Protective Materials

Abstract

To provide a protection member that can prevent daily life quality from being degraded by the pain due to the disease of a pubic region.SOLUTION: A protection member includes: a pubic region covering part 10 having flexibility and elongation, the covering part that has an inner surface following a shape of a pubic region and being worn to the pubic region to cover the pubic region; and a hollow part 20 formed in the pubic region covering part 10. The pubic region covering part 10 is formed of elastic resin (e.g., elastomer) having the elongation of 70% or more in which the hardness is sufficiently softer than the hardness of skin and a flexibility and elongation ratio is equal to the elongation ratio of the skin or more of the super low hardness (hardness 20° or less) by the durometer type E( share E) based on "JIS K 6253". The filler filling multiple cavities of the hollow part 20 is a water-based material where the specific heat of solution, gel or like is high and the heat-retention property is superior.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a protective member, and more particularly to a protective member to be worn around the genital area of the human body, such as the anus or perineum. [Background technology]

[0002] When genital diseases such as hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, buttock furuncles, postpartum uterine prolapse, and perineal tears occur, they cause pain in daily life, especially when sitting. Pain caused by diseases in these areas can cause significant discomfort, raising concerns about a decline in quality of life (QOL).

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a topical medicinal device that is to be worn on the site of genital disease such as anal fissure, hemorrhoids, or rectal prolapse, and that has a base fabric on which an adhesive layer containing a medicinal ingredient and an adhesive is disposed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 62-283921 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] By promoting good blood circulation in this area before such genital diseases develop, it is expected that the onset of the disease can be prevented, and even after the disease has developed, by protecting the genitals, it is expected that pain can be alleviated or prevented from worsening.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its objective is to provide a protective member that can suppress pain caused by genital diseases that lead to a decrease in the quality of daily life. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the protective member of the present invention comprises a flexible and extensible private parts covering part that has an inner surface conforming to the shape of the private parts and is attached to the private parts to cover them, and a hollow part formed in the private parts covering part, and the hollow part in the private parts covering part of this protective member is filled with a material that can be heated or cooled.

[0008] According to this, when the protective member is attached to the genitals, the genitals are covered and protected by the flexible and stretchable genital covering part, thereby alleviating pain caused by genital diseases such as hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, uterine prolapse, or perineal lacerations.

[0009] Furthermore, for example, when the material filled in the hollow space formed in the genital covering part is heated and the protective member is attached to the genitals, it promotes good blood circulation in and around the genitals, thereby preventing diseases of the genitals or preventing the worsening of diseases.

[0010] Therefore, the quality of daily life is prevented from being reduced due to pain caused by genital diseases.

[0011] The hollow portion of the protective member has voids, which are formed in the shape of branches or capillaries.

[0012] Furthermore, the filler material filled in the hollow portion has heat-retaining properties and may be liquid or gel-like, and may be capable of being heated, for example, in a microwave oven, microwave, microwave heater, electronic cooking appliance, or other heating appliance.

[0013] This protective member has a tube formed continuously with the hollow portion and opening the hollow portion to the atmosphere, and the filler material is introduced into the hollow portion through the tube and the filler material is discharged from the hollow portion.

[0014] Furthermore, the tube is formed so that its wall thickness is [1 / 2 of the outer diameter of the tube ≧ the inner diameter of the tube], and a check valve is placed in the tube to prevent the outflow of the filler material filled in the hollow portion.

[0015] Furthermore, the tube may be closed by being folded toward the hollow portion, or the tube may be bent and held in the bent state.

[0016] Incidentally, this protective member is provided with an exterior material that is attached to the private parts covering portion and covers the private parts covering portion.

[0017] Furthermore, the protective member may be provided with a temperature control mechanism for heating or cooling the filler material.

[0018] The genital area to which the protective member is attached may be the anus, the perineum, or even the vaginal opening.

[0019] More specifically, the invention of claim 1 solves the above-mentioned problems by comprising a flexible and extensible genital covering part that has an inner surface that conforms to the shape of the genitals and is attached to the genitals to cover them, and a hollow part formed in the genital covering part by branch-like or capillary-like voids.

[0020] The invention of claim 2 solves the above-mentioned problem by, in addition to the configuration of the protective member described in claim 1, filling the hollow portion with a liquid or gel filler.

[0021] The invention of claim 3 solves the above-mentioned problem by further comprising, in addition to the configuration of the protective member described in claim 2, a tube formed continuously with the hollow portion and opening the hollow portion to the atmosphere.

