embodiments, the secured side can be on the right side, left side, or upper side of the third panel (not illustrated). In one example, all four sides of the third panel can include at least one fastener (e.g., hook and loop, zipper, snap button, etc.) such that the whole third panel can be removed from the pants 200.
In one example, the pants waist portion 246 of the pants 200 can include a drawstring 236 disposed within the waist portion 246, configured to tighten and secure the pants to the user's waist. The drawstring 236 can include aglets 238 attached to the end of the drawstring 236. In one example, the drawstring 236 can include magnets disposed at the end of the drawstrings 236 as one example of securing the drawstrings 236 together. In this way, the magnets can facilitate securement of the drawstrings 236 together for a user that could not otherwise secure them due to an injury or a disease.
FIG. 2B illustrates a front view of pants 200 of FIG. 2A with a front panel or pelvic panel 226 in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein. As discussed above regarding the chest panel 122 and the abdominal panel 124, the pelvic panel 226 can be in an open configuration when the healthcare professional unfastens three sides of the panel 226 to selectively open the panel 226 and expose the pelvic region. As illustrated in FIG. 2B, the panel 226 can hinge about the bottom side that is secured or integrated into the pants 200 as the panel 226 can be configured to the open position. In this way, the healthcare professional can perform the procedure to the target pelvic region while the user can be at ease during the procedure as the lower portion of the body is covered.
FIG. 2C illustrates a back view of pants 200 of FIG. 2A, according to embodiments described herein. FIG. 2D illustrates a back view of pants 200 of FIG. 2A with a rear panel 228 in back side 254 in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 2C, the pants 200 can be configured to include a fourth panel or gluteal region panel 228 integrated into the rear of the pants 200. In this way, the gluteal region panel 228 can be positioned over the gluteal region of the user. In one example, the gluteal panel 228 can include a fourth fastening (e.g., by magnets, hook and loop, zippers, etc.) portion configured to selectively attach or detach the panel 228 to the pants 200 and selectively expose the gluteal region. As discussed above, the gluteal panel 228, like the chest panel 122 and abdominal panel 124, can be fastened on three sides to the pants 200 and one side can be secured or integrated to allow the panel to hinge or rotate open. In another example, the panel 228 can include fasteners on all four sides to enable the whole gluteal panel 228 to be removed from the pants 200. As illustrated in FIG. 2C, the gluteal panel 228 can be in a closed configuration to provide full coverage of the lower body of the user. As illustrated in FIG. 2D, the gluteal panel 228 can be unfastened and hinged about the bottom integrated side 250 of the panel 228 to expose the gluteal region of the user. In this way, the healthcare professional can provide a treatment to the gluteal region while the lower half of the user remains covered. For example, the healthcare professional can perform a lancing of a pilonidal cyst on the gluteal region of the user as the user remains covered in all areas besides gluteal region. In one example, the pant 200 can include either one or both of the gluteal panel a 228 and the pelvic panel 226.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 2A-2D, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 2A-2D.
FIGS. 3A through 20D illustrate embodiments of a gown system including a gown and pants that resembles the gown and pants described above in FIGS. 1A-2D in certain respects. For example, the embodiment depicted in FIG. 3A includes a gown 300 that can include similar features to the gown 100 of FIGS. 1A-1D. Relevant disclosure set forth above regarding similarly identified features thus may not be repeated hereafter. Moreover, specific features of the gown, pants and related components shown in FIGS. 1A-2D may not be shown or identified by a reference numeral in the drawings or specifically discussed in the written description that follows. However, such features may clearly be the same, or substantially the same, as features depicted in other embodiments and/or described with respect to such embodiments. Accordingly, the relevant descriptions of such features apply equally to the features of the gown, pants, and related components depicted in FIGS. 3A through 20D.
FIG. 3A illustrates a front view of a gown 300, according to embodiments described herein. In one example, the gown 300 can only include one selectively openable or closable access panels. In one example, as illustrated in FIG. 3A, an abdominal panel 324 of gown 300 can be the panel. As illustrated in FIG. 3A, the abdominal panel 324 is illustrated in a closed configuration. In this way, the user's torso can be covered while the panel 324 is in a closed position. The abdominal panel 324 can be secured to the gown 300 via fasteners (e.g., hook and loop, zipper, button snaps, or any other suitable fastener). FIG. 3B illustrates a front view of gown 300 of FIG. 3A with abdominal panel 324 in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 3B, the abdominal panel 324 can hinge about the bottom side of the abdominal panel 324 to expose the abdominal region of the user to the healthcare professional. As illustrated in FIGS. 3A-3C, the gown can include underarm slits 340. The underarm slits 340 can eliminate the need for the user to remove their arms during examinations or procedures. This feature can accommodate for assessments involving the upper arm and shoulder, such as examinations of range of motion, blood pressure monitoring or vaccinations.
