JP2004337580A - Patch applicator - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a patch applicator which facilitates the application of a wet compress or the like flatly to an affected part at a desired place on the back part out of reach without help of another person, furthermore has a simple structure of the patch applicator, is easy to handle, is compact and lightweight, and can be utilized for portable use. <P>SOLUTION: The patch applicator comprises a press part 3 equipped with a releasing spatula 2 at one tip part of a body 1 and an opening part 4 in the inner side. A sliding surface 6 bending downward is formed at the tip part of a gripping part 5 side of the opening part 4. A perforation part 7 is disposed in the body 1 behind the opening part 4. A fixing tack 8 of a fixing tool is engaged and fixed to the perforation part 7, and a bent part 12 is formed on the bottom face side behind the perforation part 7. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

  The present invention provides an auxiliary tool used when applying a percutaneous absorption-type analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent (hereinafter referred to as a compress), which has a function of peeling a used compress or the like from an affected part. About.

  When pain has developed in each part due to a disease of the organs of the human body, a treatment is applied to alleviate the symptoms by applying an analgesic / anti-inflammatory drug solution or applying a compress to the affected area. In particular, it is difficult to accurately and flatly adhere to an inaccessible diseased part such as a back part (shoulder, back, waist, etc.) using a compress. In addition, since the protective sheet is peeled off in advance during application, the drug layers stick to each other and the attachment / detachment is often repeated in the middle. Therefore, in general, they are pasted with the help of humans.

  Recently, a patch or the like intended to stick a compress on its own to the affected area on the back has been disclosed. (Patent Documents 1 and 2) That is, the adhesive material disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a detachable U-shaped fixing section in which a protective sheet peeled from the upper surface of a plate having holes is sandwiched and fixed between the plate and the plate. It consists of a unit. To attach the patch sheet, place the protective sheet on the upper surface of the patch with the protective sheet facing upward, peel off a part of the protective sheet, and provide an end surface at the end of the patch with a U-shaped cross section. Secure with the fixing part. One of the peeled patch application sheets is pulled out through the hole to the lower surface, and the attachment to the patch is completed. Next, in the case of sticking to the affected area, hold both sides of the patch with both hands and press while applying the adhesive to the affected area.

  Alternatively, the attaching tool described in Patent Document 2 has a configuration in which three slit holes and a fixing device are provided, and a rectangular curved plate portion and a gripping bar portion are connected to the center of the edge. To attach the patch, a part of the release paper is peeled off from one edge of the patch, and the end of the exposed drug layer is inserted into the front slit hole and temporarily fixed. One end of the non-peeling side patch is pulled out to the upper surface through the central slit hole. In addition, the end of the release paper peeled from one edge of the patch is pulled out to the upper surface through the rear slit hole, and the end is fixed by a fixing device such as a hook or a clip, and the attachment to the application tool is completed. Next, when affixing to the affected part, the adhesive surface of the patch temporarily fixed to the front slit hole is pressed against the protruding part of the curved plate part, and after adhering to the affected part, in the opposite direction to the gripping rod part. After pressing and sliding to apply the patch to the affected area, the pressing and pulling back is performed again in the direction of the gripping bar while pressing, and the application of the patch is completed.

Alternatively, the attaching device described in Patent Document 3 filed by the present applicant earlier has a pressing portion provided with a peeling spatula at one end portion of the attaching device and an opening inward, and a tip portion of the opening portion on the handle side. There is a pressing part with a peeling spatula at one end of the sticking tool and an opening inside, and a perforation part is provided on the body behind the opening for each of them. The fixing stud of the fixing tool is tightly fixed to the perforated portion.
In the former case, the compress is attached by placing the compress with the protective sheet facing down on the upper surface of the patch with the sliding surface of the opening facing downward, and sliding it forward to slide the opening. Hang some end surfaces of the compress from the surface. Next, the patch is turned upside down, a part of the protective sheet is peeled off from the end face of the pharmaceutical agent layer of the compress, and then turned back, a fixing tack is tightened at the perforated portion, and the end face of the turned back protective sheet is fixed. The attachment of the compress is completed by tightly fixing the perforated portion together with the tack. In the case of the latter patch, it is performed in accordance with the former and placed on the upper surface of the patch with the protective sheet of the compress facing downward, and the compress is slid forward to partially open the end face of the compress from the opening. Droop. Thereafter, the protective sheet is peeled off and tightly fixed by the fixing studs to complete the mounting of the compress. In the case of sticking to an affected part, a method has been proposed in which, for example, the sticking tool is held upside down with one hand, and the medicine surface of a compress hanged down from an opening is pressed against the affected part while being slid and attached.

