초록 ▼

A protective garment segment is provided which is made of flexible, water-resistant plastic material which is skin compatible, the protective garment segment defining an elongated hollow cavity adapted to surround a body member inserted theren; the garment segment comprises a closed end and a limb-r

A protective garment segment is provided which is made of flexible, water-resistant plastic material which is skin compatible, the protective garment segment defining an elongated hollow cavity adapted to surround a body member inserted theren; the garment segment comprises a closed end and a limb-receiving sleeve end through which a body member can be inserted; the sleeve end is provided with sealing means so that a water tight garment to body seal can be effected; the garment is provided with means for introducing liquid flow into the interior of the garment so that the limb inserted therein can be bathed and treated with said liquid; means are provided for distributing the liquid through tubes extending throughout the interior of the jacket. Means are also provided to allow the joining of garment segments, with the ultimate capability of joining limb segments to a torso segment resulting in a plastic suit, covering the entire body from the neck down. Means are provided to unify the flow of liquid to all portions of the body garment.

대표청구항 ▼

In the treatment of injured body members, a protective garment segment made of a flexible, water-resistant, plastic material which is skin compatible; said protective garment segment defining an elongated hollow cavity adapted to surround a body member inserted therein; said garment segment comprisi

In the treatment of injured body members, a protective garment segment made of a flexible, water-resistant, plastic material which is skin compatible; said protective garment segment defining an elongated hollow cavity adapted to surround a body member inserted therein; said garment segment comprising a closed end and a limb-receiving sleeve end through which a body member can be inserted; said sleeve end comprising a garment-to-body sealing ring to permit a water/air-tight seal between the garment segment and the body member inserted therein, flexible elastic plastic to permit accomodation of the sleeve to different-sized body members, and means for disconnecting said sealing ring and said elastic plastic from said sleeve end, thereby exposing a garment-to-garment sealing ring, designed to permit water/air-tight joinder of said garment segment to a second garment segment brought into contact therewith.