Eye drop bottle converter kit and eye drop bottle
By designing an eye drop bottle converter kit, including a flexible conversion tube and a mushroom-shaped dropper, the problems of corneal puncture and inconvenient operation of existing eye drop bottles are solved, achieving precise eye drop application and protective effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520071379.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing eye drop bottles are prone to puncturing the cornea during use, are inconvenient to operate and difficult to control precisely, and are especially unsuitable for use by crying or uncooperative children and the elderly.
An eye drop bottle converter kit has been designed, including a curved conversion tube and a mushroom-shaped dropper. The conversion tube is fitted onto the opening of the eye drop bottle, and the mushroom-shaped dropper is used to drip the drops into the eye. It has a fence or mesh structure to ensure even dripping into the eye and avoid direct puncture and secondary injury.
It achieves precise instillation of eye drops, avoiding direct puncture and spillage of the cornea, making the operation more stable and suitable for different groups of people, especially children and the elderly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical device technology. Background Technology
[0002] Treatment of eye diseases, especially in the early stages, primarily involves topical eye medications. Whether it's various eye inflammations or chronic conditions like dry eye and cataracts, eye drops are applied topically to the eye to exert their therapeutic effect. Eye drops can also relieve symptoms such as dryness, foreign body sensation, and eye fatigue, or act as a lubricant to prevent or treat irritation caused by dryness and foreign body sensation. When using eye drops, it's crucial to pay attention to the correct method and dosage to avoid potential side effects and toxic reactions.
[0003] In existing techniques, administering eye drops using an eye drop bottle typically requires a sitting or supine position with the head tilted back and eyes looking upwards. The lower eyelid is gently pulled down with the index finger or a cotton swab to create a small sac, the conjunctival sac. The eye drop bottle opening is held about 2 cm from the eye, and the drops are dropped vertically downwards into the conjunctival sac, avoiding contact with the eyelid and eyelashes to prevent contamination. However, this method allows the eye drops to easily fall directly onto the cornea, stimulating it and causing a reflexive blink, leading to leakage. The effectiveness and accuracy of this method are not guaranteed. Secondly, the outlet of the eye drop bottle is usually quite hard, posing a risk of injury to the eyeball. Furthermore, when used independently, bending the wrist to squeeze the bottle can cause excessive head tilting (which can lead to dizziness and other dangers for patients with cervical spondylosis or vertebral artery stenosis), resulting in an uncomfortable posture and making precise control of the eye drop bottle difficult. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an eye drop bottle converter kit and an eye drop bottle, which makes it more convenient to control the application of eye drops and protects the eyes.
[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] An eye drop bottle converter kit is provided, which is equipped with a curved conversion tube. The neck of the conversion tube can be fitted onto the opening of the eye drop bottle, and the tail end of the conversion tube is provided with a mushroom-shaped dropper. The eye drops can be dripped into the eye through the mushroom-shaped dropper while protecting the eyeball.
[0007] Furthermore, the tail end of the conversion tube is integrally formed with the mushroom-shaped dropper, or is movably connected to the mushroom-shaped dropper.
[0008] Furthermore, the tail end of the conversion tube is movably connected to the mushroom-shaped dropper via threads or snaps.
[0009] Furthermore, the neck of the conversion tube is fitted onto the opening of the eye drop bottle by means of elastic friction.
[0010] Furthermore, the neck of the conversion tube is provided with a threaded opening, which can be screwed onto the opening of the eye drop bottle.
[0011] Furthermore, the neck of the conversion tube is provided with a slot, which can be snapped onto the opening of the eye drop bottle.
[0012] Furthermore, the mushroom-shaped dropper is equipped with a grid or mesh to evenly distribute the eye drops onto the eyeball and prevent spillage.
[0013] Furthermore, the conversion tube or mushroom-shaped dropper is equipped with a filter screen to filter out precipitates in the eye drops.
[0014] This utility model also provides another technical solution:
[0015] An eye drop bottle with a converter kit includes an eye drop bottle body and a converter kit. The converter kit includes a curved conversion tube, the neck of which is connected to the eye drop bottle body, and the tail end of which is provided with a mushroom-shaped dropper, through which eye drops can be dripped into the eye.
[0016] Furthermore, the neck of the conversion tube is integrally formed with the main body of the eye drop bottle, or is movably connected to the main body of the eye drop bottle.
