Cubicle curtains

Abstract

A cubicle curtain ( 10 ) for use in healthcare environments, the curtain comprising a panel ( 20 ), the panel having an upper edge ( 14 ), a lower edge ( 16 ) and substantially parallel side edges ( 18, 20 ) a plurality of fold lines ( 26 ) located between the upper and lower edges, a plurality of glider members ( 36 ) mounted to the panel and extending from the upper edge, each glider member comprising an elongate member including a head adapted for location in a channel of a curtain track and wherein the panel is treated with a biocidal formulation.

1 . A disposable cubicle curtain for use in healthcare environments, the curtain comprising
 a single panel including a formulation selected from a biocidal formulation, an anti-microbial formulation, an anti-bacterial formulation and an anti-viral formulation, said panel having an upper edge, a lower edge and substantially parallel side edges,   a plurality of fold lines located between the upper and lower edges, and   a plurality of glider members permanently bonded and mounted to the panel and extending from the upper edge,   
     each glider member comprising an elongate member including a head adapted for location in a channel of a curtain track such that the curtain provides a one-piece construction for connection directly to a new or existing track. 
   
   
       2 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 1  wherein the curtain is pleated by use of the fold lines. 
   
   
       3 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 2  wherein the pleats are of substantially equal depth so that the curtain hangs in a neatly folded configuration when not in use. 
   
   
       4 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 2  wherein a glider member is located on each or every other pleat. 
   
   
       5 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 4  wherein the glider member is located at the same position on each or every other pleat. 
   
   
       6 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 5  wherein the glider is centrally located to allow the curtain to hang uniformly from the track. 
   
   
       7 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 1  wherein the elongate member is cylindrical so as to aid passage of the glider in the channel of the track. 
   
   
       8 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 7  wherein the head of the elongate member is rounded so that the head may swivel in the channel and thereby prevent sticking. 
   
   
       9 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 7  wherein the head of the elongate member is substantially elliptical in cross section to provide an increased surface for contact with the channel. 
   
   
       10 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 1  wherein the panel is manufactured from a polypropylene material. 
   
   
       11 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 10  wherein the panel is treated with a flame retardant coating. 
   
   
       12 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 1  wherein the curtain is provided in combination with a storage cover. 
   
   
       13 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 12  wherein the storage cover seals the curtain from contamination prior to use. 
   
   
       14 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 1  wherein the glider members are attached to the panel by an attachment means selected from heat welding, snap fastening and snap fitting. 
   
   
       15 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 14  wherein the glider members are pivotally mounted to the panel such that they are capable of pivoting in a plane which is coplanar with the panel itself. 
   
   
       16 . A disposable cubicle curtain according to  claim 14  wherein the glider members are attached permanently to the panel but are not integral therewith.