JP2005007104A - Oral respiration preventing band - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an oral respiration preventing band which prevents the oral respiration and the somnipathy attributed to the oral respiration from occurring by holding the upper cheek part and the lower jaw part of the face almost at a fixed distance to regulate the involuntary drop of the lower jaw part or the like. <P>SOLUTION: A slit is provided vertically from the shorter side end of a band-like member and spread over the face so that the lower jaw part and/or the rear of the jaw and the left and right upper cheek parts are opened horizontally from the slit of the band-like member and roughly retained almost at the fixed linear distance. This regulates the drop of the lower jaw part or the left and right deviation of the lower jaw and also restricts the opening of the mouth thereby preventing the oral respiration from occurring. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention regulates involuntary lowering of the lower jaw or left / right shift during sleep, etc., suppresses opening, prevents sleep disorder caused by mouth breathing and mouth breathing, and improves sleep quality In addition, it relates to a mouth breath prevention band that can regulate more harmful openings than necessary for sick people.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, there is an example in which the upper lip and the lower lip are closed and pasted with an adhesive tape at the center of the lip portion to restrict the opening. There is also a snoring prevention device (Registered Utility Model No. 3060915) that regulates the entire upper and lower lips with an adhesive tape with a hole in the center. There is also a preventive device for sleep apnea (Patent Publication 2003-93423) having a structure in which the lower jaw contact tool is locked to the nose or the head using a locking material.
[0003]
However, according to these conventional examples, or because the center part of the lip is locked, it is impossible to take medicine and water after locking, and it is impossible to talk, and most of the area around the lip Sensitive, because it locks the center of the lips or the lower nose of the upper jaw, there is a disadvantage such as a strong sense of incongruity during sleep, and even if tape is attached to the lower nose, the attachment area is small, so it is worn There were drawbacks such as being out of sleep and not being able to obtain a predetermined effect.
[0004]
In addition, since the lip portion where the skin is thin is covered almost entirely, it feels annoying at the time of wearing, and there is a risk that the lip skin may be damaged at the time of peeling.
[0005]
In addition, since the head, nose, and lower jaw are tightened with instruments, there is a problem such as a strong sense of incongruity and a risk of disturbing sleep.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The problem to be solved is that people who suffer from sleep disorders such as cases that open their mouth unconsciously during sleep and cause mouth breathing to cause apnea, exacerbate snoring, dry mouth, etc. There is.
[0007]
In addition, there is a problem that a sick person who is consciously clouded, such as an elderly person who is severely cared for, is forced to open more than necessary and is exposed to threats such as colds and pneumonia.
[0008]
On the other hand, as means for preventing mouth breathing, in order to directly close the mouth, it is conceivable to place a member such as a tape or a device around the lips or the lip portion into a fixed state. However, all these means are engaged with the stretchable muscles around the lips, cheeks, and lips, so that the engagement position is easy to move, becomes unstable, and has a sufficiently fixed state or holding state. I can't get it.
In addition, involuntary opening of the mouth is because the mandible part descends, and the weight of the mandible part descending when sleeping or unconscious is a considerable descent force, so the muscle part Even if an attempt is made to prevent the descent by locking, it is difficult to prevent due to the expansion and contraction, and as a result of trying to lift it by the muscular part, the muscular part is pulled and causes pain.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention has been made in order to solve these problems, and avoids a locking part that has a strong sense of incongruity such as the lower nose and the cheeks or is easy to move, and has relatively little muscle expansion and contraction. The upper cheek part with a wide stop area and little discomfort is attached to the lower jaw and / or the lower end of the mandible and / or the back of the jaw (hereinafter collectively referred to as the mandible) in two directions. In order to attract in a straight line, it is spread and locked by a band-shaped member,
As a result, by constructing a lifting relationship that is generally V-shaped or Y-shaped in two directions, the lower jaw is stabilized so that it does not move up and down, left and right, and it is prevented from falling down and lies upward or sideways. It is characterized by preventing mouth breathing or sleep disturbance caused by mouth breathing by stabilizing the position of the lower jaw without changing even in a wet state.
[0010]
By making the band-shaped member a sheet-like or film-like flexible member made of paper or cloth, synthetic resin or organic material, or inorganic material such as metal or ceramic, it becomes easy to adapt to the face. In addition, by providing the member with air permeability, it is possible to form an oral breathing prevention zone with little discomfort when worn.