[0017] Furthermore, a mushroom-shaped protective cap is provided, which is detachably connected to the conversion tube to protect the mushroom-shaped dropper and prevent contamination.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model, as an example, has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:
[0019] The neck of the conversion tube is fitted onto the opening of the eye drop bottle, preventing direct contact with the cornea and potential injury during eye drops administration. When using it, the wrist can be supported on the bridge of the nose for stability, allowing for precise application of the eye drops into the eye when the bottle is squeezed or pressed, preventing spillage and wasted medication. Simultaneously, the mushroom-shaped dropper at the end has evenly distributed grids or mesh, ensuring a gentle and even application of the eye drops, avoiding secondary damage from direct impact on inflamed or injured eye surfaces. This invention is particularly suitable for administering eye drops to crying or uncooperative children and the elderly. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the eye drop bottle converter kit provided in this embodiment of the utility model.
[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the mushroom dropper and the conversion tube connected by threads, provided in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fence-shaped mushroom-shaped dropper provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the mesh-shaped mushroom-shaped dropper provided in this embodiment of the utility model.
[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of an eye drop bottle with a converter kit, which is integrally formed with the converter tube and the converter tube kit according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0025] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of an eye drop bottle with a converter kit, in which the converter tube and the converter tube kit are movably connected, is provided for an embodiment of this utility model.
[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0027] Eye drop bottle converter kit 100; converter tube 110; mushroom-shaped dropper 120; connecting tube 121; fence 122; mesh 123.
[0028] An eye drop bottle 200 with a converter kit; an eye drop bottle body 210; a mushroom-shaped protective cap 220; and a pop-out protrusion 230. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The following detailed description of the eye drop bottle converter kit and eye drop bottle disclosed in this utility model, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, provides further insight. It should be noted that the technical features or combinations of technical features described in the following embodiments should not be considered isolated; they can be combined to achieve better technical effects. In the accompanying drawings of the following embodiments, the same reference numerals in each drawing represent the same features or components, which can be applied to different embodiments. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.
[0030] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., illustrated in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of the utility model. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness and purpose of the utility model, should fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the utility model. The scope of the preferred embodiments of this utility model includes other implementations, wherein functions may be performed not in the order stated or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order, according to the functions involved. This should be understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments of this utility model pertain.
[0031] Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and apparatus should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. Example
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides an eye drop bottle converter kit 100.
[0033] The eye drop bottle converter kit 100 includes a curved conversion tube 110. The neck of the conversion tube 110 can be fitted onto the opening of the eye drop bottle. The tail end of the conversion tube 110 has a mushroom-shaped dropper 120, which is an arched dropper resembling the shape of a mushroom cap (this is an example, not a limitation). The outer diameter of the cap is 3-15mm. The eye drops can be dispensed into the eye through the conversion tube 110 and the mushroom-shaped dropper 120. Because the conversion tube 110 is curved, it avoids puncturing the cornea when the head is tilted back to administer eye drops. The arm does not need to be bent upwards, the head tilts back at a smaller angle, and the hand can be supported by the bridge of the nose, making the arm more stable and allowing for more precise control of the angle between the eye drop bottle and the eyeball. In addition, the outer surface of the mushroom-shaped dropper 130 is smooth, so it will not scratch the eyeball even if it touches it. It is especially suitable for administering eye drops to crying or uncooperative children and the elderly.
[0034] In specific implementation, the tail end of the conversion tube 110 can be integrally formed with the mushroom-head dropper 120, or it can be movably connected to the mushroom-head dropper 120.
[0035] In specific implementation, such as Figure 2 As shown, the tail end of the conversion tube 110 is open and has external threads. One end of the mushroom-shaped dropper 120 is provided with a connecting tube 121, which has internal threads. The tail end of the conversion tube 110 and the connecting tube end of the mushroom-shaped dropper 120 can be movably connected through the threads.
[0036] In another preferred embodiment, the tail end of the conversion tube 110 is open and has a groove on the outside. One end of the mushroom-shaped dropper 120 is provided with a connecting tube, which has a latch. The tail end of the conversion tube 110 and the connecting tube end of the mushroom-shaped dropper 120 can be movably connected by a snap-fit mechanism.
[0037] In practice, the neck of the conversion tube 110 is made of an elastic colloidal material, which allows the conversion tube 110 to be directly fitted onto the opening of the eye drop bottle 200 by friction.
[0038] In another preferred embodiment, the neck of the conversion tube 110 is provided with a threaded opening, which can be screwed onto the opening of the eye drop bottle. In another preferred embodiment, the neck of the conversion tube 110 is provided with an elastic buckle, which can be snapped onto the opening of the eye drop bottle.
