JPS6058B2 - skin protection device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to medical auxiliary procedures, and specifically to devices for providing adequate protection for injured or sensitive skin areas.

Small skin wounds, such as cuts and abrasions, are usually protected from contact with dust by clothing with conventional adhesive bandages or gauze.

However, for serious injuries such as severe burns, surgical cuts, skin graft wounds, etc., traditional bandages or gauze have relatively little therapeutic effect, especially when the wounds are relatively large. Often, such severe wounds are caused by, for example, clothing,
In addition to preventing contact with bedding over a wide area, free ventilation and blood circulation are required to promote treatment. Since it is difficult to almost completely protect large hot water burns or burns from contact with foreign objects, treatment often faces serious obstacles depending on the size of the skin area to be protected. For example, cut protection devices have already been developed that can provide some degree of protection against severe cuts and surgical incisions.

However, these known devices exhibit several drawbacks even in the above-mentioned wounds, which are the intended targets, and are not suitable for non-target wounds, such as burns and wounds after skin grafting. A serious drawback of known surgical incision protection devices is their inability to conform to the natural shape of the human body, and this drawback is particularly noticeable in the case of lesions occurring on highly uneven areas of the human body. The use of this type of cut protector places strong pressure on the skin near the sensitive wound area, which impedes blood circulation to the sensitive skin area and often causes damage not only to the wound area but also to the surrounding area. Cortical layer thickness is also adversely affected.In view of the above problems, it is a general object of the present invention to provide a skin protection device that overcomes this.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a skin protection device capable of protecting a relatively large area of the skin from contact with foreign objects. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a skin protection device that allows free ventilation around scarred or sensitive cortical areas.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a skin protection device that can conform to the shape of the body part in the vicinity of the scarred skin castle.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a skin protection device that does not impede as much as possible the blood circulation to the scarred cortical castle or the surrounding cortical area.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a skin protection device that can be sized to fit over a wound.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a skin protection device that can be easily adhered to the skin near the wound and that lives with the human body, accompanying the natural movements of the human body.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a skin protection device that allows access to a hot skin area and check it without removing the part of the skin protection device that is adhered to the skin area near the wound. be.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of some embodiments.

Further, novel features of the present invention are pointed out particularly in relation to the appended claims. Therefore, in the present invention, in order to protect the user's first skin layer (cortical area with scars),
An elastically deformable attachment member that can be placed on a second skin region (normal skin castle) relatively close to the skin castle is employed, and the attachment member is made to conform to the shape of the second skin castle when placed.

providing a member for securing the attachment member to the second skin castle and holding it in a relationship that conforms to the shape of the second skin castle;
Attached to the attachment member is an at least semi-rigid protection member that prevents foreign objects from contacting the first cortical castle. The protective member extends spaced apart over the skin castle and is bent to protect the first skin area from contact. The attachment member has sufficient elasticity such that the contact between the attachment member and the second skin area does not change even if the second skin area swells, for example due to body movement. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The embodiment of the skin protection device of the present invention shown in Figure 3 has a plurality of rigid or at least semi-rigid rod-shaped protection elements 38, 38...
including two elongated mounting pads 30 and 32 spaced apart from each other via the protective elements 38, 3;
Sufficient spacing is maintained between the protective elements 38, 38, .

The attachment pads 30 and 32 are sufficiently deformable to substantially conform to the shape of the cortical area adjacent to the scarred cortical castle, and are attached and attached with the natural movement of the body.
2 and the second skin castle, the protective device can be moved or moved without causing a change in the contact relationship between the mounting pad 3 and the second skin castle.
0,32 has sufficient elasticity so that it can return to its generally original shape immediately upon removal from the body. With this structure, the pressure applied to the second skin thigh area changes and the blood circulation to the first skin area is obstructed.Moreover, the semi-rigid protection member can be manipulated with the natural movement of the body. I can do it. That is, the mounting pads 30, 32 act to absorb movement of the protector without affecting the contact relationship between the mounting pads and the second skin. There are several materials with the above properties that could be used as the material for the mounting pads 30, 32, but experience shows that polyether,
Special foam rubber called urethane foam
is suitable. Individual mounting pads 3 shown in FIG.
The numbering method for mounting pads 30 and 32 will naturally vary depending on the size and location of the scratch, but in the embodiment shown in FIG.
has a cross-sectional area of approximately 1 cm x 1 inch (2.54 arcs x 2
．． 54 skins) length approximately 2 inches (5.5 skins) depending on the individual case.
08 佽] to 1 foot (30.

48 arc) or more.

Alternatively, the structure of FIG. 1 may be formed into a roll several feet long, and portions may be cut off as needed to accurately cut the roll to the desired length. The mounting pad 30 has an upper surface 34 in which one end 38a of the protection element 38 is embedded, a lower surface 40, and opposite end surfaces 42 and 44. The mounting pad 32 is substantially the same as the mounting pad 30, and includes an upper surface 36, a lower surface 37, and opposite end surfaces 41 and 43. In some embodiments, the lower surfaces 40, 37 of the mounting pads 30, 32 each form at least one indentation. For example, in the mounting pad 30, a notch 4 having a triangular cross-section with an apex near the top surface 34 of the mounting pad 30 and an overall length extending from the outside 39 to the inside 45 of the mounting pad 30
6 is formed. The notches 46a in the mounting pads 32 are similar and run from the outer side 47 to the inner side 49.The purpose of the notches 46, 46a is to facilitate deformation of the mounting pads and to prevent burrs or bulges in the mounting pads 30, 32. In some embodiments of the invention, the end faces of the mounting pads 30, 32, e.g. The sloping of the end faces 42, 44 prevents pressure from being concentrated on the wound skin castle and the surrounding skin area, while also ensuring that when the protective device is applied to the body, especially when using surgical adhesive tape, The stability of the protection device is ensured when the mounting pad 30 is secured to the cortical layer.For example, in FIG.
4a and downwardly outwardly tapering toward the lower surface 40'. The angle of inclination of this inclined surface portion 42a is free, and is selected with the focus on minimizing the pressure when attached to the body and ensuring vertical stability of the mounting pad 30. Based on experience, 450 is preferable. The sloped surface portion 42a ends at the limit point 42b on the end surface 42, and the vertical surface portion 42c begins from there.This vertical slope portion 42c rises approximately perpendicularly from the lower surface 40 and intersects the sloped surface portion 42b.From experience, Vertical surface portion 42c is a preferred shape to secure mounting pads 30 and 32 to the body and to prevent erosion or partial collapse of the tip of end face 42 caused by relative movement between the protector and the body.
The respective end faces of the mounting pads 30, 32 are attached to the mounting pad 3.
It has the same shape as the end face 42 described in detail in connection with the river. In use, a protective member in the form of a protective element 38 is passed between the mounting pads 30, 32 located on either side of the scarred skin castle, and its ends are embedded in the upper surfaces 34, 36 of the mounting pads 30, 32.

