JP3232109U - Nasal cleanser - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an intranasal cleaning tool capable of surely removing allergen-causing substances adhering to the nasal cavity by a form capable of accurately aiming and cleaning a place causing allergy and a high ability to remove foreign substances by rotary cleaning. SOLUTION: The handle 2 of the nasal cavity cleaning tool has a cylindrical shape, and the brush portion 1 has a cylindrical shape, so that the brush portion 1 can be rotated and cleaned in the nasal cavity. The tip 4 of the brush portion 1 has a tapered shape, and such a shape makes it possible to evenly clean the entire nasal cavity and the entrance of the nasal turbinate, which are the causes of allergic reactions. As a result, not only general cleaning in the nasal cavity but also allergic causative substances adhering to the nasal cavity can be washed and removed to immediately converge the allergic reaction. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to an intranasal cleaning tool having a form suitable for cleaning the nasal cavity.

Conventionally, as a preventive or therapeutic method for pollinosis, in addition to the use of chemicals, "laser treatment" that burns the mucous membrane of the nose is known.

Patent Document 1 proposes a "nasal irrigation sponge brush" having a structure in which a sponge is fixed to one end of a handle shaft.

Patent Document 2 proposes a "mucosal removing brush" for the purpose of easily removing the mucous membrane of the oral cavity or nasopharynx by inserting a rod into the oral cavity or nasopharynx.

In addition, a so-called nasal irrigation cleaning solution is commercially available for the purpose of washing away pollen and germs adhering to the depths of the nose (Non-Patent Document 1).

Jikkenhei 01-000939 Utility Model Registration No. 3193416

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The laser treatments mentioned above are expensive, not available to everyone, and are not widespread.

The sponge of the "nasal irrigation sponge brush" proposed in Patent Document 1 has elasticity but is weak, and is not always suitable for removing allergens sticking to the nasal cavity. Furthermore, the filth adhering to the brush tends to remain even after washing, which is not hygienic and is not suitable for repeated use. There is a similar problem with general cotton swabs.

The "mucosa removing brush" described in Patent Document 2 is intended to obtain mucous membranes in the oral cavity or nasal cavity, not to remove allergens, and is appropriate. It wasn't a thing.

The above-mentioned nasal irrigation cleaning solution is one in which the liquid is put in through the nose and taken out through the mouth, and some people have resistance in use, and it is not accepted by everyone.

In addition, many people have a feeling of distrust or resistance to the drug, and it is preferable if allergic rhinitis such as pollinosis and house dust can be suppressed without relying on the drug.

Therefore, the present invention provides an intranasal cleaning tool that can reliably remove allergens adhering to the nasal cavity by means of a form that can accurately aim and clean the location causing allergies and a high ability to remove foreign substances by rotary cleaning. Is a thing

At the same time, normal intranasal irrigation was also a problem due to its low time, labor, and functional efficiency. Therefore, in addition to the above-mentioned problems, it is a problem that the general cleaning ability is higher than that of the conventional technique.

In addition, the present invention not only can clean dirt without damaging the inside of the nose, but also has a problem of cleaning the nasal cavity cleaning tool itself and improving hygiene by adopting a brush form having a large number of brush bristles. Is to be.

The present inventor recognized that an allergic reaction occurs due to the intranasal cavity and the entrance of the turbinate. Then, recognizing that the allergen-causing substance adhering to the causative part has a habit of sticking to the mucous membrane in a prison, if the situation that is difficult to remove is washed by rotation using a brush part in the form of a columnar shape with a waist We discovered the fact that allergic substances such as runny nose can be removed relatively easily and allergic reactions such as runny nose subside immediately.

The intranasal cleaning tool according to the present invention has a configuration including a substantially cylindrical handle and a brush portion having a substantially cylindrical shape composed of a large number of brush bristles extending radially outward at the tip of the handle. Have. With such a configuration, the handle can be easily rotated with the fingertips, and the brush portion can be easily rotated in the nasal cavity, so that the cleaning ability and work efficiency are improved.

By forming the shape of the brush portion that can accurately clean the causative part where the allergy reacts, it is possible to appropriately remove the allergen-causing substance adhering to the nasal cavity. As a result, the user is immediately released from allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose) caused in the nasal cavity.

By forming the brush part with brush bristles, sticky stains adhering to the brush part can be easily removed by simply rinsing with water or the like, and the brush part can be used repeatedly hygienically.

By making the lower part (base) of the brush part columnar to clean the entire nasal cavity, and tapering the tip to clean the entrance of the nasal turbinate at the same time, anyone can operate the nasal cavity cleaning tool. The allergen-causing substance at the causative site can be easily removed.

Conventionally, the concept of brushing the inside of the nasal cavity to eliminate allergic rhinitis has not existed in the world.

According to the nasal cavity cleaning tool according to the present invention, the ability to clean the nasal cavity and the work efficiency are improved, and the user can be immediately released from the reaction state (sneezing, runny nose) of allergic rhinitis. In addition, the hygiene of the nasal cavity cleaning tool can be improved.

It is a front view which shows the shape of the whole nasal cavity cleaning tool by embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of this intranasal cleaning tool. It is a side view which looked at the nasal cavity cleaning tool from the tip side. It is sectional drawing which shows the schematic vertical cross-sectional shape of the brush part of this intranasal cleaning tool.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

The intranasal cleaning tool of the present embodiment includes a substantially cylindrical handle and a brush portion having a substantially cylindrical shape composed of a large number of brush bristles extending radially outward at the tip of the handle. To.

