Dual Scent Inhaler Tube with Swing Cap

Abstract

An inhaler tube is provided with compartments for holding two different inhaler cores within a single tube. The swing-capped dual-cent inhaler tube has an inhaler tube 6 with a single aroma release section, and an inhaler body 1 has protrusions 3 on both sides that fit into grooves in the legs 4 of the inhaler cap 2. The central upper end of the inhaler body 1 has a U-shaped opening that serves as a shoulder to support the annular band section of the inhaler tube 6. The lower end of the inhaler tube 6 has a U-shaped opening, one side of which serves as an aroma intake section 6.1 and the other side is closed. The annular band section of the inhaler tube 6 controls rotation to adjust the position of the aroma intake section 6.1 to be aligned with the first inhaler core chamber 5.1 on the left side of the inhaler core chamber 5 and the second inhaler core chamber 5.2 on the right side of the inhaler core chamber 5. The periphery of the lower end of the inhaler body 1 has grooves that fit with the protrusions on the upper end of the inhaler core chamber 5.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a dual cent inhaler tube with a swing cap. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventional inhaler packages available on the market generally consist of an inhaler container and a lid. For example, Thai Utility Model Application No. 1603000872 (filed May 23, 2016, entitled "Device for Writing and Inhaling") discloses a related technology in which an inhaler and a pen are integrated into a single portable device. The cap is a hollow cylindrical shape with a closed top and has a protrusion for fixing the cap to the pen tip. The bottom end of the cap has an opening that fits into the top end of the inhaler core chamber. The side of the cap has a clip for attaching to a shirt pocket. Once removed from the pen tip, the cap can be attached to the other end of the pen to prevent it from being lost or left behind during use. However, it has been known that this inhaler tube design has a limitation in that it can only accommodate a single aromatic inhaler core.

[0003] Thai Utility Model Application No. 1803000501 (filed on February 21, 2018, entitled "Dual-Tube Inhaler") discloses a technology relating to a dual-tube inhaler with two inhalation tubes that can be inhaled simultaneously through both nostrils. This design allows for easy and quick use, and the base of the inhaler tube has a compartment for holding a liquid balm that can be applied to the desired area. The components are secured with a straight locking pin, and the base of the inhaler tube that holds the liquid balm is attached to the top using a screw mechanism to improve the seal during use and prevent leakage. However, it was known that the dual-tube inhaler design has limitations in that inhaling through both nostrils at the same time can result in excessive exposure to the aroma of the inhaler. In addition, because the aroma release of both tubes is controlled by a single cap, both openings will release the aroma at the same time, and even if the user chooses to inhale only through one tube, the aroma will be dissipated and wasted by the other tube. Furthermore, because the cap is completely removed from the inhaler tube upon opening, problems such as the cap being lost or misplaced are common.

[0004] Thai Utility Model Application No. 1903002186 (filing date: August 27, 2019, invention title: "Improved Inhaler Container Structure") discloses a technology related to an inhaler chamber structure with an aroma prevention fin combined with a rubber ring to prevent aroma from leaking out of the inhaler chamber structure. The inhaler chamber structure is installed in another housing layer. However, it was found that the inhaler tube design is limited to only be able to accommodate a single aroma inhaler core, and there is an issue that the cap may be lost or come off from the inhaler tube during use.

[0005] Thai Utility Model Application No. 2003002552 (filed on September 30, 2020, titled "Inhaler Sleeve") discloses a technology relating to an inhaler sleeve that can accommodate a commercially available inhaler core that combines an inhaler and a balm, and a liquid balm container. The inhaler tube design was limited to only being able to accommodate a single fragrance inhaler core, and was known to have issues with the cap being lost or coming off during use.

[0006] Thai Utility Model Application No. 2103003709 (filing date: December 20, 2021, invention title: "Swing-Cap Inhaler Packaging") discloses a technology related to an inhaler cap. The inhaler cap has a groove for sliding open and folding, and can be hooked on protrusions located on both sides of the inhaler tube holder to prevent the inhaler cap and the inhaler tube holder from being separated, thereby solving the problem of the inhaler cap being lost or removed. In addition, two holes are located at the top end of the inhaler cap for threading a string so that the inhaler can be attached to a pocket or necklace for carrying. It was known that this inhaler tube design had a limitation in that it could only accommodate a single aromatic inhaler core.

