JPH11158676A - Sanitary article - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a sanitary article with the sterilizing effect sustained, capable of being moved and with the effect prevailing all over irrespective of its shape. SOLUTION: A foot sterilizer 11 is obtained by providing an electrolytic ozonizer element 1 and a power adaptor 6 to a shoe-shaped vessel 30. The element 1 is furnished with a gas-permeable anode contg. lead dioxide and a gas-permeable cathode contg. platinum on both sides of a polyelectrolyte membrane. When a DC current is supplied to the element 1 through the adaptor 6, the ozone generated from the element 1 is supplied into the vessel 30, and the water is discharged to the outside.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sanitary article for sterilizing or disinfecting using an electrolytic ozone generating element that generates ozone by utilizing an electrochemical reaction.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As conventional hygiene articles, sterilized gauze or the like impregnated with a chemical having a disinfecting effect has been used. In addition, a therapeutic device provided with an ultraviolet lamp has been used for treating athlete's foot or the like.

[0003] That is, when chlorhexidine gluconate is impregnated into the affected area and dried gauze is applied to the wound, chlorhexidine gluconate dissolves in the water in the body and bacteria existing around the wound are disinfected. On the other hand, the ultraviolet athlete's foot treatment device irradiates ultraviolet rays generated from an ultraviolet lamp installed at the bottom of the treatment device to a foot placed on the treatment device to sterilize ringworm in the affected part.

[0004]

However, when gauze impregnated with a drug is applied, the concentration of the drug gradually diminishes due to the moisture in the body, and the bactericidal effect is significantly reduced, and the affected area is moistened, and consequently, various germs are formed. There was a problem of multiplication. In addition, there is a problem in that the ultraviolet therapeutic device is bulky, the treatment can be performed only for a limited time and place, and the bactericidal effect in a portion that is optically negative is extremely poor.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to obtain a sanitary article which maintains a bactericidal effect and keeps dryness near an affected area. The purpose is to get supplies.

[0006]

A first sanitary article according to the present invention comprises a gas permeable anode containing lead dioxide and a gas permeable cathode containing platinum provided via a solid polymer electrolyte membrane. And a container to which the electrolytic ozone generating element is fixed so that ozone generated from the electrolytic ozone generating element is supplied to the inside and gas is diffused to the outside.

[0007] The second sanitary article according to the present invention comprises the first sanitary article.
In the sanitary ware of (1), current supply means for supplying a direct current to the electrolytic ozone generating element is provided in the container.

[0008] The third sanitary article according to the present invention comprises the first sanitary article.
In the sanitary articles of the above, the container is for footwear, a hat or gloves.

[0009] The fourth sanitary article according to the present invention comprises the third sanitary article.
In the above sanitary article, the current supply means is a solar cell.

The fifth sanitary article according to the present invention is the third sanitary article according to the third aspect.
ON / OFF of the current supply means
Is linked to the insertion of the human body into the container.

The sixth sanitary article according to the present invention is the sanitary article according to the third aspect.
The water-repellent cloth or felt is disposed on the side of the container that comes into contact with the human body.

A seventh sanitary article according to the present invention is the sanitary article according to the sixth aspect.
In this sanitary article, conductive fibers are mixed into a water-repellent cloth or felt.

An eighth sanitary article according to the present invention is the sanitary article according to the sixth aspect.
In the above sanitary articles, metal fibers or metal particles are mixed into the water-repellent cloth or felt.

The ninth sanitary article according to the present invention is the sanitary article according to the second aspect.
In the above sanitary goods, the container is a storage bag or a bag.

[0015] A tenth sanitary article according to the present invention is an electrolytic ozone generator comprising a gas permeable anode containing lead dioxide and a gas permeable cathode containing platinum provided through a solid polymer electrolyte membrane. An element, and a fixing means for fixing the electrolytic ozone generating element to the object so as to supply ozone generated from the electrolytic ozone generating element to the object and to diffuse gas to the outside of the object. It is a thing.

An eleventh sanitary article according to the present invention is the sanitary article according to the tenth embodiment, wherein the cathode side of the electrolytic ozone generating element is fixed to a gas-permeable base material.

A twelfth sanitary article according to the present invention is the sanitary article according to the tenth embodiment, wherein an adhesive is used as the fixing means.