[0022] The invention of claim 4 solves the above-mentioned problem by having the same configuration as the protective member of claim 3, and by having the tube have a wall thickness that is [1 / 2 of the outer diameter of the tube ≧ the inner diameter of the tube].

[0023] The invention of claim 5 solves the above-mentioned problem by providing the tube with a check valve that prevents the filling material filled in the hollow portion from leaking out, in addition to the configuration of the protective member described in claim 3 or claim 4.

[0024] The invention of claim 6 solves the above-mentioned problem by, in addition to the configuration of the protective member described in any one of claims 3 to 5, the tube being closed by being folded toward the hollow portion.

[0025] The invention of claim 7 solves the above-mentioned problem by, in addition to the configuration of the protective member described in any one of claims 5 to 6, holding the tube in a bent state.

[0026] The invention of claim 8 solves the above-mentioned problem by further comprising an exterior material that is attached to the private parts covering portion and covers the private parts covering portion in addition to the configuration of the protective member described in any one of claims 2 to 7.

[0027] The invention of claim 9 solves the above-mentioned problem by incorporating a temperature control mechanism that heats or cools the filler in addition to the configuration of the protective member described in any one of claims 2 to 8.

[0028] The invention according to claim 10 solves the above-mentioned problem by using the configuration of the protective member according to any one of claims 1 to 8, in which the genital area is the anus.

[0029] The invention of claim 11 solves the above-mentioned problem by using the configuration of the protective member described in any one of claims 1 to 8, in which the genital area is the perineum.

[0030] The invention of claim 12 solves the above-mentioned problem by using the configuration of the protective member according to any one of claims 1 to 8, in which the genital area is the vaginal opening. [Effects of the Invention]

[0031] According to this invention, the decline in quality of daily life caused by pain due to genital diseases is suppressed. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0032] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating an outline of a configuration of a protection member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic side view illustrating the outline of the configuration of the protection member according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] 10 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the configuration of the tube of the protection member according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a schematic side view illustrating the outline of the configuration of the tube of the protection member according to the present embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a schematic side view illustrating the outline of the configuration of the tube of the protection member according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a schematic side view illustrating the outline of the configuration of the protection member according to the present embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the state in which the protective member according to the present embodiment is worn. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the state in which the protective member according to the present embodiment is worn. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the state in which the protective member according to the present embodiment is worn. [Figure 10]FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the state in which the protective member according to the present embodiment is worn. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a schematic side view illustrating an outline of a temperature adjustment mechanism for heating or cooling the material of a protection member according to another embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a schematic side view illustrating an outline of the configuration of a protection member according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] Next, a protective member according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0034] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the outline of the configuration of a protective member according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a schematic side view illustrating the outline of the configuration of a protective member according to this embodiment.

[0035] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the protective member 1 mainly comprises a private parts covering portion 10, a hollow portion 20 formed in the private parts covering portion 10, a tube 30 communicating with the hollow portion 20, and a check valve 40 disposed in the tube 30.

[0036] In this embodiment, the genital covering portion 10 is made of an elastic resin (e.g., elastomer) that is flexible, has an ultra-low hardness (hardness of 20° or less) according to durometer type E (share E) in accordance with JIS K 6253, which is sufficiently softer than the hardness of the skin, and has an elongation rate of 70% or more, which is equal to or greater than the elongation rate of the skin.

[0037] In this embodiment, this genital covering part 10 has an inner surface 10a that follows the shape of the genitals, such as the anus and perineum, and an outer surface 10b opposite the inner surface 10a, and is attached to the genitals at the inner surface 10a to cover the genitals.

[0038] Furthermore, the private parts covering portion 10 is formed to have an arbitrary thickness between the inner surface 10a and the outer surface 10b, and the hollow portion 20 is formed in this arbitrary thickness.

[0039] The hollow portion 20 is any space that is filled with a filler that is a material that can be heated or cooled, and in this embodiment, is configured to include a gap 20a.

[0040] In this embodiment, the voids 20a are formed in a branch-like or capillary-like shape so as to cover the private parts covering part 10, and the voids 20a are filled with a filler. That is, the protective member 1 has a hollow part 20 formed by the branch-like or capillary-like voids 20a in the private parts covering part 10, and the hollow part 20 is filled with a liquid or gel-like filler.

