JPH09108295A - Nasal-cavity syringe - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a nasal-cavity syringe which allows water pressure to be adjusted easily at home and in various places. SOLUTION: This nasal-cavity syringe has a tubular main body 10 with an end molded to make intimate contact with the nostril, a hose 20 for feeding water to the main body 10, a water regulating tap 30 mounted in a part of the main body 10 or a part of the hose 20, and a water purifier 40 provided between a faucet and the tap 30.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a nasal irrigator.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as folk remedies for the prevention of colds,
There has been a method of cleaning the inside of the nasal cavity by sucking salt water or the like filled in a container such as a cup through the nose and discharging it into the mouth. In addition, for cleaning the inside of the nasal cavity performed at a medical institution, a full-scale device for sending cleaning water into the inside of the nasal cavity using a power pump has been used. However, in these methods, for example, 1) in the former case, it may be difficult to do well unless it is used,
2) In the latter case, there was a problem that the device was expensive and could not be used easily by the private sector. In order to solve this problem, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 6-61241 (hereinafter referred to as “Gazette”) proposes a nasal cavity cleaning device that uses the head of water to clean the inside of the nasal cavity as an easy-to-use, simple and inexpensive device Has been done.

FIG. 3 is an external view of the nasal cavity cleaning instrument 100 disclosed in the above publication. This nasal cavity cleaning device 100 is composed of a container A having a hole at the bottom and a tube B connected to the hole and having a shape such that the tip is in close contact with the hole of the nose.
Fill the container A with washing water, insert the tip of the tube into the nostril,
When the container A is lifted higher than the height of the nose, a water drop occurs, and the wash water in the container passes through the tube and jumps out from the tip of the tube to wash the inside of the nasal cavity.

[0004]

However, in the nasal cavity cleaning instrument disclosed in the above-mentioned publication, cleaning water must be prepared, so that it cannot be easily used regardless of time and place. Also, since the head of water is used, the momentum of water can be adjusted by the amount of washing water, but it is difficult for the user to obtain the optimum amount of water. Also, it is not possible to make fine adjustments such as stopping the water on the way or increasing or decreasing the force (water pressure) of the water.

In recent years, the mucous membrane of the nose often suffers from polluted outside air. In addition, it is necessary to prevent colds and clean the nasal passages when the nose is blocked when a cold occurs. In addition, the number of people with allergic rhinitis such as hay fever continues to increase. Therefore, a nasal washer that can be easily used at any time and place is desired. This invention can be easily used when you want to use it in various places such as home, work place, and travel destination.
Moreover, it provides a nasal irrigator that can easily adjust the force of water.

[0006]

Therefore, according to the nasal irrigator of the present invention, at least the following items (1) to (3) are provided.

[0007] A tubular body having a tip shaped to fit the nostril. The shape of the main body is preferably such that it can be easily grasped by one hand.
The shape can be various, and the shape may be a columnar shape whose side surface is a straight line or a side surface having a curvature.

A hose that supplies water to the body. It is preferable to use a flexible material for the hose. For example, a semitransparent material such as silicon is suitable.

A cock for adjusting the amount of water attached to a part of the main body or a part of the hose. The cock regulates the amount and momentum of the water delivered from the water supply.

A water purifier provided between the tap and the tap of the water supply. A commercially available small water purifier such as Aqua Tap W (trade name, manufactured by Kuritak) is attached between the faucet and the cock, for example, at the tip of the hose. This makes it possible to remove chlorine, dust, iron rust, etc. from the water in the tap water and send water suitable for cleaning to the main body.

The amount of water supplied from the water supply can be adjusted by the water amount adjusting cock attached to a part of the hose described above, and the amount and the momentum of the water ejected from the tip of the main body can be adjusted. Moreover, since the water purifier provided between the tap and the tap of the water supply cleans the water sent from the water supply, the nasal cavity can be washed with clean water. In addition, if the main body is sized so that it can be easily gripped with one hand and a light and durable material such as plastic resin is used, it is easy to use and does not cause fatigue. Therefore, it is possible to provide a nasal cavity washer that is easy for beginners to use without requiring a full-scale power unit or the like.

Further, since the main body, cock, hose and water purifier can be detached from each other, they can be disassembled and stored in a small size, which is convenient for carrying.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. Each drawing schematically shows the size, shape, and arrangement of each component so that the invention can be understood. In the following description, specific materials and conditions may be used. However, these materials and conditions are only one of preferred examples, and are not limited thereto.

FIG. 1 is a schematic external view (overall view) showing an example of an embodiment of a nasal cavity washer of the present invention. According to the nasal irrigator of the present invention, it is provided with the tubular main body 10 having the tip end portion formed in a shape so as to be in close contact with the nostril. Here, the cylindrical main body 10 having a curvature is used. The area of the surface of the cut end of the cylinder becomes smaller toward both ends of the cylinder, and the shape is similar to the shape often used for the grip portion of a rope for jumping rope. The length of the main body 10 was set to about 140 mm, and the diameter was set to about 20 mm at the central thickened portion (hereinafter referred to as the body portion) and about 8 mm at the narrowed ends. For this reason, the main body 10 has a size and shape that can be easily gripped with one hand. Further, one of the both ends of the main body 10 is formed with a thickened tip portion 12 in the shape of an abacus ball. When this tip 12 is inserted into the nostril, it sticks to the nostril because a part of the tip 12 is thick, and the water that has jumped out from the tip of the tip 12 does not leak outside and enters the nasal cavity. Sent.