In FIG. 1, four protection elements 38 are used parallel to each other and spaced apart. The upper surfaces of the mounting pads 30, 32 are provided with a plurality of grooves 51, 51, . . . and 53, 53, . In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the protective elements 38, 38...
Grooves 51, 51. , 32 are possible.
For example, the individual ends 38 of the protective elements 38, 38...
a, 38a, . . . may be completely embedded in the mounting pads 30, 32. In some embodiments, the protective element 38 comprises a 1'4 inch (0.64 arc) bar, such as a wooden tenon.
are placed so that their respective ends fit into the grooves 51 of the mounting pad 30 and the grooves 53 of the mounting pad 32, and are secured in the grooves 51, 53 by means of a removable adhesive. In this case protection element 3
8 are spread over the scarred skin area at intervals. Preferably, the protective elements 38, 38, . From the skin castle scarred by 32,
In the case of the embodiment shown in FIG.
Preferably, a spacing of 2.54 inches (2.54 skins) is maintained. This configuration allows ventilation around the wound and promotes natural healing while preventing contact with foreign objects such as clothing and bedding. In use, the mounting pads 30, 32 are contoured and secured to an area of skin relatively close to, and often immediately adjacent to, the wound skin castle.

Many different types of means for securing and retaining the mounting pads 30, 32 to the skin can be used, as will be discussed below. Each mounting pad 30, 32 uses its own fixing and holding means.
For convenience of explanation, only the mounting pads mentioned above are fixed.
Various embodiments of the holding means will be described. In FIG. 1, surgical adhesive tape 50 extends over the entire length of the top surface 34 and both sloped surface portions 42a, 44a of the mounting pad 30 to ensure a secure bond between the mounting pad 30 and the skin to which it is attached. The adhesive portions 50a, 50b of the adhesive tape 50 are made to protrude from both inclined surface portions 42a, 42b by a sufficient length. First, the mounting pad 30 is deformed to match the shape of the scarred cortical area, and then the tape seal 52 is peeled off from the adhesive portions 50a and 50b of the tape 50.
The adhesive portion 50 is then applied to the skin area close to the scarred skin area.
Fix a and 50b. In the embodiment shown in FIG.
0 runs along the entire length of the top surface 34 of the mounting pad 30;
Fixed. Configure it like this, protection element 3
8 in the groove 51. 1st
In addition to securing the mounting pads 30, 32 to the skin using surgical adhesive tape 50 as shown, there are other effective means available.

However, it is essential that the device exerts only a slight pressure or irritation on the cortical area to which it is applied, in order to minimize the interference with the natural blood flow to the injured skin castle. Second
The figure shows a portion of the protection device of FIG. 1, in which the underside 40 of the mounting pad 30 is coated with adhesive, and the mounting pad 30 is placed or secured directly to the skin castle adjacent to the wound skin castle. I will do it. This adhesive securely holds the mounting pad 30 to the skin. FIG. 3 shows bands 58, 60 placed on or around the user's arm.
FIG. 1 shows a skin protection device similar to the embodiment shown in FIG.

Each band 58, 60' has tabs 63, 65 and tabs 63a, 65a fixed thereto at intervals in the longitudinal direction. Tabs 62 and 64 are fixed to the lower surface of the mounting pad 30 at a distance corresponding to the distance between the tabs 63 and 65 of the band 58. Tabs 62, 63, 64, 6
5 are made of a special material, such as the one sold under the trade name VELCRO, which forms an adhesive bond when pressed together. Tabs 63a, 6 of band 60
5a are tabs 62a of the mounting pad 32 corresponding to these.
, 64a.

Such materials are particularly useful for protecting cortical areas of small diameter body parts, such as arms and legs, in which case the bands 58, 60 are wrapped around the arms or legs to be protected.

This configuration allows the attachment pad 30 to be removed without affecting the damaged skin castle or adjacent skin castles.
, 32 and the protection elements 38, 38, . . .
It can also be easily removed to treat and check wounds. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another type of fixing/holding section, in which the movable strips 1, 74 are attached with retainers 67, 69, and the ends 71a, 74a of the movable strips 71, 74 are attached. Attach the mounting pad 301.

Again, tabs 67, 69 are formed from a material similar to that sold under the trademark VELCRO.
The pseudo strip 71' has a lower surface 71b and an upper surface 71c,
The tab 6T is attached near the outer end of the upper surface 71c, and the tab 69 is attached near the outer end of the lower surface 74b of the flexible strip 74, respectively. FIG. 4a shows an improved form of the embodiments of FIGS. 3 and 4. Mounting pad 30 is provided with tabs 56, 56a on inclined surface portions 42a, 44a of end faces 42, 44 thereof, respectively. Tabs 59, 59a may be provided at both ends of the flexible strip 57, or a single tab running the entire length of the flexible strip 57 may perform the function of both tabs 59, 59a. Again tab 56,
56a and tabs 59, 59a are made of a material having properties similar to those sold under the Velcro trade name.

In use, between the tabs 56 and 59, and between the tabs 56a
, 59a, the pressure of the attachment pad 30 against the user's skin can be adjusted. Still another type is shown in FIG. 5, in which double-sided adhesive tape is used. Double-sided adhesive tape 76
The ridged side 76a may be directly adhered to the lower surface 40' of the mounting pad 30, and the other side 76b may be directly adhered to the user's skin. Double-sided adhesive tape 7 until you use the device.
The other surface 76b of 6 is protected with a tape seal 75. FIGS. 6 to 9 show that the first
1 shows a skin protection device having the same general characteristics as the illustrated embodiment;

The protection member 73 in FIG.
..., and is similar to that shown in Figure 1, but
Here, five hayashi are provided. In addition, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the mounting pad. Two notches 70a, 70b and two notches 72a, 72b are formed in the lower surfaces of 70 and 72, respectively. The number of tenons and incisions are determined depending on the size of the skin area to be protected. In the FIG. 6 embodiment and some other embodiments, the protection means is substantially rigid, but since the protection means is fixed to the mounting pads 70, T2 with a rubber-treated adhesive, the adhesive is attached to the mounting pads T2. Together with the elasticity of 70 and 72, they allow relative movement and rotation of the protector without creating excessive tension on the injured skin area or destroying the device itself. The mounting pads 70 and 72 shown in FIG. 7 are also similar to those shown in FIG. The top surfaces 78, 80 of the mounting pads 70, 72 have a width approximately equal to the length thereof.

