Infant otitis media postoperation auditory meatus water inflow prevention device

By designing a water-intake device with soft silicone material and double waterproof viscose, the problem of poor waterproofing in pediatric patients after otitis media is solved, achieving a comfortable and effective waterproofing effect, promoting wound healing and hearing recovery.

CN223248407UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22河南省儿童医院郑州儿童医院
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421802585.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-29
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-29

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Technical Problem

The existing post-otitis media waterproofing device is uncomfortable to wear, easy to fall off and has poor waterproofing effect in pediatric patients, making it difficult to meet the waterproofing needs of daily cleaning activities.

Method used

A water-intake device including ear cups, reinforcement sheets, waterproof adhesives and protective covers was designed. It uses soft, skin-friendly silicone material and a double waterproof adhesive structure, combined with an inverted U-shaped protective cover to form a physical barrier to enhance fixity and waterproof performance.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent fluid from entering the ear canal, reduce the risk of infection, promote wound healing and hearing recovery, improve wear comfort and waterproofing, and reduce skin irritation.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical nursing materials, and particularly relates to a device for preventing water from entering an ear canal after a child otitis media operation, which comprises an earmuff used for wrapping the ear of a child, the inner end of the earmuff is provided with a containing protection cavity used for containing the ear of the child, and the earmuff is provided with a reinforcing sheet, a first waterproof adhesive and a protection cover. The ear protection cover is used for covering the outer end of the ear of a child patient, the ear of the child patient can be effectively protected, liquid is prevented from entering the ear canal of the child patient to cause the infection phenomenon, the ear canal of the child patient can be protected, and the ear canal of the child patient can be protected from being infected. Meanwhile, due to the arrangement of the double waterproof mucilage glue, the fixing effectiveness and the waterproof performance can be further improved, and the situation that normal use of the waterproof function is affected due to the fact that the double waterproof mucilage glue falls off is prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical care products, and particularly relates to a device for preventing water from entering the ear canal after surgery for pediatric otitis media. Background Art

[0002] Otitis media is one of the common ear diseases in children, and surgical treatment is one of its important treatment methods. However, after otitis media surgery, due to the particularity of the surgical site (such as the tympanic membrane, middle ear cavity, etc.), special attention should be paid to preventing water from entering the ear canal to avoid infection, affect wound healing and hearing recovery. At present, children are very likely to get water in their ears during daily cleaning activities such as washing their hair and taking a bath. Although there are many methods on the market to prevent water from entering the ear canal when patients with otitis media surgery wash their hair and take a bath, such as using cotton balls to stuff the ears, soft earplugs, and special waterproof earplugs for swimming, these methods have many inconveniences in actual application, such as uncomfortable wearing, easy to fall off, and poor waterproof effect. They cannot effectively meet the actual needs of patients after otitis media surgery, especially for pediatric patients. Due to their lively and active nature, these traditional methods are even more difficult to ensure their waterproof effect when washing their hair and taking a bath. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a device for preventing water from entering the ear canal after otitis media surgery in children, so as to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts a technical solution: a device for preventing water from entering the ear canal after otitis media surgery in children, comprising an earmuff for wrapping the child's ear, the inner end of the earmuff being a accommodating and protective cavity for accommodating the child's ear, the earmuff being provided with a reinforcement sheet, a first waterproof adhesive, and a protective cover, the reinforcement sheet being provided with a second waterproof adhesive, and the first and second waterproof adhesives being covered with a thin film covering layer.

[0005] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: by covering the outer end of the ear of a sick child with the present invention, not only can the ear of the sick child be effectively protected, and liquid can be prevented from entering the ear canal to cause infection, which is not conducive to wound healing and hearing recovery, but also the establishment of double waterproof adhesive can further increase the fixing effectiveness and waterproof performance, and prevent it from falling off and affecting the normal use of the waterproof function.

[0006] In order to increase wearing comfort and effectively prevent liquid penetration:

[0007] As a further improvement of the above technical solution: the reinforcement sheet is arranged on the outer wall of the earmuff's ear inlet end, and both the reinforcement sheet and the earmuff are soft, skin-friendly and elastic.

[0008] The beneficial effect of this improvement is that the earmuffs and the reinforcement plate are both made of soft, skin-friendly, elastic soft silicone material. When used, they can not only enhance the comfort when in contact with the skin, but also have excellent waterproof performance, preventing liquid from penetrating the earmuffs and the reinforcement plate into the protective cavity.

