WO2009144336A1

WO2009144336A1 - Expandable anatomical mattress

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Publication number: WO2009144336A1
Application number: PCT/ES2009/000281
Authority: WO
Inventors: Isabel Azucena Rey Salorio
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2008-05-26
Filing date: 2009-05-21
Publication date: 2009-12-03
Anticipated expiration: 2010-11-26
Also published as: ES1069344Y; ES1069344U; WO2009144336A8

Abstract

The expandable anatomical mattress has been created specifically for pregnant women who experience real difficulties in lying down due to the problems said women have in adapting their anatomy to a bed, above all when a woman reaches the final pregnancy trimester. As a result of diverse reasons specific to pregnancy it is difficult for a woman to find the ideal posture to fall asleep, above all during the night. The object of the invention is to provide certain points of support for specific areas of the body being more vulnerable during pregnancy, and in this manner to achieve greater postural wellbeing, assisting the nocturnal rest of a pregnant woman. Said points of support are achieved with the expandable anatomical mattress comprising various movable, independent and expandable parts (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10) adapted, by means of strong Velcro strips sown strongly onto each of said parts, to a central part (1) of non-expandable semi-rigid structure, of rectangular foldable shape, acting as backbone of the expandable mattress. Said central part has a dual function: on the one hand it acts as principal base of the mattress whereto the diverse parts are attached, as has been previously mentioned, and on the other hand it has an important function in the securing mechanism of the mattress based on lugs (A₁, A₂, A₃ and A₄) whereon are assembled straps (C₁ and C₂) tightened beneath the mattress and secured with buckles. With the overall assembly of the mattress a pregnant woman is able to make the areas of greatest tautness of her body, due to the pregnancy, comfortable, in this manner providing the required adaptability to be able to relax and fall asleep. Although the expandable anatomical mattress has been created and designed especially for pregnant women, all those persons who through some circumstance have limited mobility in bed, prejudicing their rest, may also benefit from the use thereof, as may be the case of elderly persons needing to make postural changes, persons with plaster casts, persons having a type of paralysis, etc...

Description

COLCHONETA ANATÓMICA HINCHABLE INFLATABLE ANATOMIC MATTRESS

La presente invención se refiere a una colchoneta anatómica hinchable , destinada principalmente ,para conseguir un mayor bienestar postural de las mujeres embarazadas , durante su descanso nocturno;aunque también se pueden beneficiar de su uso todas aquellas personas que necesiten una cierta adaptabilidad de su cuerpo a Ia cama debido a unas determinadas circunstancias físicas que Io impidan.The present invention relates to an inflatable anatomical mat, mainly intended to achieve greater postural well-being of pregnant women, during their nighttime rest; although all those people who need a certain adaptability of their body can also benefit from its use. The bed due to certain physical circumstances that prevent it.

Campo técnico de Ia InvenciónTechnical field of the Invention

La colchoneta anatómica hinchable está formada por un número determinado de piezas hinchables y movibles que van provistas de unas potentes tiras de velcro,cosidas fuertemente en cada una de ellas;dichas tiras de velero actuarán como mecanismo de unión entre las distintas piezas y Ia base central de Ia colchoneta. Esta base central a Ia que hacemos referencia,es una pieza que actúa como eje principal de Ia colchoneta, de estructura semi- rigida,no hinchable y con Ia posibilidad de plegarse sobre si misma,en Ia cual el usuario puede ir adaptando las diferentes piezas según sus necesidades. La colchoneta se puede colocar en cualquier superficie firme,aunque está diseñada para su perfecta adaptación y fijación a Ia cama; para ello viene provista de un sistema de cinchas o correas que se ensamblan en una especie de abrazaderas que tiene Ia base central de Ia colchoneta,en sus laterales.The inflatable anatomical mat is formed by a certain number of inflatable and movable pieces that are provided with powerful velcro strips, stitched tightly in each of them; said sailboat strips will act as a mechanism of union between the different pieces and the central base of the mat. This central base to which we refer, is a piece that acts as the main axis of the mat, semi-rigid, non-inflatable structure and with the possibility of folding on itself, in which the user can adapt the different pieces according to your needs. The mat can be placed on any firm surface, although it is designed for its perfect adaptation and fixation to the bed; For this, it is provided with a system of straps or belts that are assembled in a kind of clamps that have the central base of the mat, on its sides.