FIG. 3C illustrates a back view of the gown 300 of FIG. 3A, according to embodiments described herein. As discussed above, the gown 300 can include a back side 330. The gown 300 can include a seam 331 that can extend along the full length of the back side 330. In this way, the seam 331 can be where both sides of the back side 330 can join to provide coverage of the rear side of the user. The gown 300 can include stretch ties 332 that can secure both sides of the back side 330 by the user at the top of the seam 331, as illustrated in FIG. 3C. The gown 300 can further include a drawstring channel 334 that can receive a drawstring 336. As illustrated in FIG. 3C, the drawstring channel 334 can be disposed around the mid-section of the gown 300 to secure the two rear sides of the gown round the user's waist.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 3A-3C, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 3A-3C.
FIG. 4A illustrates a front view of gown 400, according to embodiments described herein. In one example, the gown 400 can only include one selectively openable or closable access panels. In one example, as illustrated in FIG. 4A, a chest panel 422 of gown 400 can be the panel and can be connected by a removable seam 416 including connecting portions 414 and 417, and 422. As illustrated in FIG. 4A, the chest panel 422 is illustrated in a closed configuration. In this way, the user's torso can be covered while the panel 324 is in a closed position. The chest panel 422 can be secured to the gown 400 via fasteners (e.g., hook and loop, zipper, button snaps, or any other suitable fastener). As illustrated in FIG. 4B, the chest panel 422 can hinge about the bottom side of the chest panel 422 to expose the chest region of the user to the healthcare professional and the inner portion 418 of the chest panel 422. As illustrated in FIGS. 4A-4C, the gown 400 can include underarm slits 440. The underarm slits 440 can eliminate the need for the user to remove their arms during examinations or procedures. This feature can accommodate for assessments involving the upper arm and shoulder, such as examinations of range of motion or vaccinations.
FIG. 4C illustrates a back side 430 of gown 400 of FIG. 4A, according to embodiments described herein. The gown 400 can include a seam 431 that can extend along the full length of the back side 430. In this way, the seam 431 can be where both sides of the back side 430 can join to provide coverage of the rear side of the user. The gown 400 can include stretch ties 432 that can secure both sides of the back side 430 by the user at the top of the seam 431, as illustrated in FIG. 4C. The gown 400 can further include a drawstring channel 434 that can receive a drawstring 436. As illustrated in FIG. 4C, the drawstring channel 434 can be disposed around the mid-section of the gown 400 to secure the two rear sides of the gown round the user's waist.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 4A-4C, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 4A-4C.
FIG. 5A illustrates a front view of pants 500, according to embodiments described herein. In one example, the pants 500 can further include a third panel or a pelvic panel 526 integrated into the pants 500. As illustrated in FIG. 5A, the pelvic panel 526 can be integrated in front region of the pants 500, more specifically in the pelvic region of the user. Similar to the pants illustrated in FIGS. 2A-2D, the pants 500 can include a waist portion 546 including a drawstring 536 and aglets 538. The pants 500 can also include a lower elastic cuff 548, in some examples. The pelvic panel 526 can be hinged along a bottom hinge 516. The pants 500 can include upper leg 552 and lower leg 520 portions. In this way, the healthcare professional can access the pelvic region of the user through a viewing window 514 without the user having to remove their pants and their lower half can remain covered. In one example, the periphery of the third panel can include a third fastening portions 516, 518 configured to selectively attach or detach the third panel to the pants 500 at a corresponding fastening portion 517. FIG. 5B illustrates a front view of pants 500 of FIG. 5A with the pelvic panel 526 in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 5B, the panel 526 can hinge about the bottom side that is secured or integrated into the pants 500 as the panel 526 can be configured to the open position. In this way, the healthcare professional can perform the procedure to the target pelvic region while the user can be at ease during the procedure as the lower portion of the body is covered.
FIG. 5C illustrates a back view of pants 500 of FIG. 5A, according to embodiments described herein. In this embodiment, the back portion of the pants 500 includes a top portion 554 and a lower portion 520 but does not include a fourth panel or gluteal panel 528. In this way, the pants 500 embodiments of FIGS. 5A-5C are configured for procedures that only include the target area of the pelvic region. In this way, the pants can cover all other regions of the user's lower body. In other examples, a fourth panel or gluteal panel is combined with the front pelvic panel 526 to provide both front an back access to the patient.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 5A-5C, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 5A-5C.
FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate a back view of pants 600, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the gluteal panel 628 can be integrated in back region of the pants 600, more specifically in the gluteal region of the user. In this way, the healthcare professional can access the gluteal region of the user without the user having to remove their pants and their lower half can remain covered. Similar to the pants illustrated in FIGS. 2A-2D, the pants 600 can include a waist portion 646 and can also include a lower elastic cuff 648, in some examples. The gluteal panel 628 can be hinged along a bottom hinge. The pants 600 can include upper leg 652 and lower leg 620 portions. In this way, the healthcare professional can access the gluteal region of the user through a viewing window 614 without the user having to remove their pants and their lower half can remain covered. In one example, the periphery of the gluteal panel 628 can include a fourth fastening portions 616, 618 configured to selectively attach or detach the fourth panel to the pants 600 at a corresponding fastening portion 618. In one example, the periphery of the gluteal panel 628 can include a fastening portion configured to selectively attach or detach the gluteal panel 628 to the pants 200.
