CLIP SYSTEMS

Abstract

A clip system relates to a sealed package having a picture or motivational item and a clip. The picture or motivational item has a double sided sticky adhesive with a protective layer. The protective layer is then removed and applied to a surface. The device can be applied to needles to help people overcome their fear. The device may also be applied to needles, heart monitors, walls and other surfaces. Various clips for holding medical instruments are also enabled.

Claims

1. A clip system comprising: a clip assembly comprising; a clip having; a body comprising; a back-plate; and a biasing member; wherein said clip system comprises said clip assembly; wherein said clip assembly comprises said clip; wherein said clip comprises said body; wherein said body is defined by said back-plate and said biasing member; wherein a supported item is effectively held between said back-plate and said biasing member; wherein said supported item comprises a periphery; and wherein said clip system is structured and arranged such that said supported item is held in position along a vertical surface for use.

2. The clip system of claim 1 wherein said biasing member comprises teeth such that said clip assembly is adjustable relative to said supported item.

3. The clip system of claim 2 wherein said supported item comprises a lumen.

4. The clip system of claim 1 wherein said back plate comprises an adhesive pad for fastening to a surface.

5. The clip system of claim 1 wherein said supported item is structured and arranged to transport at least one fluid, said supported item comprises a hollow inner volume.

6. The clip system of claim 5 wherein said at least one fluid comprises air.

7. The clip system of claim 5 wherein said at least one fluid comprises liquid.

8. The clip system of claim 1 wherein said clip system comprises an extrusion allowing for 360 degrees rotation.

9. The clip system of claim 1 wherein said biasing member comprises an arcuate profile suitable for supporting said supported item when used.

10. The clip system of claim 1 wherein said supported item comprises a needle.

11. The clip system of claim 2 wherein said a substantially L-shaped base extrudes from a front of said back-plate.

12. The clip system of claim 11 wherein said biasing member comprises a push-tab for engaging and releasing said biasing member.

13. The clip system of claim 1 wherein said back-plate comprises at least one aperture for at least one fastener to secure said back plate to at least one surface.

14. The clip system of claim 1 wherein said at least one fastener comprises bolts.

15. The clip system of claim 1 wherein said clip comprises a top plate for securing at least one motivational item for encouraging a patient when viewed.

16. The clip system of claim 1 wherein said biasing member comprises a c-style clamp.

17. A clip system comprising: a clip assembly comprising; a clip having; a body comprising; a back-plate; and a biasing member; wherein said clip system comprises said clip assembly; wherein said clip assembly comprises said clip; wherein said clip comprises said body; wherein said body is defined by said back-plate and said biasing member; wherein said back plate comprises an adhesive pad for fastening to a surface; wherein said biasing member comprises teeth such that said clip assembly is adjustable relative to said supported item; wherein said biasing member comprises an arcuate profile suitable for supporting said supported item when used; wherein a supported item is effectively held between said back-plate and said biasing member; wherein said supported item comprises a periphery; wherein said supported item comprises a lumen; wherein said supported item is structured and arranged to transport at least one fluid, said supported item comprises a hollow inner volume; wherein said at least one fluid comprises liquid; wherein said clip comprises a top plate for securing at least one motivational item for encouraging a patient when viewed; and wherein said clip system is structured and arranged such that said supported item is held in position along a vertical surface.

18. The clip system of claim 17 further comprising a kit including: said at least one said clip; said at least one fastener; said at least one said supported item; and said at least one motivational item.

19. A method of using a clip system comprising the steps of: securing a plurality of clip assemblies to a surface; securing at least one supported item for use by a patient; and motivating said patient via at least one motivational item to promote wellness.

20. The method of claim 19 further comprising the step of: removing said at least one supported item.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention, clip system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a clip system during an ‘in-use’ condition showing a clip having a body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a clip assembly comprising a clip having the body comprising a back-plate and a biasing member according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the clip assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-2.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a kit including various clips according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-3.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of use for the clip system according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4.

[0019] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to a medical device and more particularly to a clip system as used to reduce the stressfulness of receiving medical treatment.

