Hand or Foot Compression Wound Bandage System

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of a total covering breathable hand or foot compression bandage system that comprises a breathable hand compression wound bandage cover assembly; a breathable elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove compression bandage insert which is inserted into the outer casing member of the hand compression wound bandage system; a plurality of sterile finger and toe tip absorbent pad bandages; adjustable cinching compression bandage straps that have a means to employ adjustable bandage straps to apply pressure to various potential user-selected wound locations; a wrist or ankle fastener which is integrated into the hand or foot compression wound bandage system at the wrist or ankle location to prevent the outflowing of blood or the entry of contaminates. Additional embodiments are a water proof model, have extra absorbency palm members that can apply extra wound pressure, or have pockets.

Claims

1. A hand or foot compression wound bandage system comprising: a hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly; the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly having air flow perforation members; an elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert; the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert having air flow perforation members; the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert being capable of being inserted and removed from the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly; a plurality of sterile finger and toe tip absorbent pad bandages which are integrated into the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert at the finger or toe tip locations of the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert; a plurality of adjustable cinching compression bandage straps; the said adjustable cinching compression bandage straps being affixed to the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly at a plurality of locations; the said adjustable cinching compression bandage straps having a means that is commercially available today to apply adjustable compression wound force pressure to various potential wound locations on the said hand compression wound bandage cover assembly; a wrist or ankle fastener; the said wrist or ankle fastener which is integrated into the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly at the wrist or ankle location; the said wrist or ankle fastener having a cinching means that is commercially available today to prevent the outflow of blood and the inflow of outside contaminants from or into the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly.

2. A hand or foot compression wound bandage system according to claim 1 wherein the hand or foot compression wound bandage system is water resistant.

3. A hand or foot compression wound bandage system according to claim 1 wherein the hand or foot compression wound bandage system comprises a plurality of 3 1/16.sup.th of an inch to ¼ of an inch thick extra absorbency hand or foot palm pad members.

4. A hand or foot compression wound bandage system according to claim 1 wherein the hand or foot compression wound bandage system contains pockets.

5. A hand or foot compression wound bandage system according to claim 1 wherein said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly and the elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert are integrated as one unit.

6. A hand or foot compression wound bandage system according to claim 1 wherein the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly is made out of a commercial synthetic rubber such as neoprene.

7. A hand or foot compression wound bandage system according to claim 1 wherein the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert is made out of translucent fabric gauze having a loose open weave structure in which weft yarns are arranged in pairs and are crossed before and after each warp yarn.

8. A hand or foot compression wound bandage system according to claim 1 wherein the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly is made out of microfiber material.

9. A hand or foot compression wound bandage system according to claim 1 wherein the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly is made out of spandex.

10. A hand or foot compression wound bandage system according to claim 1 wherein the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly has at least one zipper enclosure mechanism.

11. A hand or foot compression wound bandage system according to claim 1 wherein the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert has at least one zipper enclosure mechanism.

12. A hand or foot compression wound bandage system according to claim 1 wherein the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly completely encloses and covers the injured hand or foot.

13. A hand or foot compression wound bandage system according to claim 1 wherein the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage completely encloses and covers the injured hand or foot.

14. A method of dressing a hand or foot wound using hand or foot compression wound bandage system comprising the steps of: 1) Providing a hand or foot compression wound bandage system comprising: a hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly; the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly having air flow perforation members; an elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert; the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert having air flow perforation members; the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert being capable of being inserted and removed from the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly; a plurality of sterile finger and toe tip absorbent pad bandages which are integrated into the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert at the finger or toe tip locations of the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert; a plurality of adjustable cinching compression bandage straps; the said adjustable cinching compression bandage straps being affixed to the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly at a plurality of locations; the said adjustable cinching compression bandage straps having a means that is commercially available today to apply adjustable compression wound force pressure to various potential wound locations on the said hand compression wound bandage cover assembly; a wrist or ankle fastener; the said wrist or ankle fastener which is integrated into the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly at the wrist or ankle location; the said wrist or ankle fastener having a cinching means that is commercially available today to prevent the outflow of blood and the inflow of outside contaminants from or into the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly; 2) Inserting a new fresh new said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert inside the said hand or foot compression wound bandage system; 3) Downing the said hand or foot compression wound bandage system over the injured hand or foot; 4) The user will selected the location of the said cinching compression bandage straps that is over the cut or injury on the foot or hand and cinch that compression bandage strap to the desired wound compression pressure; 5) The user will than cinch the wrist or ankle fastener on the hand or foot compression wound bandage system.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES

[0029] FIG. 1 is an angled back hand view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] FIG. 2 is a palm left hand view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] FIG. 3 is back left hand view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] FIG. 4 is a left side palm hand view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] FIG. 5 illustrates a close up of the sterile fingertip absorbent pad bandage;

[0034] FIG. 6 illustrates the elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert;

[0035] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of the extra absorbency palm pad;

[0036] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the foot compression wound bandage system.

REFERENCE LISTING OF THE NUMBERED ELEMENTS

[0037] 100 a hand or foot compression wound bandage system [0038] 110 foot compression wound bandage system [0039] 120 elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert [0040] 150 a hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly [0041] 170 sterile finger tip absorbent pad bandage [0042] 180 sterile toe tip absorbent pad bandage [0043] 190 adjustable cinching compression bandage straps [0044] 200 air flow perforation members [0045] 210 wrist fastener [0046] 220 ankle fastener [0047] 230 extra absorbency palm pad member [0048] 240 hook and loop fastener member of wrist or ankle fastener

DEFINITIONS

[0049] In the following description, the term “insertable” as used herein, describes something which is capable of being inserted into something else.

