KR100341111B1 - nasal dilator - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A nasal expander is provided to help an easy breathing of nasitis patient suffering respirational difficulty in case breathing amount increases after exercising by attaching the expander to outer side of nose to prevent contraction of outer wall structure of nasal duct. CONSTITUTION: The expander comprises non-woven fabric(20) made of air-ventilating fibers having an indication part for top/bottom side identification; an elastic element(22) with pressing part(23) formed with protrusion/dent portions along length of the pressing part to generate elastically restoring force; adhesive applied to bottom side of the elastic element and attached to the elastic element and outer skin of nose; and a releasing paper(24) removably attached to surface of the adhesive to protect the adhesive.

Description

Nasal dilator

The present invention relates to a nasal dilator, and more particularly, when attached to the outer surface of the nose to increase the respiratory volume after exercise, it is possible to easily breathe by preventing the outer wall tissues of the nasal passages during respiration, such as rhinitis patients difficult to breathe It is about one nose expander to help.

1 is a view of a nose expander (disclosed in International Publication No. 94-701284) according to the prior art.

As shown, the adhesive 1 is formed on the inner side and the nonwoven fabric 2 is formed of a fiber material so that the breathability is good, and the adhesive 1 is adhered to the nonwoven fabric 2 by the adhesive 1 and is flat when attached to the outer side of the nose. A pair of elastic members (3) and elastic members (3) adhere to the outer surface of the pair of elastic members (3) to facilitate respiration by preventing the outer wall tissue of the nasal passage from being reduced by its elastic force that is to be restored to its initial state. And (4) a fiber layer (5) formed on the inner side, and a release paper (6) detachably attached to the outer surface of the fiber layer (5) so as to be easily separated in use, and protecting the fiber layer (5).

As described above, the nose dilator is attached to the outer surface of the nose to prevent the outer wall tissue of the nasal passages from shrinking when breathing to use a plurality of elastic members (3) having an elastic force to increase its resilience to facilitate breathing, Since it includes a separate fiber layer (5) to protect the pair of elastic members (3) has a problem that the cost of manufacturing it is increased due to the increase in the number of parts.

In addition, since the elastic member 3 is adhered to the fibrous layer 5 by maintaining a predetermined interval in the same plane, the area of the fibrous layer 5 adhering the elastic member 3 is expanded, so that the nose dilator adheres to the outer surface of the nose. Area and thickness of the enlarged has a problem that the user's rejection occurs when attached to the nose.

FIG. 2 is a diagram of a nose dilator (as disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,554,329) according to another embodiment of the prior art.

As shown, the non-woven fabric 8 is formed on the inner side of the pressure-sensitive adhesive (7) and formed of a fiber material for good ventilation and attached to the center of the outer side of the nose so that the center projection (8a) on the upper side, An arc shape that adheres to the nonwoven fabric 8 by the pressure-sensitive adhesive 7 and prevents the outer wall tissue of the nasal passage from shrinking by its elastic force that is to be restored to its initial state when it is attached to the outer surface of the nose. It includes an elastic member 9 and a release paper 10 that is detachably attached to the outer surface of the nonwoven fabric 8 so that it can be easily separated during use, and protects the elastic member 9 and the inner surface of the nonwoven fabric 8. It is configured by.

Such a nasal expander is attached to the outer surface of the nose to facilitate breathing during use, the elastic member (9) is formed in a single body to prevent the outer wall tissue of the nasal cavity is reduced, so that the restoring force corresponding to its elastic force is small nasal expander The utility of this falls.

Therefore, when increasing the thickness and area of the elastic member 9 to increase its resilience, the overall area and thickness of the nose dilator is enlarged, so that the user's rejection occurs when attached to the nose reliability of the product from the user Has a problem that is lowered.

3 is a view of a nose dilator according to another embodiment of the prior art.

As shown, a pressure-sensitive adhesive 11 is formed on the inner side and formed of a fiber material so as to provide good air permeability, and a translucent nonwoven fabric 12 having a peanut shape, and adhered to the nonwoven fabric 12 by the pressure-sensitive adhesive 11 and to the nose. When attached to the outer surface to prevent the outer wall tissue of the nasal cavity is reduced by the elastic force of its own to be restored to the initial state in a planar state, the elastic member 13 to facilitate breathing and the nonwoven fabric to be easily separated during use ( 12) It comprises a release paper 14 detachably attached to the outer surface and protecting the inner surface of the elastic member 13 and the nonwoven fabric 12.