[0009] To ensure safe and stable wearing:

[0010] As a further improvement of the above technical solution: the waterproof adhesive one is located at the inner wall edge of the earmuff's ear inlet end, and the waterproof adhesive one is located at the inner wall edge of the reinforcement sheet.

[0011] The beneficial effect of this improvement is that both the waterproof adhesive 1 and the waterproof adhesive 2 are made of a mild, hypoallergenic, highly comfortable and waterproof silicone gel material. When used, they are attached to the outer end of the child's ear, which can not only effectively reduce irritation and damage to the skin, but also effectively prevent liquid from penetrating into the protective cavity through the adhesive edge of the earmuff and the reinforcement plate.

[0012] To reduce the impact on the earmuffs and ears:

[0013] As a further improvement of the above technical solution: the shape of the protective cover is an inverted U shape, and the protective cover is located at the upper outer end of the earmuff, wherein the ear-facing end of the protective cover is fixed in the interlayer between the earmuff and the reinforcement plate.

[0014] The beneficial effect of this improvement is: through the establishment of the protective cover, which is made of an inverted U-shaped hard silicone material, during daily cleaning activities, the inverted U-shaped protective cover forms an outward convex structure, which can serve as a physical barrier to directly block the water flow from the outside. When the water flow contacts the protective cover, its impact force will be dispersed and weakened, thereby reducing the possibility of the water flow directly impacting the earmuffs and ears.

[0015] To facilitate removal of the film cover:

[0016] As a further improvement of the above technical solution: a peeling piece is provided at the edge of the film covering layer.

[0017] The beneficial effect of this improvement is that, by providing the peeling piece at the edge of the film covering layer, it is easy to peel it off from the waterproof adhesive 1 and the waterproof adhesive 2 through the peeling piece. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the thin film covering layer removal structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the utility model;

[0022] In the figure: 1. Earmuff; 2. Protective cavity; 3. Reinforcement sheet; 4. Waterproof adhesive 1; 5. Protective cover; 6. Waterproof adhesive 2; 7. Film covering layer; 8. Peel sheet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The description in this part is only exemplary and explanatory and should not have any limiting effect on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] like Figure 1-4As shown, a device for preventing water from entering the ear canal after otitis media surgery in children comprises an earmuff 1 for wrapping the ear of a child, which can prevent liquid from entering the ear canal of a child suffering from otitis media surgery and causing the risk of infection. The inner end of the earmuff 1 is a accommodating and protective cavity 2 for accommodating the ear of a child. The earmuff 1 is provided with a reinforcing sheet 3, a waterproof adhesive 1 4 and a protective cover 5. The reinforcing sheet 3 is provided with a waterproof adhesive 2 6. The waterproof adhesive 1 4 and the waterproof adhesive 2 6 are covered with a film covering layer 7, and the film covering layer 7 is used to protect the waterproof adhesive 1 4 and the waterproof adhesive 2 6 when covering. By using the utility model as a cover on the outer end of the ear of a child, not only can the patient be protected The earmuff 1 and the reinforcing sheet 3 are both made of soft, skin-friendly and elastic soft silicone material, which can not only enhance the comfort when in contact with the skin, but also have excellent waterproof performance, preventing liquid from penetrating the earmuff 1 and the reinforcing sheet 3. Entering the accommodating protective cavity 2, the waterproof adhesive 1 4 is located at the inner wall edge of the earmuff 1 inlet end, and the waterproof adhesive 1 4 is located at the inner wall edge of the reinforcing plate 3. The waterproof adhesive 1 4 and the waterproof adhesive 2 6 are both made of a mild, low-allergenic, highly comfortable and waterproof silicone gel material. When used, they are attached to the outer end of the child's ear, which can not only effectively reduce irritation and damage to the skin, but also effectively prevent liquid from penetrating into the accommodating protective cavity 2 through the adhesive edge of the earmuff 1 and the reinforcing plate 3. The shape of the protective cover 5 is an inverted U shape, and the protective cover 5 is located at the upper outer end of the earmuff 1, wherein the ear-entry end of the protective cover 3 is fixed In the interlayer between the earmuff 1 and the reinforcement plate 3, a protective cover 5 is provided. The protective cover 5 is made of an inverted U-shaped hard silicone material. During daily cleaning activities, the inverted U-shaped protective cover 5 forms an outward protrusion structure. This structure can serve as a physical barrier to directly block water flow from the outside. When the water flow contacts the protective cover 5, its impact force will be dispersed and weakened, thereby reducing the possibility of the water flow directly impacting the earmuff and ear. A peeling piece 8 is provided at the edge of the thin film covering layer 7. The peeling piece 8 at the edge of the thin film covering layer 7 can be easily removed from the waterproof adhesive 1 4 and the waterproof adhesive 2 6 through the peeling piece 8.