Estado de Ia técnica y su valoración Actualmente no se conoce ningún tipo de colchoneta hinchable destinada específicamente^ara favorecer a un mayor bienestar posturaL.durante el descanso de Ia mujer embarazada,las cuales tienen unas verdaderas necesidades a Ia hora de conseguir una mejor adaptabilidad de su cuerpo a Ia cama,sobre todo a medida que avanza su estado de gestación y este Ie va provocando diversas tensiones en determinadas zonas de su cuerpo. Pues bien,hasta ahora se han utilizado todo tipo de objetosícojines^lmohadas^antas enrrolladas etc...)que proporcionaban esos apoyos en aquellas zonas a las cuales se quería ofrecer un mayor descanso y relajación, pero con el gran inconveniente que supone Ia poca adaptabilidad de todos esos objetos al cuerpo y Io aparatoso de tener varios al mismo tiempo en Ia cama y de ajustar su colocación cada vez que Ia persona se mueve o cambia de postura/todo ello hace que en Ia mayoría de los casos sea motivo de frustración a Ia hora de intentar conseguir un buen descanso.State of the technique and its assessment Currently, there is no known type of inflatable mat specifically designed to favor a better posture during the rest of the pregnant woman, who have real needs when it comes to achieving a better adaptability of his body to the bed, especially as his gestation progresses and this causes various tensions in certain areas of his body. Well, until now all kinds of cushion objects have been used ^ pillows ^ funky blankets etc ...) that provided those supports in those areas where they wanted to offer more rest and relaxation, but with the great inconvenience of the little adaptability of all these objects to the body and the apparatus of having several at the same time in the bed and of adjusting their placement each time the person moves or changes posture / all this makes in most cases a reason for frustration when trying to get a good rest.

Exposición de Ia invenciónExhibition of the invention

La colchoneta anatómica hinchable está diseñada en su conjunto,para proporcionar los puntos de apoyo necesarios en las mujeres embarazadas, que necesitan tener una mejor adaptabilidad de su anatomía,en el momento del descanso en Ia cama. La versatilidad de Ia colchoneta Ia hace especialmente funcionaba Ia hora de adaptarse al cuerpo de personas con distintas necesidades,no sólo a mujeres embarazadas sino también a otro tipo de usuarios como por ejemplo:personas mayores con necesidad de cambios posturales_;personas escayoladas_;personas con algún tipo de dolencia en Ia que necesiten un determinado apoyo de alguna zona de su cuerpo etc.The inflatable anatomical mat is designed as a whole, to provide the necessary support points in pregnant women, who need to have a better adaptability of their anatomy, at the time of bed rest. The versatility of the mat Ia especially worked when adapting to the body of people with different needs, not only for pregnant women but also for other types of users such as: older people in need of postural changes _; people plaster casts _; people with some type of ailment in which they need a certain support of some area of their body etc.

La colchoneta anatómica hinchable ofrece Ia gran ventaja que al estar formada por diversas piezas movibles con distinta finalidad cada una de ellas ,el usuario puede personalizar su propia colchoneta según sus necesidades en cada momento.The inflatable anatomical mat offers the great advantage that being formed by several movable pieces with different purposes each, the user can customize their own mat according to their needs at all times.

Otra de las muchas ventajas que ofrece Ia colchoneta frente a otros objetos destinados al mismo fin , mencionados anteriormente y al margen del descanso que estes puedan proporcionar, es Ia comodidad a Ia hora de transportarla a cualquier lugar donde el usuario vaya a descansar,al ser todas las piezas deshinchables,excepto Ia pieza central que es plegable y todas ellas fácilmente transportables ocupando un mínimo espacio.Another of the many advantages offered by the mat compared to other objects intended for the same purpose, mentioned above and regardless of the rest you can provide, is the comfort when transporting it to any place where the user will rest, being All removable parts, except the central part that is foldable and all of them easily transportable occupying a minimum space.

Descripción de Ia invenciónDescription of the invention

La colchoneta anatómica de Ia invención ,está formada por una serie de piezas independientes,movibles e hinchables,con un determinado diseño y forma según su finalidad;todas ellas van provistas de unas potentes tiras de velcro,que actúan como mecanismo de unión entre ellas y Ia base central(l),pieza principal de Ia colchoneta,de forma rectangular y estructura semi-rigida,pero con Ia facilidad de poder plegarse;sobre Ia cual se albergarán todas las piezas.The anatomical mat of the invention, is formed by a series of independent, movable and inflatable pieces, with a certain design and shape according to their purpose; all of them are provided with powerful velcro strips, which act as a mechanism of union between them and The central base (l), the main piece of the mat, rectangular in shape and semi-rigid structure, but with the ease of being able to fold; on which all the pieces will be housed.