Such a nasal expander is attached to the outer surface of the nose so that it can be easily breathed during use, the elastic member 13 is formed in a single body to prevent the outer wall tissue of the nasal cavity is reduced, so that the restoring force corresponding to its elastic force is small, nasal expander The utility of this falls.

Therefore, when increasing the thickness and area of the elastic member 13 to increase its resilience, the overall area and thickness of the nose dilator is enlarged, so that the user's rejection occurs when attached to the nose reliability of the product from the user Has a problem that is lowered.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention, as the flexible member constituting the nasal dilator is attached to the outer surface of the nose and prevents the outer wall tissue of the nasal passages from being reduced during respiration, thereby increasing its resilience while having a small area and thickness. It is to provide a nose expander to maximize the function of the nose expander.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a nasal dilator that includes aroma scents that can prevent and treat certain diseases of the nasal dilator, thereby changing the user's mood, and maintaining and improving health so as to be useful.

Still another object of the present invention is to reduce the contact area of the nose dilator attached to the outer surface of the user's nose to provide a nose dilator that can be conveniently used to minimize the rejection that the user feels when attached.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a nose expander that can reduce the number of parts constituting the nose expander to significantly reduce its manufacturing cost to increase the price competitiveness.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a nasal dilator that forms a coating layer for printing a pattern including various characters on the surface of the nasal dilator in color, to induce user's curiosity, and to advertise or promote it.

1 is a view of the nose expander according to the prior art,

2 is a view of a nose expander according to another embodiment of the prior art,

3 is a view of a nose dilator according to another embodiment of the prior art,

4 is an exploded perspective view of the nose expander according to the present invention;

5 is a cross-sectional view of the nose dilator according to the present invention;

6 is a plan view of the nose expander according to the present invention,

7 is a state of use of the nose expander according to the present invention,

8 is an exploded perspective view of the nose expander according to another embodiment of the present invention,

9 is a cross-sectional view of a nose dilator according to another embodiment of the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols used in the main part of the drawing *

20,37; Non-woven

21,25; adhesive

22,33; Elastic member

23,34; Pressurization

24,39; Release paper

26,36; Aroma

27; Location indicator

32; Coating layer

The object of the present invention described above, the opposite sides of the non-woven fabric formed of a fiber material for good breathability, and both sides of the elastic member is adhered to the inner surface of the nonwoven fabric to be restored to the initial state in a planar state when attached to the outer surface of the nose A pressing portion formed to have a restoring force in a direction, and a position display portion for identifying a vertical position when attached to an outer surface of the nose and optimizing the contact area of the nose dilator according to the outer shape of the nose to reduce a user's rejection, the nonwoven fabric and It is achieved by providing an dilator, characterized in that it comprises a release paper attached to protect the elastic member.

The above-described object of the present invention, the collar layer is formed on the outer surface, the pressing portion is formed so as to have a restoring force in the opposite direction bending both sides of the elastic member to be restored to the initial state that is planar state when attached to the outer surface of the nose, The nonwoven fabric adhered to the back of the elastic member by the first adhesive, and formed between the elastic member and the nonwoven fabric, the aroma fragrance is introduced into the nasal cavity using air as a medium to change the user's mood, can prevent and treat a specific disease And a directional aroma fragrance layer, and a position indicator to identify the upper and lower positions when attached to the outer side of the nose to optimize the contact area of the nose dilator according to the outer shape of the nose to reduce the user's discomfort, and a second adhesive on the back side of the nonwoven fabric. It is detachably adhered by, and the nose dilator characterized in that it comprises a release paper to protect the nonwoven fabric It is achieved by the gongham.

According to a preferred embodiment, it is formed on the nonwoven fabric, the aroma fragrance is introduced into the nasal cavity through the air to change the user's mood, and further provided with a scented aromatic fragrance layer to prevent and treat a specific disease.

According to a preferred embodiment, the pressure-sensitive adhesive is not formed on the intermediate side of the nonwoven fabric and the elastic member including the pressing portion so as to minimize the contact area between the nose skin and the pressure-sensitive adhesive to prevent side effects due to contact with the pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in accordance with the accompanying drawings, which are intended to be described in detail to be easily carried out by those skilled in the art in order to facilitate the understanding of the present disclosure. This does not mean that the technical scope herein is limited.

As shown in Figures 4-7, it is attached to the outer surface of the nose is applied to the nasal dilator to facilitate the breathing by preventing the outer wall tissue of the nasal passages during respiration.

