Radiology Accessory Tote
An apparatus for carrying at least one radiographic grid and related radiographic supplies comprised of: a body forming a grid pocket to receive the radiographic grids; an internal grid pocket cover for enclosing the grid pocket; a strap securing loop secured to the rear side of said body and forming a space between the strap securing loop and the body; a first strap extending through the space formed by the strap securing loop; and at least one second strap secured to a bottom portion of the body; wherein the first strap and the second straps are can temporarily secure the apparatus to a portable diagnostic device. The apparatus can further include one or more external pockets on the front side of the body and a stabilizing rod to prevent folding of the apparatus.
This invention relates generally to the field of a carrying bag, and in particular to a tote bag for carrying X-ray grids and related radiographic supplies.
BACKGROUNDCurrent concerns in the medical field require technicians to carry a variety of accessories to maintain sterile technique and reduce the spread of infectious diseases while performing the duties of medical examination and treatment. In addition, the advancement of medical technologies requires the use of more and more equipment in the performance of these duties. As a result, today's medical workers use both diagnostic equipment and disposable accessories. In particular, radiological technicians must transport a portable X-ray device (i.e., a portable diagnostic device), a radiographic grid for attenuating the radiation incident on film, their sanitary supplies, personal protective gear, tape, identification cards, gloves, cassette covers, writing instruments, and other related radiographic supplies and equipment.
The term “radiographic grid” shall generally refer to a device that includes alternating radiolucent and radiopaque straps intended to be placed between the patient and the image receptor to reduce the amount of scattered radiation reaching the image receptor. One example of such a radiographic gris is approximately fourteen inches by seventeen inches (14″×17″).
The term “related radiographic supplies” shall generally refer to one or more sanitary supplies, personal protective gear, tape, identification cards, gloves, cassette covers, writing instruments, and other related radiographic supplies and equipment
For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the present invention, references are made in the text hereof to embodiments of a radiology accessory tote, only some of which are depicted in the figures. It should nevertheless be understood that no limitations on the scope of the invention are thereby intended. One of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate that modifications such as the dimensions, size, and shape of the components, alternate but functionally similar materials from which the radiology accessory tote is made, and the inclusion of additional elements are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the written description do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Some of these possible modifications are mentioned in the following description. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one of ordinary skill in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed apparatus or manner.
It should be understood that the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention. In addition, in the embodiments depicted herein, like reference numerals in the various drawings refer to identical or near identical structural elements.
Moreover, the term “substantially” or “approximately” as used herein may be applied to modify any quantitative representation that could permissibly vary without resulting in a change in the basic function to which it is related. For example, one embodiment of the radiology accessory tote is disclosed herein as including a strap securing loop that is substantially the same length as the radiology accessory tote. The strap securing loop might permissibly be somewhat shorter and still be within the scope of the invention if its functionality is not materially altered.
Referring now to the drawings,
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While the strap apparatus for carrying protective equipment has been shown and described with respect to several embodiments and uses in accordance with the present invention, it is to be understood that the same is not limited thereto, but is susceptible to numerous changes and modifications as known to a person of ordinary skill in the art, and it is intended that the present invention not be limited to the details shown and described herein, but rather cover all such changes and modifications obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art.
Claims
1. An apparatus for carrying at least one radiographic grids and related radiographic supplies comprised of:
- a body forming a grid pocket to receive said at least one radiographic grids, said body having a front side and a rear side;
- an internal grid pocket cover for enclosing said grid pocket;
- a strap securing loop secured to said rear side of said body and forming a space between said strap securing loop and said body;
- a first strap extending through said space formed by said strap securing loop; and
- at least one second strap secured to a bottom portion of said body;
- wherein said first strap and said at least one second strap are adapted to temporarily secured said apparatus to a portable diagnostic device.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said apparatus is made of a material selected from a group consisting of nylon fabric, canvas, and combinations thereof.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said grid pocket cover is permanently secured on a first end to said body and temporarily secured at a second end to said body by a securing member selected from a group consisting of a hook and latch member, a snap, a button, a clip, a tab, a zipper, and combinations thereof.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said apparatus further includes at least one external pocket positioned on said front side of said body, each of said at least one external pocket to receive one or more related radiographic supplies.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of said at least one external pocket further includes an external pocket cover.
6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first strap further includes an adjustment member to adjust a length of said first strap.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one second strap further includes an adjustment member to adjust a length of said at least one second strap.
8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said apparatus further includes a stabilizing rod to prevent folding of said apparatus.
9. An apparatus comprised of:
- a body forming a grid pocket to receive at least one radiographic grid, said body having a front side and a rear side;
- a grid pocket cover for enclosing said grid pocket;
- a strap securing loop secured to said rear side of said body and forming a space between said strap securing loop and said body and extending substantially along a width of said apparatus;
- a first strap extending through said space formed by said strap securing loop and adapted to temporarily secured said apparatus to a portable diagnostic device;
- at least one second strap secured to a bottom portion of said body and adapted to temporarily secured said apparatus to said portable diagnostic device; and
- a stabilizing rod to prevent folding of said apparatus;
- wherein said apparatus is adapted for carrying at least one radiographic grids and related radiographic supplies.
10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said apparatus is made of a material selected from a group consisting of nylon fabric, canvas, and combinations thereof.
11. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said grid pocket cover is permanently secured on a first end to said body and temporarily secured at a second end to said body by a securing member selected from a group consisting of a hook and latch member, a snap, a button, a clip, a tab, a zipper, and combinations thereof.
12. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said apparatus further includes at least one external pocket positioned on said front side of said body, each of said at least one external pocket to receive one or more related radiographic supplies.
13. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein at least one of said at least one external pocket further includes an external pocket cover.
14. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said first strap further includes an adjustment member to adjust a length of said first strap.
15. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said at least one second strap further includes an adjustment member to adjust a length of said at least one second strap.
16. An apparatus comprised of:
- a body forming a grid pocket to receive at least one radiographic grid, said body having a front side, a rear side, a height, a width, and a thickness, said apparatus being collapsible along said thickness;
- a grid pocket cover for enclosing said grid pocket;
- a strap securing loop secured to said rear side of said body and forming a space between said strap securing loop and said body, said strap securing loop extending substantially along said width of said body;
- a first strap extending through said space formed by said strap securing loop and adapted to temporarily secured said apparatus to a portable diagnostic device;
- at least one second strap secured to a bottom portion of said body and adapted to temporarily secured said apparatus to said portable diagnostic device; and
- a stabilizing rod to prevent folding of said apparatus, said stabilizing rod positioned within said strap securing loop and extending substantially along said width of said apparatus;
- wherein said apparatus is adapted for carrying at least one radiographic grids and related radiographic supplies.
17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein said apparatus is made of a material selected from a group consisting of nylon fabric, canvas, and combinations thereof.
18. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein said grid pocket cover is permanently secured on a first end to said body and temporarily secured at a second end to said body by a securing member selected from a group consisting of a hook and latch member, a snap, a button, a clip, a tab, a zipper, and combinations thereof.
19. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein said apparatus further includes at least one external pocket positioned on said front side of said body, each of said at least one external pocket to receive one or more related radiographic supplies.
20. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein at least one of said at least one external pocket further includes an external pocket cover.
21. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein said first strap further includes an adjustment member to adjust a length of said first strap.
22. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein said at least one second strap further includes an adjustment member to adjust a length of said at least one second strap.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 3, 2007
Publication Date: Apr 9, 2009
Inventor: James Boyles (Milwaukee, WI)
Application Number: 11/866,915
International Classification: B65D 85/00 (20060101); B65D 45/16 (20060101);