Each brush bristle forming the brush portion is made of a material, thickness, and shape that exhibits elasticity so that the tip of the brush bristles bends when the external force is removed and the brush bristles are restored to their original positions when the external force is removed.

Preferably, the brush portion includes a base portion having a columnar shape and a tip portion having a tapered shape following the base portion.

A large number of brush bristles made of a material such as nylon or saturated polyester resin are densely arranged radially on the bristles at the tip of the nasal cleaning tool, so that a large amount of water can be contained. Further, by providing the brush portion in a columnar shape having a larger diameter with the columnar handle as the central axis, rotary cleaning by the brush portion inserted into the nasal cavity becomes possible. With such a configuration, the cleaning time can be shortened and the cleaning ability can be improved.

In addition, by making the handle of the nasal cleaning tool cylindrical and the shape of the brush portion cylindrical, it is possible to rotate the nasal cavity by operating the fingertips. The lower part of the brush part has long hairs arranged radially to make it possible to wash the entire nasal cavity, and the tip part of the brush part has a tapered shape to enter the nasal turbinate. Can be washed at the same time. With such a configuration, the cleaning time can be shortened and the cleaning ability can be improved. In addition, this makes it possible to efficiently and effectively remove allergens in the entire nasal cavity.

The tapered inclined portion of the vertical cross section of the brush portion may be linear or curved (convex). In the case of a curved shape, for example, the tip portion may be curved in a convex shape such as a hemispherical shape or a semi-elliptical spherical shape.

Further, by forming the brush portion of the nasal cavity cleaning tool with brush bristles instead of sponge or cotton, it becomes easy to rinse off the dirt adhering to the brush portion. For example, it can be easily washed away with tap water. In addition, by using nylon, saturated polyester resin, or the like for the brush bristles, it is gentle on the skin and the brush bristles themselves are less likely to get dirty. The tip of the brush bristles may be formed in a hemispherical or curved shape in order to soften the contact with the skin.

Hereinafter, examples will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the nasal cavity washer has a substantially cylindrical shape consisting of a substantially cylindrical handle 2 and a large number of brush bristles extending radially outward at the tip of the handle 2 (a substantially cylindrical shape). A brush portion 1 having an outer edge shape) is provided. The brush portion 1 is formed by arranging a large number of brush bristles 6 of appropriate materials such as nylon and saturated polyester resin radially from the center to the outside (see FIG. 3), and the lower portion 5 of the brush portion 1 is cylindrical and the tip portion 4 is formed. Has a tapered morphology and is fixed to the bristles (brush shaft) 3. The bristles 3 are continuously connected (or fixed) to the handle 2, and when the user rotates the handle 2 with a fingertip, the bristles 3 rotate integrally with the brush portion 1. The brush shaft 3 is thinner than the handle 2, and the brush portion 1 can be easily inserted into the nasal cavity to enter the entrance of the nasal turbinate. The brush handle 2 is made of a columnar material such as polypropylene, which facilitates the rotation operation with the fingertips. The brush handle 2 may have an additional shape such as satin finish, unevenness, horizontal groove, vertical groove, and spiral groove on the surface, as long as the basic shape is cylindrical.

As a tapered form of the brush portion 1, the outer edge shape of the tip portion 4 in the vertical cross-sectional view may be a straight line as shown in FIG. 4 (a), or the outer edge as shown in FIG. 4 (b). It may be curved in a convex shape. The ratio a: b of the axial lengths of the tip portion 4 and the base portion 5 is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and a model having a different ratio may be prepared depending on the target user. The same applies to the size (diameter) of the brush portion 1.

When using the intranasal cleaning tool of this embodiment, the user holds the handle 2 of the intranasal cleaning tool, moistens the brush portion 1 with sufficient water, and inserts it into the nose. If the brush part 1 is inserted all the way to the back of the nose, it fits snugly at the place where the allergy occurs and stops. When the handle 2 of the inserted nasal cleaning tool is rotated with a fingertip, foreign matter is scraped off from the inner wall of the nose together with water contained in the fixed brush hair, and the hair entangles allergens and dirt. At this time, depending on the form of the brush portion 1, the entire nasal cavity and the entrance of the nasal turbinate are simultaneously washed. Next, the filth adhering to the brush portion 1 is washed away with water. After that, if the same action is repeated several times, allergens and filth adhering to the nasal cavity can be completely removed. The allergic reaction is completely subsided by eliminating the causative substance at the causative site. As a matter of course, general intranasal irrigation can be performed more than the conventional technique.

In addition, by changing the size of the brush portion 1, it is possible to clean the nasal cavity due to allergic rhinitis or nasal congestion in animals.

The present invention can be applied not only to humans but also to animals as a nasal cavity cleaning tool for cleaning the inside of the nasal cavity and eliminating allergies.

1 Brush part 2 Handle 3 Hair shaft 4 Tip part of brush part 5 Lower part (base part) of brush part
6 Brush bristles

Claims (3)

An intranasal cleaning tool comprising a substantially cylindrical handle and a brush portion having a substantially cylindrical shape composed of a large number of brush bristles extending radially outward at the tip of the handle. The intranasal cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the brush portion includes a base portion having a columnar shape and a tip portion having a tapered shape following the base portion. The intranasal cleaning tool according to claim 2, wherein the tip portion of the brush portion is curved in a convex shape.

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