Sheet 79a is preferably provided with a plurality of holes 82 spaced along the length and width of grid sheet 79a.
The holes 82 are preferably evenly spaced and approximately 1'6 in size.
1 to 1 square inch (0.176 to 6.46 inches), and the number is such that sufficient ventilation is possible around the scarred cortical castle through the lattice sheet 79a. In the embodiment of the protection member shown in FIG. 7, the holes 82 in the sheet 79a are square;
They are arranged in vertical and horizontal rows over the entire surface of the sheet 79a. However, the same effect can be achieved even if the holes are arranged or sized in other ways. In FIG. That is, the protective member 84 has a steel-like structure and is made up of a plurality of rigid rods 86 having different lengths, and the rods 86 overlap each other between the mounting pads 70 and 72 to form a diamond-shaped hole between the rods 86. The rigid rod 86 has a connecting pin 88 that allows relative rotational movement up to a certain limit.
are connected to each other and to the mounting pads 70, 72 via. With the protective member 84 secured between the mounting pads 70, 72, the coupling pin 88 allows relative movement of the fins 86 so that the mounting pads 70, 72 can be moved toward or away from each other within a certain range.

FIG. 9 shows another type of protection member 90 that is effective when adopted in the present invention, and is provided between the mounting pads 70 and 72.
It consists of a non-perforated sheet 91 having a width spanning most of the upper surfaces 78, 80 of the mounting pads 70, 72.

In some cases, the imperforate sheet 91 may be made of a breathable material to encourage airflow to the damaged skin area, and may also be made of a breathable material to allow natural movement of the body! It is preferable if it is a gender. In order to be able to treat and check the wound without removing or shifting the attachment member that is already fixed to the skin barrier near the wound, only the protection section of the skin protection device can be attached as shown in Figure 28. It may also be used as a mark for attachment and detachment. That is, “
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 28, slits are provided in the top 81a and bottom 81b of the mounting pad 81 in the longitudinal direction at positions directly below the bonding points between the protective elements 83, 83, . . . and the mounting pad 81. Top surface 85 of bottom portion 81b and top portion 81a
Tabs 89a and 89b, made of a material sold under the trademark Velcro, for example, which adhere to each other when pressed together, are fixed to the bottom surface 87 of the holder, respectively. Such a structure provides elasticity and deformability, while allowing for easy removal of only the protective member portion of the skin protection device to check and treat wounds. FIG. 10 shows a state in which the protection device of the present invention is worn on the body to protect the armpits and part of the back.

The mounting pads 92, 94 are deformed according to the shape of the body part near the wound and are positioned above and below the wound skin area. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, the protective device is attached to adhesive tape 93
, 95 to the body. Mounting pad 92
, 94 with both ends 96a and 96b fixed to the protective element 96.
, 96... spread over the scarred skin to protect it from contact with foreign objects. The protective element 96 is secured to the mounting pads 92, 94 by a flexible adhesive, if necessary.
By covering with adhesive tape, the mounting pad 92,
To be able to move and descend with the natural movement of the body without deviating from the 94. Figures 11 and 12
The illustrated embodiment is a high-strength skin protection device designed to be used under conditions where high pressure is applied to the protection device.

The embodiment is generally similar in construction to the embodiment previously shown and described, particularly the embodiment of FIG.
02, said slot 102 is e.g. an end 3 of a protective element 38, 38...
Grooves 53, 53... for arranging 8b, 38b...
and the lower surface 37 of the mounting pad 32 . Support element 10
The purpose of 0 is to keep the protective elements 38, 38... away from the scratch so that they do not come into contact with the scratch when a large weight or other pressure is applied towards the scratch. It is about maintaining.

Such a high-strength skin protection device is effective, for example, when the wound is on the body and allows the user to sit or lie down without pain. Support element 1007100
Needless to say, the rubber can take various configurations within the scope of the invention, for example, it can be made of a non-porous rubber piece that is flexible but almost undeformable and has various cross-sectional shapes depending on the purpose. Bye. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other configurations and materials may be employed. However, Fig. 11 and 1
The support element 100 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 consists of a flexible cylindrical tube 104 to a cylindrical piece 106 of non-deformable material whose outer periphery adjoins the inner wall 106 of the cylindrical tube 104.
? 106... are inserted into the cylindrical tube 104.

The cylindrical pieces 106, 106... are longitudinally spaced apart from each other along the entire length of the cylindrical tube 104, with each cylindrical piece 106, 106... at each mounting pad 30, 32. It is oriented within the cylindrical tube IQ4 so as to be directly below the end 38b of the protective element 38. Since the cylindrical pieces 106, 106... arranged in the cylindrical tube 104 sequentially form spaces between each other, the supporting element 100
Therefore, the L mounting pads 30, 32 can be bent and deformed. The cylindrical pieces 106, 106... are connected to the lower surfaces 40, 37 of the mounting pads 30, 32 and the protective element 38738
It acts as a necessary non-deformable support element between the protection elements 38, 38..., and thus prevents contact between the protection elements 38, 38... and the scratches when a large pressure is applied to the protection elements 38, 38... Figures 13 and 14 show another embodiment of the skin protection device of the present invention, which is similar to the embodiments already described, but is thinner or smaller and is intended to protect against cuts and burns. Yes, it can be used as a supplement or substitute for bandaid.

FIG. 13 shows two triangular mounting pads 110, 112 and a single protection element 114 secured thereto spanning between the pads, the protection element 114 being, for example, 1'8 inches (0.8 inches). It has a stick-like shape that resembles a wooden bush.
Both ends 114a and 114b of the protection element 114 are fixed to the respective end vertices 110a and 112a of the mounting pads 10 and 112, respectively. Ends 114a, 11 of protection element 114
In order to iron each 4b, each vertex 1! oa,
Grooves 111 and 113 are formed in 112a. In order to comfortably fix and hold the individual mounting pads 110 and 112 on the user's body in the same way as in the first figure, each mounting pad is provided with adhesive strips 116 and 18, respectively. Figures 2 to 5
It goes without saying that the fixing and holding means shown in the figure may also be used. FIG. 14 shows an improved version of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, and the shapes of the mounting pads 120 and 122 are slightly different.