[0025] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: when a child needs daily water washing and cleaning after otitis media surgery, the parent only needs to remove the film covering layer 7 through the peeling piece 8 to expose the waterproof adhesive 1 4 and the waterproof adhesive 2 5. The parent can then put the earmuff 1 on the outer end of the child's ear so that the ear is located in the accommodating protective cavity 2. Then, the waterproof adhesive 1 4 and the waterproof adhesive 2 6 are adhered to the child's skin at the outer circle of the ear root, and the wearing and fixing operation of the earmuff 1 can be completed. Moreover, since the earmuff 1 and the reinforcing piece 3 are both made of soft, skin-friendly and elastic soft silicone material, when used, they can not only enhance the comfort when in contact with the skin, but also have excellent waterproof performance, preventing liquid from penetrating the earmuff 1 and the reinforcing piece 3 into the accommodating protective cavity 2. The double waterproof establishment of the waterproof adhesive 1 4 and the waterproof adhesive 2 6, It can further enhance the waterproof effect and prevent liquid from penetrating into the protective cavity 2 through the adhesive edge of the earmuff 1 and the reinforcing plate 3. The waterproof adhesive 1 4 and the waterproof adhesive 2 6 are both made of silicone gel material with mildness, low allergy, high comfort and waterproofness. When in use, they are attached to the outer end of the child's ear, which can effectively reduce irritation and damage to the skin. The protective cover 5 is set up, and the protective cover 5 is made of an inverted U-shaped hard silicone material. When performing daily cleaning activities, the inverted U-shaped protective cover 5 forms an outward convex structure. This structure can serve as a physical barrier to directly block water flow from the outside. When the water flow contacts the protective cover 5, its impact force will be dispersed and weakened, thereby reducing the possibility of the water flow directly impacting the earmuff and ear.

[0026] It should be noted that, in this article, the terms "comprises", "includes" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or apparatus that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements that are inherent to such process, method, article or apparatus.

[0027] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The above examples are only used to help understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. The above is only a preferred implementation method of the present invention. It should be pointed out that due to the limitations of textual expression, there are objectively infinite specific structures. For ordinary technicians in this technical field, without departing from the principles of the present invention, they can make several improvements, modifications or changes, and can also combine the above technical features in an appropriate manner; these improvements, modifications, changes or combinations, or the direct application of the concept and technical solution of the present invention to other occasions without improvement, should be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for preventing water from entering the ear canal after otitis media surgery in children, comprising an earmuff (1) for wrapping the ear of a child, wherein the inner end of the earmuff (1) is a receiving and protective cavity (2) for accommodating the ear of a child, and characterized in that: The earmuff (1) is provided with a reinforcing sheet (3), a first waterproof adhesive (4) and a protective cover (5); the reinforcing sheet (3) is provided with a second waterproof adhesive (6); the first waterproof adhesive (4) and the second waterproof adhesive (6) are covered with a film covering layer (7).

2. The device for preventing water from entering the ear canal after otitis media surgery in children according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reinforcing sheet (3) is arranged on the outer wall of the earmuff (1) at the ear entrance end, and both the reinforcing sheet (3) and the earmuff (1) are soft, skin-friendly and elastic.

3. The device for preventing water from entering the ear canal after surgery for otitis media in children according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof adhesive one (4) is located at the inner wall edge of the earmuff (1) at the ear inlet end, and the waterproof adhesive one (4) is located at the inner wall edge of the reinforcement plate (3).

4. The device for preventing water from entering the ear canal after otitis media surgery in children according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective cover (5) is in an inverted U-shape and is located at the upper outer end of the earmuff (1), wherein the ear-adjacent end of the protective cover (5) is fixed in the interlayer between the earmuff (1) and the reinforcing plate (3).

5. The device for preventing water from entering the ear canal after otitis media surgery in children according to claim 1, characterized in that: A peeling piece (8) is provided at the edge of the film covering layer (7).