[0021] Generally speaking, the clip system may further comprise a c-style clamp or clip attachment for a needle. The c-style clamp or clip attachment may comprise plastic or rubber in order to wrap around different sizes of needles. The c-style clamp may comprise a top plate for securing at least one motivational item for encouraging a patient when viewed. Adhesive may be included to stick to a photo or item to assist in covering up a needle for patients and kids. Methods of attachments may include wall mounts, adhesive, or VELCRO® to stick to various surfaces. VELCRO® may comprise adhesive backing suck that it is able to couple to a clip and mount the clip to various surfaces.

[0022] The device is a multi-purpose invention and may be used for many applications including attaching to a heart rate monitor, finger, needles, an intravenous, and any other medical products, toys, and decorations. Photo(s) or item(s) may be attached to various surfaces in a room of the patient as motivational means. Photo(s) or item(s) may include for example cartoons, animal, cars, poems, or family photos. C-style clamp or clip may comprise metal, plastic, rubber, or other suitable materials. Photo(s) or item(s) may comprise cardboard, plastic, laminated paper, paper, or other suitable materials. The device further comprises sanitized packaging which includes parchment paper, wax paper or other suitable materials. The clip system is designed to distract patients when receiving treatment.

[0023] Referring to the drawings by numerals of reference there is shown in FIG. 1, clip system 100 having clip assembly 110 comprising clip 120 having body 130 comprising back-plate 132 and biasing member 152. Clip system 100 comprises clip assembly 110. Clip assembly 110 comprises clip 120. Clip 120 comprises said body 130. Body 130 is defined by back-plate 132 and biasing member 152. Back plate 132 may comprise adhesive pad 134 for fastening to surface 190. Other fastening means may be used. Supported item 180 is effectively held between back-plate 132 and biasing member 152. Supported item 180 comprises a periphery. Clip system 100 is structured and arranged such that supported item 180 is held in position along vertical surface 188. Biasing member 152 may comprise teeth 154 in certain embodiments such that clip assembly 110 is adjustable relative to supported item 180. Supported item 180 may for example comprise lumen 182.

[0024] Supported item 180 is structured and arranged to transport at least one fluid 192. Supported item 180 comprises a hollow inner volume. At least one fluid 192 may comprise air 194. At least one fluid 192 comprises liquid 196. Clip system 100 may comprise extrusion 170 allowing for 360 degrees rotation. Biasing member 152 comprises an arcuate profile suitable for supporting supported item 180 when used. Supported item 180 may alternately comprise needle 184.

[0025] L-shaped base 136 extrudes from front of back-plate 132. Biasing member 152 comprises a push-tab 156 for engaging and releasing biasing member 152. Back-plate further 132 comprises at least one aperture 142 for at least one fastener 144 to secure back plate 132 to at least one surface 190. At least one fastener 144 comprises bolts. Clip 120 comprises top plate 122 for securing at least one motivational item 124 for encouraging patient 146 when viewed. Biasing member 152 comprises c-style clamp 148.

[0026] Clip system 100 may be sold as kit 440 comprising the following parts: at least one clip at least one fastener; at least one supported item; and at least one motivational item, components as mentioned previously. The kit has instructions such that functional relationships are detailed in relation to the structure of the invention (such that the invention can be used, maintained, or the like in a preferred manner). Clip system 100 may be manufactured and provided for sale in a wide variety of sizes and shapes for a wide assortment of applications. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other kit contents or arrangements such as, for example, including more or less components, customized parts, different decorative and securing combinations, parts may be sold separately, etc., may be sufficient.

[0027] Referring now to FIG. 5 showing flowchart 550 illustrating method of use 500 for clip system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4. As shown, method of use 500 may comprise the steps of: step one 501, securing a plurality of clip assemblies 110 to surface 190; step two 502, securing at least one supported item 180 for use by patient 146; step three 503, motivating patient 146 via at least one motivational item 124 to promote wellness; step four 504, removing at least one supported item 180.

[0028] It should be noted that step four 504 is an optional step and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method of use 500 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 5 so as to distinguish them from the other steps of method of use 500.

[0029] It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §112, ¶6. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of use arrangements such as, for example, different orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc., may be sufficient.

[0030] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.