Menstrual blood-derived endometrial cell collection device

The menstrual blood-derived endometrial cell collection device addresses the impracticality of conventional devices by allowing quick component replacement and adjustable extension, improving usability and portability for efficient endometrial cell collection.

JP3253356UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-23THE SEVENTH AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY (深せん)
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Application Number
JP2025002891U
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-25
Publication Date
2025-10-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-08-25

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Technical Problem

Conventional endometrial cell collection devices are cumbersome, require time-consuming disassembly for component replacement, have fixed extension lengths, and lack portability, making them impractical for field and mobile clinic use.

Method used

A menstrual blood-derived endometrial cell collection device with a central hand-held hollow tube, adjustable curette function, and a rotating knob for quick component replacement and length adjustment, featuring a central hand-held hollow tube with an inner limiting hollow tube and elastic stopper plates, allowing for flexible extension and portability.

Benefits of technology

Enables quick and easy replacement of curette components and adjustable extension length, enhancing practicality and portability for both medical professionals and self-collectors.

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Abstract

A menstrual blood-derived endometrial cell collection device is provided. [Solution] The device comprises a central hand-held hollow tube 1 and a curette function part 2. Inside are an inner limiting hollow tube and an annular stopper ring with an elastic stopper plate. A rotating knob 6 is attached to the end of the central hand-held hollow tube by a screw connection, and the inclined annular pressure ring of the rotating knob acts on the outside of the elastic stopper plate. The hollow shaft of the curette function part passes through the rotating knob and extends into the inner limiting hollow tube and is positioned by the elastic stopper plate. A friction groove is formed on the outer edge of the rotating knob. This device allows for quick replacement of the curette function part, flexible adjustment of the protrusion length, and excellent portability.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a curette, and more particularly to a menstrual blood-derived endometrial cell collection device. [Background technology]

[0002] In the diagnosis and research of gynecological diseases, collecting endometrial cells from menstrual blood is an important process, and its efficiency and convenience directly affect clinical procedures and sample quality. However, conventional collection devices have significant drawbacks, including the following: Most curettes have fixed functional components, which require disassembly of multiple parts for replacement, making operation time-consuming and cumbersome. Furthermore, the curette extension length is difficult to adjust, making it difficult to accommodate differences in user operating habits and physiological structures. Furthermore, conventional devices have a complex and large overall structure and poor portability, limiting their practical use in field collection and mobile clinics. As a result, this creates inconvenience for both medical professionals and self-collectors. Therefore, there is a strong need for an improved collection device that allows for quick replacement of the curette's functional components, flexible adjustment of the extension length, and excellent portability. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art and to provide an improved device for collecting endometrial cells from menstrual blood.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: The menstrual blood-derived endometrial cell collection device of the present invention comprises a central hand-held hollow tube and a curette function part. The central hand-held hollow tube has open ends in the longitudinal direction, and an inner limiting hollow tube is disposed inside the open ends, the outer wall of which contacts the inner wall of the central hand-held hollow tube. The stopper ring further includes an annular stopper ring body, and a plurality of elastic stopper plates are evenly arranged on the annular stopper ring body. One end of each elastic stopper plate is fixed to the annular stopper ring body, and the extension lines of the elastic stopper plates are close to each other. A rotating knob is attached to the end of the central hand-held hollow tube by a threaded connection. The rotating knob has an external threaded portion that threadably connects to the end of the central hand-held hollow tube. A tapered annular pressure ring is provided at the end of the external threaded portion, and the tapered annular pressure ring acts on the outside of the multiple elastic stopper plates. The hollow shaft of the curette function passes through the pivot knob and extends into the interior of the inner limiting hollow tube. Preferably, a friction groove is formed on the outermost edge of the swivel knob.

[0005] The advantage of this device is that the user can quickly change the curette function and adjust the length of the protrusion from the central hand-held hollow tube by operating the rotatable knob, which makes it highly practical and portable. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the apparatus for collecting menstrual blood-derived endometrial cells according to the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the apparatus for collecting endometrial cells derived from menstrual blood according to the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of part A in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of part B in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The following description will clearly and completely explain the technical solutions included in the embodiments with reference to the drawings according to the embodiments of the present invention. As shown in the drawings, the apparatus for collecting menstrual blood-derived endometrial cells of the present invention comprises a central hand-held hollow tube body 1 and a curette function part 2. Both longitudinal ends of the central hand-held hollow tube 1 are open, and inside is an internally bounded hollow tube 3. The outer wall of the internally bounded hollow tube 3 is in contact with the inner wall of the central hand-held hollow tube 1, and its length is shorter than that of the central hand-held hollow tube 1. The internally bounded hollow tube 3 is located in the center of the central hand-held hollow tube 1, and the distances between both end faces and both end faces of the central hand-held hollow tube 1 are equal. Furthermore, an annular stopper ring body 4 is provided, and a plurality of elastic stopper plates 5 are evenly arranged on the annular stopper ring body 4. One end of each of the elastic stopper plates 5 is fixed to the annular stopper ring body 4, and their extension lines are close to each other. A turning knob 6 is attached to the end of the central hand-held hollow tube 1 by a screw connection. An external thread 7 is formed on the turning knob 6, and the external thread 7 is screwed to the end of the central hand-held hollow tube 1. A sloped annular pressure ring 8 is provided on the end of the external thread 7, and the sloped annular pressure ring 8 acts on the outside of the multiple elastic stopper plates 5 to press them. Both ends of the turning knob 6 are open. The hollow shaft of the curette function part 2 passes through a rotating knob 6 and extends into the interior of the inner limiting hollow tube body 3. The hollow shaft is positioned by a plurality of elastic stopper plates 5. The turning knob 6 has a friction groove formed on the outermost edge thereof. Although the present invention and its embodiments have been described above, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto.

Claims

1. A menstrual blood-derived endometrial cell collection device, comprising: It has a central hand-held hollow tube body and a curette function part, The central hand-held hollow tube has open ends in the longitudinal direction, and an inner limiting hollow tube is provided inside the central hand-held hollow tube, and the outer wall of the inner limiting hollow tube is in contact with the inner wall of the central hand-held hollow tube; The stopper ring further includes an annular stopper ring body, and a plurality of elastic stopper plates are evenly arranged on the annular stopper ring body, one end of each elastic stopper plate is fixed to the annular stopper ring body, and the extension lines of the elastic stopper plates are close to each other, A turning knob is attached to the end of the central hand-held hollow tube by a screw connection, and an external thread is formed on the turning knob, and the external thread is screwed to the end of the central hand-held hollow tube. Furthermore, a sloped annular pressure ring is provided on the end of the external thread, and the sloped annular pressure ring acts on the outside of the multiple elastic stopper plates. The apparatus for collecting menstrual blood-derived endometrial cells is characterized in that the hollow shaft of the curette functional part passes through the rotating knob and extends into the interior of the internally limited hollow tube body.

2. 2. The apparatus for collecting menstrual blood-derived endometrial cells according to claim 1, wherein a friction groove is formed on the outermost edge of the rotating knob.