PICC Line Arm Sleeve

• US 20200129737A1
• Filed: 06/20/2018
• Published: 04/30/2020
• Est. Priority Date: 06/20/2018
• Status: Active Application

• Current Assignee: Shanita Woodard
• Original Assignee: Shanita Woodard
• Inventors: Woodard, Shanita
• Application Number:
  US16/012,762
• Publication Number:
  US 20200129737A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2046/234 with means for retaining a catheter
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 46/23 with means to retain or hold surgical implements
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 46/27 tubular, e.g. for arms or legs A61B46/13 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2025/0206 where the catheter is secured by using devices worn by the patient, e.g. belts or harnesses
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2025/0213 where the catheter is attached by means specifically adapted to a part of the human body
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/0205 Materials having antiseptic or antimicrobial properties, e.g. silver compounds, rubber with sterilising agent
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 25/02 Holding devices, e.g. on the body

Abstract

A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line arm sleeve with a window-style opening design or slip-on structured design. The sleeve has treated mesh fabric, with properties including, but not limited to, anti-bacterial, odor-resistant, moisture-wicking, and breathability, to cover the PICC insertion area. Treated and non-treated solid fabric may be used in the body of the sleeve. Treated solid fabric used has the same properties as treated mesh fabric. Use of the sleeve is not limited but targets survivors undergoing treatment for cancer(s), infectious disease(s), and other medical issues that use PICC lines in the treatment plan.

Claims

1. A garment comprising:

a. pieces of fabric joined together and positioning them together so that a portion of the joined fabrics have an open space to which a separate piece of fabric is joined along one edge of the space and secured to the other fabric on the opposite side of the space with a fastener that can be separated when pulled apart deliberately, and

b. said separate piece of fabric has an antibacterial treatment applied,

whereby altogether said fabrics protect an external area on the body.

2. A garment comprising pieces of fabric joined together and positioning them together so that a portion of the joined fabrics have antibacterial treatment applied whereby said fabrics protect an external area on the body.