JP2003164507A - Intraoral stimulator - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an intraoral stimulator which can be easily handled and can be fitted into mouths of different sizes. <P>SOLUTION: The intraoral stimulator 1 is molded integrally from an elastic material, such as silicone, and has a main body 12 comprising a mounting portion 2 at a lower side and a pressing portion 4 at an upper side. The main body 12 is formed with recesses 10 (air passages) on both sides of its intermediate portion and is formed approximately to a Tee form in a front view. The air passages are adapted to ease respiration. Also, a finger grip 14 perpendicularly extending from the main body 12 is integrally formed slightly near the lower side of the intermediate portion of the main body 12. This grip 14 is adapted to facilitate handling in pinching the grip by fingers 17 and mounting the stimulator within the mouth or removing the same out of the mouth. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an oral stimulator capable of performing various treatments by pressing acupoints, temporomandibular joints and the like from the mouth.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in oriental medicine, there are several acupuncture points (acupuncture points) on the face as shown in FIG. 6, and when these acupuncture points are stimulated with acupuncture or moxibustion, various discomforts are eliminated depending on the acupuncture points. Known to get.

For example, both nasal wings (the rounded part of the nose) A, A
When stimulating the acupuncture point C called "Yoka" at the midpoint between the midpoint of the outer edge and the nasolabial folds (grooves on both sides of the nose) B, B,
Abnormal olfaction, stuffy nose, etc. can be resolved. In addition, there is an acupoint D called "nasal flow" at the central point on the straight line of the nostril, septum trabeculae and nasal wings, or an acupoint E called "smile" in the center of the nasolabial fold below "Yuka". When stimulated, the symptoms of rhinitis may disappear. Stimulation of the acupoint F called "Gyokyo" located 3 cm outside the wings of both nostrils can improve the symptoms of nasal catarrh, trigeminal neuralgia and facial paralysis.

Also, when the left and right temporomandibular joints are greatly opened by putting their right and left hands on them, there are places where they feel a great deal of movement, but if there are symptoms such as temporomandibular disorders and bruxism,
The movement inside is poor, and muscle tension is seen. In this case, if a kinetic massage is performed by pushing the temporomandibular joint part from the root of the upper and lower teeth in the mouth to the upper rear with fingers, the tension of the affected part is relaxed, for example, the jaw is jerky, there is a feeling of heavy pressure, and it bites strongly. It is possible to reduce discomfort in various temporomandibular joints such as pain.

[0005] By the way, the above-mentioned "Yoka", "Ryokyo", etc. cannot be pressed well from the surface of the face, and cannot be pressed for a long time. Therefore, acupuncture by a specialist acupuncturist or I had to resort to moxibustion treatment. Similarly, it is impossible to push the temporomandibular joint part from the mouth for a long time with a finger, and the treatment of a specialist has to be resorted to.

[0006] Therefore, the applicant of the present invention can easily give various acupuncture points, temporomandibular joints and the like to the above-mentioned acupuncture points, temporomandibular joints and the like without causing any pain, and bring various therapeutic effects. As a promising oral stimulator, a mounting part that is mounted on a part of the tooth, and a pressing part that is fixed to the mounting part and that can press the pressed treatment part from the mouth in a state where the mounting part is mounted on the tooth. We proposed an oral stimulator with
99236).

[0007] Further, an oral stimulator made of confectionery has been further proposed so that it can be easily used without feeling discomfort or resistance so as to be suitable for use while going out (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-78673). issue).

[0008]

It has been necessary to prepare a plurality of types of conventional oral stimulators according to the size of the mouth. In addition, it is necessary to pick them up with a finger and put them in the mouth, or put a finger in the mouth and take them out, which is difficult to handle.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is not necessary to manufacture a large number of different sizes.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an oral stimulator that can be easily handled by anyone.

[0010]

Means for Solving the Problems The oral stimulator of the present invention comprises:
A mounting part that is mounted in the recess of the lower jaw between the lower teeth and the lower lip, and is integrally fixed to the mounting part, and is pressed upward from the inside of the upper lip by the engagement of the upper and lower teeth during mounting. In an oral stimulator having a pressing part for pressing a treatment part, the oral stimulator is made of an elastic material, and the mounting part and / or the pressing part has an air passage part through which air passes during breathing, It is characterized by having a height larger than the combined height of the upper teeth, the upper gums, the lower teeth and the lower gums.

The oral stimulator may have a picking portion protruding outside the mouth from between the upper lip and the lower lip when worn.

The pressing portion may be formed in a shape capable of pressing the acupuncture, nasal flow, laughter, acupuncture points, or temporomandibular joint portion upward from the inside of the upper lip.

The oral stimulator may have a recessed portion which is an air passage portion extending from the mounting portion to the pressing portion on both sides, and may be generally T-shaped as a whole.

