Abstract: A sheet-like mat capable of providing a comfortable resting environment by adsorbing sweat emitted from a body of a user or moisture in underwear, bedding or the like. This sheet-like mat can be obtained by dividing an inside of a mat cover into a plurality of bag-like spaces and arranging a bag-packed drying agent in each bag-like space, respectively. A drying agent sheet may be used in place of the bag packed drying agent.

Abstract: A quick-change sheet has a top panel that is moisture proof and a bottom panel that includes portions extending under a mattress to anchor the sheet in use. The moisture proof top panel has a moisture proof layer and a soft fabric layer overlying the moisture proof layer. The two layers are joined together to form an integrated structure defining the top panel. Releasable fasteners connect the top and bottom panels and are arranged to be accessible so the top panel can be removed and replaced without disturbing either the bottom panel or the mattress.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a method is provided for protecting a surface from contamination. The method includes the steps of providing a film sheet having a maximum pore size of less than 0.1 micron and covering the surface with the film sheet. After each use, the portion of the film sheet covering the surface is discarded.

Abstract: A disposable fitted birthing sheet is provided for a mattress which consists of a covering having a contoured shape to fit about the mattress. A first mechanism is in the bottom surface of the covering for providing an access so that the mattress can fit into the covering. A second mechanism is in the top surface of the covering, for keeping a patient dry and infection free during a pre-birthing and birthing process.

Abstract: A medical machine assembly such as an X-ray machine assembly is disclosed which has a cover for conducting patient body fluids and other spilled fluids away from contact with any part of the machine assembly and especially form the interior thereof. This assembly includes a base, an x-ray tube, a patient table mounted on the base, a cushion disposed on the patient table, and a cover disposed on the cushion. The cushion has a body portion and a rear dam portion. The cover has a rear dam portion located on the cushion dam portion. The cover also has a middle body portion disposed on the cushion body portion. The cover also has a front flap portion for conducting patient body fluids and other spilled fluids outwardly from the middle body portion and away from contact with any part of the machine assembly.

Abstract: A wrap for young infants (FIG. 3) that keeps them warm while allowing free movement of their limbs and bodies. The main middle section of the wrap (10) has a shape of an elongated oblong. It can be constructed as a flat bag and filled with batting (22) or other filling. Two rectangular single thickness flaps (16) are sewn to the sides of the middle section (10). To cover the baby, the lower part of the middle section is folded over the infant's body, and the two flaps are folded across it and tied together to hold it in place. A detachable square pad from a waterproof and/or stain resistant material can be placed on the middle section of the cover-up in a position optimal for protecting it from leaking diapers and for keeping it dry and sanitary.

Abstract: A bed sheet system which includes a mattress cover, a bottom sheet and a protective panel. The components of the system are releasably securable to each other so that they can be conveniently removed, washed and replaced.

Abstract: A disposable protective device is securable about individuals incontinent due to ill health, mental condition, or age. The device includes an impermeable sheet underlying a cushioned liquid absorbent layer coextensive with the sheet, wherein the laminated body includes a central body portion and longitudinally aligned first and second legs, wherein the first leg includes a plurality of adhesive members to secure the first and second legs about a body portion of an individual in a surrounding manner. The laminated body may include liquid soluble deodorant tablets as an embodiment of the invention, and may further include a cushioned buttocks pad formed with an undulating upper surface for accommodating a buttocks of an individual to enhance comfort of the device.

Abstract: A flexible covering for reducing vapor transmission to a core of a mattress includes outer and inner coverings respectively forming first and second moisture/vapor/bacteria barriers, the outer and inner coverings being formed of materials having a flexibility sufficient to reduce tissue pressures which cause the formation of pressure sores on the body of a patient. The material of the outer and inner coverings comprise one of a woven and/or non-woven materials having or forming a vapor barrier such that the outer and inner coverings have a vapor transmission of less than 10.7 grams per hour per meter.sup.2. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the covering forms an integral part of the mattress or forms an envelope covering the core thereof.