A thirteenth sanitary article according to the present invention is the sanitary article according to the tenth embodiment, wherein the anode side of the electrolytic ozone generating element is covered with a gas-permeable base material.

[0019]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of the sanitary article of the present invention,
1 is an electrolytic ozone generating element, 6 is a power supply adapter for supplying a direct current to the electrolytic ozone generating element 1 by current supply means, 8 is a switch, and 30 is a shoe-shaped container. The electrolytic ozone generating element 1 is fixedly attached to the container 30, and the ozone generated from the electrolytic ozone generating element 1
The inside of the container 30 is supplied with gas and is gas-permeable to the outside of the container 30, so that the water inside the container 30 can move to the outside and diffuse.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the electrolytic ozone generating element 1 according to the present invention. The solid polymer electrolyte membrane 4 has a gas permeable anode 2 containing lead dioxide on one side and platinum on the other side. A gas permeable cathode 3 is provided.

When a DC voltage is applied to the electrolytic ozone generating element, electrochemical reactions represented by the following chemical formulas (1) and (2) occur at the anode due to moisture in the air and in the electrolyte membrane, thereby generating oxygen and ozone. The hydrogen ions move toward the cathode side in the electrolyte membrane and are reduced to hydrogen at the cathode, but immediately react with oxygen in the air, so that water is produced by the reaction of the following chemical formula (3). ^{_{2H 2 O → 4H + + O}} 2 + 4e - ··· (1) 3H 2 O → 6H + + O 3 + 6e - ··· (2) 4H + + O 2 + 4e - → 2H 2 O ··· (3) In addition, When hydrogen ions move in the film, water molecules move to the cathode side simultaneously with 2 to 3 moles of hydrogen molecules per mole of hydrogen ions, so that the water consumed in the part facing the anode is consumed, so that the humidity decreases. Generates oxygen and ozone.
Moreover, the electrolytic ozone generating element according to the present invention has a voltage of 1 V to
Since it can be operated with a DC voltage as low as 4 V, it is possible to reduce the size and move. In other words, the electrolytic ozone generating element 1 reduces the humidity inside the container 30 while providing the anode 2 side in the container 30 so that the anode 2 side is inside the container 30 and the cathode 3 side is outside. Since oxygen and ozone are supplied, the inside of the container 30 can be dried and effectively disinfected and sterilized. In addition, the treatment can be efficiently performed by disposing the electrolytic ozone generating element near the treatment section.

By providing a current supply means for supplying a direct current to the electrolytic ozone generating element according to the present invention in a container, sanitary goods can be moved, so that they are used as shoes, hats, gloves, storage bags, bags, and the like. be able to.

Further, a solar cell can be used as the current supply means according to the present invention.

Also, turning on the current supply means according to the present invention
・ Energy can be used efficiently if OFF is linked to insertion of the human body into the container.

When a water-repellent cloth or felt is placed on the side of the container according to the present invention that contacts the human body, oxygen and ozone pass into the container through the water-repellent cloth or felt. When conductive fibers are mixed into a water-repellent cloth or felt, static electricity is discharged, and Cu, Cr, Ag, Zn and S are added to the water-repellent cloth or felt.
By mixing metal fibers and metal particles such as n, the metal fibers and particles are tracely ionized and distributed inside to obtain a deodorizing effect.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of the sanitary article of the present invention.
Reference numeral 1 denotes an electrolytic ozone generating element, 7 denotes a battery for supplying a direct current to the electrolytic ozone generating element 1 by current supply means, 22 denotes a gas permeable base material, and 23 denotes an electrolytic ozone generating element
Is an adhesive material. In the figure, the electrolytic ozone generating element 1, the adhesive 23, and the battery 7 are provided on the same side of the gas permeable substrate 22, but they need not necessarily be provided on the same side for the purpose. Further, in the figure, the cathode 3 of the electrolytic ozone generating element 1 is provided on the base material 22 side and can be used as a plaster. However, for the purpose, the anode 2 side of the electrolytic ozone generating element is covered with a gas permeable base material. You may.

