Obstetric bonnet for assisting childbirth and method of manufacturing the same
First Claim
1. A method of manufacturing an obstetric traction delivery bonnet apparatus comprising a smooth, rollable dome or cylinder having an inner surface, an outer surface, an open end with an edge, a completely closed end, walls, and sized to provide a snug fit to a fetal head, wherein said apparatus is fitable around a fetal head to have adherence thereto because of frictional and internally-created vacuum forces, comprising the steps of:
- obtaining a mold shaped to match the size and shape of the bonnet;
immersing the mold into a molten coating material bath;
removing the dipped mold from the bath;
drying or allowing the molten coating material to dry on the mold;
removing the coating material from the mold; and
attaching connections, firm disk, raised lip, mechanical extensions or fetal monitoring devices to the bonnet to form the obstetric traction delivery connect apparatus.
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Abstract
Flexible, collapsible, dome or cylinder-shaped bonnet that provides a substantially airtight fit to a fetal head and utilizes frictional and internally-created vacuum forces for assisting childbirth. The bonnet is manually inserted and rolled over the cranium of the fetus, stopping short of the eyes and the ears. Friction and internally created vacuum forces are created when the bonnet is pulled, thus securing the bonnet to the fetus'"'"'s head and allowing orientation and delivery. The device is comprised of a dome or cylinder-shaped body made of a collapsible elastic material, an optional raised "lip" located on the exterior of the open end, and may have a mechanical extension attached to the closed end. System embodiments allow for the attachment to the exterior of the closed end grommets and/or mechanical extensions that will irreversibly stretch, lengthen, and expose warning alerts in the event that excessive longitudinal force is applied. The bonnet is a significant improvement because it allows a firmer grip on the fetus'"'"' head with less danger of damage to either the mother or the fetus. Thus traction and rotational forces may be safely applied to a fetus without the need to use forceps or hard suction cups.
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1. A method of manufacturing an obstetric traction delivery bonnet apparatus comprising a smooth, rollable dome or cylinder having an inner surface, an outer surface, an open end with an edge, a completely closed end, walls, and sized to provide a snug fit to a fetal head, wherein said apparatus is fitable around a fetal head to have adherence thereto because of frictional and internally-created vacuum forces, comprising the steps of:
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obtaining a mold shaped to match the size and shape of the bonnet; immersing the mold into a molten coating material bath; removing the dipped mold from the bath; drying or allowing the molten coating material to dry on the mold; removing the coating material from the mold; and attaching connections, firm disk, raised lip, mechanical extensions or fetal monitoring devices to the bonnet to form the obstetric traction delivery connect apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of manufacturing an obstetric traction delivery bonnet apparatus comprising a smooth, rollable dome or cylinder having an inner surface, an outer surface, an open end with an edge, a completely closed end, walls, and sized to provide a snug fit to a fetal head, wherein said apparatus is fitable around a fetal head to have adherence thereto because of frictional and internally-created vaccum forces, comprising the steps of:
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obtaining an injection mold shaped to match the size and shape of the bonnet; using a conventional injection-molding process to apply molten coating material and form the bonnet; and attaching any firm disk, connections, raised lip, mechanical extensions, or fetal monitoring devices to form the obstetric traction delivery bonnet apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. Obstetric traction delivery bonnet apparatus, comprising:
a smooth, rollable dome or cylinder having an inner surface, an outer surface, an open end with an edge, a completely closed end, walls, and sized to provide a snug fit to a fetal head, wherein said apparatus is fitable around a fetal head to have adherence thereto because of frictional and internally-created vacuum forces, wherein the closed end comprises at least one fetal monitoring device.
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29. Obstetric traction delivery bonnet apparatus, comprising:
a smooth, rollable dome or cylinder having an inner surface, an outer surface, an open end with an edge, a completely closed end, walls, and sized to provide a snug fit to a fetal head, wherein said apparatus is fitable around a fetal head to have adherence thereto because of frictional and internally-created vacuum forces, wherein the closed end comprises at least one fetal monitoring device, said fetal monitoring device(s) used in conjunction with a mechanical extension.
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30. Obstetric traction delivery bonnet apparatus, comprising:
a smooth, rollable dome or cylinder having an inner surface, an outer surface, an open end with an edge, completely closed end, walls, and sized to provide a snug fit to a fetal head, wherein said apparatus is fitable around a fetal head to have adherence thereto because of frictional and internally-created vaccum forces, wherein the closed end comprises a fetal monitoring device, said device comprising a fetal scalp electrode or an oximeter.
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31. Obstetric traction delivery bonnet apparatus, comprising:
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a smooth, rollable dome or cylinder having an inner surface, an outer surface, an open end with an edge, a completely closed end, walls, and sized to provide a snug fit to a fetal head, wherein said apparatus is fitable around a fetal head to have adherence thereto because of frictional and internally-created vacuum forces, and wherein the walls of the bonnet are substantially air impermeable, and wherein the walls of the bonnet become air permeable and leak when a predetermined force is applied to the bonnet. - View Dependent Claims (32)
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