Alternatively, the mounting portion and the pressing portion each have a plate-shaped curved portion that curves toward the other side, and the curved portions are integrally connected on one side, and the side surface is formed in a substantially V shape. May be.

Further, the mounting portion and the pressing portion are each provided with two.
Each of the mouth stimulators may have an opening serving as an air passage portion, and the mouth stimulator may have a generally T-shape.

Further, at least the pressing portion may be provided with a notch for receiving the upper lip body in the mouth.

Further, the mounting portion and the pressing portion are formed in the lower portion and the upper portion of the ring, respectively, and the ring has an opening serving as an air passage portion inside thereof, and at least the central portion of the pressing portion faces the mounting portion. It may be configured to have an inwardly depressed recess.

[0018]

The oral stimulator of the present invention is made of an elastic material, and is attached to the depression of the lower jaw and / or the pressing portion that presses the treated portion to be pressed upward from the inside of the upper lip. At that time, since it has an air passage part through which air passes and has a height larger than the combined height of the upper teeth, the upper gums, the lower teeth, and the lower gums, even if the size of the mouth is different, the size of the mouth is to some extent. Matches elastically together. Therefore, it is not necessary to manufacture many different sized oral stimulators. Further, since the air passage portion is formed, even if it is installed in the mouth, it does not become stuffy.

When this mouth stimulating device has a picking portion that protrudes outside the mouth from between the upper lip and the lower lip at the time of wearing, it can be put in or taken out of the mouth by picking the picking portion with a finger. It is easy to handle and hygienic, and can be used widely from infants to the elderly with peace of mind.

Further, when the pressing portion is formed in a shape that can press the acupuncture, nasal flow, laughter, acupuncture points, or the temporomandibular joint part upward from the inside of the upper lip, it is effective. Various acupuncture points can be stimulated, and abnormalities in the sense of smell occur, the runny nose does not stop due to a cold or hay fever, or symptoms such as stuffy nose can be resolved. Moreover, symptoms such as rhinitis, nasal catarrh, trigeminal neuralgia, and facial nerve palsy can be improved.

In the oral stimulator, recesses serving as air passages are formed on both sides from the mounting portion to the pressing portion, and when the overall stimulating tool is formed in a substantially T shape, the pressing portion has sufficient elasticity. , Can better fit the size of the mouth. Furthermore, it also has the effect of improving the flexibility of the body and eliminating stiff shoulders.

The mounting portion and the pressing portion each have a plate-shaped curved portion that curves toward the other side, and the curved portions are integrally connected on one side, and the side surface is formed in a substantially V shape. In this case, the oral stimulator can be stably held by biting one side with teeth.

[0023]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the intraoral stimulator of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of an intraoral stimulator according to the present invention, FIG. 1 (a) is a front view, and FIG. 1 (b) is a side view in a state of being picked by a finger. . 2 is shown in FIG.
It is sectional drawing which shows the state which used the oral stimulation device 1 in the mouth.

As shown in FIG. 1, the oral stimulator 1 is integrally molded of a synthetic resin elastic material such as silicone, and has a lower mounting portion 2 and an upper pressing portion 4.
It has a body 12 composed of The mounting part 2 is located in a substantially lower half of the intraoral stimulator 1, and the pressing part 4 is located in a substantially upper half. The main body 12 has recesses (air passage portions) 10 formed on both sides of an intermediate portion thereof, and is formed in a generally T-shape when viewed from the front. The main body 12 has a height larger than the combined height of the upper teeth, the upper gums, the lower teeth, and the lower gums. A knob 14 that extends vertically from the main body 12 is integrally formed at a slightly lower position in the middle of the main body 12. As shown in FIG. 1 (b), the pinching portion 14 is for pinching with a finger 17 and mounting it in the mouth or taking it out of the mouth.

The recess 10 is for allowing the expiration and inspiration to pass when the oral stimulator 1 is put in the mouth, and thereby prevents the user from becoming stuffy. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the picking portion 14 includes an upper lip 22 and a lower lip 1.
It projects from between 8 and 8 and can be picked up by fingers 17 and taken out. Notches 24 and 26 are formed at the centers of the mounting portion 2 and the pressing portion 4, respectively. This is because the pressing portion 4 feels pain when pushing up the upper lip body (not shown) existing between the upper gum and the upper lip 22, so that this is avoided. Since the pressing portion 4 elastically deforms toward the notch 26 and the mounting portion 2 elastically deforms toward the notch 24, even when the size of the mouth is different, it is elastically deformed to fit the mouth to some extent. be able to. Further, this elastic deformation can be optimized by increasing or decreasing the size of the width W of the pressing portion 4. Further, since it also has elasticity in the vertical direction, it can be appropriately deformed and adapted to the size of the mouth while stimulating the pressed portion to be treated.