[0027]

[Embodiment 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of a foot disinfection device 11 which is a sanitary article according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein 1 is an electrolytic ozone generating element, and 6 is a current supply means for supplying a direct current to the electrolytic ozone generating element 1. AC 100 with power adapter
V is converted to DC 3.5V.
Is a switch, and 30 is a shoe-like container. FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing the configuration of the electrolytic ozone element 1 according to the present invention.
Is an anode, 3 is a cathode, 4 is a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, 5
Is a catalyst layer of the cathode. The electrolytic ozone generating element 1 uses a solid polymer electrolyte membrane having a thickness of 110 μm as a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (trade name: Nafion 115, manufactured by DuPont) cut to a diameter of 1 cm, and a cathode having a diameter of 5 mm.
PTFE (polyfluoroethylene) particles are bound to carbon paper of the above and water-repellent treatment is applied.
mg / cm ² , and a 4 mm diameter titanium mesh coated with α-lead dioxide was used as the anode. The center of the cathode 3, the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 4 and the anode 2 was aligned. Further, the cathode catalyst layer is produced by overlapping and hot pressing the catalyst layer in contact with the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 4.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the electrical connection of the electrolytic ozone element 1, the switch 8 and the power supply 6 within the foot sterilizer 11. Next, the operation will be described. In the circuit of FIG. 3, when the power supply adapter is connected to an AC 100 V outlet and the switch 8 is turned on, a DC voltage of 3.5 V is applied to the electrolytic ozone generating element 1, and the anode 2 is in the air and the solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The water contained therein causes an electrochemical reaction represented by the above chemical formulas (1) and (2) to generate oxygen and ozone, and hydrogen ions move in the electrolyte membrane toward the cathode 3 side. Is reduced and immediately reacts with oxygen in the air,
Water is formed by the reaction of the above chemical formula (3). When hydrogen ions move, two to three moles of water molecules move simultaneously to the cathode 3 side with respect to 1 mole of hydrogen ions. Therefore, the shoes in which the anode 2 faces together with the reactions of the chemical formulas (1) and (2). The water inside the container 30 is consumed, the humidity decreases, and oxygen and ozone are generated. In the electrolytic ozone generating element having an anode area of 0.13 cm ² used in this case, a current of about 14 mA flows with respect to a DC voltage of 3.5 V, and about 5% of the current contributes to the ozone generating reaction of the above chemical formula (2). did.
The inside of the shoe-shaped container 30 was 70% in humidity and 30 ° C in temperature, but after 10 minutes from closing the switch with the entrance closed, the humidity was 40%, the ozone concentration was 4 ppm, and the oxygen concentration was 23%.
Became.

When an actual foot was inserted into the foot sterilizer, the water content in the shoe-like container 30 increased, and the current value increased to about 17 mA. Further, since the volume decreases when the foot is inserted, the ozone concentration near the electrolytic ozone generating element 1 becomes 5
Increased to 15 ppm per minute. However, after that, a constant concentration of approximately 6 ppm was maintained over time. Also,
The humidity was 96% before the switch was turned on, but dropped to 60% in 10 minutes after the switch was turned on, and thereafter kept a constant value of almost 60%.

When the foot was put into the foot sterilizer and operated for one hour every day, athlete's foot that had developed between the fingers was improved, and itching was reduced.

Embodiment 2 FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of a sanitary shoe 12 which is a sanitary article according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein 1 is an electrolytic ozone generating element, 7 is a current supply means, and two NiCd batteries are connected in series. The switch 30 is a container, which is a shoe in this embodiment. The description of the electrolyzed ozone generating element 1 is omitted because the same element as in Example 1 was used. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the electrical connection of the electrolytic ozone generating element 1, the switch 8, and the current supply means 7 inside the sanitary shoe 12.

Next, the operation will be described. When the switch 8 is turned on in the circuit of FIG.
Is applied with a DC voltage of about 3V. The reaction at that time is the same as in Example 1 and the description is omitted. In the electrolytic ozone generating element having an anode area of 0.13 cm ² used in this case, a current of about 10 mA flows with respect to a DC voltage of 3 V, and about 5% of the current flows
Contributed to the ozone generation reaction of the above chemical formula (2). The condition inside the shoe was 70% humidity and 30 ° C, but after 10 minutes after closing the entrance and turning on the switch, the humidity was 50%,
The ozone concentration was 3 ppm and the oxygen concentration was 22%.

