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Definitions

• the container has been turned into multiple sections (8). At least one valve is placed between the sections (9). At least one of the valves between the sections is one way. At least one of the sections has the ability to grow more (stretching easily/more flexible) to prevent the overpressure. This section transfer the potential energy gained by extending or flexing to the system, and thus it makes some contribution in the washing.
• Sinus washing devices are for long-term use. Users desire to practice specific to their needs and habits. In these sinus washers we have developed, temperature, pressure, volume, speed and many other variables are offered as options. They can reach the best settings in a short time by experimenting with these options, which are all safe, reliable. They offer great advantages for later use. All these options provide a high level of compliance with the consumer.
• conductive plastic -polymer and/or metal constructions and/or metal structures in plastic and/or metal dust in plastic are used in some parts of the container.
• some parts of the device are made nonconductor (dielectric) and some materials that can prevent the electric current from being transmitted uncontrollably to other parts have been added.
• the use of metal provides extra strength. In the system used manually, the metal material has been installed in a way that will not prevent the being squeezed of the containers to send the fluid.
• This additional attachment which can be easily connected to the reservoirs/containers, is connected to the ground connection (grounding).
• ground connection For situations where the electrostatic charge is too risky, as a more advanced application, special conductive fibers or metal wires which can be easily connected to this grounding line are placed in the wall of the container. While the fibers or metal strands used provide extra strength, they have been installed in a way that will not prevent the being squeezed of the containers to send the fluid in the system used manually. This configuration provides better discharge of static electricity.
• a further application is that the electrostatic charge can be changed. With external electricity, the static charge is reversed. The direction of this load (+/-) can be changed periodically.
• This change also has a preventive effect on colonization of microorganisms.
• This conductive structure equipped for antistatic purposes, can be used for electrical conduction.
• This antistatic frame also used in heating and disinfection processes by ensuring that it is more conductive against electricity.
• reservoirs/containers are to take the advantage of sound waves. Ultrasonic vibrations have been shown to be effective in eliminating/destroying many gram positive and negative microorganisms. It has been proven that these vibrations are more effective in liquid.
• the features that will produce or transmit the ultrasonic waves are developed in the devices.
• the textures/structures that reflect these ultrasonic waves and/or prevent them from being transmitted by absorbing are also added in the reservoirs/containers of the devices.
• the textures/structures that reflect these ultrasonic waves and/or prevent them from being transmitted by absorbing are also added in the reservoirs/containers of the devices.
• microwaves electromagnetic waves that are labeled/called as microwaves (super-high frequencies), which have germicidal effects. These waves, which are more effective especially in liquid-containing environments, are also very efficient in the heating process. For some indications, the formations which will reflect these waves and/or textures/structures which prevent them from being transmitted and spreading around by absorbing are also added in the reservoirs/containers of the devices. In some cases, a feature that can benefit from microwave oven used at home is gained to these reservoirs/containers. Another feature gained to our systems for similar purposes is the ability to transmit or produce light.
• the containers can also transmit the red light (approximately 630 nm wavelengths) and infrared (approximately 850 nm wavelengths), which have been proven analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, separately or together via this light transmitting structures.
• Light sources capable of generating and modulating all of these light types, such as the types/genus, duration, intensity, etc., of all these types of light, which can be produced separately or in combination, are developed in the sinus washing devices or as a supplementary devices (10).
• the containers are made of transparent / clear plastic-polymer, unbreakable glass or blends for light-transmitting properties.
• An additional feature which will make negative pressure in the nostril and form vacuum, has been developed to facilitate the sinus washing process, to use liquid in excess amount and to provide convenience in sinus washing for situations where it is not desirable to increase the pressure during washing.
• This additional apparatus is placed in the other nostril at the beginning of nasal washing. Thus, it is possible to withdraw from the one nostril by helping to push the liquid into the other nostril for nasal washing. It is easier to canalize to the destination where the liquid should go.
• the valves controlling the vacuum pressure and the anatomically compatible heads/tips we developed are also used. Since the nasal mucosa in babies is very sensitive, more than one aspiration hole is formed on the vacuum conducting pipe besides the valves as an alternative safety for this age group.
• This device which is portable even on journeys, includes all the features and additional attachment/apparatuses that we have added on the sinus washers which don't need any power (MSW).
• the basic change is the tips. It is possible to use sinus washing devices that do not use electricity by only changing their tips. Nevertheless, mobile mouth washers with all the safety and comfort features have also been developed in terms of wider and more detailed coverage of the respective parameters.
• the liquid / water reservoir/container is organized larger according to personal preferences.
• the tips are similar to those of electric tooth washers. Models that benefit from tap water, which is very practical in tooth washing, have also been developed.
• the biggest problem with these existing apparatuses that use this system is temperature control. It is not possible to know the temperature from tap water in detail.
• the device has been provided with a apparatus for notifying the temperature at least one point in its components, especially the water-conveying structure.