  JP 2001-309985 (Claims 5 to 7)   JP-A-2003-62000   Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-153523

Problems to be solved by the invention

  The difficulty in attaching a patch sheet using the patch material described in Patent Document 1 is that the protective sheet is peeled off from the end of the patch sheet in advance at the time of attachment, and the drug-coated surface is removed. Is performed in an exposed state. Therefore, a problem such that a part of the drug-coated surface adheres to the hole end surface of the adhesive material or a problem that the drug-coated surfaces adhere to each other easily occurs, and a troublesome peeling operation is required each time. . Also, when applying to the affected area, the adhesive is held with both hands and pressed while applying pressure to the affected area. Applying the adhesive material to such a back part with the operation of holding it with both hands requires an unreasonable operation posture and may be very painful. In particular, when used by elderly people or women, it may be necessary to temporarily abandon the sticking, and the feeling of use is poor.

  In addition, the difficulty in use described in Patent Document 2 is that three slit holes attached to the sticking tool are temporarily fixed by inserting the end of the drug layer where the patch is exposed, or the patch is not peeled. Or the release paper after peeling is inserted and fixed with a fixing device. And the like, but the slit hole has a narrow width of 3 to 4 mm as a practical width through which the patch can be inserted. Therefore, it is not easy to insert one side edge of a patch made of a flexible and bendable material into layers at the time of attaching the patch into each narrow slit hole. The released paper cannot be easily inserted and requires unnecessary time. Therefore, it is necessary to add a plurality of slit holes, or to add a weak adhesive resin layer to the side and periphery of the slit hole for temporarily fixing the exposed end of the drug layer surface of the patch, using a sticking tool with a complicated structure. Increases sensation. Further, since the hook of the implanted fixing device has a pointed shape and hooks and fixes the release paper, there is a risk that the fingertip may be erroneously injured by the pointed end of the hook at the time of fixing. In the case of using a clip instead of a hook, it is necessary to adjust the tension of a shrinkable material connected to the clip in advance in order to always keep the release paper peeled off from the patch in a pulled state. For example, the structure of the sticking tool becomes complicated and its handling becomes complicated. Therefore, as a pasting tool used by a specific large number of people, the problem remains as in the former. Furthermore, the sticking tool is relatively large and it is difficult to store it together with the patch. Further, in the above-mentioned Patent Documents 1 and 2, there is no function of peeling off the end face of the patch sheet or the patch after use, and when peeling off from the affected part, the troublesome operation of peeling off the end face using a fingertip as in the past is used. , Etc., the user feels bad use.

  Next, the attaching tool described in Patent Document 3 previously filed by the present applicant solves the above-mentioned disadvantages of both. That is, the attachment of the compress, etc. is performed with the protection sheet attached from the beginning, and after the attachment is completed, the protection sheet is peeled off and the end face is fixed. Therefore, at the time of attachment, there is no sticking to a part of the sticking tool or the surfaces of the pharmaceutical agents are not sticked at all, and the attachment of the compress or the like is easy. In addition, the protection sheet after peeling is securely fixed with a simple fixing tool. In addition, a function of peeling the used compress or the like from the affected part is provided, and the end face of the compress or the like can be easily peeled. In addition, an easy-to-handle patch that has a simple and compact shape and structure, and can be stored and stored together with the compress, has been presented. However, the only difficulty in using the device is that, since the patch has a flat shape, when the compress is applied to the affected part, it must be applied in an unreasonable operating posture depending on the position of the back part.

Means for solving the problem

  The present invention has a pressing portion provided with a peeling spatula at one end of the main body and an opening inward, and the tip of the opening on the handle side is formed in a downwardly curved sliding surface shape, and the rear of the opening is formed. The body is provided with a perforated portion, and the fixing stud of the fixing tool is tightly fixed to the perforated portion, or there is a pressing portion provided with a peeling spatula at one end of the main body and an opening inward, and an opening behind the opening. A configuration in which a perforated portion is provided in the main body and a fixing stud as a fixing tool is tightly fixed to the perforated portion, or a bend is formed on the bottom side behind the perforated portion of the main body in both configurations. I will provide a.

An embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1, 3 and 4, a main body 1 (hereinafter referred to as an attachment) has a pressing portion 3 provided with a peeling spatula 2 at one end and an opening 4 inward. A downwardly curved sliding surface 6 is formed at the tip of the opening 4 on the side of the handle 5, a perforation 7 is provided in the attaching tool 1 behind the opening 4, and the fixing stud 8 of the fixing tool is attached to the perforation 7. It is a sticking tool having a configuration to be tightly fixed to the device. To attach the compress 9, the compress 9 is placed on the upper surface of the patch 1 with the sliding surface 6 of the opening 4 facing downward, with the protective sheet 10 facing downward. The compress 9 is slid forward, and the compress 9 is inserted through the sliding surface 6 of the opening 4 so that a part of the end surface is hung down. Next, the sticking tool 1 is turned over, the protective sheet 10 is peeled off from the end face of the chemical agent layer 11 of the compress 9 protruding from the opening 4 and turned back, and the fixing tack 8 tightly attached to the perforated portion 7 is removed and turned back. The end face of the protection sheet 10 is placed on the perforated portion 7 and the fixing stud 8 is tightened together with the protection sheet 10 in the perforated portion 7 to be fixed. With this, the compress 9 is finished on the sticking tool 1. Since the protective sheet 10 is peeled off after the compress 9 is inserted into the opening of the patch 1, a part of the patch 1 or the drug agent layer 11 does not stick at all during the installation. In addition, the provision of the sliding surface 6 in the opening 4 facilitates the insertion of the compress 9 into the opening 4.
The point of the present invention is that the patch 1 can be widely used for applying a protective patch 10 and a drug patch layer 11 (or an adhesive) to a coating patch, for example, a patch, an advertising film or the like. It is. The shape of the coated patch is not particularly limited. For example, if the peeled protective sheet 10 is tightened and fixed by the fixing stud 8 of the fixing tool, the protective sheet 10 can be widely used in a rectangular shape, a triangular shape, a round shape, an elliptical shape, and other shapes.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the attaching device 1 has a pressing portion 3 provided with a peeling spatula 2 at one end and an opening 4 inward, and the attaching device 1 behind the opening 4. And a fixing stud 8 as a fixing tool is tightly fixed to the perforated portion 7. The compress 9 is attached by placing the compress 9 on the attachment 1 with the protective sheet 10 facing downward in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and sliding it forward so that a part of the end face of the compress 9 hangs down from the opening 4. Let it. Next, the adhesive sheet 1 is turned upside down, the protective sheet 10 is peeled off from the end face of the pharmaceutical agent layer 11 of the compress 9 protruding from the opening 4 and folded back. 10 is fixed to the application tool 1, and the attachment of the compress 9 is completed. In addition, the sticking tool 1 at the time of attaching the compress 9 may use any of the front and back surfaces.

  In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the bottom surface side (sliding surface 6 is downwardly projecting surface side) at a predetermined position set behind the perforated portion 7 of the attaching tool 1 in FIG. 4 (or FIGS. 1 and 2). ) Is formed. The angle at which the bend 12 is formed is not particularly limited, but it is desirable that the angle be formed so that the bend 12 can be easily stuck to any affected part position without exerting an unreasonable operating posture at the time of sticking, and can be securely stuck to the affected part. In consideration of the above, the bending angle is preferably formed in a bent shape. The bending process is not particularly limited, but it is preferable because, for example, formation by heating is easy. Next, the compress 9 is mounted with the convex side of the bend 12 facing upward and the protective sheet 10 of the compress 9 facing downward. The following is performed according to the first embodiment, and the compress 9 is attached to the patch 1.

  In addition, as for the formation of the bend 12 of the sticking tool 1 in FIG. 2 described above, the sticking tool 1 may be bent to one of the front and back surfaces according to the third embodiment. Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the compressing pad 9 is mounted with the convex side of the bend 12 facing upward and the protective sheet 10 of the compressing pad 9 facing downward. The following is performed according to the first embodiment, and the compress 9 is attached to the patch 1.