En Ia parte superior de Ia pieza central(l) se fija una pieza en forma cuña hinchable(2)con tres niveles de inflado independientes, destinada al descanso de Ia parte superior del tronco y en Ia cual se puede adaptar,una pieza de forma semi-cilindrica e hinchable(8)que se fija con las potentes tiras de velero y que va destinada a proporcionar descanso a Ia zona cervical. De Ia misma manera,pero en Ia parte inferior de Ia pieza central(l) se fija otra pieza con forma de cuña(3) y con tres niveles de inflado independientes,de idénticas características que Ia pieza (2) pero destinada a la elevación de las extremidades inferiores y en Ia que puede ir adaptada una pieza semi-cilindrica(9) e hinchable que proporciona un apoyo en Ia cara posterior de las rodillas.In the upper part of the central part (l) an inflatable wedge piece (2) with three independent inflation levels is fixed, destined to rest the upper part of the trunk and in which it can be adapted, a piece of shape semi-cylindrical and inflatable (8) that is fixed with the powerful sailboat strips and that is intended to provide rest to the cervical area. In the same way, but in the lower part of the central part (l) another wedge-shaped part (3) and with three independent inflation levels, of identical characteristics as the piece (2) but intended for lifting is fixed of the lower extremities and in which a semi-cylindrical piece (9) and inflatable can be adapted that provides a support on the rear face of the knees.

En los laterales de Ia pieza central(l) van acopladas dos piezas(4 y 5) son unas cuñas hinchables;su forma es redondeada en su parte superior y de un mayor grosor con respecto a su extremo inferior,que acaba prácticamente a ras de superficie;su diseño ha sido realizado con el fin de poder acomodar las piernas en posición semi-flexionada cuando el usuario se encuentre en decúbito lateral derecho o izquierdo.On the sides of the central piece (l) two pieces (4 and 5) are attached, inflatable wedges; their shape is rounded in its upper part and of a greater thickness with respect to its lower end, which ends practically flush with surface; its design has been made in order to accommodate the legs in semi-flexed position when the user is in the right or left lateral recumbency.

En la misma pieza central (1) se sitúan varias piezas menores( 6,7,10 y ll),todas ellas hinchables y con distinta forma según Ia finalidad. La pieza (6) de forma semi-cilindrica y situada en Ia parte superior de Ia pieza central(l) va destinada a proporcionar un apoyo de Ia zona lumbar.La pieza (7) con forma de cuña más alargada,se sitúa en Ia parte inferior de Ia pieza central(l),su finalidad es proporcionar una ligera elevación de Ia zona pélvica,cuando Ia usuaria se encuentre en posición decúbito supino(boca arriba).Ambas piezas se fijan con las potentes tiras de velero. Las piezas (10 y 11) con forma de pequeñas cuñas alargadas y con poco grosor,se sitúan a ambos lados de Ia pieza central;su función es Ia de proporcionar un ligero apoyo del vientre de Ia mujer embarazada cuando esta se encuentre en posición decúbito lateral derecho o izquierdo ,1o cual favorece a eliminar Ia tensión que se acumula en Ia zona lumbar cuando Ia mujer se encuentra acostada de lado debido al contrapeso que produce ei vientre.In the same central piece (1) there are several smaller pieces (6,7,10 and ll), all of them inflatable and with different shapes depending on the purpose. The part (6) semi-cylindrical and located in the upper part of the central part (l) is intended to provide support of the lumbar area.The piece (7) with a more elongated wedge shape, is located in Ia lower part of the central part (l), its purpose is to provide a slight elevation of the pelvic area, when the user is in a supine position (face up). Both pieces are fixed with the powerful sailboat strips. The pieces (10 and 11) in the form of small elongated wedges and with little thickness, are located on both sides of the central piece; its function is to provide a slight support of the belly of the pregnant woman when she is in a recumbent position right or left lateral, which favors the elimination of tension that accumulates in the lower back when the woman is lying on her side due to the weight that the belly produces.

La pieza central(l)que actúa como columna vertebral de Ia colchoneta ,también forma parte del sistema de fijación al venir provista de unas abrazaderas(Ai,A2,A3Y A₄) donde se ensamblan unas cinchas(C iy C 2) que nos sirven para ajustar Ia colchoneta a Ia cama,proporcionándole una mayor estabilidad. Breve descripción de los dibujosThe central piece (l) that acts as the backbone of the mat, is also part of the fixing system when it comes provided with clamps (Ai, A2, A3Y A ₄ ) where some straps (C and C 2) are assembled that we they serve to adjust the mat to the bed, providing greater stability. Brief description of the drawings

