Protective neckerchief for thyroid gland
By designing a special protective neck brace for the thyroid gland, using a lead-rubber mixture and flexible fabric, the problems of interference and discomfort caused by existing lead neck braces have been solved, achieving artifact-free examination results and comfortable use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI TONGJI STOMATOLOGY HOSPITAL (TONGJI UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED STOMATOLOGY HOSPITAL)
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing lead neck braces can easily interfere with the results of oral or dental X-ray examinations, creating artifacts, and they are also uncomfortable to wear.
A protective neck brace specifically designed for the thyroid gland was created. It uses a lead-rubber mixture as the main protective component, combined with flexible, waterproof fabric and elastic stretch material, and features an adjustable strap design to ensure unobstructed and comfortable examination of the area.
It achieves artifact-free X-ray examination, is comfortable to use and easy to operate, is suitable for various examination types, and reduces production costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of oral technology, and in particular to a protective neck brace specifically for the thyroid gland. Background Technology
[0002] The improved resolution of various diagnostic techniques has led to a higher diagnostic rate for thyroid nodules and other thyroid diseases, and people are paying more attention to thyroid health. Therefore, during X-ray examinations, especially those performed in the oral cavity or teeth, the thyroid gland is adjacent to the area being examined and is extremely sensitive to X-rays; thus, protecting the thyroid gland is essential.
[0003] In clinical practice, most existing lead neck protectors consist of a front blouse, a neck protector, and two ties. When used, the two ties are fastened together from both sides of the neck to the back. This can interfere with many examinations, such as panoramic radiography and CBCT, causing artifacts and resulting in poor image quality or rendering images unusable for diagnosis. Furthermore, the width of the top of existing lead neck protectors is generally uniform, which can easily obscure the examination area and interfere with results. Additionally, the lead rubber and outer fabric of existing lead neck protectors are relatively stiff, causing discomfort during use. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model discloses a protective neck brace specifically for the thyroid gland, which solves the issues of lead neck braces interfering with oral examinations and causing discomfort during use in the prior art.
[0005] A protective neck brace specifically designed for thyroid glands includes: a main protective part and an auxiliary fixing part;
[0006] The main protective part consists of an integrally molded neck protection part and a front chest protection part. The neck protection part has a C-shaped structure with the opening facing backward, and the two ends of the neck protection part do not exceed the midline of the neck. The main protective part is made of lead rubber mixture, and the surface of the main protective part is covered with flexible waterproof fabric. The flexible waterproof fabric covering the inner and outer sides of the main protective part has different colors.
[0007] The auxiliary fixing part includes a left sleeve and a right sleeve, which are respectively connected to the left and right edges of the front chest protection part, and the ends of the left sleeve and the right sleeve are respectively connected to a left tie and a right tie.
[0008] In some embodiments, the front chest protection is duckbill-shaped, and the front chest protection forms an angle of 115° to 125° with the neck protection.
[0009] In some embodiments, both the left and right sleeves are made of elastic material, and both the left and right sleeves are covered with a waterproof fabric.
[0010] In some of these embodiments, the elastic stretching material is a lead-rubber mixture.
[0011] In some of these embodiments, the lead equivalent of the lead-rubber mixture is greater than or equal to 2 mmPb.
[0012] In some embodiments, both the left and right laces extend from the end of the side sleeve toward the back and taper in width.
[0013] In some embodiments, both the left and right straps have hook and loop fasteners at their ends, with the hook and loop fastener on the left strap having a velvet surface and the hook and loop fastener on the right strap having a hook and loop hook surface.
[0014] In some embodiments, the thickness of the lead-rubber compound in the main protective portion is [missing information].
[0015] 3-5mm.
[0016] In some embodiments, the waterproof fabric is polyurethane-coated nylon fabric, and the flexible waterproof fabric covering the inner and outer sides of the main protective part is blue and green, respectively.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least one of the following advantages or beneficial effects:
[0018] I. The thyroid-specific protective neck brace provided in this utility model has excellent protective effect, will not interfere with examinations or produce artifacts, and is simple to operate and convenient to use.
[0019] II. The thyroid-specific protective neck warmer provided in this utility model has a main protective part made of a lead-rubber mixture with a flexible waterproof fabric covering the surface, which is more comfortable to use.
[0020] Third, the thyroid-specific protective neck brace provided in this utility model is simple in design, uses readily available materials, has mature processing procedures, and is inexpensive to produce; it has a wide range of applications, a large demand, and is easy to promote. Attached Figure Description
[0021] The present invention, its features, shape, and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals denote like parts throughout the drawings. The drawings are not drawn to scale; their purpose is to illustrate the gist of the invention.
[0022] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the thyroid-specific protective neck warmer in this utility model;
[0023] Among them, 1-1, neck protection; 1-2, chest protection; 2-1, left sleeve; 2-2, right sleeve; 2-3, left tie; 2-4, right tie; 2-5, hook and loop fastener. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention.
[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model discloses a protective neck brace specifically for the thyroid gland. This protective neck brace does not create artifacts or obstruct the examination site when protecting the thyroid gland. Specifically, the protective neck brace includes a main protective part and an auxiliary fixing part. The main protective part consists of an integrally formed neck protection part 1-1 and a front chest protection part 1-2. The neck protection part 1-1 has a C-shaped structure with the opening facing backward (i.e., the shape of the neck protection part 1-1 is a "C" shape with the opening facing the back of the neck), and the two ends of the neck protection part 1-1 do not extend beyond the midline of the neck. The material of the main protective part is a lead-rubber mixture (specifically, a uniform mixture of lead powder and rubber). The main protective part is covered with a flexible waterproof fabric. The inner and outer sides of the main protective part are covered with different colors of flexible waterproof fabric to facilitate staff to guide the examinee in wearing it. The auxiliary fixing part includes a left sleeve 2-1 and a right sleeve 2-2. The left sleeve 2-1 and the right sleeve 2-2 are respectively connected to the left and right edges of the front chest protective part 1-2, and the ends of the left sleeve 2-1 and the right sleeve 2-2 are respectively connected to a left tie 2-3 and a right tie 2-4. The present invention is worn backwards in front of the examinee and then fixed by the left tie 2-3 and the right tie 2-4 at the back. It does not obstruct or interfere with the examination area and will not affect the examination results.