Therefore, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pressure-sensitive adhesive 21 is applied to the inner surface of the nonwoven fabric 20 formed of the fiber material to improve the breathability, the pressure-sensitive adhesive 21 to the inner surface of the nonwoven fabric 20 Sticking the elastic member 22 of the PET film, but doubles the restoring force in the opposite direction of bending of the elastic member 22, which is to be restored to the initial state in a planar state when attached to the elastic member 22 on the outer side of the nose (50%) The pressurizing portion 23 is formed so that the abnormality is increased, and the release paper 24 protecting them on the nonwoven fabric 20 and the elastic member 22 can be easily detached by the adhesive 25 so as to be easily separated in use. Possibly attached.

Aroma fragrance in the nasal cavity is introduced into the nonwoven fabric 20 as air as a medium to change the user's mood, and the aromatic aroma fragrance layer 26 extracted from the plant to prevent and treat a specific disease is coated.

At this time, the above-described pressing portion 23 is press-bended in a predetermined shape (preferably, 'V' or 'U' shape), the size L of the pressing portion 23 being pressed is the elastic member 22 ) 1/3 of the total length is preferable, and the pressing direction of the pressing unit 23 may be formed in the same direction as the bending direction of the elastic member 22 or in a direction opposite to the bending direction of the elastic member 22. .

On the other hand, aromatherapy (AROMATHERAPHY) using aroma fragrance coated on the non-woven fabric 20 is a compound word of aroma (AROMA; fragrance) and therapy (THERAPHY; treatment), such as trees, grass, flowers, roots, etc. Essential oils extracted from plants are used. In other words, when the user breathes through the air as a medium, the aroma scent inhaled into the nasal mucosa reaches the posterior mucosa, which affects the pituitary gland and adjusts hormone secretion to balance the balance of the living body.

In other words, the aroma of the aforementioned aroma enhances the user's concentration, it has a function of helping to clarify the brain (basll), the head of the refreshing and refreshing lemon (lemon), gives a powerful and overwhelming feeling Peppermint to change moods, grapefruit to balance the central nervous system with happiness, mandarin to refresh the mind and clear the mind, relieve nasal congestion and pray Eucalypyus, which is effective in the treatment of the body, mental overwork, lethargy, rosemary, which invigorates the tired body, and lavender, which helps to expand the bronchus and has a light, clean fragrance. Can be used.

On the other hand, the non-woven fabric 20 and the elastic member 22 of the non-woven fabric 20 including the pressing portion 23 to minimize the contact area between the nose skin and the adhesive 25 to prevent side effects due to contact with the adhesive 25 In the middle side, the adhesive 25 may not be formed.

Reference numeral 27 is a position display part to reduce the user's rejection by optimizing the contact area of the nose expander attached to the outer side of the nose by identifying the vertical position when the user attaches the nose expander to the outer side of the nose.

Hereinafter, the method of using the nose expander according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, the outer wall tissue of the nasal nasal passages is reduced when the nasal expander is subjected to vigorous exercise such as soccer or tennis or the rhinitis patient having difficulty breathing attaches to the outer surface of the nose. By preventing it from being able to breathe easily.

That is, after detaching the release paper 24 detachably attached to the bottom surface of the nose dilator by the user, the portion protruding outward from the position display portion 27 formed in the upper and lower centers of the nonwoven fabric 20 is the upper side of the nose. To the center of the nose.

At this time, when the nose dilator is attached to the outer surface of the nose of the upper and lower light shape by optimizing the portion attached to the outer surface of the nose by the position display unit 27 described above according to the shape of the nose, the rejection from the user can be reduced. There is it and can use it conveniently.

On the other hand, it is elastic by the pressing portion 23 bent in the longitudinal direction in the center of the elastic member 22 which is adhered to the inner surface of the nonwoven fabric 20 described above by the adhesive 21 to be restored to the initial state in a planar state. As the restoring force in the opposite direction in which the left and right sides of the member 22 are bent is doubled, it is possible to prevent the nasal passage from being reduced while being attached to the outer wall tissue surface of the nasal passage.

Therefore, while the area and thickness of the elastic member 22 adhered to the nonwoven fabric 20 described above are relatively small, it is possible to prevent the nasal passage of the nose from being reduced during breathing. For this reason, a nasal dilator can be usefully used by a non-inflammatory patient or the like who is having a difficult exercise or having difficulty breathing.

In addition, it is possible to prevent snoring if the nose dilator is attached to the outer surface of the person's nose while sleeping.

On the other hand, since the aroma fragrance contained in the aroma fragrance layer 26 coated on the inner surface of the nonwoven fabric 20 described above is sucked into the nasal cavity extended by the elastic member 22 described above, it affects the pituitary gland. Increasing concentration, according to the head to refresh your mood, and the nose is cool, so you can prevent and treat various diseases can maintain and promote the health of the user.