When the actual foot was inserted into the shoe, the water content in the shoe increased, and the current value increased to about 15 mA. Since the volume was reduced when the foot was inserted, the ozone concentration near the element 1 increased to 10 ppm in 5 minutes. However, after that, a constant concentration of approximately 5 ppm was maintained over time. Also, the humidity was 96% before the switch was turned on, but dropped to 60% in 10 minutes after the switch was turned on, and thereafter kept a constant value of almost 60%.

When the shoe was worn for one hour every day with the power on, the itching of athlete's foot that had occurred between the fingers was reduced.

The switch 8 may have a timer function or an intermittent opening / closing function of intermittently energizing. By adjusting the timer and the intermittent time, an ozone atmosphere having a desired intensity can be provided. Can be obtained.

Although the case where shoes are used as the container has been described, the same effect can be obtained even if the container is a hat or gloves.
The sterilization target is not limited to the human body, and if a bag is used as a container, it can be used as a storage bag or bag for clothes or medical instruments, and the same effect can be obtained.

Embodiment 3 FIG. FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a bandage 21 as a sanitary article according to the present invention. Reference numeral 22 denotes a base tape serving as a permeable base material, which has a size of about 2 cm × 6 cm. At the center of the tape (1.6 cm × 2 cm), holes having a diameter of 0.7 mm are almost uniformly opened at about 70 places, and are gas-permeable. At both ends (2.4 cm from the end) of the base tape 22, an adhesive 23
Is applied and can be attached to the skin with this adhesive force. A mesh 24 made of PTFE is installed at the boundary between the electrolytic ozone generating element 1 or the battery 7 and the affected part, and the mesh 24 sticks to the base tape 22 via the adhesive 23 and the electrolytic ozone generating element. 1. The battery 8 and the wiring are fixed, and the liquid substance from the affected part is prevented from directly touching the electrolytic ozone generating element 1 and the battery 8. This electrolytic ozone generating element 1 is the same as that of Example 1, the cathode 3 is a circle having a diameter of 5 mm, the solid polymer electrolyte membrane is 8 mm in diameter, and the anode 2
Is a 3 mm-diameter one manufactured by the same manufacturing method as in the first embodiment.
Used in series.

Next, the operation will be described. The bandage 21 of the present invention is stuck to the affected part so that the mesh 24 covers the wound, and a switch (not shown) is turned on to apply 2.9 to the electrolytic element 1.
When a DC voltage of V was applied, a current of 3 mA flowed through the electrolytic ozone element. 98% humidity, 3 temperature between bandage and affected area
The temperature was 5 ° C., but after 5 minutes from the energization, the humidity became 50%, the ozone concentration became 10 ppm, and the oxygen concentration became 23%, and the values could be maintained for about 8 hours thereafter.

When the bandage was peeled off once a day to a person with a light wound and observed, the wound was dry each time it was replaced, and the wound could be cured without causing any suppuration.

The present invention can be applied in various ways by changing the size of the base material according to the treatment site and changing the number and size of the elements accordingly.

Embodiment 4 FIG. The sticking type ozone generating sheet which is the sanitary article of the present invention is the same as FIG. 6 and will be described with reference to FIG. The base tape 22, which is a permeable base material of the sticking-type ozone generating sheet, has a size of about 3 cm × 4 cm and is in the vicinity of the area where the electrolytic ozone generating element 1 hits (the base tape central portion 2
(cm × 3 cm), approximately 100 holes having a diameter of 0.7 mm are almost uniformly opened. An adhesive material 23 was applied to both ends (1.4 cm from the end) of the base tape 22 and was adhered to the surface of a cloth shoe with this adhesive force. The boundary between the electrolytic ozone generating element 1 or the battery 7 and the surface of the shoe or the like is located at the boundary.
A mesh 24 made of FE is installed, and the mesh 24 is attached to the base tape 22 via the adhesive 23 and fixes the electrolytic ozone generating element 1, the battery 7, and the wiring. The size of the electrolytic ozone generator was the same as that used in Example 1, and two battery lithium batteries were used in series.