FIG. 6B illustrates a back view of pants 600 of FIG. 6A with rear panel 628 in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 6B, the gluteal panel 628 can be unfastened and hinged about the bottom integrated side of the panel 628 to expose the gluteal region of the user. In this way, the healthcare professional can provide a treatment to the gluteal region while the lower half of the user remains covered. For example, the healthcare professional can perform a lancing of a pilonidal cyst on the gluteal region of the user as the user remains covered in all areas besides gluteal region. FIG. 6C illustrates a front view of pants 600 of FIG. 6A, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 6C, the front of the pants does not include a pelvic panel, as illustrated in FIG. 5A. In this way, the user can don these pants for procedures that include the target area of the gluteal region.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 6A-6C, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 6A-6C. For example, the front access panel 526 of FIG. 5A can be combined with the rear access panel 628 of FIG. 6A, to provide both front and back access to the patient.
FIG. 7A illustrates a front view of a premium gown 700, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 7A, the premium gown 700 can include underarm slits 740. FIG. 7B illustrates a back view of premium gown 700 of FIG. 7A, according to embodiments described herein, the gown 100 can include a back side 130. The gown 700 can include a seam 731 that can extend along the full length of the back side 730. In this way, the seam 731 can be where both sides of the back side 730 can join to provide coverage of the rear side of the user. The seam 731 on the back side 730 along the full length can accommodate to the user to don the gown 700. For example, the seam 731 can open to allow the user to easily don the gown over the torso with ease to accommodate a user with any disability or injury.
The gown 700 can include stretch ties 732 that can secure both sides of the back side 730 by the user at the top of the seam 731, as illustrated in FIG. 7B. The gown 700 can further include stretch ties 732 in the lower back area along the seam 731 to tighten the gown 700 together around the waist area of the user.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 7A-7B, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 7A-7B.
FIG. 8A illustrates a front view of a premium gown 800 with drawstring pull channel 834, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 8A, the premium gown 800 can include underarm slits 840. As illustrated in FIG. 8A, the drawstring pull channel can be disposed across the width of the front of the gown 800. FIG. 8B illustrates a back view of the premium gown 800 of FIG. 8A, according to embodiments described herein. The drawstring channel 834 that can receive a drawstring 836. As illustrated in FIG. 8B, the drawstring channel 834 can be disposed around the mid-section of the gown 800 to secure the two rear sides of the gown round the user's waist. The drawstring 836 can be made of stretch polyester or any other suitable material. An aglet 838 can be attached at ends of the drawstring 836 and can be made of plastic, metal, or rubber. In one example, the seam 831 can include at least one fastener (e.g., hook and loop, zipper, snap button, or any other suitable fastener) along the length of the seam to secure the two sides of the back side 830 together to cover the rear of the user with the gown 800.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 8A-8B, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 8A-8B.
FIG. 9A illustrates a front view of a premium pants 900, according to embodiments described herein. In one example, the pants 900 can include a front side 952 and a rear side 920 (FIG. 9B). In one example, a waist 946 of the pants 900 can include a drawstring 936 disposed within the waist 946 of the pants. Additionally, in some examples the pants 900 include a lower cuff 948 on the end of each pant leg. The drawstring 936 can be tightened to secure the pants to the user's waist so the pants will not slide down the user's legs while the user is in motion. In another example, the pants 900 can include decorative elements such as a faux fly 950 on the front side 952 of the pants 900. FIG. 9B illustrates a back view of a premium pants 900, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the bottom of the leg portions extending from the waist 946 can include a cuffed portion 948. In this example, the cuffed portion can secure the leg portions around the user's ankles. As illustrated in FIGS. A and B, the front portion, or the rear portion of the pants 900 do not include any panels. In this way, the user can wear the pants 900 along with the gown, such as the gown 100 in FIG. 1 , for full coverage of the upper and lower body.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 9A-9B, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 9A-9B.
FIG. 10A illustrates a gown 1000 that can include overarm slits 1040 in a closed configuration, according to embodiments described herein. In one example, the overarm slits 1040 can be defined on the left and right sleeves of the gown 1000. In one example, the overarm slits 1040 can be configured to open or close. FIG. 10B illustrates gown 1000 of FIG. 10A including overarm slits 1040 in an open configuration, according to embodiments described herein. In one example, a front sleeve portion 1060 of the gown 1000 can include an attachment mechanism 1018 (e.g., hook and loop, zipper, snap button, or any other suitable fastener). The attachment mechanism 1018 can be configured to open and close the overarm slits 1040 of the gown 1000. As illustrated in FIG. 10A, the overarm slits 1040 are configured in a closed position attached by an attachment mechanism 1018. As illustrated in FIG. 10B, the front sleeve portion 1060 can be unfastened from a back sleeve portion 1050, and the front sleeve portion 1060 can be folded down over the chest area of the gown 1000. In this way, the front upper area of the user's arm can be exposed to a healthcare professional. In one example, the front of the gown 1000 can include an attachment mechanism to attach to the attachment mechanism 1018 from the front sleeve portion 1060 to secure the front sleeve portion 1060 to an open configuration. In this way, the healthcare professional can expose a user's arm or shoulder without requiring the patient to move, thereby protecting the user from moving or stretching in way that can cause damage. The length of the overarm slits 1040 can vary depending on the access to a patient's should or arm required by medical practitioners. For example, the overarm slits 1040 can extend from the periphery of the sleeve to the collar 1070 of gown 1000, as shown in FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 10A-10B, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 10A-10B.