Abstract: The invention is a bed sheet assemby for a mattress and, in particular, for a rectangular mattress. In detail, the invention includes a fitted peripheral edge cover having side and end panels for covering the sides and ends, respectively of a mattress. The adjacent ends of the side and end panel are connected together to form vertical corners. The side and end panels each have upper and lower edge portions extending inward for extending about the peripheral edges of the top and bottom surfaces of the mattress when installed thereon. A sheet is adapted to overlay the mattress covering the top edge portion. A fastener system is provided for removably attaching the sheet to the cover.

Abstract: A fluid impermeable envelope for covering a patient carrier or backboard to protect it from contact with body fluids. The envelope completely encloses the patient carrier and has apertures therein aligned with the handholds in the patient carrier. A second embodiment of the envelope has continuous upper and lower surfaces with bag-like projections on either side of each handhold in the patient carrier. The upper bag-like extension can be telescoped into the lower bag-like extension to form mittens continuous with the envelope surface for gripping the patient carrier. Resilient safety belt guides are also provided for attachment to opposite sides of a covered patient carrier and for providing guides for safety belts about a person on the covered patient carrier.

Abstract: A patient table assembly having a cushion with a cover. The cushion has side flaps, which connect to the table. The cover, disposed around the cushion, has bottom sheets, which connect to each other, and which have slots through which the flaps can pass through.

Abstract: An absorption pad for a bed is disclosed including a bag like member having an upper and a lower compartment, a moisture impervious periphery and bottom and a moisture permeable top covering and internal divider wall. A non-absorbant, moisture permeable cushion is encased in the upper compartment and a removable filter member including a non-absorbant moisture permeable filter cushion member having an internal moisture absorbing element and support members is disposed in the lower compartment.

Abstract: A liquid-absorbing pad assembly and method of making same are provided wherein such assembly comprises a top layer, a bottom waterproof layer, an absorbent layer between the top and bottom layers, and a multiple-purpose structure disposed between the absorbent layer and the top layer, such structure providing cushioning, means enabling immediate passage therethrough of liquid from the top layer, means substantially preventing reverse wicking of liquid that has passed through the structure, and a suspension which allows air to freely associate with the underside of said top layer for drying purposes.

Abstract: An absorptive device is disclosed as including a liquid permeable absorptive member which overlies a liquid impervious barrier member. The liquid permeable absorptive member has an outer facing layer of synthetic thermal plastic fabric and an inner backing layer with a material blend of thermal plastic and cellulosic fibers. The synthetic thermal plastic outer facing layer is ultrasonically welded to the thermal plastic fibers of the blended material inner backing layer to join the layers together while allowing liquid communication throughout the layers. The absorptive device further includes protective pockets/handles for lifting, folding and removing the absorptive device from a surface without exposure to the contents thereof.

Abstract: A sofabed sheet organization is set forth utilizing a fitted sheet for use in combination particularly with sofabed mattresses wherein the same utilizes elastomeric underlying corners for securement of the fitted sheet to the sofabed with an encircling strap originating from one side wall of the sheet to an enclosed side wall for securement of the sheet to the sofabed, and further including a covering sheet integrally hingedly mounted to an upper or lowermost forward end of the fitted sheet. The organization may alternatively utilize integrally mounted pillow cases and removably mounted adjuncts such as a heating pad, side pockets, or an incontinent sheet for securement interiorly of the fitted sheet.

Abstract: An absorbent disposable cover for hospital X-ray tables and the like. The cover has a bottom layer in the form of a sheet of plastic material that is impermeable to moisture, an intermediate fluid absorbent layer that functions as a blotter that will absorb and disperse any fluid it comes in contact with, and a top layer in the form of a sheet of material of semi-permeable material that will permit the flow of fluids into the intermediate fluid absorbent layer. A pre-formed corner pocket is formed at the respective corners of the cover and adhesive pads are attached to their bottom surface for detachably securing them to the corners of a table upon which the absorbent disposable cover has been placed. The covers are folded into a compact rectangular shape and stacked in a carton having a cutout slot in its top wall.