[0039] In practice, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the mushroom-shaped dropper 120 is provided with a grid 122 or mesh 123. The array of mesh can be circular, annular, spiral, square, etc., and is not limited here. When the eye drops are dispensed, they can be evenly and gently dripped into the eye through the grid 122 or mesh 123, avoiding secondary damage caused by direct impact on the inflamed or traumatized eye surface.
[0040] In practice, considering that some eye drops may contain sediment, a filter screen is installed in the conversion tube 110 or the mushroom-shaped dropper 120 to filter the sediment in the eye drops and prevent the sediment from entering the eyes.
[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, an eye drop bottle 200 with a converter kit is provided, including an eye drop bottle body 210 and a converter kit. As described above, the converter kit includes a curved conversion tube 110. The neck of the conversion tube 110 is connected to the eye drop bottle body 210, and the tail end of the conversion tube 110 is provided with a mushroom-shaped dropper 120, through which eye drops can be dripped into the eye.
[0042] In practice, Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the neck of the conversion tube 110 is integrally formed with the body of the eye drop bottle 210, or is movably connected to the body of the eye drop bottle 210. The movable connection can be achieved through friction, threads, snaps, or other structures.
[0043] In specific implementation, to prevent the mushroom-shaped dropper 120 from being exposed to air and contaminated by bacteria, a mushroom-shaped protective cover 220 is provided, which is detachably connected to the conversion tube 110.
[0044] Preferred, such as Figure 5As shown, the mushroom-shaped protective cap 220 has a recessed opening. The converter tube 110 has a pop-out protrusion 230 located behind the mushroom-shaped dropper 120. When the top of the recess of the mushroom-shaped protective cap 220 touches the pop-out protrusion 230, the protrusion 230 is compressed and flush with the outside of the converter tube 110, allowing the mushroom-shaped protective cap 220 to move forward. When the mushroom-shaped protective cap 220 moves behind the pop-out protrusion 230, the protrusion pops out and locks the mushroom-shaped protective cap 220 in place, thus movably connecting it to the tail end of the converter tube 110. In use, the mushroom-shaped protective cap 220 prevents contamination of the mushroom-shaped dropper 120, therefore the converter kit can be directly used as the cap for the eye drop bottle 210.
[0045] Preferred, such as Figure 6 As shown, the mushroom head protective cap 220 has internal threads, and the thread opening is large enough for the mushroom head dropper 120 to pass through. The conversion tube 110 tapers from thick to thin towards the tail end. The conversion tube 110 has threads behind the mushroom head dropper 120. The mushroom head protective cap 220 and the conversion tube 110 can be connected by threads.
[0046] Within the scope of this disclosure, components may be selectively and operationally incorporated in any number. Furthermore, terms such as “comprising” and “having” should be interpreted by default as inclusive or open-ended, rather than exclusive or closed, unless explicitly defined as such. All technical, scientific, or other terms shall be interpreted as understood by one of those skilled in the art, unless explicitly defined as such. Public terms found in dictionaries should not be interpreted in a too idealistic or impractical manner in the context of the relevant technical documentation, unless explicitly defined as such in this disclosure.
[0047] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0048] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. An eye drop bottle converter kit, characterized in that: The device is equipped with a curved conversion tube, the neck of which can be fitted onto the opening of the eye drop bottle, and a mushroom-shaped dropper at the tail end of the conversion tube, through which the eye drops can be dripped into the eye.
2. The eye drop bottle converter kit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tail end of the conversion tube is integrally formed with the mushroom-shaped dropper, or is movably connected to the mushroom-shaped dropper.
3. The eye drop bottle converter kit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tail end of the conversion tube is movably connected to the mushroom-shaped dropper via threads or snaps.
4. The eye drop bottle converter kit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The neck of the conversion tube is fitted onto the opening of the eye drop bottle by elastic friction or by screwing in a thread.
5. The eye drop bottle converter kit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The neck of the conversion tube is provided with a slot, which can be snapped onto the opening of the eye drop bottle.
6. The eye drop bottle converter kit according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The mushroom-shaped dropper has a grid or mesh to ensure that the eye drops are dripped evenly.
7. The eye drop bottle converter kit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The conversion tube or mushroom-shaped dropper is equipped with a filter screen, which can filter out the sediment in the eye drops.
8. An eye drop bottle with a converter kit, comprising an eye drop bottle body, characterized in that: It also includes the converter kit as described in any one of claims 1-7.