FIG. 11A illustrates a front view of a gown 1100 that can include a removable upper quadrant 1130, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 11 , the gown 1100 can define an upper quadrant that can be configured to be a removable upper quadrant 1130. Although FIG. 11A illustrates the removable upper quadrant on the left side, the right side can also define a removable upper quadrant (not illustrated). The periphery of the removable upper quadrant 1130 can include fasteners (e.g., hook and loop, zipper, snap button, or any other suitable fastener) to attach and detach the removable upper quadrant 1130 from the gown 1100. In this example, the removable upper quadrant 1130 can be selectively removed such that a healthcare professional can view the upper quadrant of the user. FIG. 11B illustrates a back view of gown 1100 of FIG. 11A with a removable upper quadrant 1130 defined in the body 1120, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 11B, the gown 1100 can define a removable upper quadrant 1130 on the back of the gown 1100, as illustrated the upper quadrant 1130 can be defined on the right or left side of the gown 1100, defined on one side by the rear seam 1131. Similarly, the removable quadrant can be on the front or back, left or right lower quadrant of the user's torso and can be defined on a lower portion by a lower seam 1118. The periphery of the removable upper quadrant 1130 can include fasteners (e.g., hook and loop, zipper, snap button, or any other suitable fastener) to attach and detach the removable upper quadrant 1130 from the gown 1100 along the lower seam 1118 and/or rear seam 1131. In this way, the healthcare professional can view the region under the upper quadrant 1130.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 11A-11B, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 11A-11B.
FIG. 12A illustrates a front view of a gown 1200, according to embodiments described herein. In one example, the gown 1200 can include a first panel 1202 that can be a chest panel 1202 and a second panel 1204 that can be an abdominal panel 1204. The chest panel 1202 and the abdominal panel 1204 can be used in a similar manner as the chest panel 122 and abdominal panel 124, as illustrated in FIG. 1A. As illustrated in FIG. 12A the chest panel 1202 and the abdominal panel 1204 can define a semi-circular shape, the top portion of the chest panel 1202 terminating at or near the collar portion 1270 of the gown. In some examples the collar portion 1270 positionally retains the gown 1200 on the patent when the chest panel 1202 is open. In this way, the semi-circular shape can allow for more of the chest or abdominal region to be exposed to the healthcare professional.
FIG. 12B illustrates a back view of gown 1200 of FIG. 12A, according to embodiments described herein. In one example, a back side 1230 of the gown 1200 can define a spine panel 1206. As illustrated in FIG. 12B, the spine panel 1206 can extend from the color down the length of the gown 1200. In one example, the periphery of the spine panel 1206 can include fasteners (e.g., hook and loop, zipper, snap button, or any other suitable fastener) that can attach and detach the spine panel 1206 to the back side 1230 of the gown 1200, forming a spine seam 1218. In this way, the healthcare professional can unfasten the spine panel 1206 to expose the spine region of the user. For example, the healthcare professional can access the spinal region to perform a lumbar puncture or spinal tap without the user removing the gown 1200.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 12A-12B, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 12A-12B.
FIG. 13A illustrates a full body gown 1300 that can include a vertical seam 1310 and a divergent seam 1320, according to embodiments described herein. The full-body gown 1300 with a seam running down the center of its front can compromise the privacy of a wearer, particularly when the wearer sits down. The seam can bunch up and flare out when a wearer sits down. The gown 1300 of FIG. 13A includes a vertical seam 1310 that runs vertically down the front of the gown and a divergent seam 1320 that diverges from the waist to a corner of the gown 1300. The divergent seam 1320 can prevent the seam from bunching up and compromising privacy. As illustrated in FIG. 13A, vertical seam 1310 extends from the collar of the gown to drawstring pull channel of the gown. In one example, the divergent seam 1320 diverges from the drawstring pull channel to a corner of the gown, extending the width of the gown from the waist portion to the bottom seam. As illustrated in FIG. 13A, the divergent seam 1320 diverges to the lower right corner, however, in another example, the divergent seam 1320 can diverge to the lower left corner (not illustrated). The gown 1300 can include fasteners (e.g., hook and loop, zipper, snap button, or any other suitable fastener) along the vertical seam 1310 and the divergent seam 1320. The fasteners can allow the user to secure the two sides of the gown 1300 such as to provide coverage of the upper and lower body. In one example, the gown 1300 can include a drawstring pull channel and a drawstring to assist in securing the gown 1300 to the body of a user, more specifically the waist of the user.
