Saliva collection device for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients

Abstract

The application provides a saliva collecting device for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which comprises a mouth cover, a saliva collecting pot and a bottom plate. The saliva collecting pot is made of plastic and is arranged on the front side of the patient's lips and chin to contain the collected saliva. The front side of the saliva collecting pot is fixed to the rear side of the mouth cover. The saliva collecting pot is completely covered by the mouth cover. The rear side of the saliva collecting pot is provided with a hose interface which is communicated with the inside of the saliva collecting pot. An outwardly extending coupling ring is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the end of the interface which faces the subject, and the coupling ring is made of hard plastic. The bottom plate is made of silica gel. The rear side of the bottom plate is an elliptical ring body which is used for being fixed to the lips of the subject. The front side of the ring body is provided with a clamping groove. The clamping groove is used for detachably clamping the coupling ring of the interface of the saliva collecting pot together, so that the saliva flowing from the mouth of the subject is guided into the saliva collecting pot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a medical device, and more particularly to a saliva collection device for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Background Technology

[0002] Because patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) lack the ability to swallow, they cannot swallow saliva like normal people, so saliva constantly flows out of their mouths and they need to wipe it constantly.

[0003] CN 216723248 U proposes a "Saliva Collection Device for Stroke Patients Wearing Masks", which can conveniently collect saliva by using a mask as a connection. CN 218922843 U proposes a "Saliva Collection Device", which also collects saliva by attaching the collection device to the patient's mouth.

[0004] While these devices can effectively collect saliva and avoid the inconvenience of patients wiping their saliva frequently, the saliva collection containers of these devices are exposed to the outside, making them easily noticeable to those around the patient, which can cause psychological distress for the patient. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above problems, this application aims to provide a saliva collection device for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which can collect the patient's saliva discreetly and minimize the patient's psychological burden.

[0006] The present application discloses a saliva collection device for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which includes: a mask, a saliva collection pot, and a base. The saliva collection container is made of plastic and is placed on the front of the patient's lips and chin to collect saliva. The front side of the saliva collection container is glued and fixed to the back of the mask. The saliva collection container is completely covered by the mask. A flexible tube interface is formed on the back side of the saliva collection container, which communicates with the inside of the saliva collection container. An outwardly extending connecting ring is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the end of the interface facing the subject. The connecting ring is made of rigid plastic. The base is made of silicone; the rear of the base is an oval ring, which is used to wrap around the subject's lips for adhesive fixation; the front of the ring has a slot; the slot is used to detachably engage with the connecting ring of the saliva collection pot, thereby fixing the saliva collection pot to the front of the subject's mouth and guiding the saliva flowing from the subject's mouth into the mouthwash collection pot.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the saliva collection container is provided with a drain outlet, into which a plug can be detachably inserted; the plug is used to seal the drain outlet.

[0008] Preferably, the mask has a horizontal cutout corresponding to the position of the subject's nostrils.

[0009] Preferably, the rear side of the saliva collection vessel is formed as a forward-concave curved surface.

[0010] Preferably, the interface is located on the upper part of the rear side of the saliva collection vessel.

[0011] This application shapes the saliva collection bottle into a long-sided shape and places it on the back of the mask, completely covering it, thus avoiding the psychological burden on the patient caused by others seeing the saliva collection bottle. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the saliva collection device for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) of this application.

[0013] Figure 2 , 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the combined state of the saliva collection vessel and the base of the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient saliva collection device of this application.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the saliva collection vessel and the base of the saliva collection device for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) of this application after separation.

[0015] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the saliva collection vessel of the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient saliva collection device of this application.

[0016] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the chassis of the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient saliva collection device of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The following detailed description of the saliva collection device for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) of this application, with reference to the accompanying drawings, is provided.

[0018] The present application discloses a saliva collection device for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which includes: a mask 10, a saliva collection pot 20, and a base 30.

[0019] The saliva collection pot 20 is made of plastic and is placed on the front of the patient's lips and chin to collect the collected saliva. The front side of the saliva collection pot 20 is glued and fixed to the back side of the mask 10. The saliva collection pot 29 is completely covered by the mask 10. A flexible tube interface 12 is formed on the back side of the saliva collection pot 20, and the interface 21 communicates with the interior of the saliva collection pot 10. An outwardly extending connecting ring 22 is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the end of the interface 21 facing the subject. The connecting ring 22 is made of rigid plastic.

[0020] The base 30 is made of silicone; the rear side of the base is an elliptical ring, which is used to wrap around the subject's lips for adhesive fixation; a groove 31 is formed on the front side of the ring; the groove 31 is used to detachably engage with the connecting ring 22 of the interface 21 of the saliva collection pot 20, thereby fixing the interface 21 of the saliva collection pot 20 to the front side of the subject's mouth and guiding the saliva flowing out of the subject's mouth into the mouthwash collection pot 20.

[0021] The bottom of the saliva collection container 20 is provided with a drain outlet 23, and a plug 24 is detachably inserted into the drain outlet 23; the plug 24 is used to seal the drain outlet 23.

[0022] The mask 10 has a horizontally oriented cutout 11, which corresponds to the position of the subject's nostrils. The cutout 11 is mainly used to reduce the breathing resistance caused by the patient wearing the mask.

[0023] The saliva collection pot 20 has a curved surface that is concave to the front, so that the saliva collection pot fits the patient's face more closely.

[0024] Interface 21 is located on the upper part of the rear side of the saliva collection vessel 20.

[0025] To use, first attach the base around the patient's lips, ensuring the mouth is completely surrounded. Then, secure the saliva collection container (attached to the mask) to the base by locking the connector ring into the base's slot. Finally, hook the mask's ear loops over the patient's ears. Saliva flows out, passes through the base's ring, enters the connector, and then into the saliva collection container. Once the container is full, the patient can go to the toilet, remove the stopper to drain the saliva into the sink, and then replace the stopper to continue collecting saliva.

[0026] Because the saliva collection container is completely covered by the mask, and because the saliva collection point is relatively flat, it is difficult for bystanders to notice that the patient is collecting saliva unless they are observing carefully. This effectively avoids embarrassment for the patient.

Claims

1. A saliva collection device for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), characterized in that... include: Masks, saliva collection bottles, and base; The saliva collection container is made of plastic and is placed on the front of the patient's lips and chin to collect saliva. The front side of the saliva collection container is glued and fixed to the back of the mask. The saliva collection container is completely covered by the mask. A flexible tube interface is formed on the back side of the saliva collection container, which communicates with the inside of the saliva collection container. An outwardly extending connecting ring is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the end of the interface facing the subject. The connecting ring is made of rigid plastic. The base is made of silicone; the rear of the base is an oval ring, which is used to wrap around the subject's lips for adhesive fixation; the front of the ring has a slot; the slot is used to detachably engage with the connecting ring of the saliva collection pot, thereby fixing the saliva collection pot to the front of the subject's mouth and guiding the saliva flowing from the subject's mouth into the mouthwash collection pot.

2. The saliva collection device for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the saliva collection container is provided with a drain outlet, into which a plug can be detachably inserted; the plug is used to seal the drain outlet.

3. The saliva collection device for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mask has horizontal cuts, corresponding to the location of the subject's nostrils.

4. The saliva collection device for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back side of the saliva collection pot is formed into a curved surface that is concave forward.

5. The saliva collection device for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interface is located on the upper part of the rear side of the saliva collection container.

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