JPS60234648A - Tongue grasping apparatus and method - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device and method for restraining organs of the human body, and more particularly, to a device and method for restraining the organs of the human body, and more particularly, for restraining the tongue during intraoral surgery in a comfortable and nondisplaceable manner. The present invention relates to a device and a method for holding and restraining the invention without causing it to occur.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In order to perform surgery on the tongue, or other parts of the oral cavity, it is necessary to restrain the movement of the tongue. For example, we all know that you should brush your tongue at the same time you brush your teeth in order to thoroughly clean your mouth and prevent harmful residues from accumulating on the surface of your tongue. be.

After a meal, the tongue becomes thinly covered with food residue, which causes bacteria to develop in the oral cavity.

As is well known, these bacteria cause tooth and gum disease and cause bad breath. Even if you brush your teeth and clean between your teeth every day,7 bacteria remain on your tongue.

The invention of a tongue grasper is necessary from the standpoint of oral hygiene and to prevent diseases caused by dental caries and gingival diseases. Nowadays, the general public is very concerned about their health and physical well-being, based on various statistics regarding proper diet and exercise.
The invention of appliances that lead to improved teeth would be beneficial.

However, the tongue is a flexible organ, and it is difficult to grasp it directly with fingers, especially in order to easily perform procedures such as scraping the surface of the tongue.
It is difficult to stretch the entire tongue and pull it out of the oral cavity.

According to the prior art, there is no device that can be easily handled by hand and provides comfortable tongue restraint. Prior art gripping devices can cause discomfort to the tongue when applying the necessary force to hold the tongue in place, and their use is not easy and the devices are difficult to use. , it is difficult to keep it clean and sanitary at all times.

Gloves are relatively cumbersome and expensive to wear on the hands, are difficult to keep clean, and are difficult to keep clean, and their surfaces do not have adequate anti-slip properties. and is easily affected by humidity or moisture.

Accordingly, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a convenient and practical device and method for clamping and restraining the tongue.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a device that can be easily attached to the thumb and other fingers, is small in size, has a simple structure, is inexpensive, and can be attached to the tongue.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a device and a method in which the surface that abuts the tongue is comfortable, so as to provide reliable restraint even when fully extended.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The device according to the invention basically consists of two clamping members, each placed above and below the tongue to securely and comfortably restrain said tongue. Attaching the clamp and the holder for fixing the clamp to the thumb and other fingers during use is performed by operating the clamp and the two clamp members using the thumb and other fingers. At the time, the connectors are spaced apart from each other at a certain distance and connected to each other so as to be in optimal contact with the tongue.

Furthermore, it is advantageous to attach a grasper that is not sensitive to moisture or moisture, so as to be suitable for use on the tongue. Its surface is comfortable against the upper and lower surfaces of the tongue, respectively, and can prevent slipping between the tongue and the tongue when excessive force is applied.

What is important in the present invention is that the gripping members maintain a predetermined distance from each other by the coupler, so that the thumb and other fingers can be easily inserted, and furthermore, during use, the gripping members maintain a predetermined distance from each other. It is possible to maintain this distance.

At the same time, due to its structure, the gripping member is
Since the relative lateral movement is restricted,
In use, undue care does not have to be taken to maintain the surfaces of both parts in optimal position relative to each other. This technique allows for reliable contact with the tongue while maintaining comfort.

Further, according to the present invention, when the mounting device is used,
Consisting of a ring-shaped member or an integrally molded finger cover for secure attachment of the device by easy and straight insertion of the thumb and sacrodigital fingers, the device can be quickly and easily installed. and can be easily attached and detached.

Further, according to the invention, the gripper includes an anti-slip surface that engages the tongue without slipping. This anti-slip surface may include a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the surface of the grasper, or a textured surface that engages the tongue without inadvertently separating it, e.g., from an elastomeric compound. It can be molded from.

Objects, features, and effects of the present invention other than those described above can be understood from the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention and the attached page.

3. Detailed Description of the Invention Figures 1 to 5 show a first tongue grasping device according to the present invention, which is used to restrain the tongue using two fingers, the thumb and the other fingers. Figure 3 illustrates an example.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the device according to the invention.

The clamping device consists of a first clamping member (2) and a second clamping member (4) spaced apart from and parallel to the first clamping member (2). Both gripping members (2
1 (4) are held in positions separated from each other by a coupler (6).

The connector (6) of this embodiment is a flexible connecting member consisting of a connecting frame and a hinge.
The two gripping members (21 (4)) are joined together using a suitable adhesive means such as a pin member or integrally molded with both gripping members (21 (4)).

In this embodiment, the mounting device (8) QO) consists of an arcuate ring-shaped member, and each clamping member (21 (4) and its periphery is attached by an appropriate adhesive means, or each clamping member (2)(
4) and is fixed by integral molding. Installation is done using a container (8) α0)
It is advantageous to form the device from a rigid or semi-rigid material, such as a flexible polymer, so that it can maintain its arcuate shape when not worn on the finger for use.