FIG. 13B illustrates a gown 1300, according to embodiments described herein. A divergent seam 1322 can extend from the collar of the gown into a vertical seam 1312 that can extend the length of the gown 1300. In some cases, the vertical seam 1312 is disposed towards the side, or disposed off-center of a front face of the gown, according to embodiments described herein. In this way, a right portion of the gown 1300 can be overlapped by a left portion of the gown 1300 to increase the privacy of the user donning the gown as the user sits down or bends over. The gown 1300 can further include fasters to be used in a similar manner as the vertical seam 1310 and divergent seam 1320 of the gown 1300 illustrated in FIG. 13A. As illustrated in FIG. 13B, the divergent seam 1320 can transition linearly from the waist area to the bottom seam. However, in other examples, the divergent seam 1320 can transition in an arc, wave, or other geometric pattern intended to accommodate different patient geometries or desired placement when stretched. In some examples, the divergent seam 1320 can add between 5 and 15 inches, or more in width to the gown relative to the width at the waist portion of the gown.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 13A-13B, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 13A-13B.
FIG. 14A illustrates a front view of pants 1400, according to embodiments described herein. The pants 1400 can be designed with either a front panel 1404, rear panel 1418 (as seen in FIG. 14B), or both for particular examinations and surgeries to expose only a particular part of the user's body. The pants 1400 can also include decorative elements such as a faux fly 1450 on a front side of pants 1400, as illustrated in FIG. 14A. Additionally, according to one example, the drawstrings 1402 can be positioned on the side of the pants 1400 for configurations with a center front panel 1404. The side placement of the drawstrings 1402 ensures that they will be out of the way and will prevent them from interfering with the viewing window created by an open front panel 1404. According to some examples, the drawstrings 1402 can be located in the rear of the waistline of the pants 1400, or in any other location that removes the risk that the drawstrings 1402 will interfere with the viewing window.
FIG. 14B illustrates an internal rear view of pants 1400 of FIG. 14A, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 14B, the pants 1400 can include a mesh insert pouch 1414. In one example, the pants can include anchor points 1406 and 1406 that can support the mesh insert pouch 1414. As illustrated in FIG. 14C-14F the mesh insert pouch 14 can be configured to a semi-circular shape and define an internal volume, for example, to secure anatomical parts of the lower body of the user. As illustrated in FIG. 14D, the mesh insert pouch 1414 can include anchor points 1406 and 1408 that can secure to the anchor points 1406 and 1408 of the pants 1400. In one example, the mesh of the mesh insert pouch 1414 can be a breathable material to help the anatomic region stay dry, for example, a surgical scare area. In this way, the perforations in the mesh can be configured to larger or smaller diameters to determine the breathability of the mesh depending on the medical need.
FIGS. 14G and 14H illustrate a perspective view and a top view, respectively, of an ice sling insert 1460 that can be used with the pants 1400 or the gown 1300 detailed previously. According to one example, the ice sling insert 1460 can be attached to any location of the pants 1400 or gown 1300 by the anchor points 1462 that can include snaps, magnets, ties, buttons, zippers, hook and loop fasteners, and the like. As illustrated in FIGS. 14G and 14H, an alternative mechanism such as a zipper 1462′ or hook and loop fasteners can be arranged on a periphery of the ice sling insert 1460 to securely and removably connect to a corresponding feature on the pants 1400 or gown 1300 for secure placement. Any number of securement features and systems can be used to place the ice sling insert 1460. According to one example, described here in the context of an ice sling insert 1460 connected to the pants 1400 for use after a proctology, urology, or other groin area procedure, the ice sling insert 1460 can be securely fastened to the pants 1400 such that it becomes an integral part of the pants 1400 when worn by the patient. As shown, the ice sling insert 1460 defines an access opening 1466 for inserting an ice or heating pack. The ice sling insert 1460 further defines a pocket or pouch 1464 sized to hold an ice or heating pack therein. According to the example illustrated in FIG. 14H, the pocket or pouch 1464 defined by the ice sling insert 1460 includes a width X and a height Y that can, in some examples, correspond to a standard ice pack size. In some examples the pocket or pouch 1464 is sized to receive one or more 4″×6″ ice packs. According to this example, the height Y of the pocket or pouch 1464 can be approximately 12.5″, and the width X of the pocket or pouch can be approximately 4.5″ to accommodate 2 standard ice packs with some extra room to facilitate insertion and removal. According to one example, the ice sling insert 1460 can be made of the same or similar material as the pants 1400 or gown 1300. In other examples, the ice sling insert 1460, and/or the pocket or pouch 1464 can include additional coatings or linings to better serve as a pouch for a cold or heat source. According to one example, the pocket or pouch 1464 can be lined with a polymer or other waterproof barrier to allow for the direct insertion of ice or another cooling medium. In some examples, the access opening 1466 can include a seal or seam configured to form a waterproof seal within the pocket or pouch. In other examples, an ice pack or fluid bladder can be inserted into the pocket or pouch 1464 to provide directed heat or cooling to a prescribed area. As noted above, the ice sling insert can be used to selectively apply heat or cooling to facilitate the healing process, increase circulation, and/or to provide pain relieving cooling. Additional materials can be included in the pocket or pouch 1464 to facilitate healing including, but not limited to, red-light therapy, inert gas, pressure inducing elements, and the like. According to one example, the inclusion of the ice sling insert directly to the pants 1400 or gown 1300 allow for the selective placement of heat/cooling as an integral part of the garment, while ensuring secure placement in an affected area for a prolonged time regardless of the movement or orientation of the patient, allowing for a more restful and consistent experience for the patient.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 14A-14H, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 14A-14H.
