Title of Invention

A DEVICE FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE RECTUM AND ANUS AREA OF THE PROCTOLOGICAL PATIENT

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for providing a sitz bath to the proctological patient. More particularly it relates to a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient comprises: a plastic tub having capacity of 20 liters, the lukewarm medicated water being used for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient is carried by said tub; a plastic cover being fitted snugly over said plastic tub, said plastic cover is having slanting edges so that when the proctological patient sits on it, the pelvis region of the patient get easily rests on it; submersible pump being fitted inside said plastic tub for producing the water waves for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient; said pump consists of a nozzle with proper alignment to the perianal area for creating water waves when said plastic tub is filled with medicated lukewarm water and a multiperferated cover for fixing the pump motor at the desired site in the tub; an outlet fitted at the base of the tub for emptying the said plastic tub after its use; power supply connecting means for providing power to operate the pump, said power supply connecting means includes a electrical wire with three pin plug extending from the submersible pump to the electric socket and a hand operated switch being placed in between the wire so that person using device can operate it conveniently as per his need; and a stand for accommodating said plastic tub over it; wherein when said plastic tub is at least 75% filled with the medicated lukewarm water and pump is ON, the waves of water produced by the submersible pump becomes parabolic due to large quantity of water in the tub and force of water coming out of the pump nozzle, said parabolic waves of water creates a gentle adequate force which stimulates the rectal sphincters relaxes the rectal sphincters and thus opens the anal canal & effectively clean and sanitizes anal canal.

Full Text

FORM 2 THE PATENTS ACT,1970 (39 OF 1970) COMPLETE SPECIFICATION (See Section 10; rule 13) 1. A DEVICE FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE RECTUM AND ANUS AREA OF THE PROCTOLOGICAL PATIENT. 2 PRASAD VAIDYA, DR.HEDGEWAR HOSPITAL,GARKHEDA, SAMBHAJI NAGAR,AURANGABAD-431 005, MAHARASHTRA4NDIA. AN INDIAN NATIONAL The following specification particularly describes the nature of the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed. A Device For Cleaning And Sanitizing The Rectum And Anus Area Of The Proctological Patient Field of Invention: The present invention relates to a device for providing a sitz bath to the proctological patient. More particularly it relates to a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient. Prior Art: The standard protocol following surgery of perenium, the sitz bath or hip bath is advised to all the post operative proctological patients. The purpose of this sitz bath or hip bath is: i. To clean the post operative site ii. To receive fomentation to ano rectum iii. To disinfect the area with superadded medications in the water At present following modalities are available for taking sitz bath: i a. simple plastic tub containing lukewarm water with some medicament b. Western type of commodes with water jets/ sprinklers gadgets c. Foldable sitz bath accessories which can be fitted to western commodes Now we will see each modality available for the sitz bath as mentioned above in detail. a. Simple plastic tube: This kind of device consists of a simple plastic tub having about 5 liters capacity to which lukewarm water with required medicaments is poured. The method of taking sitz bath using this device has been described in Mosbys Medical Nursing and Applied Health Dictionary (Forth Edition page No. 14411). While taking sitz bath using this device patient has to dip his hips in a tub containing lukewarm water with medicament for about 10-15 minutes. In this method patient has to sit in a squatting position. In this method patient has to sit in a squatting position, which is quite cumbersome and some times develops cramps in calf muscles and creates giddiness for the patient. Also when the patient sits on the tub, it overflows the tub which makes the surrounding area dirty with contaminated water. There is soiling of the patient clothes due to the tub water. In general any proctological patient does not receive adequate cleaning effect in such tub bath. b. Western type of commodes with water jets/ sprinklers gadgets: Water jets/ sprinklers are the special devices which can only be fitted to commodes of western style. The force of water coming from this jet nozzle is very high. This force produces pain when directed over the raw post operative perianal site. This can also hamper the epithelization process of wound healing which is continuously going on in the perianal wound. Also the jet nozzle has to be directed manually to target the desired site. c. Foldable sitz bath accessories which can be fitted to western commodes: This kind of arrangement is similar to the combination of the above two methods of takin sitz bath. It is having the disadvantages of above both the methods. From above mentioned three modalities available in the prior art, it is clear mat the proctological patient is unable to get-comfortable and non painful sitz bath using these modalities. Also the cleaning and sanitizing effect achieved by these modalities is not sufficient. Hence considering all the problems and disadvantages of the modalities available presently for the sitz bath, there is need of a device for providing sitz bath which will be free from all above mentioned problems and disadvantages. Object of the Invention: The object of the present invention is to provide a device for sitz bath which obviates all the problems and disadvantages associated with the prior art devices. Another object of the present invention is to provide a device which cleans and sanitizes the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a device which facilitates the comfortable cleaning and sanitization of the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient. Still another object of the present invention is to provide a device which facilitate adequate and comfortable cleaning of the perianal operated wound and providing fomentation to ano-rectum and providing commode facilities for evacuation of bowels. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient which is movable when the patient is sitting on it and portable so that one can easily carry it from one place to another place just by detaching the easily detachable parts. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient which is light weight and very economical. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient which is easy to use and clean. Statement of the Invention: For achieving the aforesaid objects of the present invention there is provided a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient comprises: a plastic tub having capacity of 20 liters, the lukewarm medicated water being used for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient is carried by said tub; a plastic cover being fitted snugly over said plastic tub, said plastic cover is having slanting edges so mat when the proctological patient sits on it, the pelvis region of the patient get easily rests on it; submersible pump being fitted inside said plastic tub for producing the water waves for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient; said pump consists of a nozzle with proper alignment to the perianal area for creating water waves when said plastic tub is at least 75% filled with medicated lukewarm water and a multiperferated cover for fixing the pump motor at the desired site in the tub; an outlet fitted at the bottom of the tub for emptying the said plastic tub after its use; power supply connecting means for providing power to operate the pump, said power supply connecting means includes a electrical wire with three pin plug extending from the submersible pump to the electric socket and a hand operated switch being placed in between the wire so that person using said device can operate it conveniently as per his need; and a stand for accommodating said plastic tub over it; wherein when said plastic tub is at least 75% filled with the medicated lukewarm water and pump is ON, the waves of water produced by the submersible pump becomes parabolic due to large quantity of water in the tub and force of water coming out of the pump nozzle, said parabolic waves of water creates a gentle adequate force which stimulates the rectal sphincters, relaxes the rectal sphincters and thus opens the anal canal & effectively clean and sanitizes anal canal. According to another embodiment of the invention device is operated by battery. According to another embodiment of the invention stand of a device is provided with the rolling legs so that device can be movable. Also stand is foldable and detachable. According to another embodiment of the invention a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient further comprises a heat producing apparatus with thermostat to heat the medicated water poured in the tub at the required temperature. According to another embodiment of the invention a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient further comprises inlet at the top of the plastic tub for filling the tub. According to another embodiment of the invention a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient further comprises a mini tub with the cover being placed over said plastic tub to use the device as a commode. According to another embodiment of the invention a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient is portable. Brief Description of the drawings: Figure 1 : Shows the perspective view of a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient according to present invention. Figure 2 : Shows another perspective view of a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient according to present invention. Figure 3 : Shows the detailed view of a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient according to present invention. Figure 4 : Shows the front view of a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient according to present invention. Figure 5 : Shows the top view of a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient according to present invention. Figure 6 Shows the side view of a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient according to present invention. Figure 7 : Shows the operational view of a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient according to present invention with formation of the parabolic water waves. Detailed description of the invention: The above, and the other objects, features & advantages of invention will become apparent from following description read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the figures like parts are shown by the same reference numerals in all the figures. Meanings of the reference numerals used in the drawings are as follow: 1 : Device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient according to present invention 2 Plastic tub 3 : Plastic cover 4 : Submersible pump with cover 5 : Nozzle opening 6 : Outlet 7 : Electrical wire 8 : On/Off switch 9 : Plug 10 : Stand 11 : Parabolic water waves 12 : Mini tub 13 : Plastic cover for mini tub Now referring to figures 1 to 3 shows a device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient according to present invention. As shown in figures device (1) of the present invention comprises a plastic tub (2) having capacity of 20 liters. The lukewarm medicated water which is used for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient is carried by this tub (2). An outlet (6) is provided at the bottom of the plastic tub (2) for emptying the plastic tub (2). This plastic tub (2) is covered by a plastic cover (3). The plastic cover (3) is fitted snugly over the plastic tub (2). The plastic cover (3) consists of slanting edges so that when the proctological patient sits on it, the pelvis region of the patient get easily rests on it. The submersible pump (4) is fitted inside the plastic tub (2) for producing the water waves for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient. This pump (4) consists of a nozzle (5) with proper alignment to the perianal area for creating water waves when plastic tub (2) is at filled with medicated lukewarm water. Also a multiperferated cover is provided with the pump for fixing the pump motor at the desired site in the tub (2). The pump (4) is operated by the power supply connecting means (7, 8, 9). The power supply connecting means consists of a electrical wire (7) with three pin plug (9) extending from the submersible pump (4) to the electric socket and a hand operated switch (8) being placed in between the wire (7) so that person using the device can operate it conveniently as per his need. The power supply required for the device can be provided by mains supply or by battery. The plastic'tub (2) is placed on the stand (10). The stand is generally made up of iron material. The stand (10) may consists of rolling legs so that the device is easily movable irrespective of the fact that the whether it is loaded with patient or not. Further this device can be used as a commode if a mini tub (12) with cover (13) is kept inside the plastic tub (2). The size of the mini tub (12) is such that it can be easily placed inside the plastic tub (2). Different views of a device in accordance with the present invention are shown in figures 4 to 6. These figures indicate front, top and side view of the device respectively. Arrangement of the parts in the device (1) is in such way that when plastic tub (2) is at least 75% filled with the medicated lukewarm water and pump (4) is ON, the waves of water produced by the submersible pump becomes parabolic due to large quantity of water in the tub (2) and force of water coming out of the pump nozzle (5). These parabolic waves of water create a gentle adequate force which stimulates the rectal sphincters, relaxes the rectal sphincters and thus opens the anal canal & effectively clean and sanitizes anal canal. The generation of the parabolic waves is shown in figure 7. The parabolic waves are shown by reference numeral (11) in figure 7. The construction of the device shown in figure 7 is same as the construction shown in figures 1 to 6 except that figure 7 does not show the mini tub (12) with cover (13). Method of action of the device of the present invention for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient: i. First fill the plastic tub (2) at least 75% with the lukewarm water. Then add the medicaments prescribed by the doctors in the water. ii. After filling the tub (2) with medicated lukewarm water, patient sits over the cover (3) and switch ON the power supply. iii. Due to power supply, pump gets ON and the generation of water waves get started. The waves of water produced by submersible pump (4) become parabolic (11). The waves become parabolic due to large quantity of water in the tub (2) and force of water coming out of the pump nozzle (5). Due to large quantity of the water parabolic waves (11) created are non traumatic and comfortable for post operative perianal wounds. iv. The gentle and adequate force of parabolic water waves (11) stimulates the rectal sphincters and relaxes the rectal sphincters thus opening the anal canal and the effect of cleansing the anal canal is achieved. Advantages of the device of the present invention: i. The mechanism of action of submersible pump (4) which propels the water in a parabolic wave form (11) reaches at the desired site in a very smooth way and does not produce pain for the patient. ii. The gentle thrust of waves (11) relaxes the rectal sphincters and brings about the effect of enema as water reaches the anal canal. iii. Another small tub (12) when fitted in the seat can be used as a commode. iv. Whole assembly is detachable and portable and can be placed in toilets without disturbing the existing structure of toilet. v. Completely shockproof assembly of the device is very much patient friendly. vi. Many people can use it because it is easily washable. vii. It is very light weight as most of the parts are made up of the plastic. Industrial Applicability: The device of the present invention is basically related to industries related to manufacturing of the medical equipment. This device can be used at hospitals or at the home for personal use. Basically the device of the present invention is used before and after the operations related to diseases like anal fissure, prianal abses and like. It can also be used for the women suffering by pelvic inflammatory disease, servicities and urethratisis. The present invention is not limited to the above described embodiments, and various alterations, modifications, and / or alternative applications of the invention may be possible, if desired, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention which can be read from the claims and the entire specification. For example the device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient may consists of a heat producing apparatus with thermostat to heat the medicated water poured in the tub at the required temperature. It may consist of an inlet at the top of the plastic tub for filling the tub. Also instead of plastic any other material can be used for the tub. All these possible alterations, modifications, and / or alternative applications of the invention are also intended to be within technical scope of the present invention. We Claim: I. A device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctplogical patient comprises: a plastic tub having capacity of 20 liters, the lukewarm medicated water being used for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient is carried by said tub; a plastic cover being fitted snugly over said plastic tub, said plastic cover is having slanting edges so that when the proctological patient sits on it, the pelvis region of the patient get easily rests on it; submersible pump being fitted inside said plastic tub for producing the water waves for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient; said pump consists of a nozzle with proper alignment to the perianal area for creating water waves when said plastic tub is filled with medicated lukewarm water and a multiperferated cover for fixing the pump motor at the desired site in the tub; an outlet fitted at the base of the tub for emptying the said plastic tub after its use; power supply connecting means for providing power to operate the pump, said power supply connecting means includes a electrical wire with three pin plug extending from the submersible pump to the electric socket and a hand operated switch being placed in between the wire so that person using said device can operate it conveniently as per his need; and a stand for accommodating said plastic tub over it; wherein when said plastic tub is at least 75% filled with the medicated lukewarm water and pump is ON, the waves of water produced by the submersible pump becomes parabolic due to large quantity of water in die tub and force of water coming out of the pump nozzle, said parabolic waves of water creates a gentle adequate force which stimulates the rectal sphincters, relaxes die rectal sphincters and thus opens the anal canal & effectively clean and sanitizes anal canal. 2. A device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient as claimed in claim 1 wherein said device is operated by battery. 3. A device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient as claimed in claim 1 wherein stand is provided with the rolling legs so that said device can be movable. 4. A device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient as claimed in preceding claims wherein said stand is foldable and detachable. 5. A device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient as claimed in preceding claims wherein said device is optionally comprises a heat producing apparatus with thermostat to heat the medicated water poured in the tub at the required temperature. 6. A device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient as claimed in preceding claims wherein said device is optionally comprises inlet at the top of said plastic tub for filling the tub. 7. A device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient as claimed in preceding claims wherein said device is optionally comprises mini tub with the cover being placed over said plastic tub to use the device as a commode. 8. A device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient as claimed in preceding claims wherein said device is portable. 9. A device for cleaning and sanitizing the rectum and anus area of the proctological patient as hereinbefore described and illustrated with reference to accompanying drawings.

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339-MUM-2007-ABSTRACT(5-8-2011).pdf

339-MUM-2007-CANCELLED PAGE(29-11-2013).pdf

339-MUM-2007-CLAIMS(AMENDED)-(01-11-2010).pdf

339-MUM-2007-CLAIMS(AMENDED)-(21-11-2013).pdf

339-MUM-2007-CLAIMS(AMENDED)-(5-8-2011).pdf

339-mum-2007-claims.doc

339-mum-2007-claims.pdf

339-MUM-2007-CORRESPONDENCE(29-11-2013).pdf

339-mum-2007-description (complete).pdf

339-MUM-2007-DRAWING(01-11-2010).pdf

339-MUM-2007-DRAWING(21-11-2013).pdf

339-MUM-2007-DRAWING(5-8-2011).pdf

339-mum-2007-drawings.pdf

339-MUM-2007-FORM 1(21-11-2013).pdf

339-MUM-2007-FORM 13-(21-11-2013).pdf

339-MUM-2007-FORM 2(TITLE PAGE)-(01-11-2010).pdf

339-MUM-2007-FORM 2(TITLE PAGE)-(21-11-2013).pdf

339-MUM-2007-FORM 2(TITLE PAGE)-(5-8-2011).pdf

339-MUM-2007-FORM 3(01-11-2010).pdf

339-MUM-2007-FORM 3(5-8-2011).pdf

339-mum-2007-form-1.pdf

339-mum-2007-form-18.pdf

339-mum-2007-form-2.doc

339-mum-2007-form-2.pdf

339-mum-2007-form-9.pdf

339-MUM-2007-MARKED COPY(21-11-2013).pdf

339-MUM-2007-MARKED COPY(5-8-2011).pdf

339-MUM-2007-PETITION UNDER RULE-137(21-11-2013).pdf

339-MUM-2007-POWER OF ATTORNEY(21-11-2013).pdf

339-MUM-2007-REPLY TO EXAMINATION REPORT(01-11-2010).pdf

339-MUM-2007-REPLY TO EXAMINATION REPORT(5-8-2011).pdf

339-MUM-2007-REPLY TO HEARING (21-11-2013).pdf

339-MUM-2007-SPECIFICATION(AMENDED)-(01-11-2010).pdf

339-MUM-2007-SPECIFICATION(AMENDED)-(21-11-2013).pdf

339-MUM-2007-SPECIFICATION(AMENDED)-(29-11-2013).pdf

339-MUM-2007-SPECIFICATION(AMENDED)-(5-8-2011).pdf

339-MUM-2007-SPECIFICATION(MARKED COPY)-(29-11-2013).pdf

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