Abstract: A composite bottom sheet or crib sheet comprises a first moisture proof panel overlying the mattress with a surface comfortable for a user and a second panel subjacent the first panel and extending under the mattress during use. Hook and loop fasteners intermesh on top of the mattress to connect the two panels and permit removal of the moisture proof panel when soiled.

Abstract: A CT-scanner includes a patient cushion that fits over a baseplate. Both the cushion and the baseplate have complementary lengthwise fastener strips. A cover of the scanner includes a vinyl central sheet that drapes over side rails of the scanner to form overhang flaps. Each of the flaps is sewn onto a sheeted section that has longitudinal velcro strips. When the sheeted sections are tucked between the baseplate and the cushion, the fastener strips of the sheeted section fasten to the velcro strips of the cushion and the baseplate. A head end of the central sheet is contoured to fit over a head rest of the scanner and cause a funneling of fluids onto the center of the central sheet from the head of a patient in either a supine or prone position on the cover.

Abstract: A bedding attachment system especially for use with a baby crib. The system includes a coverlet adapted to be disposed about top, head foot and side panels and at least the peripheral edges of the top and bottom panels of a mattress. The coverlet includes an upper peripheral edge disposed about the perimeter of the top panel and terminating in a pair of opposing upper and lower flaps having inner and outer surface areas. It further includes a base sheet attached to the lower flap and having an area substantially co-extensive with and overlying the top panel. Flexible fastening devices such as the well known hook and loop arrangements are disposed upon the inner surface of the opposing flaps for detachably securing the flaps to a cover sheet. The flaps are adapted to releasably secure the peripheral edge of the cover sheet and hold it in an overlying relationship to the base sheet.

Abstract: A disposable infant seat liner is described with shoulder strap receiving slotways and leg or crotch strap receiving slotways designed to fit infant seat liners having various strap placements. Infant carrier handle or strap receiving slotways may also be included, and may be of an arcuate shape, for receiving infant carrier handles or waist straps. The strap receiving slotways may be selectively opened by a user and may also be perforated to facilitate this selective opening.

Abstract: Materials have at least one layer comprising a mixture of thermoplastic and other fibers. This latter layer may be thermobonded together and then densified along at least a section of the eventual peripheral edge margin of an article to be formed from the material. Thermoplastic material-containing cover sheets may also be secured to the core and densified in this manner. The entire eventual peripheral edge margin of the article is typically densified. The material is cut within the densified region or slightly outside the densified region to provide a soft peripheral edge. Absorbent materials may be thermobonded within the layer and surrounded by a densified edge to fix them within the article. The composite materials are used in manufacturing infant car seat liners and other articles. In addition, sections of the material may be densified and provided with weakened areas, such as perforations, to enable users to selectively separate the articles along the perforations.

Abstract: A disposable infant seat liner in accordance with the present invention includes an upper section, a middle section and a lower section. Plural shoulder strap receiving slotways are provided in the upper section. These slotways may be accessible from side edges of the infant seat liner. In one embodiment, three shoulder strap receiving positions are provided at each side of the upper section to accommodate shoulder straps of various infant seat designs. First and second leg or crotch strap receiving slotways are also provided in a lower section of the infant seat liner. In one specific embodiment, a Y-shaped leg strap receiving slotway is positioned below an upwardly facing U-shaped slotway. In another embodiment, the lower slotway is T-shaped. Arched side cuts may also be provided in the central section of the infant seat liner to accommodate waist straps and to facilitate fitting of the infant seat liner to an infant car seat.

Abstract: A disposable infant seat liner is described with shoulder strap receiving slotways and leg or crotch strap receiving slotways designed to fit infant seat liners having various strap placements. Infant carrier handle or strap receiving slotways may also be included, and may be of an arcuate shape, for receiving infant carrier handles or waist straps. The strap receiving slotways may be selectively opened by a user and may also be perforated to facilitate this selective opening.