Next, the operation will be described. When a switch (not shown) is applied to a portion made of cloth of shoes wearing the sticking type ozone generating sheet of the present invention, a DC voltage of about 3 V is applied to the electrolytic ozone generating element 1. In the electrolytic ozone generating element with a total anode area of 0.26 cm ²
The current value was about 30 mA with respect to the DC voltage of V. Then, the ozone concentration inside the shoe to which the sticking type ozone generating sheet was stuck increased to 10 ppm in 5 minutes. However, after that, a constant concentration of approximately 10 ppm was maintained over time. Also, the humidity was 96% before operating the sticking type ozone generating sheet, but it was 60% in 10 minutes after the start of use.
, And thereafter maintained a constant value of approximately 60%.

When this adhesive sheet was applied to the heel portion of the shoe and worn for 1 hour every day to cause ozone generation, the symptoms of athlete's foot near the heel of the foot became unrecognizable after 2 months. Improved. In this embodiment, the anode is attached from the outside of the shoe. However, when attaching the shoe to the inside of the shoe, it is necessary to provide the anode of the electrolytic element provided on the base tape on the base material side.

Embodiment 5 FIG. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram of a plaster, which is a sanitary article according to an embodiment of the present invention, and reference numeral 28 denotes an air-permeable and water-impermeable film. Here, a PTFE membrane filter (thickness: 0.1 mm) having an average pore diameter of 3 μm was used.

Next, the operation will be described. When I was doing water work with this bandage, water was accidentally applied to the bandage. However, the water rolled down on the film 28 and there was no change, and when re-placing the next day, the area around the wound was dry, and the condition was almost complete.

On the other hand, when water work is performed with the bandage having no film and water is accidentally applied, the current value becomes 1
It increased to 00 mA, the bandage became hot and it was not possible to continue applying. The peeled mark was red and had a first degree burn.

The air-permeable and water-impermeable film can be disposed on the surface of the anode 2. In this case, it is necessary to prevent an increase in electric current due to moisture from the human body in a season or a period when sweating is large. Can be.

Embodiment 6 FIG. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram of the hygiene article of the example of the present invention before use (preserved state) of the plaster,
An insulating sheet 29 is inserted between the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 4 and the anode 2. A polyester film having a thickness of 50 μm was used as the insulating sheet 29. When using this bandage, the insulating sheet 29 inserted between the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 4 and the anode 2 is pulled out and then attached to the affected part. When the insulating sheet 29 is pulled out, the anode 2 and the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 4 come into contact with each other, so that the electrolytic ozone generating element 1 is completed and the electric circuit with the battery 7 is completed. Then, ozone is generated on the anode 2 side of the electrolytic ozone generating element 1, and water is removed to sterilize, disinfect, and clean the affected part.

For hygiene products such as plasters, they may be stored for a long time after purchase. If this insulating sheet was not used, depending on the storage condition (high temperature, high humidity), the anode 2
In some cases, lead dioxide, which is a catalyst, is partially reduced and taken into the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 4 to inhibit the ionic conductivity of the electrolyte membrane. In this embodiment, the anode 2 during storage is used.
The lead dioxide does not change anywhere because it does not come into contact with ionically, and it is possible to exhibit the same performance as a new one when used.

However, in this embodiment, the insulating sheet 29 is inserted between the anode 2 and the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 4, but if the anode 2 is not allowed to touch the solid polymer electrolyte membrane 4, for example, as shown in FIG. In this case, it is effective that the insulating sheet 29 is not used.

Embodiment 7 FIG. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a sanitary shoe 12 of a sanitary article according to an embodiment of the present invention, and 9 is a solar cell. The electrical wiring is almost the same as that of the first embodiment. However, in this embodiment, the switch 8 is eliminated, and the electrolytic element 1 and the solar cell 9 are directly connected. The polarity of the solar cell was such that the cathode 3 side of the electrolytic ozone generating element 1 was negative and the anode 2 side was positive, and the electromotive force of the solar cell was adjusted so that a DC voltage of 3 V was generated when it was cloudy during the day. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and description thereof is omitted.

Next, the operation will be described. When wearing the sanitary shoes 12 of the present invention and going out outdoors under the light sunshine, the solar cell generates a DC voltage of 3 V, and the electrolytic ozone element supplies 15 mA.
Current flowed. The condition inside the shoe is 92% humidity, 3 temperature
It was 3 ° C, but 10 minutes after going out, the humidity was 5
0%, ozone concentration 10ppm, oxygen concentration 23%,
Thereafter, these conditions could be maintained for about one hour.