[0041] In this embodiment, the filler to be filled into the gap 20a of this hollow portion 20 is assumed to be a water-based material such as a solution or gel that has a high specific heat and excellent heat retention, but it may also be, for example, a polymeric substance containing a polymer absorbent, a liquid-absorbent fiber such as pulp fiber, or a liquid-absorbent granular material.

[0042] In this embodiment, the tube 30 has a cylindrical or flattened elliptical shape having a base end 30a and a tip end 30b, and the base end 30a is continuous with the hollow portion 20, while the tip end 30b protrudes from the private part covering portion 10, opening the hollow portion 20 to the atmosphere. In other words, the protective member 1 further includes the tube 30 that is formed continuous with the hollow portion 20 and opens the hollow portion 20 to the atmosphere.

[0043] 3 is a diagram illustrating the outline of the configuration of the tube 30. As shown in the figure, the tube 30 is formed so that the wall thickness T of the tube 30 satisfies [1 / 2 of the outer diameter Φ1 of the tube 30≧the inner diameter Φ2 of the tube]. In other words, the tube 30 has a wall thickness that satisfies [1 / 2 of the outer diameter of the tube 30≧the inner diameter of the tube 30].

[0044] By forming the wall thickness T of the tube 30 so that it satisfies [1 / 2 of the outer diameter Φ1 of the tube ≧ the inner diameter Φ2 of the tube], the tube 30 becomes thick-walled, and therefore the shape of the tube 30 is maintained as a cylinder or ellipse even if the material of the tube 30 is an elastomer with ultra-low hardness and flexibility.

[0045] 2, in this embodiment, the check valve 40 is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the tube 30 and prevents the filler material filled in the hollow portion 20 from flowing back toward the tip 30b of the tube 30. In other words, the tube 30 is provided with the check valve 40 that prevents the filler material filled in the hollow portion 20 from flowing out.

[0046] In this embodiment, this check valve 40 may be made of resin and formed integrally with the tube 30 on the inner surface of the tube 30, or it may be a separate body arranged on the tube 30.

[0047] In this embodiment, the check valve 40 may be any of various valves such as a biomimetic artificial valve (heart valve, venous valve), a duckbill valve, or an umbrella valve.

[0048] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4(a), the distal end 30b of the tube 30 may be folded toward the proximal end 30a and the hollow portion 20, thereby closing the tube 30 as shown in FIG. 4(b).

[0049] In this case, the filler material filled in the hollow portion 20 is prevented from flowing back toward the tip 30b of the tube 30 without the need to place a check valve 40 in the tube 30, so the protective member 1 can be constructed simply.

[0050] Furthermore, when the tube 30 is formed to be relatively long, as shown in FIG. 5, when the tip end 30b side is bent at any position on the base end 30a side, the tube 30 is closed because the wall thickness T of the tube 30 is formed to be thick in this embodiment.

[0051] In this embodiment, the tube 30 is closed by the simple action of bending the tube 30, which has a sufficiently thick wall thickness T, so that even people with weak strength, such as elderly people or sick people, can easily close the tube 30.

[0052] In this case, it is preferable that, for example, a pocket structure (not shown) is provided on the outer surface 10b of the private parts covering part 10, and the bent tube 30 is stored in this pocket structure.

[0053] 6 is a schematic side view illustrating the outline of the configuration of the protective member 1. As shown in the figure, in the protective member 1, in this embodiment, an exterior material 60 that covers the entire private parts covering part 10 is attached to the private parts covering part 10.

[0054] In this embodiment, the outer covering material 60 is made of a material that is highly elastic and less irritating to the skin, such as silicone or organic fiber, and is easy to attach to and detach from the genital covering part 10, and can be washed and reused.

[0055] When this exterior material 60 is attached to the private parts covering part 10, the tube 30, whose distal end 10b side is bent toward the proximal end 10a side, is also covered, and thus the tube 30 is restricted from swinging unexpectedly.

[0056] Next, a procedure for using the protective member 1 of this embodiment will be described.

[0057] In this embodiment, the tube 30 is formed to be relatively short, and the check valve 40 is disposed in the tube 30. As shown in FIG.

[0058] First, a filler is filled into the hollow portion 20 of the private parts covering portion 10. In this embodiment, for example, a filler made of a water-based material with a high specific heat and excellent heat retention, such as a solution or gel, is filled into the hollow portion 20 from the opening on the tip end 30b side of the tube 30.

[0059] In this embodiment, the hollow portion 20 has branch-like or capillary-like voids 20a formed to cover the private parts covering portion 10, and when the filler is filled into this hollow portion 20, the filler is dispersed and filled evenly throughout the private parts covering portion 10.