Abstract: An absorbent article is described which may be formed at least in part of thermoplastic and other fibers. The article is densified along a first region and has a tear line defined in the first region. A second region of lower density than the first region is provided at the termination point of the tear line to assist in stopping tearing along the tear line. In addition, densified reinforcing regions can be provided outside areas where the tear line curves or switches directions. Perforations or cuts in the tear line may extend continuously around the corner of the tear line to assist tearing around the corner.

Abstract: Apparatus for protecting a mattress from body-liquids and collecting the body-liquids which includes a flexible liquid-impervious laminated mattress pad within the layers of which is a tube accessed from the upper surface of the pad through holes and also continuous suction means for drawing off through the holes and tube any body liquids deposited on the upper surface of the pad.

Abstract: A liquid impervious barrier member for use in a variety of medical products is disclosed as including a first outer layer of synthetic thermal plastic fabric material, an intermediate layer of thermal plastic film and a second outer layer of synthetic thermal plastic fabric material, all of the layers being heat and pressure bonded together and then cured to form the liquid impervious barrier member.

Abstract: An absorptive device for incontinent patients is disclosed as including a liquid permeable absorptive member having an outer facing layer of synthetic fabric and an inner backing layer of fabric having a blend of thermal plastic and cellulosic fibers, the synthetic outer facing layer being ultrasonically welded to the thermal plastic fibers of the blended material inner backing layer, and a liquid impervious barrier member underlying the liquid permeable absorptive member to restrict the flow of liquid therethrough. The ultrasonic welding is performed at intermittent locations in a predetermined configuration representing a quilt pattern. A liquid impervious side binding member overlaps and binds the free end and immediately adjacent surfaces of the absorptive and barrier members to inhibit side leakage. The liquid impervious barrier member includes a thermal plastic film of liquid impervious material sandwiched between two fabrics which are then bonded to one another.

Abstract: A disposable one-piece seat liner formed from a uniform layer of absorbant cellulosic fibers possessing sufficient integrity than it does not abrade during normal use bonded to a flexible moisture repellant backing sheet. The seat liner is designed for use on seals having a bottom, back, sidewalls and arms and has an upper and lower section with the upper section sized to cover the back of the seat with the side edges folding forward and the lower section sized to cover the bottom of the seat with the side edges folding upward along the arms of the seat joined by a fold line at the junction between the upper and lower sections. A plurality of slots are provided to accommodate the seat belts of a wide range of different care seats, strollers, carriers, highchairs and the like having attachment means passing between the legs of a person seated in the seat, coming over the shoulders or around the waist from the midpoint of the back of from the sides.

Abstract: A disposable multi-purpose absorbent pad has a top layer of adsorbent material, a second layer of absorbent material, and a third layer of liquid impermeable material, the layers being joined at the edges of the pad forming a peripheral seal. The underside of the third layer is coated with a foam material covering the area within the peripheral seal.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a new family of crystalline, microporous silaceous materials of regular geometry which are substantially hydrophobic, and methods for their preparation. These compounds may be prepared from natural or synthetic hydrated aluminous tectosilicates.

Abstract: A pillowcase, having a three-layered inlay formed integrally into at least one of its sides to allow maintenance of the curl hair style without a bonnet and prevention of pillowcase soiling outside the area of the inlay from oils and greases used to produce the curl style.

Abstract: A fitted sheet for covering a standard crib or bed mattress, the sheet being made of synthetic plastic material having an absorbent top layer laminated to a liquid-impermeable backing film whereby when a crib or bed occupant wets the sheet, the liquid is absorbed thereby, yet the underlying mattress is maintained in a dry, sanitary condition. The fitted sheet is created from a single rectangular blank whose sides are folded in on longitudinal fold lines and whose ends are folded in on transverse fold lines, the corners of the blank being folded in on diagonal fold lines to form triangular folds that are ultrasonically sealed to the folded-in ends, thereby defining a box-like fitted sheet having reinforced right angle corners and sides and ends coextensive with those of the mattress. Each end of the fitted sheet is creased to form puckers that are joined to an elastic strip to render the end stretchable whereby the fitted sheet conforms snugly to the mattress.

