SICKBED BARF BAGS
United States Patent 3693192
A single elongated sheet of waterproof flexible material is horizontally and medially folded to form both an open-topped lower container and an upper lid for the container. The container is preformed by folding the two sides of the lower portion of the sheet inwardly and adhesively securing them to each other and to the bottom of the sheet. The inwardly folded sides have overlapping accordian-like folds to permit expansion of the open top of the container. The accordian-like folds extend upwardly along the opposite sides of the lid to form a trough for directing material into the open top of the container. Suspension means are provided for suspending the open container by its lid and for closing the open top when desired.
US Patent References:
Receptor
Townsend - August 1926 - 1597556
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Hogan - August 1914 - 1105785
Collapsible cup
Reifsnyder - December 1923 - 1478838
Paper laundry bag
Jewell - November 1928 - 1692777
Drinking cup and the like
Pinckney - November 1928 - 1692951
Receptor
Townsend - August 1926 - 1597556
/1105785.html
Hogan - August 1914 - 1105785
Collapsible cup
Reifsnyder - December 1923 - 1478838
Paper laundry bag
Jewell - November 1928 - 1692777
Drinking cup and the like
Pinckney - November 1928 - 1692951
Application Number:
05/075441
Publication Date:
09/26/1972
Filing Date:
09/25/1970
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Export Citation:
Primary Class:
Other Classes:
383/120, 383/86, 4/484, 4/144.200
International Classes:
A61G7/05; A61J19/00; A61G7/06; A61J19/00
Field of Search:
4/112,284,285,274 128/275,292,DIG.24 229/53,75
US Patent References:
Primary Examiner:
Matteson, Frederick L.
Assistant Examiner:
Massenberg, Donald B.
Claims:
Having thus described the invention what is claimed and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is
1. A disposable sickbed barf bag formed from a sheet of flexible moisture-resistant material comprising:
1. A disposable sickbed barf bag formed from a sheet of flexible moisture-resistant material comprising:
Description:
This invention relates to what may be broadly termed a disposable refuse bag more particularly of the type for use by patients subject to stomach distress. Bags of this nature are available upon aircraft for use by passengers subject to air sickness and are colloquially referred to as "barf bags." The present bag, while not limited as to use, is more particularly designed for use by sickbed patients and will be herein designated as a "sickbed barf bag."
Usually when stomach distress is developed by a bedridden patient a shallow-shaped bedpan, if available, is quickly held in a receiving position relative to the patient or, if such a pan is not available, waterproof sheets or towels are quickly provided. This usually results in a bedraggled bed since it is difficult to maintain the pan or other protective means in the proper position for effective use.
The principal object of this invention is to provide a barf bag which can be conveniently and unobtrusively attached to the patients pillow so as to remain in place to protect the pillow and bedding against soilage and which will gravitationly direct patient-ejected material to a moisture-resistant disposable receiver should stomach sickness develop.
Another object is to provide a closure means for the receiver which will serve both as a closing lid and as a guide trough to direct material to the receiver.
A further object is to form a barf bag and lid assembly from a single sheet of disposable, moisture-resistant, flexible material so that the complete assembly will freely conform to the bedding surface without the usual inconvenience of a rigid bedpan.
Other objects and advantages reside in the detail construction of the invention, which is designed for simplicity, economy and efficiency. These will become more apparent from the following description.
In the following detailed description of the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof. Like numerals refer to like parts in all views of the drawings and throughout the description.
In the drawings:
FIG. 1 is a plan view of the single sheet from which the improved sickbed barf bag is formed;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the sheet of FIG. 1 folded and prepared for use;
FIG. 3 is a similar perspective view showing the prepared sheet of FIG. 2 in the filled and closed position;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged and expanded cross-sectional view taken on the line 4--4, FIG. 3; and
FIG. 5 illustrates the invention as it would appear on a sickbed ready for use.
The improved sickbed barf bag is formed from a single, unitary, flexible sheet of waterproofed paper, such as waxed "freezer paper" or other suitable flexible, moisture-proofed sheet material blanked out, as shown in FIG. 1, to form an elongated, rectangular lid portion 10 hingedly joined, as indicated at 11, to the upper extremity of a similar elongated, rectangular back portion 12. Two side portions 13 and 14 are hingedly joined, as shown at 15, to the opposite side edges of the back portion 12 and a bag-closing flap 16, provided with an adhesive area 17 projects from, and along, the bottom edge of the back portion 12. The side portion 14 is provided with an adhesive edge area 18 and the lid portion 10 is provided with a suspension perforation 25.
The two side portions 13 and 14 are each provided with an inclined fold line 19 which outlines triangular gusset areas 20 on each of the side flaps. The two side edges of the lid portion 10 are provided with inclined fold lines 21 which outline triangular gusset areas 22 on the sides of the lid portion and the two side edges of the back portion 12 are each provided with an inclined fold line 23 which outline triangular gusset areas 24 on the sides of the back portion.
The sheet of FIG. 1 is assembled by: folding the triangular gusset areas 22 and 24 inwardly on the fold lines 21 and 23, respectively; folding the triangular gusset areas 20 outwardly, on the fold lines 23 of the back portion 12 and over the gusset areas 24; folding the two side portions 13 and 14 inwardly over the back portion 12 and adhesively attaching the side portions together by means of the adhesive area 18 on the side portion 14; and thence folding the flap 16 upwardly over the bottom of the assembled side portions and securing it in place by means of the adhesive area 17 on the flap 16 to form an open-topped container.
The above procedure will produce the formation shown in FIG. 2 with the gussets 22 on the lid portion 10 forming a guide trough to guide materials into the open top of the container and with the gussets 20 and 24 forming accordian-like expansible sides in the container.