However, similar to the embodiment of FIG. 13, the embodiment of FIG. 14 also includes only one protection element 124. Mounting pad 12
0 and 122 have substantially the same shape as mounting pads 30 and 32 of FIG. I can do it. The protective element 124 is located at substantially longitudinal center points 126a, 128 of the upper surfaces 126, 128 of the mounting pads 120, 122.
Both mounting pads 120, 12 are respectively fixed to 8a.
Straddles between the two.

In order to maintain the mounting pads 120, 122 in conforming contact with the user's body, the individual mounting pads 120, 122, in the manner shown in FIGS.
At 122, fixing and holding means 13, such as adhesive tape, are provided.
0,132 is provided. The embodiment of the skin protection device of the present invention illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 16 is particularly intended for use on body parts such as the hands and feet.

The primary structural difference from the FIG. 1 embodiment is that one of the mounting pads, such as mounting pad 134, is approximately 1 inch deep (
2.54 arc), approximately 1/1/2 arc from the other mounting pad 136.
2 inches (1.27 arcs) deeper and often longer. In other respects the embodiment of FIGS. 15 and 16 is similar in construction to that of FIG. a pad, a protective member such as a rod shown in FIGS. 15 and 6, which is fixed to both mounting pads and spanned between the two; and a surgical adhesive shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, for example. and fixing means for fixing the mounting pad to the user's skin via tape or the like. When the device of FIG. 15 is worn, for example, on the hand, a relatively shallow mounting pad 136 is placed over a key joint such as the wrist, and a relatively deep mounting pad 134 is placed at any point on the knuckle. A depth difference between the mounting pads 134, 136 is necessary to allow sufficient natural side-to-side and up-and-down movement of the foot and wrist joints during normal activity. If the depths of the mounting pads 134 and 136 are always equal, the protection element 13
8, if it is rigid, it may come into contact with the wound as soon as you move your hands and wrists or your feet and ankles normally. The relatively deep depth of one mounting pad 134 near the fingertips allows for extensive movement of the hand and ankle or foot and wrist without contacting the protective element 138 with the wound. I can do it. The skin protection device shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is a device specifically intended for use on the hands and feet, and can be used over a wide area of the hands and feet without contact between the protective element and the wound. It can be moved by

In the embodiments of FIGS. 17 and 18, "mounting pad 14
4 may take the form of a relatively rigid but bendable elongate piece of plastic-encased wire approximately 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) in diameter, as shown in FIG. Attachment pad 140' also connects the wire arc 141 with plastic or foam material of the same length.
It is constructed by inserting iron into a rubber tube 142. The other mounting pad 144 may form a closed loop of plastic-encased wire with various contours, such as circular or oval, depending on the application, or may have a semicircular portion 147 as shown in FIG.
and two straight portions 143, 145 that extend from both ends 147a, 147b toward each other to form an open loop.

Running between mounting pads 140 and 144 are a plurality of spaced apart protection elements 146, 146, . The protection element 146 is the end portion 1 of each protection element 146, 146...
46a, 146b are wound around the arcuate portion 141 and the semicircular portion 147, thereby attaching the mounting pads 140, 14 individually.
4 and fix the position. With this configuration, relative movement between the protective element 146, the arcuate portion 141, and the semicircular portion 147 is possible. Straight portions 143, 145 of mounting pad 144 are preferably surrounded by plastic tubing or deformable foam rubber pads of sufficient length to straddle a user's hand or foot to form tubing 148. Outer surface 148a of this outer packaging member
The tube 148 is attached to a portion of the mounting pad 1.
44 is covered with an adhesive member 148b for adhering to the sole of the foot or the palm of the hand. Attachment pad 140 is secured to the wrist or ankle joint using adhesive tape 149 or other securing means as shown in FIGS. 1-5.

The tube 142 of the mounting pad 140 is preferably provided with a plurality of spaced slits.
The end 146b of the protective element 146 is brought close to the arcuate portion 141 within the tube 142, thus
46b can be wrapped around the arcuate portion 141. Mounting pads 140, 144 and protective elements 146, 146・
Since the plastic-encased wire used in ... is flexible, the mounting pads 140, 144 and the protective element 1
The shapes of 46, 146, etc. can be changed depending on the purpose. For example, the protection element 146,1 shown in FIG.
46... and the mounting pads 140, 144 are slightly different from the shape shown in FIG. 17 so that they can be worn on the wrist and hand. The skin protection device embodiments of Figures 19 and 20 are intended for use on the feet.

15 rectangular blocks of foam rubber, approximately 1 inch (2.54 mm) thick, with a width shorter than the length of the foot.
0 to form a base, and a double-sided adhesive piece 15 is attached to the upper surface 150a of the base.
1 is installed. As shown in FIG. 20, placing the sole of the foot on a double-sided adhesive piece 151 provided on the upper surface 150a of the device helps to secure the device to the foot. Figure 17 and 1
A semicircular portion 153 of a wire similar to the plastic-wrapped wire used in the embodiment shown in FIG. ,153
Wire straight parts 154 and 155 from c to rectangular block 1
50 and the front end 15 of the rectangular block 150.
A semicircular portion 153 is held around 2. Both ends 158 and 160 of the semicircular part 156 of the plastic-wrapped wire piece are attached to the semicircular part 15 at a position close to the upper surface 150a of the rectangular block 150.
3, and the toe is protected by the semicircular portion 156 of the wire piece. The semicircular portion 156 of the wire piece extends forward from the rectangular block 150 substantially in the longitudinal direction of the block on the upper surface 150a.
protruding parallel to. A support wire piece 162 connects the center points 153a, 156a of the semicircular portions 153, 156, respectively, and extends outwardly from the front end 152 of the rectangular block 150 into a quadrant over the user's toes. I am running and drawing. Two semi-circular support elements 163, 165 are provided which fit around the user's ankles and provide the primary means of securing the device to the user's feet.