[0007] The swing cap dual cent inhaler tube described in this invention belongs to the category of devices mentioned above, but upon review, it was found that a swing cap dual cent inhaler tube of this nature has not been disclosed previously. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The present invention relates to a dual-cent inhaler tube with swing cap, which has an inhaler tube (6) with a single aroma release part (6.2). The inhaler body (1) has projections (3) on both sides that fit into grooves located in the legs (4) of the inhaler cap (2). The inhaler cap (2) has holes (7) at its upper end. At the central upper end of the inhaler body (1) is a U-shaped opening that serves as a shoulder to support the annular band part of the inhaler tube (6). On the left and right of the support are closed legs, each with a single drilled hole at its upper end. The lower end of the inhaler tube (6) is placed in the center of the inhaler core chamber (5). The lower end of the inhaler tube (6) also has a U-shaped opening, one side of which serves as an aroma intake part (6.1) and the other side is closed. The annular band of the inhaler tube (6) facilitates rotation and adjustment of the aroma intake section (6.1) to align with the first inhaler core chamber (5.1) on the left side and the second inhaler core chamber (5.2) on the right side of the inhaler core chamber (5). Around the bottom end of the inhaler body (1) is a groove that mates with a protrusion at the top end of the inhaler core chamber (5).

[0009] The present invention aims to provide an inhaler tube with compartments for holding two different inhaler cores in a single tube. The inhaler tube has a single aroma release designed to be inhaled from one nostril at a time, so that there is no excessive intake of aroma with each inhalation. The user can choose to inhale the aroma of either the first inhaler core or the second inhaler core as desired. The inhaler core chambers can be disassembled and reassembled to allow the user to change the inhaler core type as needed. The inhaler has a swing cap that remains attached to the inhaler tube, so that it cannot be completely removed. The aroma releases are opened and closed with the same swing cap, but the aroma is not released at the same time. This is due to the design of the lower end of the inhaler tube, where one side of the end is recessed into the body of the inhaler tube to form a U-shaped opening, so that only one side functions as the aroma intake, while the other side remains closed. This design ensures that aroma does not unnecessarily emanate from unused inhaler core chambers that the user did not choose to inhale. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 illustrates components of a swing cap dual cent inhaler tube according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a perspective view of a dual cent inhaler tube according to the present invention with the swing cap open; FIG. [Diagram 3] 1 is a perspective view of a dual cent inhaler tube according to the present invention with the swing cap closed; FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] In order to clarify the aspects of the present invention, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are intended to illustrate the general features of the present invention and to exemplify its overall characteristics. The present invention will be described in detail with specific information including detailed description through the following accompanying drawings.

[0012] According to FIG. 1, the components of the dual-cent inhaler tube with swing cap of the present invention include an inhaler body (1) installed on the top of the inhaler core chamber (5) and an inhaler tube (6) installed in the center of the inhaler body (1), the inhaler body (1) is attached to the inhaler cap (2) in the form of a swing cap through a pivot point formed by a protrusion (3), which is a small cylindrical rod extending outward from both sides of the inhaler body (1), and the end of the protrusion (3) is fitted into a groove on the leg (4) of the inhaler cap (2), so that the inhaler cap (2) cannot be removed from the inhaler body (1).

[0013] The inhaler body (1) is rectangular with its central top end recessed into the body to form a U-shaped opening that functions as a shoulder to support the annular band of the inhaler tube (6). On either side of the recessed area are closed legs with a single drilled hole at the top end of each leg that serves as an air inlet to the inhaler body (1). At the bottom end of the inhaler body (1) is a rectangular opening with a groove that mates with a protrusion at the top end of the inhaler core chamber (5). The inhaler core chamber (5) is removable to allow the inhaler core to be replaced as needed. Around the bottom end of the inhaler body (1) to both ends of the inhaler core chamber (5), the structure tapers downward from the center to the ends. This design allows for an ergonomic grip and improves ease of use compared to cylindrical herbal inhaler containers.

