Tender-foot protector cage
The invention is a lightweight cage to protect sore and tender feet when patient is reclining in bed. The top support tubing of the cage holds bedclothes well above the feet and legs. The cage is constructed of PVC/plastic tubing. The front elevation's gradual sloping to the back is made possible by a combination of Elbows and Ts. The tubing is smaller in diameter than the connectors. After coating tubing ends with liquid cement they are easily inserted into connectors. A tight firm bond is achieved. Unit is easily cleaned thus preventing harmful bacteria build-up.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of Invention
The Tender-Foot Protective Cage relates to the medical equipment field. Wedges and similar devices are bulky and do not provide adequate protection. Large tents are not suitable for home use.
2. Description
The Tender-Foot Protector Cage is a simple but most valuable piece of medical equipment. The cage construction is one-half inch PVC hot water pipe, elbows, T's and PVC glue. Light as a feather and strong as an ox.
Tools necessary for construction are: Pencil for marking, yardstick, pipe-cutter or hacksaw and a level.
All pipes are one piece except the side pieces. They are spliced with T's to fasten the support pieces across the top and bottom.
The Tender-Foot protector Cage can be made to fit a regular or hospital bed. Said cage is held in place by straps fastened to the bed frame. (not shown) Insulated from tubing covers the lower pieces of the cage. (optional)
The Tender-Foot Cage is truly a Protective Foot invention for persons suffering from pressure ulcers or sensitive feet and legs.
I know it works . . .
DRAWINGS
The Tender-Foot Protector Cage is a simple piece of medical equipment made especially to give comfort and protection to anyone with sore or sensitive feet and legs.
Said Cage is made of lightweight one-half inch hot water PVC pipe, can be made to fit regular or hospital bed.
Bed linens touching sore or sensitive feet and legs can cause abrasions that lead to infection. The Tender-Foot Cage holds the bed linens up off the feet and legs, assuring stress free comfort yet keeps them covered and free from drafts.
The Tender-Foot Cage can be marketed as a kit or fully assembled. There may be similar devices but none that a handy-man could go into his tinker room and make for himself.
Claims
1. (canceled)
2. The concept of the invention is the elevation of bedclothes from feet and legs. Prior Art is similar in design but inadequate in some areas. Present invention provides a more secure way of keeping bedclothes off sore and tender feet and legs.
- The devise as set forth in claim 1 is supported by a series of vertical and horizontal tubular pipe connected by a plurality of T's, elbows and spacers, including a downward extension on lower portion of the back vertical tubing which abuts mattress and rests on mattress foundation. For safety reasons the bottom tubing is encased in cylindrical insulated foam. Adjustable straps looped around bed frame encircle the insulated tubing giving stability to the above described devise.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 9, 2004
Publication Date: Dec 15, 2005
Inventor: Ethelbert Edwards (Starkville, MS)
Application Number: 10/865,714