An example of using the oral stimulator 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the mounting portion 2 includes the lower teeth 16
Attached to the lower jaw recess between the lower lip 18 and
The pressing portion 4 is located in the recess between the upper teeth 20 and the upper lip 22. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, when the upper teeth 20 and the lower teeth 16 are engaged with each other, the main body 12 has a height larger than the combined height of the upper teeth, the upper gums, the lower teeth, and the lower gums as described above. The pressing part 4 can apply a stimulus by pressing the pressed treatment part (FIG. 6) located above it from below.
As a result, acupuncture points (acupuncture points) C and C (FIG. 6) called “incense” are pressed upward from the inside of the upper lip 22 for stimulation. In addition, acupressure points D and E (Fig. 6) called nasal flow or laughter are placed on the upper lip 2.
It is also possible to press upward from the inside of 2. Further, when the pressing portion 4 presses a pot F (FIG. 6) called a large scale upward from the inside of the upper lip 22, abnormal olfaction occurs, or when the runny nose does not stop due to a cold or hay fever, or a nasal congestion occurs. The symptoms of can be resolved. Also,
It also has the effect of making the body flexible and eliminating stiff shoulders.

Next, an intraoral stimulator 50 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows an intraoral stimulator 50 of the second embodiment, FIG. 3 (a) is a front view, and FIG. 3 (b) is a side view. In this embodiment, the mounting portion 52 and the pressing portion 54 have plate-shaped curved portions 52a and 54a that are curved toward each other. These curved portions 52a and 54a are integrally connected at one side thereof, and the side surface is formed in a substantially V shape, and the main body 62 is formed.
Are configured. The main body 62 extends vertically, and the connected one side is a plate-shaped picking portion 64 protruding between the vertically extending main bodies 62.

The mounting portion 52 has a substantially trapezoidal front shape,
The pressing portion 54 has an inverted trapezoidal shape in which the upper edge 63 is long, and the respective end edges 53 of the mounting portion 52 and the pressing portion 54,
Notches 74 and 76 are formed in the central portion of 63, respectively. An elliptical small hole (air passage portion) 61 is formed near the pressing portion 54 and the grip portion 64 of the mounting portion 52.
Further, the pressing portion 54 is provided with two holes (air passage portions) 60 that are separated from each other on the left and right.

In the mouth stimulator 50, the mounting portion 52 is arranged in the depression of the lower jaw in the mouth like the above-mentioned mouth stimulator 1, and the end edge 63 of the pressing portion 54 presses the pressed portion upward. Has become. The holes 60 and the small holes 61 are for preventing breathing when the oral stimulator 50 is attached, and perform the same function as the recess 10 of the oral stimulator 1 of the first embodiment. It is a thing. The oral stimulator 50 of the second embodiment may be integrally molded in this shape, or may be molded in a shape in which the mounting portion 52 and the pressing portion 54 are expanded, and then the tip 65 of the picking portion 64, that is, the hinge portion. The mounting portion 52 and the pressing portion 54 may be connected by a suitable method by bending.

Next, an intraoral stimulator 100 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 4
The 3rd Embodiment of this invention is shown, (a) is a front view,
(B) shows a side view, respectively. This mouth stimulator 100
Has a substantially rectangular plate-shaped main body 112. Body 11
2 has substantially rectangular openings (air passage portions) 110 and 11
Two 1 are formed on the pressing portion 104 and two on the mounting portion 102 symmetrically. The upper opening 110 is larger than the lower opening 111 and has a shape that is slightly longer in the vertical direction.
The front shape of the main body 112 of the oral stimulator 100 is the lower edge 10
The upper edge 113 is slightly longer than 3 and has a symmetrical left and right shape. In the vicinity of the center of the intraoral stimulator 100, the knob 114
Are vertically projected from the main body 112. Also in this embodiment, notches 126 and 124 are formed in the central portions of the upper edge 113 and the lower edge 103, respectively. The oral stimulator 100 is also used in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments, but its use mode has already been described, so description thereof will be omitted here.