When the shoes were worn every day during commuting, business, etc., itching of athlete's foot that occurred between fingers could be reduced.

Embodiment 8 FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of a sanitary shoe 12 of a sanitary article according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a pressure-sensitive switch 8 is arranged at a portion where the heel hits.

Next, the operation will be described. The switch 8 is adjusted so as to be turned on with a load of 1 kg. When the shoe 12 is worn, a load of 1 kg or more is applied to the switch 8, the switch is turned on, and a direct current flows through the electrolytic ozone element 1. The operation during the wearing is the same as that of the first embodiment, so the description is omitted, but the switch 8 is turned off at the moment when the shoes are taken off. In addition, the switch can be turned off intentionally by lifting the feet and making the feet slightly while wearing them.

When the shoe was worn for one hour every day, the itching of athlete's foot that occurred between the fingers could be reduced. In addition, when five people used it for one hour every day, the battery life was extended by an average of two weeks, because the user did not forget to turn off the battery compared to the manual switch.

Embodiment 9 FIG. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a sanitary shoe 12 of a sanitary article according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a total of five electrolytic ozone generating elements 1 are provided at a portion where a nail from a thumb to a little finger hits a nail. This electrolytic ozone generating element 1 is a first embodiment.
The cathode 3 is 5 mm in diameter and the electrolyte membrane is 8 mm in diameter.
mm and the anode 2 were manufactured in the same manufacturing method as in Example 1 with a diameter of 3 mm, each of which was installed so as to be located near the toenail requiring treatment, and electrically connected in parallel.

Next, the operation will be described. When a foot was inserted into the shoe 12 and a DC current of 2.9 V was applied to the five electrolytic ozone generating elements 1, a total current value of about 15 mA flowed.
At this time, the ozone concentration in the heel portion of the foot did not increase to 1 ppm or more, but the ozone concentration in the vicinity of the toenail and the base of the finger increased to about 15 ppm, and the value was maintained.

When a person who had athlete's foot on all toenails wears this shoe for one hour every day, the entire nail except for the little finger disappears, and later the little finger nail disappears. Symptom improved.

Embodiment 10 FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a use state of the sanitary shoes 12 of the sanitary article of the embodiment of the present invention,
25 is 2 m thick made of PTFE fiber with a diameter of 15 μm
m water-repellent felt (300 g / m ² basis weight), sewn inside the shoe. A PTFE tape 26, which is a water-repellent fiber, is sewn on the insertion portion of the foot so as to be slippery. The hatching indicates insertion of the foot. Other uses are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

Next, the operation will be described. When a DC voltage of 3.2 V was applied to the electrolytic ozone generating element 1, a current of 18 mA flowed through the electrolytic ozone generating element 1. FIG. 14 shows a change in the ozone concentration in each of the measurement areas a to f inside the sanitary shoe 12 shown in FIG. FIG. 14A shows the case of the sanitary shoes according to the present embodiment using the felt, and FIG. 14B shows the case of the sanitary shoes not using the felt. In this embodiment, FIG.
As shown in (a), in the region a closest to the electrolytic ozone generating element 1, the ozone concentration became 10 ppm after 5 minutes and changed to a constant value thereafter. In addition, the b region and the c region become 8 ppm after 6 minutes, and the other points also become 8 pp within 10 minutes.
As the concentration reached m, the humidity at all points could maintain a value of almost 50%.

When this shoe was worn for 1 hour every day with the power on, the itching of athlete's foot on the sole of the foot was reduced, and the symptoms were improved so that the white, rough skin was not changed from the glossy normal skin. Was done.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14B, the ozone concentration in each region when the water-repellent felt 25 was not laid was as follows. In the region a, the ozone concentration increased to 20 ppm and the humidity decreased to 40% or less. In other respects, the ozone concentration did not readily increase, and the ozone concentration increased only to about 1 ppm in the c to f regions, and the humidity could not be suppressed to 70% or less. Also, when the above water-repellent felt is composed of hydrophilic cotton, the cotton becomes wet due to sweating and gas permeability deteriorates, and the ozone concentration may be reduced depending on the place in the shoes as when the felt was not laid. There was a big bias. In this case, the symptoms of athlete's foot on the soles and heels were not improved.