  The material of the patch 1 is not particularly limited as long as it is not easily bent or damaged during use. For example, there is a hard work paper or a hard plastic plate, but a hard plastic plate having flexibility is particularly preferable, and the thickness thereof is preferably thin as long as it is not damaged by bending during use. The surface treatment of the sticking tool 1 is not particularly limited. For example, embossing on both sides of the sticking tool 5 makes it easier to use the gripper 5 because the gripper 5 is gripped. Further, the material of the fixing tack 8 is not particularly limited as long as it can be easily attached to and detached from the perforated portion 7. For example, there are metals, hard plastics and the like, and flexible hard plastics are preferable because they are easy to use. The shape may be any shape as long as the fixing stud 8 can be easily attached and detached when the perforated portion 7 is tight. For example, there is a method of lengthening the stud itself and attaching a protrusion to the upper portion, or a method of attaching a tongue to the stud itself, and the like. (Referred to as fixed tacks). Further, the perforated portion 7 provided behind the opening 4 of the sticking tool 1 is provided at one or more locations, and the upper limit is not particularly limited. However, it is preferable to provide one perforated portion in consideration of ease of use. The shape of the attaching tool 1 is not particularly limited. The shape may be determined in consideration of ease of use and finished appearance. For example, it is preferable that the end face of the peeling spatula 2 provided at the one end of the sticking tool 1 be formed in a circular or corrugated shape which can easily peel off the end face of the used compress 9 and has good appearance. Further, it is preferable that the other handle portion 5 of the attaching tool 1 has a width dimension that can be grasped with one hand.

  In the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and 6, when attaching the compress 9 attached to the patch 1 to an affected part, the handle 5 of the patch 1 on which the compress 9 is placed is held with one hand. The user touches the exposed end face of the drug layer 11 hanging down from the opening 4 strongly against the affected part, and slides while strongly pressing the pressing part 3. With the sliding, the protective sheet 10 is peeled off from the compress 9, and the exposed surface of the drug layer 11 is adhered to the affected part. If the adhesion is partially defective, the drug layer 11 is securely adhered to the affected area by sliding again while strongly pulling the pressing portion 3 of the applicator 1 from below the compress 9.

  In Example 5, as shown in FIG. 7, the peeling of the used compress 9 is performed by applying the peeling spatula 2 at the tip of the attaching tool 1 to the end face of the compress 9, and pressing and sliding forward. Since a part is easily peeled off from the affected part, it may be peeled off by hand thereafter.

The invention's effect

As described above, the present invention advantageously solves the conventional difficulties, and has the following effects.
That is, it is possible to apply the compress to the desired position evenly on the affected part of the back part which is difficult to reach. Moreover, the provision of a peeling spatula at the tip of the sticking tool facilitates peeling off the used compress. In addition, when the compress was attached to the sticking tool, the insertion of the compress was facilitated by the provision of a sliding surface at the opening. Moreover, since the protective sheet is peeled off at the end of attaching the compress to the patch, there is no possibility that a part of the patch or the surfaces of the pharmaceutical agents will stick during the attachment. Further, the end surface of the peeled protective sheet is tightly fixed by a perforated portion provided on the sticking tool and a fixing stud with a tongue. If the end face of the protective sheet can be fixed with fixing studs, the shape of the compress can be used without limitation. In addition, an unreasonable operation posture that occurs at the time of sticking due to the formation of a bend in the sticking tool is eliminated, and handling thereof is facilitated. In particular, since it can be easily used by elderly people and women, it is highly convenient as a patch. Moreover, the attachment is small. It is lightweight and can be stored and stored together with the compress, so it can be conveniently used for carrying. Moreover, since it has a simple structure, it can be manufactured at a low cost, and is a practically extremely convenient and highly useful auxiliary tool with an excellent usability.

It is a top view of the sticking tool of Example 1. It is a top view of the sticking tool of Example 2. It is a perspective view of the fixing tack with a tongue piece. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a mode of attaching a compress to the patch of Example 1. FIG. 13 is an explanatory view of a mode of attaching a compress to the patch of Example 3. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a usage mode of using a sticking tool according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a usage mode of stripping the used compress after use in Example 5.

Explanation of reference numerals

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Peeling spatula 3 Pressing part 4 Opening part 5 Handle part 6 Sliding surface 7 Perforated part 8 Fixing stud with tongue piece 9 Compress 10 Protection sheet 11 Drug layer 12 Bending

Claims (3)

  There is a pressing part with a peeling spatula at one end of the main body and an opening inside, and a downwardly curved sliding surface is formed at the front end of the opening on the handle side, and a hole is punched in the main body behind the opening. A sticking tool, comprising a structure in which a fixing stud of the fixing tool is tightly fixed to the perforated part by providing a fixing part.   The main body has a pressing portion with a peeling spatula at one end and an opening inside, a perforated portion is provided in the main body behind the opening, and a fixing tack of a fixing tool is tightly fixed to the perforated portion. The patch according to claim 1, characterized in that:   The patch according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a bend is formed on the bottom surface side behind the perforated portion of the main body.

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