The semicircular support elements 163, 165 include semicircular wire sections 164, 166 surrounded by plastic or foam rubber tubes 168, 170. Semicircular wire section 164
Surgical adhesive tape 167 is attached to both ends 164a and 164b of
, 169, etc., and when in use, this is fixed to the back side of the user's ankle. Similarly, fixing members such as surgical adhesive tapes 171, 173 are attached to both ends 166a, 166b of the semicircular wire portion 166, and are fixed to the front surface of the user's ankle during use. Longitudinal wire pieces 168a, 168b, 168c consisting of generally rigid plastic-wrapped wire pieces form semicircular wire portion 16.
4 and spaced points on the semicircular part 153 to support the semicircular part support element 163 and protect the inner upper part of the foot. The number of longitudinal wire pieces may be selected depending on the application. Vertical wire pieces 172a, 172b, 172c, 1 configured similarly to the longitudinal wire pieces 168a, 168b, 168c are arranged between the semicircular wire portion 166 and the vicinity of the rear end portion 176 of the rectangular block 150.
Tie with 72d. The vertical wires 172a, 172b enter holes provided in the side surface of the rectangular block 150 from spaced apart points near one end 166b of the semicircular wire section 166, and connect to the anchoring elements buried near the side surface 152a of the rectangular block 150. 173a. Similarly, the vertical wire pieces 172c and 172d extend from the vicinity of one end 166a of the semicircular wire portion 166 to the side surface 15 of the rectangular block 148.
2b and the anchoring element 1 buried near the rear end 176
73b. Vertical wire pieces 172a, 172b, 17
2c, 172d protects the rear part of the leg containing the user's seed. The embodiment of the skin protection device of the present invention shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 is particularly intended for protecting skin wounds near the joints of pigs, for example, without interfering with the movement of the joints. be.

The skin protection device of FIGS. 21 and 22 preferably includes two elongated attachment pads 178, 180 formed of a resilient and deformable material, such as foam rubber. Mounting pads 178 and 18 have approximately the same shape as mounting pads 3 and 32 in Figure 1, but in many cases,
Much longer, approximately 10 to 36 inches (25.4 to 91.5 inches) depending on the length needed to enclose the joint and wound skin castle.
44 skin). Within each mounting pad 178, 180 is a series of rectangular cavities 182, 182 running longitudinally.
...is formed. In the embodiments of FIGS. 21 and 22, each cavity 182, 182... has a length of about 1
inch (2.54 inches), and the cross-sectional area is large enough to accommodate rigid pieces 183, 183, etc., each having a diameter of about 1/4 inch (0.64 inches). The spacing between adjacent cavities is about 1' center to 1/2 inch (0.64 to 1.27 inches). the top surface 184 of each of the mounting pads 178, 180;
Hole 1 leading from 186 to cavities 182, 182...
88, 188... are individual mounting pads 178, 1
Each of the 80 cavities 182, 182... is suitable for a lotus. Hole 188 is wide enough to allow insertion of a 1/8 inch (0.32 arc) diameter plastic-wrapped wire into cavity 182. As described above, the rigid pieces 183, 183, . . . are placed within the respective cavities 182, 182, . Cavities 182, 182, . . . of mounting pad 178.
．． ．． the individual rigid pieces 183, 183... and the corresponding cavities 182, 18 of the mounting pad 180.
Rigid pieces 183, 183 placed in 2...
- a plurality of semicircular protective elements 190, 190 made of bendable wire or other generally rigid, inelastic, but bendable material surrounded by plastic between;
Pass out... Individual protection elements 190, 19
Both ends 190a, 190b of 0... are bent outward and upward to form a U-shaped machine part, and this is attached to the mounting pad 178.
, 180 and wrapped around the rigid piece 183 located in the cavity 182 of each mounting pad. In use, the inner surface 192 of the mounting pads 178, 180,
194 are fixed on both sides of a joint, such as the knee, as shown in FIG.

The means for securing the mounting pads 178, 180 around the joint may vary depending on the application, and any of the methods shown in FIGS. 1-5 may be employed. Rigid pieces 18 facing each other
3,183... The spanning protective element 190 protects the corresponding skin castle wound from contact with foreign objects while maximizing the natural movement of the joint. Rigid piece 183 disposed within cavity 182 anchors protective element 190 while allowing sufficient maneuverability of attachment pads 178, 180 to deform and mate with both sides of the joint. With this configuration, even if the joints are moved, the protective performance of the device will not be degraded or the attachment conditions around the joints will be damaged. Figure 23 and 2
FIG. 4 shows an improved version of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 21 and 22.
In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the embodiments shown in FIGS.
A plurality of rigid support elements 200, 200, . It has been done. Protective element 2 in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 23 and 24
06 is approximately the same as the protection element 190 in FIGS. 21 and 22, and has a substantially semicircular shape, with both ends 207, 20 of each protection element 206, 206... forming a U-shaped end.
7..., 288, 208... are respectively associated support elements 200 in the respective mounting pads 203, 205.
, 200... and cough together. The tubes 202, 204 are secured around the user's joints and have sufficient flexibility to allow them to curve with the natural movement of the joints. 23rd
In the embodiment of FIGS. and 24, mounting pads 203, 20
A plurality of adhesive pieces 209, 20 for properly fixing 5 to the user.
Including 9... Instead of the adhesive pieces 209, 209, etc., for example, fixing means as shown in FIGS. 2 to 5 may be employed. The embodiments of FIGS. 23 and 24 serve substantially the same purpose as the embodiments of FIGS. 21 and 22, but either embodiment may be preferable depending on the particular application. The embodiment of FIGS. 25-26 is adjustable in size and utilizes a material with special thermal properties called a thermoplastic as a protective member. Thermoplastics are synthetic materials that become plastic at high temperatures and can therefore be molded into a desired shape, allowed to cool, and then cured to a rigid or semi-rigid state in the desired shape. . Although there are various thermoplastic materials that have different temperatures at which they become plastic, thermoplastic materials that become plastic at relatively low temperatures, such as 71° C. to 85 qC, are preferred for use in the present invention. If such a low temperature is sufficient, it would be convenient for processing in hospitals and other facilities. The use of thermoplastics has the advantage that the physician can easily adjust the shape and length of the protective element to the size of the wound and the shape and size of the scarred skin of the individual patient. This is particularly useful when attached to a joint, such as that of a pig, as shown in FIG. The embodiment shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 is a typical thermoplastic skin protection device that includes two elongated pieces of foam rubber forming attachment pads 220, 222, with individual attachment pads 220, 222. 220, 222 have a plurality of slits 224, 224 spaced apart from each other and penetrating from the outside to the inside.
・is formed. The protective member 226 is attached to the mounting pad 22
It is formed as a thermoplastic sardine strip that can be easily inserted into the slits 224, 224, . . . More specifically, in the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 25 and 26, the cross-sectional dimensions of the mounting pads 220, 222 are 1 inch square (2.54 mm square).
The length is from a few inches to more than 3 feet (from a few centimeters to more than one skin) depending on the application. The thermoplastic piece 227 forming the protective member 226 has a width of approximately 1', for example.
2 inches (1.27 mm) long, approximately 18 inches (45 mm) long.
72) "The thickness may be approximately 1'8" (0.32). It goes without saying that this dimension will vary depending on the application. First, place the thermoplastic piece 227 between the mounting pads 220 and 222.
mounting pads 220, at successively spaced points.
222 and then secured around each mounting pad. For example, by heat-treating the vicinity of one end 230 of the thermoplastic piece 227 forming a part of the protection section 226,
The end portion 230 is also deformed to fit around a portion of one of the mounting pads 222. The end 23 of the thermoplastic strip 227 is first positioned above the top surface 232 of the mounting pad 222 and then bent downwardly at a right angle to attach the mounting pad 2.
22 and then bent at a right angle to pass through the slit 224 of the mounting pad 222. The remaining portion of the end 230 of the thermoplastic piece 227 is now bent upwardly at a right angle to form the inner surface of the mounting pad 222.
38 and the lower surface 23 of the intermediate section 239 located between the mounting pads 220, 222 of the thermoplastic piece 227.
9a. The end 230 is then bent at right angles toward the other mounting pad 220 and the bottom surface 2 of the thermoplastic piece 227 is
Make it run parallel to 39a. In this state, the end 230
By reheating the lower surface 239a that is mated with the lower surface 239a, both surfaces can be bonded. This process is repeated for each individual thermoplastic piece 227 forming the protective member 226. The edges 240 of individual thermoplastic strips, such as thermoplastic strip 227, initially remain completely straight and pass through spaced apart slits 224 formed in mounting pad 220.