Next, an intraoral stimulator 150 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 (a) is a front view,
FIG.5 (b) shows a side view, respectively. Oral stimulator 150
Has a slightly horizontal ring-shaped main body 162, and
52 is on the lower side and the pressing portion 154 is on the upper side. Recesses 176 and 174 are formed in the upper and lower portions of the oral stimulator 150, that is, in the central portions of the pressing portion 154 and the mounting portion 152, respectively, and are bilaterally symmetrical. This recess may be provided only in the pressing portion 154. The inside of the oral stimulator 150 is one opening (air passage portion) 160. That is, the mounting part 1
The air passage portion 52 and the air passage portion of the pressing portion 154 are combined in one opening 160. Since the oral stimulator 150 has a ring shape, it does not feel uncomfortable in the mouth and is easily adapted to the size of the mouth. In addition, in the vicinity of the recess 174 in the lower center,
A pole-shaped knob 164 is integrally formed obliquely upward. This is when the oral stimulator 150 is worn in the mouth. This is to make it easier to take the pinched portion 164 out of the mouth. The pinching portion 164 may be made longer to have a string shape. The cross section of the main body 162 may have various shapes such as a circle, an ellipse, a rectangle, and a polygon. The usage state of the intraoral stimulator 150 is also the same as that in each of the above-described embodiments, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Oral stimulators 1, 50, 100 and 1
50 is made of an elastic material and has a height larger than the combined height of the upper teeth, the upper gums, the lower teeth, and the lower gums. It adapts to various mouth shapes by elastically deforming according to size. Therefore, it is not necessary to manufacture many different sized oral stimulators. Further, when the pinched portion is plate-shaped, the oral stimulator can be stably supported by placing the oral stimulator in the mouth and then biting it with the teeth. What is not a plate shape like the knobs 114 and 164 may be formed in a plate shape. Thus, the oral stimulators 1 and 5 of the present invention
0, 100 and 150 are knobs 14, 64, 114,
Since 164 is easy to handle and is hygienic, it can be widely used with peace of mind, from infants to old people.

As described above, the oral stimulators 1, 50, 10 of the present invention
Although 0 and 150 have been described in detail, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to the above oral stimulators 1, 50, 100 and 150, and various changes and modifications are possible. For example, the oral stimulators 1, 50, 100 and 150 may be made of elastic confectionery materials such as gum and jelly.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the notch 2
4, 26, 74, 761, 24, 126 and recess 17
4, 176 are provided, but these do not always have to be provided because the oral stimulator does not excessively stimulate the upper lip body because of the elasticity.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of an intraoral stimulator according to the present invention, (a) is a front view, and (b) is a side view in a state of being picked by a finger.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the oral stimulator of FIG. 1 is used in the mouth.

FIG. 3 shows an intraoral stimulator according to a second embodiment of the present invention,
(A) shows a front view and (b) shows a side view.

FIG. 4 shows an oral stimulator according to a third embodiment of the present invention,
(A) shows a front view and (b) shows a side view.

FIG. 5 shows an oral stimulator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention,
(A) shows a front view and (b) shows a side view.

[Fig. 6] "Yoka", "nasal flow", "smile", "gyoryo"
Diagram showing the position of acupoints called

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 50, 100, 150 Oral stimulators 2, 52, 102, 152 Mounting parts 4, 54, 104, 154 Pressing parts 10, 60, 61, 110, 111, 160 Air passing parts 14, 64, 114, 164 Part 16 Lower tooth 18 Lower lip 20 Upper tooth 22 Upper lip 24, 26, 74, 76 Notches 52a, 54a Curved portions 174, 176 Recess A Both nasal wings (rounded part of nose) B Nasolabial groove (grooves on both sides of nose) C Acupuncture point called D. Invitation point A called a nose flow A point point called a smile F Point called a giant

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A mounting part to be mounted in a depression of a lower jaw between a lower tooth and a lower lip, and an integrally fixed to the mounting part, and by engaging the upper tooth and the lower tooth during mounting, In an oral stimulator provided with a pressing part that presses the treatment part to be pressed upward from the inside, the oral stimulator is made of an elastic material, and air is breathed into the mounting part and / or the pressing part during breathing. An oral stimulator having an air passage portion that passes therethrough and having a height larger than the combined height of the upper teeth, upper gums, lower teeth, and lower gums. 2. The intraoral stimulator according to claim 1, wherein the intraoral stimulator has a knob that protrudes outside the mouth from between the upper lip and the lower lip when worn. 3. The oral stimulus according to claim 1, wherein the pressing portion is formed in a shape capable of pressing an acupuncture point called a scent, nasal flow or laughter upward from the inside of the upper lip. Ingredient 4. The oral stimulator according to claim 1, wherein the pressing portion is formed in a shape that presses an acupuncture point called a large scale upward from the inside of the upper lip. 5. The oral stimulator according to claim 1, wherein the pressing portion is formed in a shape that presses the temporomandibular joint portion upward from the inside of the mouth. 6. The mouth stimulator is formed with a recess serving as the air passage portion extending from the mounting portion to the pressing portion on both sides, and is generally T-shaped as a whole. Item 9. An oral stimulator according to any one of items 1 to 5. 7. The mounting portion and the pressing portion each have a plate-shaped curved portion that curves toward the other side, and the curved portions are integrally connected on one side, and the side surface has a substantially V shape. The intraoral stimulator according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that