[0060] In this embodiment, when the hollow portion 30 is filled with a filler material, the check valve 40 prevents the filler material from flowing back toward the tip 30b of the tube 30.

[0061] Next, depending on the purpose of using the protective member 1, the filler filled in the hollow portion 20 is heated or cooled via the genitals covering part 10. If the purpose of using the protective member 1 is, for example, to promote good blood circulation in the genitals, the filler or the genitals covering part 10 is heated.

[0062] In this embodiment, the filler is made of a material that has excellent heat retention properties, and therefore, by heating the filler through the private parts covering portion 10, a good heat storage effect is achieved.

[0063] When the filler is heated through the genital covering part 10, in this embodiment, the protective member 1 filled with the filler is placed in a heating device such as a microwave oven or a container with a heater, which is an electronic cooking appliance, and heated.

[0064] In this embodiment, the filler that is filled into the branch-like or capillary-like voids 20a and dispersed evenly throughout the genital covering part 10 is heated, so that the entire protective member 1 is heated evenly.

[0065] Furthermore, by placing the protective member 1 in a microwave oven and heating it, the filler can be heated through the genital covering part 10 in a relatively short time, and the protective member 1 can also be expected to have a sterilizing effect, which is also preferable from a hygienic standpoint.

[0066] On the other hand, when the purpose of using the protective member 1 is, for example, to obtain a cool feeling when the protective member 1 is worn on the genitals, the filling material is cooled via the genital covering part 10.

[0067] In the case where the filler is cooled via the hidden area covering portion 10, in this embodiment, the cooling may be performed by immersing the protective member 1 in cold water, for example.

[0068] Furthermore, if the purpose of using the protective member 1 is, for example, to relieve pain in the genital area, the filling material or the genital covering part 10 may be heated or cooled as needed.

[0069] Next, the outer covering material 60 is attached to the private parts covering part 10, and the protection member 1 is attached to the private parts.

[0070] In this embodiment, the genital covering part 10 of the protective member 1 is formed from an elastomer that has ultra-low hardness, flexibility, and high extensibility, so that when wearing the protective member 1, the wearer can easily attach the genital covering part 10 to the genitals and put on the protective member 1.

[0071] Furthermore, since the genital covering portion 10 is formed from an elastomer that has ultra-low hardness, flexibility, and high extensibility, it fits the genitals well, providing a comfortable fit for the wearer, and does not affect the wearer's appearance.

[0072] 7 to 10 are diagrams illustrating how the protective member 1 is worn. As is clear from the drawings, the wearer P1 is a male, and the wearer P2 is a female.

[0073] For example, when the protective member 1 is used for the purpose of preventing anal diseases such as hemorrhoids and prolapse (rectal prolapse) or for the purpose of relieving pain, the protective member 1 is attached to the anuses of wearers P1 and P2 as shown in Figures 7 and 8.

[0074] When attaching to the anus, the inner surface 10a of the genital covering part 10 is placed so as to cover the anus of the wearers P1 and P2, and the protective member 1 is attached to the anus. In this case, for example, the inner surface 10a of the genital covering part 10 may be interposed with a hydrocolloid or the like, and the genital covering part 10 may be attached to the anus.

[0075] In this way, when the protective member 1 is attached to the anus, the anus is covered and protected by the flexible and stretchable genital covering part 10, thereby alleviating pain caused by anal diseases such as hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse.

[0076] Furthermore, when the protective member 1 filled with the heated filler material through the genital covering part 10 is attached to the anus, it promotes good blood circulation in and around the anus, thereby preventing hemorrhoids or preventing the worsening of hemorrhoids.

[0077] Therefore, the quality of daily life is prevented from being reduced due to pain caused by anal diseases.

[0078] On the other hand, when the protection member 1 is used for the purpose of alleviating pain in the genital area due to lacerations or the like in the perineal region, the protection member 1 is attached to the perineal region of a wearer P2 as shown in FIG.

[0079] When wearing the protective member 1 on the perineum, the inner surface 10a of the genital covering part 10 is placed so as to cover the perineum of the wearer P2, and the protective member 1 is worn on the perineum. In this case, for example, the inner surface 10a of the genital covering part 10 may be provided with a hydrocolloid or the like, and the genital covering part 10 may be attached to the perineum.

[0080] In this way, when the protective member 1 is attached to the perineum, the perineum is covered and protected by the flexible and stretchable genital covering part 10, thereby alleviating pain caused by perineal diseases such as perineal lacerations.