Furthermore, if the ring-shaped member is used as the mounting device (8) or (10), even if the user has long fingernails, the gripping device can be easily and freely attached, which is very convenient.

The grasping device according to the present invention includes a grasping device (121 (13i) that engages the tongue and prevents slipping during use. In this embodiment, the grasping device (121 (13) consists of multiple protruding bristles.

FIG. 5 shows a cross section of the first gripping member, and shows the gripping device 0.
3), the protrusions as shown in the figure (
14) is formed. The length, thickness, and cross-sectional shape of the protrusion α will vary depending on the manufacturing method. For example, when using an injection molding method, manufacturing is facilitated by making the shape along the protrusion α into a cone and making the height approximately the same as the diameter of the base of the cone.

The protrusion (14) can be joined to each clamping member (21(4)) by an appropriate means such as adhesive. However, the protrusion α can be easily attached to each clamping member (21(4) Figure 5 shows a product molded in this way.

The material of the latches (2+(4)) and the protrusion I can be any plastic compound or rubber compound.

The shape of the gripper (121 (13i) is not limited to a protrusion (141), but may be any suitable anti-slip surface that is not affected by humidity or moisture).

Modifications of the anti-slip surface are shown in FIGS. 6 to 10.

In this second embodiment, the gripper (201 (21) is
It has an uneven surface (161) joined to a clamp member (261 (2η).

The shape of this uneven surface (■6) is not limited to a specific shape, but may be raised, wavy, or ridge-like as shown in Figure 10, or may engage with the tongue to prevent slipping. It can be of any shape that has the effect of

The textured surface (16) can be formed from an elastomeric compound that is flexible and can be easily bonded to the outer portion of the gripping member (26).

The uneven surface (16) can be attached to the externally extending portion of each gripping member (26) (27) by an appropriate means such as adhesive, or can be molded integrally with each gripping member. .

Grip device 0203 of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5)
and the grip device of the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 (
20 (21), j-bars, which are compatible with each other and which have the same anti-slip properties, such as resin-impregnated paper made by rolling or chemical methods, by embossing, etc. Can be exchanged.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the tongue gripping device shown in the housing 1.

As shown in the figure, the mounting device (8) (101) has an arcuate shape.Due to this shape, during use,
It can be easily and comfortably worn on the thumb and fingers. In use, when the thumb and fingers are inserted, the elastic material stretches to ensure a snug and secure fit;
) can be formed.

Grip tool, ■ 1 side v (, ' and mark (12) and (I
3).

In FIG. 6, the coupler (6) mentioned above is explained in detail. As shown, the coupler (6) has a width W that is smaller than a thickness t.

Since the coupler (6) has a fairly large elasticity in the direction opposite to its direction of movement, both clamping members +2
) (41 can be moved relatively easily toward and away from each other, and the first clamp member (2) is prevented from moving laterally with respect to the second clamp member (4). can do.

This ensures that the graspers (12+(131), respectively, are in optimal contact with the upper and lower surfaces of the tongue,
Furthermore, when the gripping device is not in use, both the gripping members (2+, f41) are held at separate positions with a predetermined distance from each other, so that when the gripping device is used, the thumb and index finger can be easily moved. This means that it can be inserted.

The dimensional ratio of the width W and the thickness t can be varied depending on the material of the coupler (6) in order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives.

Furthermore, the coupler (6) is formed of a multi-layered material 7, and two or more of the layers are made of a material having a particularly large bending moment in one direction. The clamping member (2+(4)) can be handled in the optimal state as described above.

The gripping member f21(4) can be made to any desired size so that it can accommodate fingers of any size. In FIG. 6, the shape of the gripping member (2H4, l is for convenience of explanation)
It is circular, but can be any suitable shape, such as oval or square.

FIG. 4 shows how to operate the grasping device to engage the tongue.
It shows a state in which the index finger and thumb, which are indicated by dashed lines, are inserted.

As mentioned above, the gripper (121 (l□□□) is a protrusion α shown in FIG. 5, an uneven surface (16) as shown in FIGS. The anti-slip surface can be appropriately shaped to prevent slippage and reliably engage the tongue.

The clamping material (21(4)) is made of a moisture-resistant or water-resistant material so that the index finger and thumb remain dry during use of the clamping device.

A second embodiment of the tongue clamping device according to the present invention is shown in FIGS. 6 to 10.

The coupler (the width W is larger than the thickness t as in the case of the first embodiment. The coupler 08) allows the index finger and thumb to be inserted easily, and is in an optimal state. The gripper (20) is held at a position separated from the gripper (21) by a predetermined distance so that the gripper (20) can come into contact with the tongue.

The major difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that, in the second embodiment, the mounting member (221 (2A)) has one or more It does not consist of a ring-shaped member 2, but instead consists of a finger cover integral with the gripping members (26) and (27), forming a pocket into which the index finger and thumb are inserted.

With this configuration, when using the gripping device, the index finger and thumb are more fully protected,
Moreover, it is advantageous because it does not get wet.