In use, the relative position of the mounting pad 220 along the length of the thermoplastic strip 227 is first determined depending on the size of the scar. Then the individual thermoplastic pieces 227,2
The end portions 240 opposite to the end portions 230 of 27 .
If the scarred skin castle is relatively flat, such as on the chest, back, top of the foot, or back of the hand, the thermoplastic pieces 227, 227, etc. will be parallel to the scarred skin castle as shown in FIG. It is common to directly span the mounting pads 220, 222. However, if there is a wound on a body part with a difference in height, such as a leg, the thermoplastic pieces 227, 227... are heated and curved to match the height, and then cooled and hardened.
Obtain the shape shown in Figure 6. Thermoplastic pieces 227, 227
In order to increase the strength and rigidity of the part between the mounting pads 220 and 222, the part may be rolled up or folded back after heating. Even after adjustment to the size of the flaw, the end 240 of the thermoplastic piece 227 forming the protective member 226 protrudes from the mounting pad 220.

The end portion 240 is sufficiently heated and the mounting pad 220 is rotated 180° in the direction of the hour hand when viewed from the front.
extends toward the mounting pad 222 such that the thermoplastic piece 227 covers the top surface 247 and outer surface 246 of the mounting pad 220.
Make it spread out into a fan flat over a part of the area. Then end 2
40 upwardly toward the thermoplastic strip 227 to mate with the inner surface 248 of the mounting pad 220 until the end 240 intersects the lower surface 239a of the thermoplastic strip 227. The end portion 240 is reheated and bent toward the mounting pad 222 to form the lower surface 239a.
Combine with. After that, attach the mounting pads 220 and 222 to the first
It may be worn on the body using the materials shown in Figures 5 to 5.
In some other embodiments, thermoplastic pieces may be used with considerable success, particularly as a replacement for the plastic-wrapped wire of the embodiments of FIGS. 17-21, for example.

FIG. 27 shows an improved form of skin protection device that uses thermoplastic material and is specifically intended to be worn on the hand.

Similar in many respects to the embodiment of FIGS. 15-18, mounting pad 260 is elastically deformable like mounting pad 136 of the embodiment of FIGS. 15-16.
A closed generally oval loop of thermoplastic material forms a second mounting pad 262 and another substantially closed, generally oval loop forms a mounting pad 264 disposed between mounting pads 260, 262. do. An elongated block 266 of resilient material, such as foam rubber, is placed around a portion of the mounting pad 264 and an adhesive member is attached to a longitudinal portion of its circumference. Spaced between the mounting pads 260, 264 are a first plurality of thermoplastic pieces 268,
Pass 268... One end 268a of each thermoplastic piece 268 is coupled to the mounting pad 264 and the pond end 26
8b into the slit 270 of the mounting pad 260,
It is bent in the same manner as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 26 and connected to the same thermoplastic piece 268. A second plurality of thermoplastic pieces 272, 272, . . . are transferred between the mounting pads 262, 264.
One end 272a of each thermoplastic strip 272 is coupled to mounting pad 262 and the other end 272b is coupled to mounting pad 264 at sequentially spaced intervals between thermoplastic strips 268. In use, the mounting pad 26 is secured around the top of the wrist by an adhesive strip 274 or other suitable fastening means.
0 and insert the user's hand into the loop formed by the attachment pad 264 so that the pad 266 rests on the palm and the attachment pad 262 occupies a position just beyond the tip of the finger. .Thermoplastic pieces 268, 272
is located above the back of the hand and at a distance from the fingers.
``We have disclosed a novel skin protection device that protects wound skin castles from contact with foreign objects and at the same time allows free ventilation and blood circulation around the wound skin castles, such as in joints, hands, feet. Several embodiments have been disclosed that aim to protect specific body parts, such as:

It will be understood that certain changes may be made in the details of the disclosed embodiments and the materials used without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, various materials can be used as the material for the protection part, and various methods can be used to attach the protection part to the mounting pad, such as attaching the protection member to the attachment/detachment point as shown in FIG. methods are available. The device of the invention can be used not only for humans but also for animals. Also, while all of the disclosed embodiments use multiple mounting pads, a single mounting pad of various shapes, such as circular or rectangular, may be used. Further, those skilled in the art may modify the configurations and materials of the parts described and illustrated to explain the nature of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention as set forth in the claims.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the skin protection device of the present invention in a state where a first type of fixing/holding member is employed as a member for fixing/holding the device to the user's body; The figure shows the first type with the second type of fixing and holding member adopted.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the skin protection device similar to the embodiment shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the maple protection device similar to the embodiment shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a skin protection device similar to the embodiment in FIGS. 1 to 3, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the skin protection device similar to the embodiments in FIGS. The figure is a perspective view of the embodiment of the skin protection device of the present invention shown in a state where the first type of protection member is adopted, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a similar skin protection device; FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the skin protection device similar to the embodiment of FIGS. The figure is a perspective view of a skin protection device similar to the embodiments of FIGS. 5 to 8 shown in a state in which the fourth type of protection device is adopted, and FIG. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a high-strength embodiment of the skin protection device of the invention, and FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken along line 12-12 in FIG. 11. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the first improved form of the embodiment of the single pin type skin protection device of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a second modified embodiment of the single pin skin protection device of the invention, and FIG. FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the protection device; FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the skin protection device of FIG. 15 placed on a hand;
FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the skin protection device of the present invention, which is particularly intended for use on the hands and feet;
FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the skin protection device of FIG. 17 placed in the hand, and FIG. FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the device of FIG. 19 placed on a foot; FIG. FIG. 22 is a partially exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the cortical layer protection device;
21 is a perspective view showing the device of FIG. 21 placed on a leg, and FIG. 23 shows a portion of an embodiment of another skin protection device of the invention intended for use particularly around the joints of an extremity. FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing the device shown in FIG. 23 placed on the leg, and FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing the device shown in FIG. FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the skin protection device of the present invention, FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing the device of FIG. 25 placed on a leg, and FIG. FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the skin protection device of the present invention in which the protection means is configured as a removable eye. be. 30, 32... Mounting pad, 34, 36...
...Top surface, 37,40...Bottom surface, 38...
...protective element, 41, 42, 43, 44...end surface,
45,49...Inside, 39,47...Outside, 4
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, 53... Groove, 52... Tape seal, 56, 56
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42a, 44a... Slanted surface portion, 42b...
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64, 64a, 65, 65a. 67, 69...Tab "
71, 74...Movable strip, 76...Double-sided adhesive tape, 75...Tape. Seal, 70, 72... Mounting pad, 73... Protection part village, 77... Rod-shaped element, 70a, 70b, 72a, 72b... Cut L 79
...Protective member, 79a... Lattice seal 82... Hole, 84... Protective member, 86... Rigid bar, 88... Connecting pin, 90... Protective member , 91..., Non-perforated sheet, 83...... Protective element, 81... Mounting pad 92,94... Mounting pad, 93,9
5...adhesive tape, 96...protective element, 1
00... Support element, 102... Slot, 104... Cylindrical tube, 106... Cylindrical piece, 108... Inner wall, 110, 112... Mounting pad, 114... protection element, 111, 113...
... Groove, 116, 118 ... Adhesive piece, 120, 12
2...Mounting pad, 124...Protective element, 126a, 128a...Central point 130, 13
2... Adhesive tape, 134, 136... Mounting pad, 138... Protective element, 140... Mounting pad 141... Arc-shaped portion, 142, 148...
...Tube, 143,145...Straight section,
144...Mounting pad "146...Protective element, 147...Semicircular portion, 150...Rectangular block, 149...Adhesive tape" 151...Double-sided adhesive piece, 153... ...Semicircular part, 152a, 152b...
...Both sides, 153b, 153c...Both ends, 154, 155...Wire straight portion, 153a, 1
56a... Center point, 162... Support wire piece, 16
3,165...Semicircular support element, 168,17
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Vertical wire pieces, 173a, 173b... tethering element,
178, 180... Mounting pad, 183...
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...Adhesive piece, 220, 222...Mounting pad, 224...Slit, 226...
・Protective member, 227...Thermoplastic piece, 230,2
40... end, 232, 274... top surface,
239...Middle part, 239a...Bottom surface, 234
, 247... External surface, 260, 262, 264.
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Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A device for protecting a first skin area (skin area with a wound) of the body from contact with other objects while air is circulating around the first skin area, comprising: a) the first skin area; (b) an elastically deformable attachment member that can be placed on almost any part of the body to match the shape of that part, including a second skin area (normal skin area) relatively close to the second skin area; The attachment member is attached to the second skin area so that blood circulation to the first skin area and the second skin area is hardly affected when the attachment member is fixed to the second skin area.
It is fixed to the skin area with almost no residual pressure on the area, and conforms to the shape of the second skin area during daily exercise even when a part of the body including the first skin area performs daily exercise. a member that fixes and holds the attachment member in a state in which the attachment member is held in place; a protective member having sufficient rigidity to completely prevent the first skin area from coming into contact with other objects, the attachment member being applied by the protective member as a result of daily movement of the body part. absorbs external pressures applied to the attachment member, including pressure, without significantly altering the contact characteristics between the attachment member and the second skin area; 2. A skin protection device characterized by having a size and shape such that blood circulation to the skin area is hardly affected, and being sufficiently compressible. 2. The skin protection device according to claim 1, wherein the protection member has breathability. 3. The skin protection device according to claim 1, wherein the attachment member is made of foam. 4. The skin protection device according to claim 1, wherein the protection member is detachably attached to the attachment member. 5. The skin protection device according to claim 1, wherein the protection member includes a member for elastically attaching the protection member to the attachment member. 6 said attachment member comprises two attachment pads disposed on either side of said first skin area, and said protection member comprises two attachment pads disposed on opposite sides of said first skin area;