For use, the lid portion 10 is attached to the pillow of a bed, in any suitable temporary manner such as by means of safety pin 26, alongside the patient's face with the open top of the container below the patient's mouth, as shown in FIG. 5. The accordian-like sides and the flexible sheet material allow the open top to be expanded and retained in an open position to readily receive material deposited on the trough-like lid portion without soilage of the bedding.
The barf bag of this invention may be made of any suitable size. In actual practice, the overall length when in the open position of FIG. 2 is approximately 26 inches, the width, at the extremities is approximately 8 inches and the width of the open top is approximately 6 inches.
It is preferred to place a conventional pronged envelope fastener 27 on the joined side portions 13 and 14, as shown in FIG. 2. The fastener is positioned so that the prongs thereof may be inserted and spread through the suspension perforation 25, when the lid portion is folded downwardly, as shown in FIG. 3, so as to retain the accumulated material in the container when the latter is dropped into a disposal receptacle.
While a selected form of the invention has been above described, it is understood that mechanical variations and detail substitutions can be made by one skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention.
Usually when stomach distress is developed by a bedridden patient a shallow-shaped bedpan, if available, is quickly held in a receiving position relative to the patient or, if such a pan is not available, waterproof sheets or towels are quickly provided. This usually results in a bedraggled bed since it is difficult to maintain the pan or other protective means in the proper position for effective use.
The principal object of this invention is to provide a barf bag which can be conveniently and unobtrusively attached to the patients pillow so as to remain in place to protect the pillow and bedding against soilage and which will gravitationly direct patient-ejected material to a moisture-resistant disposable receiver should stomach sickness develop.
Another object is to provide a closure means for the receiver which will serve both as a closing lid and as a guide trough to direct material to the receiver.
A further object is to form a barf bag and lid assembly from a single sheet of disposable, moisture-resistant, flexible material so that the complete assembly will freely conform to the bedding surface without the usual inconvenience of a rigid bedpan.
Other objects and advantages reside in the detail construction of the invention, which is designed for simplicity, economy and efficiency. These will become more apparent from the following description.
In the following detailed description of the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof. Like numerals refer to like parts in all views of the drawings and throughout the description.
In the drawings:
FIG. 1 is a plan view of the single sheet from which the improved sickbed barf bag is formed;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the sheet of FIG. 1 folded and prepared for use;
FIG. 3 is a similar perspective view showing the prepared sheet of FIG. 2 in the filled and closed position;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged and expanded cross-sectional view taken on the line 4--4, FIG. 3; and
FIG. 5 illustrates the invention as it would appear on a sickbed ready for use.
The improved sickbed barf bag is formed from a single, unitary, flexible sheet of waterproofed paper, such as waxed "freezer paper" or other suitable flexible, moisture-proofed sheet material blanked out, as shown in FIG. 1, to form an elongated, rectangular lid portion 10 hingedly joined, as indicated at 11, to the upper extremity of a similar elongated, rectangular back portion 12. Two side portions 13 and 14 are hingedly joined, as shown at 15, to the opposite side edges of the back portion 12 and a bag-closing flap 16, provided with an adhesive area 17 projects from, and along, the bottom edge of the back portion 12. The side portion 14 is provided with an adhesive edge area 18 and the lid portion 10 is provided with a suspension perforation 25.
The two side portions 13 and 14 are each provided with an inclined fold line 19 which outlines triangular gusset areas 20 on each of the side flaps. The two side edges of the lid portion 10 are provided with inclined fold lines 21 which outline triangular gusset areas 22 on the sides of the lid portion and the two side edges of the back portion 12 are each provided with an inclined fold line 23 which outline triangular gusset areas 24 on the sides of the back portion.
The sheet of FIG. 1 is assembled by: folding the triangular gusset areas 22 and 24 inwardly on the fold lines 21 and 23, respectively; folding the triangular gusset areas 20 outwardly, on the fold lines 23 of the back portion 12 and over the gusset areas 24; folding the two side portions 13 and 14 inwardly over the back portion 12 and adhesively attaching the side portions together by means of the adhesive area 18 on the side portion 14; and thence folding the flap 16 upwardly over the bottom of the assembled side portions and securing it in place by means of the adhesive area 17 on the flap 16 to form an open-topped container.
The above procedure will produce the formation shown in FIG. 2 with the gussets 22 on the lid portion 10 forming a guide trough to guide materials into the open top of the container and with the gussets 20 and 24 forming accordian-like expansible sides in the container.
For use, the lid portion 10 is attached to the pillow of a bed, in any suitable temporary manner such as by means of safety pin 26, alongside the patient's face with the open top of the container below the patient's mouth, as shown in FIG. 5. The accordian-like sides and the flexible sheet material allow the open top to be expanded and retained in an open position to readily receive material deposited on the trough-like lid portion without soilage of the bedding.
The barf bag of this invention may be made of any suitable size. In actual practice, the overall length when in the open position of FIG. 2 is approximately 26 inches, the width, at the extremities is approximately 8 inches and the width of the open top is approximately 6 inches.
It is preferred to place a conventional pronged envelope fastener 27 on the joined side portions 13 and 14, as shown in FIG. 2. The fastener is positioned so that the prongs thereof may be inserted and spread through the suspension perforation 25, when the lid portion is folded downwardly, as shown in FIG. 3, so as to retain the accumulated material in the container when the latter is dropped into a disposal receptacle.
While a selected form of the invention has been above described, it is understood that mechanical variations and detail substitutions can be made by one skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention.