Apparatus and System to Facilitate Patient Mobility with Drainage Device

Abstract

An apparatus and system comprised of an upper strap, upper strap fastening members, a center strap, a lower strap, lower strap fastening members and a holster to support a bulb for a bulb drainage system.

1 . At least one receptacle for supporting a drainage device which is secured to a leg securing component which is secured to the leg of a user; and
 at least one waist securing component.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  which further includes at least one connecting component between said leg component and said waist securing. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said waist securing component has the appearance of a belt. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said apparatus is washable. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein one receptacle for supporting a drainage device is a pouch adapted to receive a Jackson Pratt™ drain. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said receptacle for supporting a drainage device is a pouch adapted to receive a bulb drain of any shape or configuration 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  which further includes at least one fastening member 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said apparatus is disposable. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said apparatus is sold enclosed in sterile packaging. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said apparatus is comprised of straps which may be reusable and are constructed from a material selected of plastic or nylon. 
   
   
       11 . A personalized apparatus for a single user comprised of:
 a waist strap having an inner surface facing toward the body and outer surface facing away from the body;   a leg strap having an inner surface facing toward the body and outer surface facing away from the body;   a plurality of Velcro tabs attached to said at least one surface; and   at least one receptacle for supporting a drainage device   
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 11  wherein said at least one receptacle for supporting a drainage device is a support pouch is adapted to receive a Jackson Pratt™ drain. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 11  wherein at least one receptacle for supporting a drainage device is support pouch is adapted to receive a bulb drain of any size or configuration. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 11  which further wherein said waist securing component, said leg securing component and said connecting strap are adjustable. 
   
   
       15 . An apparatus for supporting a drainage device comprising:
 A waist support component having an inner facing side to which at least one closure device is affixed;   a leg support component strap to which at least one closure device is affixed;   a connecting strap which is affixedly attached to said upward facing side of said waist strap at lower strap; and   a support pouch fixedly attached at the approximate center, point of said lower strap and at the center strap so that said pouch is facing outward from said leg.   
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein said at least one receptacle for supporting a drainage device is a support pouch adapted to receive a Jackson Pratt Drain™. 
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein said at least one receptacle for supporting a drainage device is a support pouch is adapted to receive a bulb drain. 
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein said apparatus is disposable. 
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein said apparatus is sold in sterile packaging. 
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein said apparatus is comprised of straps which may be reusable and are constructed from a material selected of plastic or nylon.