FIG. 15A illustrates pants 1500 including knee panels 1510, 1512 in a closed position, according to embodiments described herein. One example, the knee panel 1510 can be disposed over the right knee and the knee panel 1512 can be disposed over the left knee. The knee panels 1510 and 1512 can share the same features as the chest panel 122 and the abdominal panel 124 of FIG. 1 as the knee panels 1510 and 1512 can include fasteners (e.g., hook and loop, zipper, snap button, or any other suitable fastener) that can attach or detach the knee panels 1510 and 1512 to expose the knee region of the user.
FIG. 15B illustrates pants 1502 that can include two seams 1522 and 1524 disposed over a knee region in a crisscross orientation, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 15B, the four panels created by the two seams 1522 and 1524 can be attached to each other to configure them in a closed position. FIG. 15C illustrates pants 1504 including two seams 1526, 1528 disposed over a knee in a crisscross orientation, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 15C, the pants 1500 can include attachment points 1530 (e.g., hook and look, snap buttons, or any other suitable fastener) disposed between the seams and outside the seams so as to keep a section of the pants over the knee exposed when the seams are open.
FIG. 15D illustrates pants 1500 including two seams that can create pants portions 1536, 1538, 1540, 1542 disposed over a knee in a crisscross orientation, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 15D, pant portions 1536, 1538, 1540, 1542 of the pants 1500 over the knee can be configured to an open position and expose the knee region. The pant portions 1536, 1538, 1540, 1542 can be secured by the attachment points 1530on the pant portions 1536, 1538, 1540, 1542 are connected to the attachment points 1530 outside of the two seams. As illustrated in FIG. 15D, the pants portions 1536, 1538, 1540, 1542 can be converging panels defining separable seams. According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 15D, the separable seams can be defined by 4 triangular patches opening to define a quadratic access port. However, the separable seam can be defined by any number of panels defining seams and access ports of any number of geometries.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 15A-15D, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 15A-15D.
FIG. 16A illustrates a front view of the pants 1600 including, according to embodiments described herein. In one example, the pants 1600 can include seams 1608 and 1610 on the front side of the pants 1600 that can be disposed over the shin region of the user and extending up from the ankle openings to the knee of each pant leg. As illustrated in FIG. 16A, the seams 1608 and 1610 can include a fastener (e.g., hook and look, snap buttons, or any other suitable fastener) disposed along the length of the seams 1608 and 1610. In this way, the seams 1608 and 1610 can be attached and detached from the pants 1600. In this example, as the seams 1608 and 1610 can be detached by a healthcare professional to expose the lower leg region. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 16A, a zipper or other separatable seam 1608′, 1610′ can collectively extend along the entire inseam of the pants 1600. According to one example, either or both separable inseams 1608′, 1610′ can be opened anywhere from the cuff of the pantleg to the top of the inseam to provide a customizable amount of access to either leg. In some examples, both separable inseams 1608′, 1610′ can be opened providing full access to the lower half of the patient's body.
FIG. 16B illustrates a back view of pants 1600, according to embodiments described herein. In one example, the pants 1600 can include seams 1614 and 1616 on the back side of the pants 1600 that can be disposed over the calf region of the user and extending from the ankle to the back of the knee. As discussed above, the seams 1614 and 1616 can include a fastener (e.g., hook and look, snap buttons, or any other suitable fastener) disposed along the length of the seams 1614 and 1616. In this way, the healthcare professional can detach the seams 1614 and 1616 such as to expose the calf region of the user to perform a medical procedure. In one example, other field professionals such as tattoo artist can use the pants 1600 illustrated in FIGS. 16A and 16B to tattoo a user in the lower leg while the user's lower body can still be covered. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 16B, a zipper or other separatable seam 1614′, 1616′ can collectively extend along the entire inseam of the pants 1600. According to one example, either or both separable inseams 1614′, 1616′ can be opened anywhere from the cuff of the pantleg to the top of the inseam to provide a customizable amount of access to either leg. In some examples, both separable inseams 1614′, 1616′ can be opened providing full access to the lower half of the patient's body.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 16A-16B, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 16A-16B.
FIG. 17 illustrates a number of stitches over a unit length, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 17 , a stitch pattern 1712 can be used to stitch first fabric 1714 and second fabric 1716 together. As seen in the illustrated embodiment, stitches 1720 can include stitch 1704, stitch 1706, stitch 1708, and stitch 1710. Although only four individual stitches are shown with respect to FIG. 17 , in some embodiments, any number of stitches can be used to join fabrics (e.g., first fabric 1714 and second fabric 1717). In one example, the stiches can be made from a stretch nylon thread, or any other suitable material.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIG. 17 , can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIG. 17 .