[0050] In the following description, the term “sterile finger and toe tip absorbent pad bandages” as used herein, describes sterile finger and toe tip absorbent pad bandages which are more thick and liquid absorbent than the absorbent pads on regular standard box bandages and also provides extra compression wound force.

[0051] In the following description, the term “adjustable cinching compression bandage straps” as used herein, describes cinching straps that are capable of adjustable cinching strength that in turn provides adjustable compression wound force over the hand or glove bandage insert.

[0052] In the following description, the term “hand glove bandage insert” as used herein, describes an elastic fit compression sterile bandage which ergonomically fits and can be worn over the hand.

[0053] In the following description, the term “foot glove bandage insert” as used herein, describes an elastic fit compression sterile bandage which ergonomically fits and can be worn over the foot.

[0054] In the following description, the term “elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or glove bandage insert” as used herein, describes an elastic fit compression hand or foot sterile bandage which is ergonomical and which is insertable into the hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly of the hand or foot compression wound bandage system.

[0055] In the following description, the term “a hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly” as used herein, describes the outer portion member of the hand or foot compression wound bandage system which covers and holds the elastic fit sterile fabric hand or glove bandage insert.

[0056] In the following description, the term “hand or foot compression wound bandage system” as used herein, describes either the hand compression wound bandage system or the foot compression wound bandage system which comprises a hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly; the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly having air flow perforation members; an elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert; the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert having air flow perforation members; the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert being capable of being inserted and removed from the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly; a plurality of sterile finger and toe tip absorbent pad bandages which are integrated into the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert at the finger or toe tip locations of the said elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert; a plurality of adjustable cinching compression bandage straps; the said adjustable cinching compression bandage straps being affixed to the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly at a plurality of locations; the said adjustable cinching compression bandage straps having a means that is commercially available today to apply adjustable compression wound force pressure to various potential wound locations on the said hand compression wound bandage cover assembly; a wrist or ankle fastener; the said wrist or ankle fastener which is integrated into the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly at the wrist or ankle location; the said wrist or ankle fastener having a cinching means that is commercially available today to prevent the outflow of blood and the inflow of outside contaminants from or into the said hand or foot compression wound bandage cover assembly.

[0057] The singular terms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the word “or” is intended to include “and” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of this disclosure, suitable methods and materials are described below. The term “comprises” means “includes.” All publications, patent applications, patents, and other references mentioned herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety for all purposes. In case of conflict, the present specification, including explanations of terms, will control. In addition, the materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

FIGURES

[0058] Referring generally to FIGS. 1-7, these figures illustrate embodiments according to the present invention for a hand or foot compression wound bandage system 100 and a method for bandaging hand or foot injuries using the hand or foot compression wound bandage system 100.

[0059] Referring to FIG. 1 illustrates an angled palm side facing view of a hand or foot compression wound bandage system 100. Moreover air flow perforation members 200 can be seen at varying placements on the hand or foot compression wound bandage system allowing air to flow between the hand and the air outside of the bandage Adjustable cinching compression bandage straps 190 can be seen on all of the fingers, thumb, and back of the hand.

[0060] The adjustable cinching compression bandage straps 190 can be tightened to the hold the desired wound pressure needed for the particular hand injury. Sterile fingertip absorbent pad bandages 170 illustrates a thick absorbent pad bandages which will allow for extra wound compression and blood absorption upon a fingertip or thumb tip injury. Further, FIG. 1 illustrates the wrist fastener 210 that the user can cinch up to prevent the outflow of blood and the entry of outside contaminants of the hand or foot compression wound bandage system 100. The wrist fastener 210 also shows the end of a hook and loop fastener member 240.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 2 illustrates a left hand angled palm view of an embodiment with the optional extra absorbency palm pad members 230. These extra absorbency palm pad members are designed to apply extra compression wound pressure to an inside palm injury.

[0062] Referring to FIG. 3 illustrates a right side palm view of an embodiment of the invention.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 4 illustrates a left side palm view of an embodiment of the invention.

[0064] Referring to FIG. 5 a close up of the sterile fingertip absorbent pad bandage 170 on the outer side of the elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert 120. Moreover, an adjustable cinching compression bandage strap 190 is shown for reference. Further, the perspective of where the hand wound bandage cover assembly 150 is show in relation to the inserted elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert 120.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 6 illustrates an elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert 120 being used on a hand embodiment of the hand or foot 304 compression wound bandage system. Air flow perforation members 200 are also shown on the elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert 120.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 7 illustrates the perspective that the extra absorbency palm pad member 230 being on the outside of an elastic fit compression sterile fabric hand or foot glove bandage insert 120 will provide extra compression wound force on the palm side of the hand. Again the sterile fingertip absorbent pad bandage 170 is also shown for additional illustration.

[0067] Referring to FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment of a foot bandage system of the foot compression wound bandage system 110. Sterile toe tip absorbent pad bandages 180 are shown at all toe tips. Just as on the hand bandages embodiments, the foot embodiments of the hand or foot compression wound bandage system 110 have air flow perforation members 200 as well as adjustable cinching compression bandage straps 190.

[0068] It should be understood that the drawings and detailed description herein are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive manner, and are not intended to he limiting to the particular forms and examples disclosed. Accordingly, it is intended that this disclosure encompass any further modifications, changes, rearrangements, substitutions, alternatives, design choices, and embodiments as would be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of this disclosure, and falling within the scope of the following claims.