[0026] Specifically, the lead equivalent of the aforementioned lead-rubber mixture is greater than or equal to 2 mmPb (2 mm lead equivalent), and it is relatively hard with a certain degree of elasticity and memory. The aforementioned flexible waterproof fabric is made of soft waterproof cloth (such as polyurethane coated nylon cloth), and the colors of the flexible waterproof fabric covering the inner and outer sides of the main protective part are blue and green, respectively (i.e., the color of the flexible waterproof fabric covering the inner side of the main protective part is blue, and the color of the flexible waterproof fabric covering the outer side of the main protective part is green). The aforementioned chest protection part 1-2 is duckbill-shaped, and the chest protection part 1-2 and the neck protection part 1-1 form an angle of 115° to 125° (e.g., 115°, 120°, 121° or 120°), so that the neck protection part 1-1 can fit tightly against the neck, and the chest protection part 1-2 can fit tightly against the upper part of the chest.
[0027] Both the left sleeve 2-1 and the right sleeve 2-2 are made of elastic stretch material for easy fixation. This elastic stretch material is a lead-rubber mixture with a lead equivalent greater than or equal to 2 mmPb. Both the left sleeve 2-1 and the right sleeve 2-2 are covered with the same waterproof fabric as the main protective part; that is, the left sleeve 2-1 and the right sleeve 2-2 can use the same material as the main protective part. Furthermore, both the left tie 2-3 and the right tie 2-4 extend from the end of the side sleeve towards the back, gradually narrowing in width. Both the left tie 2-3 and the right tie 2-4 have hook-and-loop fasteners 2-5 at their ends. The hook-and-loop fastener 2-5 on the left tie 2-3 has a fleece surface, while the hook-and-loop fastener 2-5 on the right tie 2-4 has a hook-and-loop hook surface. The left tie 2-3 and the right tie 2-4 can also use the same material as the main protective part.
[0028] Specifically, the thickness of the lead-rubber mixture in the main protective part is 3-5mm.
[0029] When using the thyroid-specific protective neck warmer, the subject should slip both arms through the left sleeve 2-1 and right sleeve 2-2 respectively. The neck protection section 1-1 should fit snugly against the front of the neck and the front edges of both sides, while the chest protection section 1-2 should fit snugly against the chest. Then, tighten the left strap 2-3 and right strap 2-4, and fasten the hook-and-eye closure 2-5 to secure the entire protective neck warmer and prevent it from loosening or falling off. After using the thyroid-specific protective neck warmer, unfasten the hook-and-eye closure 2-5, remove the entire protective neck warmer, and return it to its original position.
[0030] Those skilled in the art should understand that variations can be implemented by combining existing technology with the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here. Such variations do not affect the substantive content of this utility model, and will not be elaborated here.
[0031] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described above. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Devices and structures not described in detail herein should be understood as being implemented in a conventional manner within the art. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solutions of this utility model using the disclosed methods and techniques, or modify them into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this utility model. This does not affect the substantive content of this utility model. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model, without departing from the content of the technical solution of this utility model, still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of this utility model.
Claims
1. A protective neck warmer specifically for the thyroid gland, characterized in that, include: Main protective components and auxiliary fixing components; The main protective part consists of an integrally molded neck protection part and a front chest protection part. The neck protection part has a C-shaped structure with the opening facing backward, and the two ends of the neck protection part do not exceed the midline of the neck. The main protective part is made of lead rubber mixture, and the surface of the main protective part is covered with flexible waterproof fabric. The flexible waterproof fabric covering the inner and outer sides of the main protective part has different colors. The auxiliary fixing part includes a left sleeve and a right sleeve, which are respectively connected to the left and right edges of the front chest protection part, and the ends of the left sleeve and the right sleeve are respectively connected to a left tie and a right tie.
2. The thyroid-specific protective neck warmer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The front chest protection is duckbill-shaped, and the front chest protection forms an angle of 115° to 125° with the neck protection.
3. The thyroid-specific protective neck warmer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Both the left and right sleeves are made of elastic stretch material, and both the left and right sleeves are covered with waterproof fabric.
4. The thyroid-specific protective neck warmer as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic stretching material is a lead-rubber mixture.
5. The thyroid-specific protective neck warmer as described in claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The lead equivalent of the lead-rubber mixture is greater than or equal to 2 mmPb.
6. The thyroid-specific protective neck warmer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Both the left and right ties extend from the ends of the side sleeves toward the back and gradually narrow in width.
7. The thyroid-specific protective neck warmer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Both the left and right straps have hook and loop fasteners at their ends, with the hook and loop fasteners on the left strap having a velvet surface and the hook and loop fasteners on the right strap having a hook and loop hook surface.
8. The thyroid-specific protective neck warmer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lead-rubber mixture of the main protective part has a thickness of 3-5 mm.
9. The thyroid-specific protective neck warmer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof fabric is polyurethane coated nylon cloth, and the flexible waterproof fabric covering the inner and outer sides of the main protective part is blue and green, respectively.