[0011]
Further, as means for spreading and locking the belt-like member, each of the two members is sequentially placed one by one toward the upper cheek portion in two directions from the lower jaw and / or the lower jaw bone, etc. By locking in this direction, the prevention band can be easily locked by anyone, although it takes time.
[0012]
In addition, a slit is made in the longitudinal direction from the center of the short side of one piece of the band-shaped member, and when the belt is spread, the band-shaped member opens in two directions from the lower jaw part, or the lower jaw bone part, etc. By constructing the upper cheeks so as to be locked, it is possible to provide a mouth breathing prevention band that can be locked easily and reliably.
[0013]
And, by forming the planar shape of the belt-like member roughly in a V shape or a Y shape, the strip member is pulled in two directions, and the positional stability of the lower jaw and / or the lower jaw bone is more reliably ensured. Further, by forming a shape that expands toward the portion that is locked to the upper cheek portion, the area of the portion that is locked can be increased.
[0014]
As described above, the mouth breathing prevention band according to the present invention can securely lock the lower jaw part and / or the lower jaw bone part with little uncomfortable feeling and can open the center part of the lip. In addition to being able to drink water and medicine from the dawn part, it has features such as being able to talk in spite of being incomplete, as well as inserting instruments such as tubes.
[0015]
In a further aspect of the present invention, a part of the band-shaped member is too open on the side corresponding to the vicinity of the lower nose of the part of the band-shaped member that is opened left and right, and is locked to other than the upper cheek, In order to prevent unstable mounting, a horizontal connecting portion is provided to connect a part of the members that open to the left and right in the horizontal direction. The horizontal connecting portion may not have a function of adhering or locking to the skin.
[0016]
In addition, the belt-like member is initially attached to the entire surface to be attached to the skin, or the lower jaw part and / or the lower jaw bone part, etc. and the upper cheek part. By providing a wearable adhesive layer or pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, not only can it be easily attached to the face, but it can also be reattached when it is necessary to remove it temporarily, such as when a mistake is made. Realize a highly practical mouth respirator that can be used repeatedly or repeatedly.
In addition, when using the member which has air permeability for the said strip | belt-shaped member, it is desirable for the said adhesive layer or adhesive layer not to impair the air permeability of the said member.
[0017]
In the mouth breathing prevention band according to the present invention, the band-shaped member is a material that easily stretches because it is necessary to lock and hold the lower jaw part and / or the lower jaw bone part and the upper cheek part at a certain distance. Things are not suitable,
On the other hand, since it is worn on the face, it is desirable to use a material that is highly flexible, has little discomfort at the time of wearing, does not damage the skin, and has air permeability. For this reason, one type of material may not satisfy all conditions.
In such a case, for example, a breathable material that is difficult to stretch in one layer and a breathable material that is easy to stretch in other layers but is flexible and easy to wear along the face need to be multilayered. Also necessitates the addition of a layer that releases a substance that protects the skin.
Therefore, the band-shaped member formed of two or more layers can be used as a mouth breathing prevention band that is most easily worn on the face, is safe to the skin, and can reliably hold the locking distance.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIGS. 1 to 3 are suitable for locking because a portion of the face on which the mouth breathing prevention belt of the present invention is spread, or a portion that has relatively little muscle expansion and contraction and is suitable for locking, and the muscle is rich in expansion and contraction. Indicates no part. FIG. 4 shows the distance retention relationship by locking the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention. 5-7 is a top view which shows 4th Embodiment of this invention, and an oblique line shows the range of the said strip | belt-shaped member. 8 to 10 show first to fourth embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 11 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. 12 and 13 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 shows the mouth breathing state during sleep, and FIG. 15 shows the state where the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention is worn. FIG. 16 is a sectional view showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
[0019]
Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the upper cheek portion 11, the lower jaw portion, and the lower end portion of the lower jaw bone that are relatively less stretchable from the periphery of both eyes to the lower side of the face 1 and are suitable for locking the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention. 12, a chin back surface 12a, a sensitive part, a narrow range, a lower nose 13 not suitable for locking, and a cheek 14 which is rich in expansion and contraction and unsuitable for locking.