-FIGURA 1 :muestra una vista en perspectiva explosionada de las once piezas que constituyen Ia colchoneta anatómica hincha ble,objeto de Ia invención. En dicha figura se puede apreciar las distintas piezas con su especifico diseño,como también Ia ubicación de las mismas,permitiendo de esta manera obtener una mayor información visuaLcomplementando Ia información teórica de Ia descripción. En esta figura se distinguen ,las piezas (6,8 y 9) con forma semi- cilindrica todas ellas. Al mismo tiempo se puede observar como las piezas (2 Y 3)se presentan como grandes cuñas diferenciándose los tres niveles de inflado anteriormente mencionados,que ambas piezas poseen. De Ia misma manera se puede visualizar Ia determinada forma de las piezas( 4 y 5) más redondeadas en su parte superior y con un mayor grosor que en su parte inferior ,1a cual termina prácticamente a ras de superficie ;como también es interesante observar Ia colocación de estas piezas en Ia colchoneta.-FIGURE 1: shows an exploded perspective view of the eleven pieces that constitute the inflatable anatomical mat, object of the invention. In this figure you can see the different pieces with their specific design, as well as their location, thus allowing to obtain more visual information by complementing the theoretical information of the description. In this figure, the pieces (6,8 and 9) with semi-cylindrical shape are all distinguished. At the same time it can be seen how the pieces (2 and 3) are presented as large wedges differentiating the three levels of inflation mentioned above, which both pieces have. In the same way you can visualize the certain shape of the pieces (4 and 5) more rounded in its upper part and with a greater thickness than in its lower part, which ends practically at ground level; as it is also interesting to observe the placement of these pieces on the mat.

Para terminar queda hacer referencia en dicha figura, a tres piezas con forma de cuña alargada todas ellas ;con Ia única diferencia de que Ia pieza(7) es de mayor tamaño que las otras dos piezas(10 y 11) ambas de idénticas características/Todas ellas se adaptan a Ia pieza central(l). Como se puede apreciarla pieza central(l) viene provista de unas abrazaderas(Ai,A2,A3 y A4) dos situadas en el lado derecho y las otras dos en el lado izquierdo de dicha pieza.Finally, reference is made in said figure, to three pieces with an elongated wedge shape all of them; with the only difference that the piece (7) is larger than the other two pieces (10 and 11) both of identical characteristics / All of them adapt to the centerpiece (l). As can be seen, the center piece (l) is provided with clamps (Ai, A2, A3 and A4) two located on the right side and the other two on the left side of said piece.

-FIGURA 2: se muestra una vista en planta superior de Ia colchoneta con todas las piezas completamente engarzadas,colocadas todas ellas en sus respectivos lugares.AI mismo tiempo se puede apreciar como funciona el sistema de sujeción de Ia colchoneta a Ia cama a través de las cinchas (C iy C 2) que se ajustan al colchón y que pasan por debajo de este,hasta el otro extremo donde se aseguran mediante unas hebillas. -FIGURE 2: a top plan view of the mat is shown with all the pieces completely crimped, placed all of them in their respective places.At the same time you can see how the system of fastening the mat to the bed works through the straps (C and C 2) that fit the mattress and pass under it, to the other end where they are secured by buckles.

Claims

CLAIMS I. INFLATABLE ANATOMIC CUSHION characterized by being composed of several pieces, joined by powerful velcro strips, which are stitched tightly along all the pieces and thus act as a mechanism of union between them. The mat consists of a center piece 1 (1) of semi-rigid structure, not inflatable and rectangular in shape, but with the possibility of folding; it acts as the main axis and in which the rest of the pieces that make up are coupled The mat.

In the upper part of the central part (l) a wedge-shaped part (2) is coupled with three levels of inflator which houses an inflatable, semi-cylindrical piece (8) that is fixed to it by means of the powerful strips of sailboat.

In the lower part of the piece center 1 (1) is coupled, by means of the powerful velcro strips, another piece (3) in the form of a wedge and with three levels of inflation that in turn houses another inflatable piece (9) and semi-cylindrical

On the sides of the center piece (l) on the right and on the left, two inflatable pieces (4 and 5) are wedge-shaped, whose upper part is wider, rounded and thicker than the lower part which ends almost flush of surface; both pieces are fixed with the powerful sailboat strips.

In the base of the central piece (l) there are several smaller pieces (6,7,10 and 11), all of them inflatable and of different shapes according to their purpose. The semi-cylindrical part (6) is located in the upper part of the base of the central part (l) .The piece (7) and with an inflatable wedge shape is located in the lower part of the base of the piece central (l) and finally the pieces (10 and 11) in the form of small elongated and inflatable wedges, which are located on both sides, right and left, of the base of the central piece (l). All of them coupled by means of the strips Sailboat 2. INFLATABLE ANATOMIC CUSHION characterized by a fastening system, consisting of clamps (Ai, A2, A3 and A ₄ ) in which straps or straps are assembled (C and C2). Said belts are assembled in the lateral clamps that the central part (l) has, pass under the mattress and adjust and are fixed at the other end where the other two lateral clamps of the central part (1) are located.