2. The skin protection device of claim 1, wherein the skin protection device is attached to a separate attachment pad and extends over the first skin area. 7. Each of the attachment pads has an upper surface, an opposing lower surface, and both side surfaces sandwiching these surfaces, and the lower surface is located in the vicinity of the second skin area in use, and the respective A skin protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes at least one incision defined in the underside of the pad. 8. The skin protection device of claim 1, wherein the fixation and retention member is permanently attached to the attachment member. 9. The skin protection device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing and holding member includes a member that loosely tightens the attachment member. 10 Each of the mounting pads has an upper surface, a lower surface, and two end surfaces sandwiched between these surfaces, and each of the two end surfaces has an inclined portion descending from the upper surface toward the lower surface, and an inclined portion extending from the lower surface to the lower surface. Claim 1, further comprising a slightly sloped portion extending upwardly and connecting said sloped portion, said slightly sloped portion forming a much smaller angle with a vertical plane than said sloped portion. The skin protection device according to item 6. 11 the notch formed in each of the mounting pads extends between the two side surfaces and presents a generally V-shaped profile in cross section, the V-shaped sides converging in the direction of the upper surface of the mounting pad; The skin protection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: 12. The skin protection device according to claim 1, wherein the protection member includes a plurality of rod-shaped protection elements arranged in parallel at intervals. 13. The skin protection device according to claim 12, wherein the attachment member includes a plurality of grooves into which a portion of the rod-shaped protection element is inserted. 14. The skin protection device according to claim 1, wherein the protection member includes one rod-shaped protection element. 15. The skin protection device according to claim 14, wherein the attachment member includes grooves into which both ends of the rod-shaped protection element are inserted. 16. The skin protection device according to claim 1, wherein the protection member includes a breathable material sheet. 17. The skin protection device according to claim 1, wherein the protection member includes a sheet in which a plurality of holes are formed. 18. The skin protection device of claim 1, wherein the protection device includes a plurality of thermoplastic strips. 19. The protective member includes a plurality of rigid material strips, each of which is rotatably attached to the mounting member and rotatably connected to another strip to form a scissor-shaped lattice. The skin protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: 20. The fixing and holding member comprises at least one piece of adhesive tape, at least a part of which is adapted to be fixed to the attachment member and a remaining part to be adhered to the user's skin. The skin protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: 21. The fixing and holding member includes an adhesive applied to one surface of the attachment member, and in use, the one surface is brought into contact with and adhered to the second skin area. A skin protection device according to scope 1. 22. The fixing and holding member includes at least one band material that can be placed around the second skin area of the user's body, and a member that removably fixes the attachment member to the band material. A skin protection device according to claim 1. 23 The removably fixing member includes a first adhesive member attached to the band material and a second adhesive member attached to the attachment member, and the first and second adhesive members releasably engage with each other. 23. A skin protection device according to claim 22, characterized in that: 24. The skin protection device according to claim 23, wherein the band material has two ends, and the first adhesive member is attached to at least one end. 25. The skin protection device of claim 24, wherein the band material includes a member that permanently secures the other end of the band material to the attachment member. 26. The first adhesive member has two parts, one part of which is attached near one end of the band material, and the other part of which is attached near the other end of the band material. A skin protection device according to claim 24. 27. The attachment member includes an upper surface and an opposing lower surface, and is configured such that the lower surface is located in the vicinity of the second skin area in use, and that the lower surface of the attachment member and the attachment further comprising a non-deformable support member disposed on the attachment member between the protection member attachment point on the member and preventing contact between the protection member and the first skin area. A skin protection device according to claim 1. 28. The skin protection device of claim 27, wherein the support member includes a series of spaced apart non-deformable pieces disposed on the attachment member along substantially its entire length. . 29 that the support member also comprises a series of spaced apart non-deformable pieces disposed within a tubular element of flexible material; and that the protection member comprises a series of spaced parallel pieces of material disposed within a tubular element of flexible material; a rod-shaped protective element, and one of the non-deformable material pieces is arranged in the tubular element so as to be between each of the rod-shaped protective elements and the lower surface of the attachment member. A skin protection device according to claim 27. 30 Claim 6, characterized in that the depth of one mounting pad is greater than the depth of the other mounting pad
Skin protection devices as described in Section. 31. The skin protection device of claim 30, wherein the depth of said one attachment pad is approximately twice the depth of said other attachment pad. 32. Each of the mounting pads includes a plurality of spaced apart anchoring elements disposed along its length, and the protective member extends between the anchoring elements in the mounting pad. A skin protection device according to claim 6. 33. The protective member includes a plurality of rigid-flexible pieces, each of the rigid-flexible pieces extending between a respective corresponding one of the rigid-flexible pieces in the pad; 33. Skin protection devices as claimed in claim 32, each including a fixing member at each end for fixing them to the anchoring element. 34. The securing member includes a U-shaped end of the rigid flexible piece, the U-shaped end being shaped to engage and secure around the anchoring element. The skin protection device according to claim 33. 35. A member that allows the protection member to freely move relative to the attachment pads so that when the attachment pads are placed, the area between the attachment pads can be adjusted according to the size and shape of the first skin area. 7. The skin protection device according to claim 6, comprising: 36. The device of claim 6, wherein the protective member includes a plurality of strips of thermoplastic material extending between the mounting pads when the protective device is placed in the active position. Skin protection device. 37. said fixation and retention member comprising a first strip-like member fixed to opposite sides of said first skin area and a second strip-like member fixed to each of said attachment pads, said first strip-like member being fixed to said first skin area;
37. The skin protection device of claim 36, wherein the strip-like member and the second strip-like member releasably interlock with each other. 38 A device for protecting a first skin area of the body (skin area with a wound) from contact with other objects with air circulating around it, the device comprising: a. relatively close to the first skin protection area; and a substantially closed loop-shaped first attachment member and a second attachment member disposed on second and third skin areas (normal skin areas) located on both sides thereof; b. a first member secured to the second skin area proximate the palm of the user's hand to maintain the remainder of the first attachment member spaced from and generally surrounding the user's hand;
a second member for securing the second attachment member to the third skin area proximate to the user's wrist; A skin protection device comprising: a protection member attached between attachment members; and (e) a member for attaching the protection member to the remaining portions of the second attachment member and the first attachment member. 39. A portion of the first attachment member includes an elongated support element having two ends and a piece of relatively rigid material forming a loop extending into the two ends, the support element being configured to fit into the palm of the user's hand. configured for a full-length fit and configured to allow the user's fingers to pass through the loop formed by the piece of synthetic material when adhering the support element to the user's palm. A skin protection device according to claim 38. 40 a rigid third attachment member forming a closed loop;
a rigid protection member extending between the first attachment member and the third attachment member, the first attachment member being disposed between the second attachment member and the third attachment member. The skin protection device according to claim 38. 41. The skin protection device of claim 36, wherein the protection member comprises a strip of thermoplastic material. 42 A device that protects the first skin area of the body (skin area with a wound) from contact with other objects while air circulates around it, and a) Supports it by placing the foot of the human body on it. (b) a second attachment member having a shape that fits around the user's ankle; (c) the first attachment member having a size sufficient to fit around the user's ankle; d a second member that fixes the second attachment member to the ankle; e the first attachment member and the second attachment member;
a plurality of strips of rigid material that are spread between the mounting members and fixed to the mounting members to prevent contact; f members for mounting the strips on the first mounting member and the second mounting member; A skin protection device comprising: 43. The skin protection device according to claim 42, wherein the first fixing member includes a double-sided adhesive tape portion. 44. The skin protection device according to claim 42, wherein the rigid material is a thermoplastic material. 45. The first attachment member has a front end and a rear end, and the plurality of strips are secured at both ends to the first attachment member so that the user's feet are placed near the front end of the first attachment member. a first strip forming a substantially vertical loop large enough to insert the toe of the finger; a second strip forming a substantially horizontal semicircle forward from the first strip; at least a third strip fixed to and extending between the two mounting members; and at least fourth and fifth strips fixed near the rear ends of the second mounting member and the first mounting member and extending between them.
43. A skin protection device according to claim 42, characterized in that it comprises a strip.