The material of the water-repellent felt is P in addition to PTFE.
The same effect could be obtained by using a fluorine-based material such as FA (perfluoroalkoxy) or CTFE (chlorotrifluoroethylene) or a fiber coated with silicon, or a water-repellent cloth.

Embodiment 11 FIG. FIG. 15 is a schematic view schematically showing the configuration of the water-repellent felt 25 spread on the sanitary shoes of the sanitary ware of the embodiment of the present invention, where 26 is a PTFE fiber having a diameter of 15 μm, and 27 is a carbon fiber having a diameter of 4 μm. Carbon fiber 27
Is 3 wt% with respect to the felt, and 20 wt% of carbon powder is kneaded into the resin of the sole of the sanitary shoe to which the felt is attached this time. The actual use example of this felt is the same as that of the tenth embodiment, and the description is omitted.

Next, the operation will be described. When electricity is supplied to the electrolytic ozone generating element 1 by wearing shoes in the same manner as in Example 10,
As ozone spreads inside the shoes, the humidity inside the shoes decreases, and even in summer, the feet rub against the felt each time they walk, generating static electricity. At this time, if the conductive fibers were not contained, static electricity was immediately accumulated and a large shock was sometimes received every time the user touched a door knob or the like.
In the shoes containing 7, the generated static electricity was immediately discharged to the ground, so that such a shock due to the static electricity was eliminated. Also, the same effect can be obtained by mixing conductive fibers into a water-repellent cloth.

Embodiment 12 FIG. 0.1 mm diameter copper particles were added to the PTFE felt of
wt% was deposited. The actual use example of this felt is the same as that of the tenth embodiment, and the description is omitted. When the foot is touched with the felt containing the copper particles, a part of the oxidized surface of the copper is ionized by moisture and a small amount of salt from the foot.
Even if the switch was turned off and the foot was inserted for about 1 hour without direct current flowing through the electrolytic element, no odor was generated in the shoes, but a felt that does not mix copper particles was used. When the switch was turned off with the foot turned on for 30 minutes, germs grew in the shoe and an unpleasant odor remained. In addition, instead of copper, chrome, silver, zinc,
Similar effects were obtained by using tin, molybdenum, germanium or their oxides, or by using the above metal fibers. The same effect can be obtained by mixing metal fibers or metal particles into a water-repellent cloth. Further, in the above embodiment, an example of fixing using an adhesive is shown, but a hook or button is provided on the sanitary article of the present invention to fix the shoe, slipper, hat, bag or the like, and these hooks or buttons and the like are provided. It may be a fixing means.

[0068]

The first hygiene article of the present invention is an electrolytic ozone having a gas permeable anode containing lead dioxide and a gas permeable cathode containing platinum provided via a solid polymer electrolyte membrane. Generating element, and a container in which the ozone generated from the electrolytic ozone generating element is supplied to the inside and the electrolytic ozone generating element is fixed so as to diffuse gas to the outside. Is effective.

The second sanitary article of the present invention is provided with a current supply means for supplying a direct current to the electrolytic ozone generating element in a container, and has an effect that it can be moved.

The third sanitary article of the present invention is such that the container is made of footwear, a hat or gloves, and has an effect of maintaining a sterilizing effect.

The fourth sanitary article of the present invention has an effect that the current supply means is a solar cell and is easy to use.

The fifth sanitary article according to the present invention is such that the ON / OFF of the current supply means is linked to the insertion of the human body into the container, and has the effect that energy can be used efficiently.

The sixth sanitary article of the present invention is provided with a water-repellent cloth or felt on the side of the container that comes into contact with the human body, and has an effect of a large sterilizing effect.

The seventh sanitary article of the present invention is obtained by mixing conductive fibers into the above-mentioned water-repellent cloth or felt, and has the effect of discharging static electricity.

The eighth sanitary article of the present invention is obtained by mixing metal fibers or metal particles with the above-mentioned water-repellent cloth or felt. There is.

The ninth sanitary article of the present invention is such that the container is a storage bag or a bag, and has an effect of maintaining a sterilizing effect.

A tenth sanitary article according to the present invention is an electrolytic ozone generating element provided with a gas permeable anode containing lead dioxide and a gas permeable cathode containing platinum provided via a solid polymer electrolyte membrane. And fixing means for fixing the electrolytic ozone generating element to the object so as to supply ozone generated from the electrolytic ozone generating element to the object and to diffuse gas to the outside of the object. Things
There is an effect that an easily sustained bactericidal effect can be obtained.