[0020]
FIG. 4 shows the direction and action of the tensile force that maintains the distance between the lower jaw and the like and the upper cheek by locking the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention. An upward tensile force 12b acts in the direction of the locking point 11a from the lower jaw portion and the lower jaw portion 12 to the upper cheek portion 11, and a downward tensile force 11b extends in the direction of the lower jaw portion and the lower jaw portion 12 from the locking point 11a. By working, the lower jaw and the like are locked to the upper cheek 11. These latching relationships are generally three-point support-like latches that are pulled in two directions, so that they are not easily displaced from each other and constitute a stable holding relationship.
[0021]
FIG. 5 shows a planar shape of the third embodiment of the present invention. A slit 15 is provided in the longitudinal direction from substantially the center of the short side end of the mouth breath prevention band 2. The slit 15 is provided partway through the mouth breathing prevention zone 2, and has not reached the point where the mouth breathing prevention zone 2 is divided. The lower locking portion 17 is a portion locked to the lower jaw portion and the lower jaw lower end portion 12 and the jaw back surface 12a, and the upper locking portion 16 is a portion locked to the left and right upper cheek portions 11.
[0022]
6 and 7 show the planar shape and configuration of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Although this configuration is substantially the same as that of FIG. 5, the area of the upper locking portion 16 can be increased, and thus the locking with respect to the upper cheek portion 11 can be strengthened.
[0023]
FIGS. 8-10 shows the mounting | wearing state to the face 1 concerning 3rd and 4th embodiment of this invention. 8 is a front view, FIG. 9 is a side view, and FIG. 10 shows a state in which the lower locking portion 17 is locked to the chin back surface 12a. In order to spread and lock the mouth breath prevention band 2 to the face 1, first, the lower locking portion 17 is locked to the lower jaw portion, the lower jaw lower end portion 12 and the lower jaw surface 12a, and then the upper locking portion 16 is moved to the left and right. It locks so that it may pull up toward the upper cheek part 11. The tensile force at this time can be freely adjusted according to each situation.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 10, the lower locking portion 17 is locked so as to reach the chin back surface 12a, so that the lower jaw portion and the lower jaw bone lower end portion 12 are surely pulled up by the upper locking portion 16, and the lower jaw portion is lowered. Strongly prevent. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, since the central portion of the lip portion can be opened, it is possible to ingest water. Furthermore, since it locks avoiding the nose lower part 13 which is a sensitive part, there is little discomfort.
[0025]
FIG. 11 shows an example of a wearing state of the second embodiment of the present invention.
In this state, since the mouth breathing prevention band 2 is composed of the two band-shaped members 22, the first band-shaped member 22 is first locked by the lower locking part 17 and the upper locking part 16, and then the second The belt-like member 22 is locked by the same procedure. Such a mounting method has a feature that the number of steps is increased, but the locking method is simple and easy to remove.
[0026]
FIG. 12 is a plan view of a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the middle of the slit 15 that divides the lower locking portion 17 and the upper locking portion 16, there is provided a horizontal connecting portion 18 that connects the band-shaped member 22 divided by the slit.
[0027]
FIG. 13 is a mounting diagram in the fifth embodiment. The wearing state is substantially the same as in the third and fourth embodiments, except that it includes a horizontal connecting portion 18 and is in contact with the lower nose 13. By the horizontal connecting portion, the fractionated band-like member 22 is prevented from opening more than necessary, and a function of determining the locking portion of the upper locking portion 16 is added. Further, the back surface of the horizontal connecting portion does not need to be provided with a spreading means such as an adhesive or a pressure-sensitive adhesive in order to reduce discomfort during wearing.
[0028]
FIG. 14 is a view of the mouth 1 breathing from the side of the face 1 during sleep. When viewed from the maxilla 20, the mandible 19 is lowered and separated, so that the mouth 21 is open.
[0029]
FIG. 15 shows a state in which the mouth breathing prevention band 2 of the present invention is worn during sleep.
Due to the mouth breathing prevention band, the mandible 19 is raised, attracted to and held by the maxilla 20, and the mouth 21 is closed. By this holding, mouth breathing is prevented.
[0030]
FIG. 16: is sectional drawing in 6th Embodiment of the mouth respiration prevention zone 2 of this invention. An adhesive layer or a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 23 is provided on one surface of the belt-like member 22 constituting the mouth breathing prevention belt, and is attached to the face 1 by the layer. The layer may be spread over the entire surface of the mouth breath prevention band, and even if it is provided only on the upper locking portion 16 and the lower locking portion 17, the effect of the holding does not change.