According to one example, the stitch 1704, stitch 1706, stitch 1708, and stitch 1710 can be sufficiently robust for the garment to be washed, sterilized, and/or otherwise laundered for repeated use. In such an example, the seam can be an open or closed seam and can include, but is in no way limited to, a plain seam, a double-stitched seam, a French seam, a flat-felled seam, a bound seam, a welt seam, or a lapped seam. In such examples, the distance between seams is sufficiently small as to mechanically bind the seam together and withstand washing and sterilization. In other examples, seam can include stitch 1704, stitch 1706, stitch 1708, and stitch 1710 configured such that the garment will not withstand multiple washings, sterilizations, and/or other laundering activities. According to this example, the resulting garment is intended to be disposable after use in order to foster hygiene and sterilization. According to one example, a seam with fewer than 10 stitches or loops per centimeter, fewer than 5 stitches or loops per centimeter, fewer than 3 stitches or loops per centimeter, or less can be considered a disposable garment/seam. In some examples, the disposable garment/seam can also allow for rapid access to any seam location, as the disposable seam can be sufficiently slight or sacrificial as to tear or open with the application of minimal force, such as greater than 5 foot-pounds of separation force, according to some examples.
FIG. 18A illustrates a front view of a gown 1800, according to embodiments described herein. The gown 1800 can include a divergent seam 1812 extending through the front side of the gown 1800. As illustrated in FIG. 18A, the divergent seam 1812 can extend from the collar of the gown 1800 and terminate at the bottom right of the front of the gown 1800. Although now illustrated, the divergent seam 1812 can extend from the collar and terminate at the bottom left of the front of the gown 1800. In one example, the divergent seam 1812 can include fasteners (e.g., hook and look, snap buttons, or any other suitable fastener) along the length of the divergent seam 1812 to attach and detach the divergent seam 1812 to the gown 1800. In this way, the user can don the gown 1800 and the gown 1800 can provide coverage of the user's torso. FIG. 18B illustrates a back view of gown 1800, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 18B, the back of the gown 1800 can provide full coverage of the back of the user's torso as the user dons the gown 1800.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 18A-18B, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 18A-18B.
FIG. 19A illustrates a front view of a gown 1900, according to embodiments described herein. As illustrated in FIG. 19 , the front view of the gown 1900 can provide full coverage of the front of the user's torso as the user dons the gown 1900. FIG. 19B illustrates a back view of gown 1900, according to embodiments described herein. The gown 1900 can include a seam that can extend along the full length of the back side. In this way, the seam can be where both sides of the back side can join to provide coverage of the rear side of the user. The seam on the back side along the full length can accommodate to the user to don the gown 1900. For example, the seam can open to allow the user to easily don the gown over the torso with ease to accommodate a user with any disability or injury. The gown can include stretch ties in the lower back area along the seam to tighten the gown 1900 together around the waist area of the user. In one example, the seam can include fasteners (e.g., hook and look, snap buttons, or any other suitable fastener) along the length of the seam to attach and detach both sides of the gown 1900.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 19A-19B, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 19A-19B.
FIG. 20A-20D illustrates a gown 2000 that share the same features of the gown 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1D. As illustrated in FIG. 20A, the gown 2000 can include a body 2020 that defines a chest panel 2022 defined by a chest removable seam 2018 and an abdominal panel 2024 defined by a removable seam 2016. As discussed above, the panels 2022 and 2024 can include fasteners (e.g., hook and look, snap buttons, or any other suitable fastener) configured to detach and attach the panels to the gown 2000. As illustrated in FIGS. 20B and 20C, the chest panel 2022 and the abdominal panel 2024 can hinge open about a side of the panels 2022 and 2024 that is integrated into the gown. In this way, the chest and abdominal regions can be exposed by the panels being configured in an open position. As illustrated in FIG. 20D, the gown 2000 can include a seam 2031 that can extend along the full length of the back side. In this way, the seam 2031 can be where both sides of the back side can join to provide coverage of the rear side of the user. The seam 2031 on the back side along the full length can accommodate to the user to don the gown 2000 and can include any number of fasteners, such as ties 2036. For example, the seam 2031 can open to allow the user to easily don the gown 2000 over the torso with ease to accommodate a user with any disability or injury. The gown 2000 can include stretch ties in the lower back area along the seam 2031 to tighten the gown 2000 together around the waist area of the user. In one example, the seam 2031 can include fasteners (e.g., hook and look, snap buttons, or any other suitable fastener) along the length of the seam to attach and detach both sides of the gown 2000.
Any of the features, components, and/or parts, of the gown or the pants, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in FIGS. 20A-20D, can be included, either alone or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Likewise, any of the features, components, and/or parts, including the arrangements and configurations thereof shown in the other figures can be included, either alone or in any combination, in the example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in FIGS. 20A-20D.
The foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, used specific nomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the specific details are not required in order to practice the described embodiments. Thus, the foregoing descriptions of the specific embodiments described herein are presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A garment system comprising:

a gown comprising:

a body portion configured to cover a torso of a user;

a first panel integrated into a first portion of the gown; and

a first fastening portion configured to selectively attach or detach the first panel to the body portion to selectively expose a first target area of a user's torso.

2. The garment system of claim 1, wherein the first panel is integrated into a front portion or a back portion of the gown.

3. The garment system of claim 1, wherein the first panel comprises a semi-circular profile.

4. The garment system of claim 1, wherein the first panel comprises a square profile.

5. The garment system of claim 1, wherein the first fastening portion comprises at least one of:

magnets;

zippers;

hook and loop; or

snap buttons.

6. The garment system of claim 1, wherein the first target area comprises one of:

a shoulder of the user;

a chest of the user; or

an abdomen of the user.

7. The garment system of claim 1, wherein the gown further comprises a second panel integrated into a second portion of the gown.

8. The garment system of claim 7, wherein the gown further comprises a second fastening portion configured to selectively attach or detach the second panel to the body portion to selectively expose a second target area of the torso of the user.

9. The garment system of claim 1, wherein the gown further comprises openable slits disposed in a sleeve portion of the gown.

10. The garment system of claim 1, further comprising:

pants configured to cover a lower body of the user, the pants comprising:

a waist portion;

leg portions extending from the waist portion;

a third panel integrated the pants; and

a third fastening portion configured to selectively attach or detach the third panel to the pants to selectively expose a first target area of the lower body of the user.

11. The garment system of claim 10, wherein the pants further comprise:

a fourth panel integrated the pants; and

a fourth fastening portion configured to selectively attach or detach the fourth panel to the pants to selectively expose a second target area of the lower body of the user.

12. The garment system of claim 10, wherein the pants further comprise a mesh pouch insert.

13. A garment system comprising:

a gown comprising:

a body portion configured to cover a torso of a user;

a fastening portion configured to selectively open or close a portion of the gown; and

a vertical seam disposed off-center on a front side of the gown.

14. The garment system of claim 13, wherein the fastening portion comprises at least one of:

magnets;

zippers;

hook and loop; or

snap buttons.

15. A method for using a garment system, comprising:

obtaining a gown system comprising:

a gown comprising a selectively openable first panel configured to expose a first target area of a body of a user when opened;

securing the gown over a torso of the user;

selectively opening the first panel of the gown;

accessing the torso of the user; and

maintaining coverage over other areas of the body of the user.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the gown system further comprises a first fastening portion configured to selectively attach or detach the first panel to a body portion of the gown.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein selectively opening the first panel of the gown comprises at least one of:

unfastening magnets of the first fastening portion;

unzipping zippers of the first fastening portion;

unfastening a hook and loop mechanism of the first fastening portion; or

unfastening buttons of the first fastening portion.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein the gown system further comprises:

pants configured to cover a lower body of the user, the pants comprising:

a waist portion;

leg portions extending from the waist portion;

a second panel integrated into the pants; and

a second fastening portion configured to selectively attach or detach the second panel to the pants to selectively expose a second target area of the lower body of the user.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising:

securing the pants over the lower body of the user;

selectively opening the second panel of the pants;

accessing the lower body of the user; and

maintaining coverage over other areas of the lower body of the user.

20. The method of claim 19, the gown system further comprises:

a third panel integrated into the gown or the pants; and

a third fastening portion configured to selectively attach or detach the third panel to the gown or the pants to selectively expose a third target area of the torso or the lower body of the user.