[0014] The inhaler core chamber (5) is recessed at its central upper end into the chamber area, forming a U-shaped opening for the placement of the lower end of the inhaler tube (6). This recessed area has open legs on the left and right, which are configured as compartments for the first inhaler core chamber (5.1) located on the left and the second inhaler core chamber (5.2) located on the right. The lower end of the inhaler tube (6) is a cylindrical rod with a circular cross-sectional opening on one side. One end is recessed into the inhaler tube (6) area, forming a U-shaped opening, one side of which serves as the aroma intake (6.1) and the other side remains closed. By rotating the aroma intake (6.1) to align with the inhaler core chamber according to the user's wishes, the user can choose to inhale aroma from the first inhaler core chamber (5.1) or the second inhaler core chamber (5.2).

[0015] The annular band of the inhaler tube (6) has a thickened outer ring as a technical feature, with an outer surface from the top to the bottom base of the annular band of the inhaler tube (6), with a slightly inclined rectangular cross section around the annular band of the inhaler tube (6), which serves to control the rotational adjustment of the aroma intake part (6.1).

[0016] Figure 2 shows the swing-cap of the dual scent inhaler tube according to the present invention, an inhaler with compartments for holding inhaler cores (5) of two different scents in a single inhaler tube. The inhaler tube (6) has a scent release part (6.2) designed as a hollow elongated rod with two openings at the top, so that one can inhale from one nostril at a time without taking in too much scent with each inhalation.

[0017] Figure 3 shows the dual-cent inhaler tube of the present invention in the closed swing-cap state. The inhaler cap (2) has holes (7) at the top end of the inhaler cap (2) so that the user can thread a string from one hole (7) to the other hole (7).

[0018] As an example of using the dual-cent inhaler tube with swing cap according to the present invention, a user can hold the inhaler body (1) with one hand and use the other hand to open the swing cap of the inhaler cap (2) without removing it from the inhaler body (1). The user can inhale the desired aroma by holding the outer surface of the annular band part of the inhaler tube (6) with the fingertips and controlling the rotation of the aroma intake part (6.1) to align it with the first inhaler core chamber (5.1) or the second inhaler core chamber (5.2). The user can also mix the aromas by rotating the inhaler tube (6) so that the aroma intake part (6.1) is centered between the first inhaler core chamber (5.1) and the second inhaler core chamber (5.2), and inhale both aromas at the same time.

[0019] The components and dimensions of the present invention are not limited to the above description, but include the basic ideas and principles of the present invention. The above description serves as a reference, and does not define the full scope of the present invention. Any invention based on the above principles and ideas is considered to be equivalent to the present invention.

Claims

[Claim 1] an inhaler body (1) placed in an upper portion of an inhaler core chamber (5), the periphery of the lower end of the inhaler body (1) being tapered downward from the center toward both ends of the inhaler core chamber (5); an inhaler tube (6) located in the center of the inhaler body (1) and equipped with an aroma release part (6.2) which is a long hollow rod with two holes located only at the upper end of the inhaler tube (6); The inhaler body (1) is fixed to an inhaler cap (2) in the form of a swing cap through pivot points formed by protrusions (3) on both sides of the inhaler body (1), the ends of the protrusions (3) being fitted into grooves located in the legs (4) of the inhaler cap (2); The inhaler cap (2) has a hole (7) located at the top end for threading a string from one hole (7) to the other hole (7). A swing cap dual cent inhaler tube, The inhaler body (1) is rectangular, with a central upper end recessed into the body area to form a U-shaped opening that functions as a shoulder to support the annular band of the inhaler tube (6), with closed legs on the left and right of the recessed area, each leg having a hole at its upper end; The inhaler body (1) has a groove around its lower end that fits with a protrusion at the upper end of the inhaler core chamber (5), The inhaler core chamber (5) has a central upper end recessed into the chamber area to form a U-shaped opening for locating the lower end of the inhaler tube (6); The left and right sides of the recessed area are configured as open legs, forming a first inhaler core chamber (5.1) on the left side and a second inhaler core chamber (5.2) on the right side; The lower end of the inhaler tube (6) is provided with a U-shaped opening, one side of which serves as an aroma intake (6.1) and the other side of which is closed; The annular band of the inhaler tube (6) has a thickened outer ring structure and an outer surface from the top to the bottom base of the annular band of the inhaler tube (6), with a slightly inclined rectangular cross section around the annular band of the inhaler tube (6), which serves to control the rotational adjustment of the aroma intake part (6.1). Features a dual-cent inhaler tube with swing cap.

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