[0031]
FIG. 17 is a sectional view showing one example of the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
The mouth breathing prevention band 2 has a breathable material layer 24 that is easy to stretch but easy to wear along the face between the band-shaped member 22 and the adhesive layer or the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 23. . With this structure, even if the belt-like member 22 is a breathable material that is difficult to expand and contract, the breathable material layer 24 that is easy to wear can compensate for the wearability on the face 1 and can be locked well. Note that the effect of the belt-like member 22 and the breathable material 24 that is easy to wear does not change regardless of which is the upper layer.
[0032]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention, it is spread on the face, and is simply worn by simply locking the upper cheek and the lower jaw and / or the back of the jaw at a substantially constant distance, It prevents the lower jaw from descending during sleep and prevents mouth breathing, which is a major cause of various sleep disorders.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a locking portion of a face on which a mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention is spread.
[Fig. 2] Fig. 2 is a side view showing a locking portion of a face for spreading the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention.
[Fig. 3] Fig. 3 is a rear chin view showing a locking portion of a face on which the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention is spread.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the first embodiment of the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a planar shape of the configuration of the third embodiment of the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a planar shape of the configuration of the fourth embodiment of the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a view showing another planar shape of the configuration of the fourth embodiment of the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a spread state of the configurations of the third and fourth embodiments of the mouth breath prevention belt according to the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a spread state of the configurations of the third and fourth embodiments of the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a spread state of the configurations of the third and fourth embodiments of the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a spread state of the configuration of the second embodiment of the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a planar shape of the configuration of the fifth embodiment of the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a spread state of the configuration of the fifth embodiment of the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of sleeping without wearing the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the mouth breathing prevention zone of the present invention is spread and sleeps.
FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a sixth embodiment of the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a seventh embodiment of the mouth breathing prevention band of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Face 2 Mouth-breathing prevention zone 11 Upper cheek part 11a Locking point 11b Downward tensile force 12 Lower jaw part and lower end of mandible 12a Back surface 12b Upward tensile force 13 Lower nose 14 Cheek part 15 Slit 16 Upper locking part 17 Lower hook Stop part 18 Horizontal connecting part 19 Mandibular bone part 20 Maxilla bone part 21 Mouth 22 Strip member 23 Adhesive layer or adhesive layer 24 Breathable material layer easy to wear

Claims (7)

It is a means to spread the belt-like member on the face, seen from the front of the face,
Between the two parts of the upper cheek, the lower jaw and / or the back of the jaw, which are present on the lower and outer sides of both eyes,
By reaching the upper cheeks on the left and right from the lower jaw and / or the back of the jaw, without getting around in the left-right direction, overcoming and locking the lip,
Holding the two parts at a substantially constant distance,
By restricting involuntary opening due to lowering of mandible and mandible during sleep, etc., or regulating left and right movement of the mandible, suppressing involuntary deviation of the mandible,
Mouth breath prevention band characterized by preventing sleep disorders such as apnea sleep cases, snoring and dry mouth caused by mouth breathing or mouth breathing. The mouth breathing prevention band is composed of one or two belt-like members,
The belt-like member is constituted by a cloth-like member made of paper, or natural fiber or synthetic resin, which is vertically long,
Or composed of synthetic resin or organic material, or inorganic material such as metal or glass, ceramic,
The mouth breath prevention belt according to claim 1, comprising a sheet-like or film-like flexible member. A slit is provided in the longitudinal direction from the center of the short side end of the belt-shaped member,
A part of the belt-like member opens to the left and right by the slit when mounted,
The mouth breathing prevention belt according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each of the upper cheeks can be locked. The mouth breathing prevention band according to claim 1, wherein a planar shape of the band-shaped member is substantially V-shaped or Y-shaped. 5. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a lateral connecting portion for preventing an excessive opening of a part of the belt-like member that opens left and right at a position corresponding to the vicinity of the lower nose of the upper jaw. , Mouth breath prevention zone. The mouth breathing prevention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein an adhesive layer or a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that can be peeled off and reattached is provided on one surface of the belt-like member so that it can be attached or reattached to the face. band. The mouth-breathing prevention band according to claim 1, wherein the band-shaped member is composed of two or more layers except for the adhesive layer or the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.

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