JPH0565320U - Cotton swabs - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To provide a cotton swab that can be cleaned by an operation of adhering and peeling the earwax adhering to the inner surface of the ear cavity without causing any danger. A spherical carrier having a sponge structure impregnated with an adhesive is provided on one end or both ends of a shaft rod, and a cotton layer is coated on the entire surface of the spherical carrier.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to improvements in swabs commonly used as medical aids.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 A cotton swab generally known and used as a medical aid is composed of a shaft rod made of a plastic material and cotton wound in a spherical shape and fixed to both ends of the shaft rod.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 Conventional cotton swabs are used to apply chemicals to wounds, or are used as ear swabs for ear cleaning, etc., but especially in the case of ear cleaning, the earwax attached to the inner surface of the ear cavity Since the operation of forcibly scraping off the skin is repeated, there is a risk that the tympanic membrane and the inner surface of the ear cavity may be damaged if it is handled roughly, and the removal of earwax is not sufficient only by the scraping action. Furthermore, when cleaning the ears of infants and the like, there is a problem that attention is required especially in the operation.

An object of the present invention is to provide a cotton swab which can be cleaned by an operation of adhering and removing the earwax adhering to the inner surface of the ear cavity and is not accompanied by danger.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The structure of the present invention, which solves the problems of the prior art, is to provide a sponge-shaped spherical carrier impregnated with an adhesive agent at one end or both ends of a shaft rod, and cover the entire surface of the spherical carrier with a cotton layer. It is a thing.

[0006]

[Action]

 When the cotton layer is pressed by gently rubbing it with a fingertip, the adhesive impregnated in the spherical carrier appears on the surface of the cotton layer. When this state is pressed against the inner surface of the ear cavity, the adhered earwax can be easily peeled off and adhered to the cotton layer for removal.

[0007]

【Example】

 Next, details of the embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a partially cutaway front view of the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of an essential part, FIG. 3 is a front view of a second embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a front view of a third embodiment.

The details of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Reference numeral 1 denotes a shaft rod made of a synthetic resin material, and both ends of the shaft rod 1 are impregnated with an adhesive (not shown) which is harmless to a human body, for example, a natural rubber material as a main material. Each of the sponge-shaped spherical carriers 2 is provided. Then, at least the entire surface of the spherical carrier 2 is covered with a cotton layer 3 which has been treated by winding cotton. Further, in order to firmly fix the spherical carrier 2 and the shaft rod 1, it is desirable to form a large number of protrusions 4 on the end portion of the shaft rod 1.

In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the double structure of the spherical carrier 2 and the cotton layer 3 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is provided at one end of the shaft rod 1, and only the cotton is provided at the other end of the shaft rod 1. A cotton ball 5 fixed by winding, that is, a cotton ball 5 similar to a normal cotton swab is attached. In addition, in the case of this embodiment, since cotton is exposed on the surface on both sides and it is unknown in which the spherical carrier 2 impregnated with the adhesive exists, it is not possible to use the shaft rod on the side where the spherical carrier 2 is present. This is partly colored 6 to prevent misuse. Further, even if the mark 7 is simply provided as in the third embodiment shown in FIG. 4, misuse can be prevented.

[0010]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, according to the configuration of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. (A) When the cotton layer is pressed by gently rubbing with a fingertip, the adhesive impregnated in the spherical carrier appears on the surface while penetrating into the cotton layer, and the adhesiveness can be imparted to the entire cotton layer. Therefore, by bringing this cotton layer into contact with the inner surface of the ear cavity, earwax and the like can be easily peeled and removed without any danger, and safe ear cleaning can be effectively performed. (B) Also, since a cotton ball having a spherical body can be attached to one end of the shaft rod and a cotton ball having only cotton at the other end, two uses can be made by utilizing the characteristics of both.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway front view of a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the second embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 axis rod 2 spherical carrier 3 cotton layer 4 protrusion 5 cotton ball 6 coloring 7 mark

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A cotton swab characterized in that a spherical carrier having a sponge structure impregnated with an adhesive is provided on one end or both ends of a shaft rod, and a cotton layer is coated on the entire surface of the spherical carrier.