• a apparatus for notifying the temperature at least one point in its components especially the water-conveying structure.
• it is used after the hot / cold setting of the water flowing from the faucet is brought up to the ideal (until the temperature reaches the appropriate level).
• some values such as the pressure-speed of the liquid coming from the tap are not known. It is equipped with the abilities that display of the temperature and/or maximum pressure limitation and/or pressure measurement and monitoring and/or volume and/or speed adjustment in sinus washing devices.
• the pipes are formed of at least two parts and can be connected to each other and separated.
• it is made in a way that pipes can pass/enter into each other.
• a specific brush tip has been developed for the fact that our tooth washing machines is used for brushing. Mechanical cleaning can be done while washing with these brushes attached. Alternatively, it is equipped with a moving toothbrush that can rotate depending on the pressure we provide in the system. There is no need for hand movement for mechanical cleaning when using this brush.
• An additional storage that can give the substance such as drugs (antiseptics, etc.), whitening agents, fragrance, etc to the water reaching to the tooth has been added. It provides additional cleaning by mixing with washing water.
• the tip of the vacuum forming device which we have developed for sinus washing has been modified so that it can be used for cleaning before tooth washing. It is used to clean the interdental spaces.
• All electric powered devices we developed are featured the ability of working by cell, battery or charger. It is marked with some determiners like the color, figure, number, symbol, etc. to know the volume and fullness rate of the containers and to understand the distance and direction of the tip entered within the nostril. These markings also help to understand that they are placed close to the ideal position during placement. All or at least certain components of the washing devices and/or at least one of the markers are made visible in absence or lack of light in order to provide the visibility of the device's position for a while during using. For this purpose, light producing and/or emitting and/or light storing and emitting and/or reflecting substances are used or covered or painted on the washing devices in their manufacture. In this context, an alternative application is to make some parts or all of the devices phosphorus.
• the fluid container, the conduit which transfer/convey the fluid to the nose and the tip are fixedly connected to each other.
• the device must change position while giving direction to the head. This makes manipulation difficult. Also, sometimes it causes the container not to drain completely.
• the ability to change the direction and length has been added on the conduits which transfer/convey the fluid to the nose and the tip.
• at least one lockable bendable structure and/or a lockable piston rod bearing mechanism consists of at least two components is provided (17, 22, 23, 24).
• novelties provide the ability to be rotated/oriented 360 degrees and/or extended at least 2 cm.
• This extension and deflection feature can also be added to the system which benefits from the gravity, and make it possible to easily increase the pressure.
• these features have been added to the mouthwashing system.
• the liquid and water containers are shaped to be hand -held easily in terms of ergodynamic (15).
• the surface with which the hands or fingers come into contact has been made of various shapes, directions, depths and lengths, such as crooked, sawed, threaded, serrated, grooved, indented, protruding or notched etc. This feature provides ease of grip during manipulation and prevents slippage.
• the components of the devices have been cute/ pretty by given the form of some animals like elephants, dinosaurs, pandas, rabbits, chicks, squirrels, ducks, bear, etc. and toys like fire truck, police vehicle, etc.
• the shaping the components of the devices for the pleasant appearance have been provided so that it does not disrupt the function-washing process.
• different colors have been used and / or alternatively, some sound can be produced during washing. All of these structures have also been given flexibility, softness, elasticity, transparency, non-adherence, anti-infectivity, non-allergic and sterilizable properties for some clinical situations.
• the necessary energy source is provided by adjustable metal or plastic spring systems.
• the gas in some kind of the pneumatic battery is compressed by the pump used manually (by human power) (27).
• the corresponding valve is opened to allow movement of the liquid by the energy in the compressed gas.
• the corresponding valve has the ability to adjust the pressure to the desired level.
• a similar energy storage system has also been gained in the storages we have developed to form a vacuum.
• FIG-2 Top view of the fluid sending headpiece structure (tip, cap) and container of the mobile sinus washers (MSW) and of energy depentent sinus washer (EDSW).
• MSW mobile sinus washers
• EDSW energy depentent sinus washer
• FIG-3 Energy dependent sinus washer (EDSW) and fluid sending structure, view of the mouth washing device converted by replacing fluid sending structure end with mouth (intraoral and teeth) washing attachment (specific tip, cap, nozzles).
• EDSW Energy dependent sinus washer
• Figure-4 Appearance of mobile sinus washer (MSW) converted to mobile mouth washer by replacing headpiece end with mouth washing attachment (specific tip, cap, and nozzles) and the container made suitable for hand-grasping.
• MSW mobile sinus washer
• MSW mobile sinus washer
• EDSW energy dependent sinus washer
• MSW mobile sinus washer
• MSW mobile sinus washer
• Lockable bendable structure and/or a lockable piston rod bearing mechanism of energy dependent mobile mouth washing devices are Lockable bendable structure and/or a lockable piston rod bearing mechanism of energy dependent mobile mouth washing devices.

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