8 and 9 are views of the nose expander according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the coating layer 32 is printed in a variety of colors on the outer surface to form various patterns on the exterior while maintaining the unique function of the nose dilator, and in the initial state of the flat state when attached to the outer surface of the nose Both sides of the elastic member (PET FILM) 33 to be restored, the pressing portion 34 is formed to have a restoring force in the opposite direction to bend, the first pressure-sensitive adhesive 35 that is adhered to the back surface of the elastic member 33, and 1 is mixed by the pressure-sensitive adhesive (35) and the aromatic aroma in the nasal cavity is introduced into the air as a medium to change the user's mood, to prevent and treat a specific disease, aromatic aromatic layer 36 and the first pressure-sensitive adhesive (35) A non-woven fabric 37 attached to the back surface of the aroma fragrance layer 36 and formed of a fiber material so as to be ventilated so that the aroma fragrance is softly emitted from the aroma fragrance layer 36, and adhered to the back surface of the nonwoven fabric 37. 2 points Claim 38 and the second pressure-sensitive adhesive possibly detachable from the pressure-sensitive adhesive 38 and a release paper 39 that protects the non-woven fabric (37).

At this time, the pressing portion 34 is preferably formed in the coating layer 32, the elastic band 33, the nonwoven fabric 37.

At this time, the first pressure-sensitive adhesive 35 described above is excellent in adhesiveness with the nonwoven fabric 37, easy to mix with the aromatic aroma, using a general pressure-sensitive adhesive to facilitate the adhesion with the elastic member 33, the second Since the adhesive 38 is in contact with the outer surface of the nose, it is preferable that a medical adhesive is used.

In addition, the aforementioned elastic member 33 may be disposed outside the nonwoven fabric 37 to form a nose dilator, and the aroma fragrance layer 36 may be disposed between the outer surface of the elastic member 33 and the inner surface of the nonwoven fabric 37. By placing in the aroma fragrance may be formed so as to be gently emitted through the nonwoven fabric (37).

Therefore, by printing a variety of color colors on the above-described coating layer 32 may cause curiosity and interest of children, etc., it can be promoted by forming a pattern including a variety of characters in the coating layer.

On the other hand, the method of using the nose dilator according to another embodiment of the present invention formed as described above is applied substantially the same as that shown in Figures 4 to 6, so the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, according to a preferred embodiment, the flexible member constituting the nasal dilator is attached to the outer surface of the nose to prevent the outer wall tissue of the respiratory nasal passage is reduced in size and doubles its restoring force while having a small area and thickness By doing so, you can maximize the function of your nose dilator.

It includes aromas that can prevent and treat certain diseases in the nasal dilator, which can change the user's mood, and can be useful for maintaining and improving health.

By reducing the contact area of the nose expander attached to the outside of the user's nose it can be conveniently used to minimize the rejection felt by the user when attached.

By reducing the number of parts that make up a nose expander, the cost of manufacturing can be significantly lowered, thereby increasing price competitiveness.

In addition, by forming a coating layer for printing a pattern including a variety of characters in color on the surface of the nose dilator to induce a user's curiosity, advertising or promotion.

Claims (4)

Non-woven fabric of a breathable fiber material having a predetermined width and length, the position display portion for the upper and lower identification; An elastic member that exerts an elastic restoring force for restoring to an initial smooth state when attached to the bottom of the nonwoven fabric, and has an elastic member formed at the center thereof with a protrusion or depression molded in a linear direction in a longitudinal direction; An adhesive applied to the bottom of the elastic member to attach the elastic member and the nonwoven table to the skin of the nose; And A nose dilator comprising a release paper that is detachably attached to the surface layer of the pressure-sensitive adhesive to protect the pressure-sensitive adhesive. The method of claim 1, And a directional aroma fragrance layer interposed between the nonwoven fabric and the elastic member to emit an aroma fragrance. A coating layer on which a pattern is printed on the surface; An elastic member that exerts an elastic restoring force to restore to an initial smooth state when it is attached to the bottom of the coating layer and is bent, at its center, an elastic member having a protrusion or depression molded in a linear direction in a longitudinal direction; Aromatic aroma fragrance layer attached to the bottom of the elastic member to emit an aromatic aroma; A nonwoven fabric of breathable fiber material attached to the bottom of the aroma fragrance layer by a first adhesive; An adhesive applied to the bottom of the elastic member to attach the elastic member and the nonwoven table to the skin of the nose; And A nose dilator comprising a release paper that is detachably attached to the surface layer of the pressure-sensitive adhesive to protect the pressure-sensitive adhesive. delete