Further, according to the nasal cavity cleaner of the present invention, the main body 10 is provided with the hose 20 for supplying water. Also,
A cock 30 for adjusting the amount of water attached to a part of the main body 10 or a part of the hose 20 is provided. Here, the cock 30 is provided so as to be inserted into a part of the remaining one end of the main body 10 where the tip portion 12 is not provided. By rotating the knob 31 of the cock 30, the size of a through hole (not shown) for passing water, which is provided in the cock 30, was changed, and the water was supplied to the hose 20 after being roughly adjusted with a tap. It plays the role of finely adjusting the water volume and water pressure. Further, at one end of the main body 10 on which the cock 30 is provided, an insertion port 14 for inserting the hose 20 is provided.
Is provided. Then, the hose 2 is inserted into the insertion port 14.
0 is inserted. Here, the hose 20 is made of semitransparent silicon having a diameter of about 8 mm and a thickness of about 1 mm. The cock may be provided so as to be inserted into a part of the hose 20.

According to the nasal washer of the present invention, the water purifier is provided between the tap and the tap of the water supply.
2A and 2B are schematic sectional views showing examples of water purifiers (water purifiers 40 and 42) used in the nasal cavity washer of the present invention. The hatching showing the cross section is omitted except for a part.

Here, a layer 4 of calcium sulfite is provided at the tip of the hose 20 on the side opposite to that connected to the body 10.
0a and a layer 40b of activated carbon, which is a water purifier that performs multiple filtration with Aqua Tap W (trade name, manufactured by Kuritak Co., Ltd.), and a layer 40c of zeolite as a deodorant is further added to the hose 2
The water purifier 40 provided with the insertion port 40d to 0 was used ((A) of FIG. 2 and FIG. 1). The insertion port 40d is attached to the tip of the hose 20 so that the water purifier 40 can be directly attached to and detached from the tap of the water supply. By using the water purifier 40, water, which is suitable for cleaning the nasal cavity, can be supplied to the main body by removing scaly water, dust, iron rust, etc. from the tap water.

The water purifier is not limited to the above-mentioned form, but may be, for example, a pencil type water purifier 42 ((B) of FIG. 2). This is a slender cylindrical water purifier with a diameter close to a hose,
For example, about 3 layers of filtration layers (42a, 42b, 42
c) Provide. This water purifier 42, for example, with the hose 20,
It is provided so as to be sandwiched between the faucet shape and the joint with the faucet (see FIG. 2B). The water purifier 42 may be provided at a position between the faucet and the cock 30, so that the water purifier 42 may be provided so as to be sandwiched in a part of the hose 20. The filtration layers 42a, 42b, 42c are the water purifier 4
Similar to 0, it may be a layer of calcium sulfite, a layer of activated carbon, or a layer of zeolite. Since such a pencil-type water purifier 42 is easy to manufacture and can be manufactured at low cost, it can be a so-called disposable water purifier of a removable type that can be replaced after each use. Therefore, it is possible to use the water purifier that is frequently replaced and always in a clean state. The water purifier is capable of cleaning the water, and the tap and faucet 3
It is not limited to the above-mentioned form as long as it can be provided between 0 and 0.

Next, a method of using the nasal cavity cleaner will be described with reference to FIG. First, the body portion of the main body 10 is grasped with one hand, and the tip portion 12 is inserted into the nostril. Next, twist the tap to drain the water. The tap water passes through the water purifier 40 to become clean water, and then is sent to the insertion port 14 of the main body 10 through the hose 20. Then the cock 30
Through the body portion of the main body 10 to reach the tip portion 12, and water is ejected from the tip of the tip portion 12 to wash the inside of the nasal cavity. Not limited to this order, first adjust the amount of water to be discharged, adjust the amount of water suitable for the user, then once turn the knob 31 of the cock 30 to stop the water and insert it into the nostril You may use it by discharging water again.

The amount of water discharged from the tap may be increased a little to clean the inside of the nasal cavity, but it should be discharged intermittently from the faucet so that it can be fed little by little to the inside of the nasal cavity. You can also Therefore, when the mucous membrane of the nose is damaged, when the user does not want to wash it too vigorously, or when the user is a beginner who does not know how to adjust it, the water can be slowly fed to be washed. Further, since the knob 31 of the cock 30 can completely open and close the through hole, it is possible to temporarily stop the water supply by hand as described above. Therefore, for example, while the through hole of the cock 30 is closed, the cock 30 can be inserted into the hole of the other nose, the knob 31 can be opened again, and water can be passed therethrough for cleaning.

[0021]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the nasal irrigator of the present invention, the water to be delivered to the nasal irrigator body is cleaned by using the water purifier, and the water jetted by the cock is used. You can freely adjust the quantity and momentum. For this reason, it is possible to provide a nasal cavity washer that can be easily used by a beginner with a simple instrument without requiring a full-scale power unit. In addition, the body can be made easy to use by making it easy to grasp. Also, the main body, hose, water purifier, and cock can be removed individually, so they can be disassembled and stored in a small size, making them convenient to carry.

Therefore, it is possible to easily use the nasal cavity washer capable of easily adjusting the force of water in various places such as homes as long as there is water supply.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view (overall view) of a nasal cavity washer of the present invention.

2A and 2B are schematic cross-sectional views showing an example of a water purifier to be used.

FIG. 3 is an external view showing an entire conventional eyewash device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10: Main body 12: Tip part 14: Insert port 20: Hose 30: Cock 31: Knob 40: Water purifier 42: Water purifier (pencil type water purifier)

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A tubular main body having a distal end portion formed into a shape that fits closely into a nostril, a hose for supplying water to the main body, a part of the main body or a part of the hose. A nasal cavity washer comprising at least a cock for adjusting the amount of water to be attached to the water, and a water purifier provided between the faucet of the water supply and the cock. 2. The nasal cavity washer according to claim 1, wherein
A nasal cavity washer, wherein the water purifier is a pencil-type water purifier that can be inserted and removed freely.