Abstract: The fitted bed sheet (22) and mattress pad (30) are connected together along the side edges (47 and 48) of the pad by stitching (49). The length of the pad and bed sheet are the same so that the foot and head portions (32 and 33) of the pad extend into and form a part of the foot and head skirts (25 and 26) of the pad-sheet (20). An elastic hem (35 and 36) is formed about the edges of the skirt at the foot and head of the pad-sheet.

Abstract: A deivce for manipulating bedridden patients in a hospital bed into various positions of rest comprises a flexible, pliant sheet of porous fabric with a removable absorbent pad and a pair of tie-straps extending outwardly from each side for removably securing the sheet to the bed in an extended position beneath the torso of the patient and a pair of handles extending from the side portions whereby an individual may move one side portion of the sheet into partially encircling relation to the torso of the patient for rolling the patient from a supine position into a comfortable position on one side. The tie-straps on either side are releasable from the lower bed railings of one side of the bed to be refastened on the top bed railings on the same side of the bed where the remaining tie-straps are still fastened to hold the sheet to the bed railings in the partially encircling position to insure uniform and comfortable engagement of the sheet and pad with the patient's torso.

Abstract: An absorbent pad for use on hospital beds, including an impervious sheet co-extensive with one or a pair of absorbent fabric sheets, the absorbent fabric sheets covering the supplemental liquid absorbent material in the center thereof and being stitched to the impervious layer about the periphery thereof.

Abstract: A head mat which allows maintenance of the curl hair style without a bonnet and prevents soiling of pillow-cases from oils and greases used to produce curl style.

Abstract: A water absorbant sheet, consisting essentially of wood pulp cellulose fiber and no more 15% by weight of water, is used to maintain problem areas particularly in marine and recreational vehicle applications, dry and to prevent mildew. Bedding is maintained dry by cutting the sheets to a size to conform to the bedding and placed under the bedding. The sheets can also be used to maintain cushions dry in a similar manner. After cutting the sheets to conform to the inside dimensions of a drawer, the sheets may be placed in the drawer to maintain the contents of the drawer dry. The sheets can also be cut to size and be placed on cupboard shelves to maintain cupboards dry.

Abstract: A bed for a hospital or the like, method of making same, and components therefor are provided wherein such bed comprises a mattress assembly, a bottom sheet covering the mattress assembly, a waterproof layer covering the central portion of the bottom sheet, and a cover over such layer wherein the layer has tails extending from its opposite ends and cover comprises a water-absorbent pad which also has tails extending from its opposite ends; and the tails are adapted to be disposed under the mattress assembly to hold the layer and pad securely on the bottom sheet with the layer and pad being readily removable from the bed for laundering thereof by pulling the tails from under the mattress assembly.

Abstract: A patient care undersheet includes a minimum number of support points in order to keep a bedridden patient from developing decubitus ulcers. The undersheet preferably comprises a bottom layer having a number of conically shaped bubble-like supports and a top layer comprising a non-woven fabric. An adhesive material connects the non-woven fabric to the bubble-like supports in such a manner that under pressure the bubble-like supports under pressure do not move with respect to each other. The bubble-like supports are air tight so that the undersheet does not collapse under the pressure of a patient's body. The area of contact of the top of the bubble-like supports to the non-woven fabric is approximately 40% of the total top surface of the undersheet. A patient only has to move a very small distance before a new area of skin is supported by the undersheet.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for developing and applying an adhesive strip and protective cover strip on the backing side of a hospital underpad. The apparatus is positioned along the production line where the folded hospital underpad material has been fabricated and is ready for cutting into individual pads. The apparatus draws a continuous ribbon from a supply spool, applies a strip of liquid plastic melt adhesive to the upper side of this ribbon, and then inverts the ribbon and directs it, with the adhesive strip on the underside, onto the intermediate layer of the folded underpad material where rollers press it into the desired position. The plastic melt adhesive fuses to the portion of the hospital underpad backing layer with which it comes in contact. After the folded sheet material is cut into individual hospital underpads, the ribbon serves as a protective strip which may be easily pulled away from the adhesive strip when the hospital underpad is to be placed in service.