The gripping member i, +141 (27+, as shown in FIG. 7, has a curved shape similar to the mounting members (22) and (24). In addition, the structure of the gripping device is simple.

In this embodiment, the mounting member 127J (24) is attached to the gripping member 12pil (27
), and is molded integrally with the gripping member by injection molding means.

As in the case of the first embodiment described above, the coupler agl is
1 width W so that it can move only on a fixed plane
However, the thickness is also larger.

FIG. 9 shows the grasping device of this embodiment being worn on the thumb and index finger, which are indicated by dashed lines.

The gripping device f2G (21) is three-dimensionally curved, so be very careful when attaching the gripping device to your thumb, index finger, or finger and using it on your tongue. Contact with the tongue is ensured even without brushing.

The grip according to the above detailed description is merely an example of the present invention, and may be modified, for example by being constructed of a different material such as metal, and other materials may be used without changing the gist of the present invention. It is possible to make it a model. Sui
That is, various modifications and changes can be made within the technical scope of the present invention.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a gripping device according to the present invention VC. 2V is a plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 1; FIG. 6 is a side view of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the embodiment of the first part, showing a state in which the thumb and other fingers, which are represented by a dot chain, are inserted during use. FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line ■--■ in FIG. 3. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the gripping device according to the invention. FIG. 7 is a plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 6. FIG. 8 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 6. FIG. 9 is a front view of the embodiment of FIG. 6, showing the state in which the thumb and other fingers, indicated by dashed lines, are inserted during use. FIG. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view along ex-x of FIG. 10 U°, ν8. (2) First gripping member (4) Second gripping member (5) part
(6) Connector (force part (8) (10) Several parts (121 (13) Grip a4J protrusion ae uneven surface ■ Connector procedure amendment book walking type) August 9, 1980 Commissioner of the Patent Office Manabu Shiga 1, Indication of the case 1989 Patent Application No. 089203 2, Name of the invention Tongue grasping device and its method 3, Person making the amendment Relationship to the case Patent applicant Name Josephine Rusinho 4, Agent Person 5. Date of amendment order: July 11, 1980 (Shipping date: July 31, 1980) 6. Subject of amendment: Full text of the specification

Claims (1)

[Claims] fl) A grasper for grasping the tongue, comprising a first clamp member disposed above the tongue and a second clamp member disposed below the tongue; , when the gripper is fixed to the thumb, forefinger, and finger during use, the gripper is attached to the gripper, and when the first and second gripping members are operated by the thumb and forefinger, the tongue A tongue gripping device for restraining the tongue between a thumb and an index finger, characterized by comprising a connector connected at a certain distance from each other so as to be in optimal contact with the tongue. (2) The connector is made of a resilient connecting member, and connects the respective clamping members at both ends thereof, allows them to approach and separate from each other, and prevents relative movement in the lateral direction. (3) Each of the gripping members includes a gripping member in a portion that comes into contact with the tongue. Claim 2, characterized in that the gripping member has moisture resistance suitable for use on the tongue and is provided with an anti-slip surface for engaging the tongue.
). (4) The anti-slip surface comprises a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the surface of the gripping member for non-slip engagement with the tongue. 3)
The gripping device described in Section 1. (5) The anti-slip surface is formed from an elastomer compound having an uneven surface that engages the tongue without creating a bevel. The gripping device described. (6) Attachment: The device consists of a finger cover that is integrally molded on the side opposite to the tongue contact surface of each gripping member and forms a male-shaped cavity into which the thumb and index finger are inserted. Claims (1) to (5) characterized by
The grasping device according to any one of paragraphs. (7) Attachment is characterized in that the device consists of each grasping member into which the thumb or index finger is inserted, and one or more ring-shaped members attached on the side opposite to the contact surface with the tongue. A grasping device according to any one of claims (1) to (5). (8) Each ring-shaped member is made of a bow-shaped member, and both ends thereof are connected to the peripheral edge of each gripping member. (9) A grasper for grasping the tongue, comprising a first grasping member disposed above the tongue and a second grasping member disposed below the tongue; a gripping member attached to each gripping member on the opposite side of the tongue-contacting surface thereof, the gripping member being suitable for use on the tongue and for engaging with the tongue; and having moisture resistance and said gripping member. The gripping member includes an anti-slip surface provided on the member to prevent the tongue from slipping, and one or more arch-shaped members attached to each of the gripping members into which the thumb and index finger can be inserted. The attachment of the clamping member to the thumb and index finger comprises a container and a resilient connecting member, which allows the first and second clamping members to approach and separate from each other, but relatively laterally. restraining the tongue between a thumb and an index finger, the tongue being restrained by a thumb and an index finger, and comprising a connector that connects the gripping member at both ends of the connecting member at a certain distance from each other; 00) A process of attaching two anti-slip surfaces to the thumb and index finger, respectively, and restraining the movement of the anti-slip surfaces to maintain a certain distance between them. and a process of preventing the tongue from moving in a relative lateral direction, and a process of gripping the tongue using the anti-slip surface in the restrained state. Method.