The eleventh sanitary article of the present invention has the cathode side of the electrolytic ozone generating element fixed to a gas-permeable base material, and can be used as a bandage.

The twelfth sanitary article of the present invention uses an adhesive as the fixing means, and can be used as a plaster.

The thirteenth sanitary article of the present invention has the anode side of the above-mentioned electrolytic ozone generating element covered with a gas-permeable substrate, and can be fixed inside the object.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a foot sterilizing device which is a sanitary product according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram of the electrolytic ozone generating element according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing an electrical connection of a foot sterilizing device which is a sanitary article of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of a sanitary shoe which is a sanitary article according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing an electrical connection of a sanitary shoe as a sanitary article of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram of a bandage or a sticking-type ozone generating sheet which is a sanitary article of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram of a plaster which is a sanitary article of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a sectional configuration diagram of a plaster, which is a sanitary article of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram of a plaster, which is a sanitary article of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a sanitary shoe of a sanitary article according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of a sanitary shoe of a sanitary article according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a sanitary shoe of a sanitary article according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a use state of the sanitary shoes of the sanitary ware of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a characteristic diagram showing a change in the ozone concentration inside the sanitary shoes of the sanitary ware according to the example of the present invention with the application time of the DC voltage.

FIG. 15 is a schematic view showing a configuration of a water-repellent felt according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 electrolytic ozone generating element, 2 anode, 3 cathode, 4 solid polymer electrolyte membrane, 6 current supply means, 7 current supply means, 9 solar cell, 11 foot sterilizer, 12 sanitary shoes,
21 adhesive bandage (sticking type ozone generating sheet), 22 permeable base material, 23 adhesive, 25 water repellent felt, 26
Water repellent fiber, 27 conductive fiber.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Naoki Nakatsugawa 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Mitsui Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Tetsuya Abe 8-1-1 Honcho Tsukaguchi, Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture (72) Inventor Makoto Sorimachi 2-6-4 Kita-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Toyo Takasago Dry Battery Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Koji Hatanaka 2-6-1 Miwa, Mita-shi, Hyogo Ryodenkasei Inside the Company (72) Inventor Takeshi Aizawa 2-14-10 Kugahara, Ota-ku, Tokyo Inside the Optec Didy Melco Laboratory Co., Ltd.

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. An electrolytic ozone generating element comprising a gas permeable anode containing lead dioxide provided via a solid polymer electrolyte membrane and a gas permeable cathode containing platinum, and the electrolytic ozone generating element. A sanitary article comprising a container to which the electrolytic ozone generating element is fixed so that generated ozone is supplied to the inside and gas is diffused to the outside. 2. The sanitary article according to claim 1, wherein a current supply means for supplying a direct current to the electrolytic ozone generating element is provided in the container. 3. The sanitary article according to claim 2, wherein the container is footwear, a hat or gloves. 4. The sanitary article according to claim 3, wherein the current supply means is a solar cell. 5. The sanitary article according to claim 3, wherein ON / OFF of the current supply means is linked to insertion of a human body into the container. 6. The sanitary article according to claim 3, wherein a water-repellent cloth or felt is disposed on a side of the container that contacts the human body. 7. The sanitary article according to claim 6, wherein conductive fibers are mixed into a water-repellent cloth or felt. 8. The sanitary article according to claim 6, wherein metal fibers or metal particles are mixed in the water-repellent cloth or felt. 9. The sanitary article according to claim 2, wherein the container is a storage bag or a bag. 10. An electrolytic ozone generating element comprising a gas permeable anode containing lead dioxide provided through a solid polymer electrolyte membrane and a gas permeable cathode containing platinum, and the electrolytic ozone generating element. A sanitary article comprising fixing means for fixing the electrolytic ozone generating element to the object so that the generated ozone is supplied to the object and gas is diffused outside the object. 11. The sanitary article according to claim 10, wherein the cathode side of the electrolytic ozone generating element is fixed to a gas-permeable base material. 12. The sanitary article according to claim 10, wherein an adhesive is used as the fixing means. 13. The sanitary article according to claim 10, wherein the anode side of the electrolytic ozone generating element is covered with a gas-permeable base material.