Abstract: A plastic underpad holder, for use by generally incontinent patients has its ends secured to a mattress. The underpad holder having a rectangular frame to securely receive a disposable underpad to contain excess excretions. The underpad holder also has circular perforations providing ventilation to minimize heat build-up between the patient and the underpad holder.

Abstract: An absorption pad useful for protecting a bed, furniture, or the like, includes a lower liquid impervious material layer and an upper liquid absorbent material layer laminated thereto. The liquid absorbent layer is impregnated with strings or filaments of a liquid resistant agent which does not stiffen the pad. The strings or filaments form a grid-like pattern for defining compartments between the strings over preferably the entire area of the absorption pad, thereby for limiting the spread of liquid over the pad. The layers are laminated together, and may be laminated by an adhesive. The laminating areas may be in a filament pattern corresponding to and overlapping the filament pattern of the strings of the liquid resistant agent.

Abstract: An underpad for use in a hospital-like setting is disclosed herein. In these situations it is desirable to minimize moisture or fluid penetration from one side of the pad to the other side, as for example, in situations where a patient may be incontinent. The pad can be repeatably washed and dried and includes at least two layers of materials secured to each other. One layer is a facing or fabric ply and the other layer comprises a moisture-resistant neoprene ply which resists degradation after repeated institutional washings and drying at temperatures on the order of 225.degree. F.

Abstract: A holder for an absorbent pad used to protect seat cushions or the like from body fluids. The holder includes a cover having a length sufficient to wrap around the cushion, and a panel sewn to the inner surface of the cover to provide a pocket for receiving an absorbent pad. The panel and pocket are positioned so that the pad substantially overlies the sitting portion of the cushion and extends downwardly along the front portion of the cushion. The ends of the cover are removably fastened to one another to prevent movement or displacement of the pad.

Abstract: A disposable draw sheet for use on bed mattresses in which a thin sheet of liquid impervious material supports a liquid absorbent material layer. The liquid impervious sheet is wide enough to be tucked under each side of the mattress. Pockets formed by doubling the longitudinal margins of the sheet back upon themselves and tacking them at spaced discrete areas provide easy application and removal of the draw sheets.

Abstract: A mattress includes a recess for receivably seating a single-use receptacle having a screened opening for receiving fluids and wastes from the body of a bed patient. The sheet wrapping the mattress has an opening in registry with the receptacle opening. The receptacle, when filled with fluids, is removable by sliding the same through a slot in the mattress which extends from the mattress recess to one side thereof thereby avoiding the necessity of moving the patient. A fresh receptacle is similarly inserted into the mattress.

Abstract: An absorptive and protective patient underpad is characterized by its ability to absorb substantial volumes of liquid, while maintaining a relatively dry top surface and the underpad is further characterized by a layer between a top cushioning layer and a lower absorbent layer which will permit liquid flow into the absorbent layer and reduce to a minimum the generation and release of offensive odors from the absorbent layer.

Abstract: A waterproof waterbed frame safety cover is disclosed which completely encloses a waterbed decking board and upstanding rails. The waterbed frame safety cover comprises top and bottom sheets welded together along one end, wherein the remaining two sides and end are open for inserting a waterbed frame. The top sheet of the safety cover is formed to match the cavity of a waterbed frame having inwardly inclined upstanding rails and a contoured bottom mattress. A waterproof zipper closure seals the waterbed frame in the safety liner.

Abstract: A device for cooling the human body in seated or reclining position comprising a water-impervious flexible base sheet of sufficient length and width to contain the human body thereon, a head portion of said sheet containing pillow means for cushioning the head of the body, flexible conduit means attached to and extending along edge portions of said base sheet for directing a plurality of streams of water across the surface of said sheet to form a layer of water on the sheet surface for cooling a human body residing on the sheet, and one or more openings through the base sheet to permit discharge of excess water from the surface of the sheet.