[0081] On the other hand, when the protective member 1 with the heated filler material is worn on the perineum via the genital covering part 10, it promotes good blood circulation in the perineum and its surrounding area, which can contribute to the prevention of perineal diseases and to warming the wearer's body, known as "warming activity."

[0082] Furthermore, when the protective member 1 is used for the purpose of preventing uterine prolapse after childbirth or alleviating pain associated with uterine prolapse, the protective member 1 is attached to the vaginal opening of the wearer P2 as shown in FIG.

[0083] When attaching to the vaginal opening, the inner surface 10a of the genital covering part 10 is placed so as to cover the vaginal opening of the wearer P2, and the protective member 1 is attached to the vaginal opening. In this case, for example, the inner surface 10a of the genital covering part 10 may be interposed with a hydrocolloid or the like, and the genital covering part 10 may be attached to the vaginal opening.

[0084] In this way, when the protective member 1 is attached to the vaginal opening, the vaginal opening is covered and protected by the flexible and stretchable genital covering part 10, which helps prevent uterine prolapse after childbirth or relieves the pain associated with it.

[0085] Incidentally, when the protection member 1 is removed from the genital area such as the anus or perineum at an appropriate time such as when bathing or defecating, the outer covering material 60 can be removed from the genital covering part 10 at will and washed.

[0086] Furthermore, when replacing the filler filled in hollow portion 20, the filler is discharged through tube 30 to clean hollow portion 20, and new filler is filled into hollow portion 20. Alternatively, a separate tube with a hardness equal to or greater than that of the check valve may be inserted into the check valve, cleaning water may be delivered through the tube, and the filler may be discharged through the opening of the valve that is opened by the insertion of the tube. Two tubes may be provided, one for delivering the liquid and the other for discharging.

[0087] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0088] In the above embodiment, the case where the protective member 1 is placed in a heating appliance such as a microwave oven and the filler is heated via the private parts covering part 10, or the case where the protective member 1 is immersed in cold water and the filler is cooled via the private parts covering part 10, has been described, but the filler may also be heated or cooled using a temperature control mechanism that heats or cools the filler.

[0089] As shown in Figure 11, the temperature control mechanism 50 may be a small heater connected to the shadow covering portion 10 and heating the filler material through the shadow covering portion 10, or may be a small air cooler connected to the shadow covering portion 10 and cooling the filler material through the shadow covering portion 10.

[0090] Furthermore, the temperature adjustment mechanism 50 can select between heating and cooling depending on the application, and may be a device that is connected to the private parts covering part 10 to heat or cool the filling material or the private parts covering part 10.

[0091] The temperature adjusting mechanism 50 may be built into the private parts covering part 10 to heat or cool the filling material.

[0092] In the above embodiment, the hollow portion 20 is configured with voids 20a, and these voids 20a are formed in a branch-like or capillary-like manner so as to cover the genital covering portion 10. However, it may also be configured as a single hollow portion 20, as shown in FIG. 12, for example.

[0093] In the above embodiment, the private parts covering part 10 is made of elastomer, but it may be made of a material such as silicon or silicon gel.

[0094] In the above embodiment, the case where the tube 30 is closed by bending the tip end 30b side of the tube 30 toward the base end 30a side at any position in the longitudinal direction of the tube 30 has been described, but the tube 30 may also be configured to be closed by a member such as a clip or a rubber band.

[0095] In the above embodiment, the case where the filling material or private parts covering part 10 is heated or cooled and then the outer covering material 60 is attached to the private parts covering part 10 has been described, but the filling material or private parts covering part 10 may also be heated or cooled after the outer covering material 60 is attached to the private parts covering part 10.

[0096] 1 Protective material 10 Private genital area 10a Inner surface 10b External surface 20 Hollow part 30 tubes 40 Check valve 50 Temperature control mechanism 60 Exterior materials

Claims

1. a flexible and stretchable genital covering part that has an inner surface conforming to the shape of the genitals and is attached to the genitals to cover the genitals; A protective member having a hollow portion formed by branch-like or capillary-like voids in the genital covering portion.

2. 2. The protective member according to claim 1, wherein the hollow portion is filled with a liquid or gel filler.

3. The protective member according to claim 2 , further comprising a tube formed continuously with the hollow portion and opening the hollow portion to the atmosphere.

4. The protective member according to claim 3, wherein the tube has a wall thickness that satisfies the relationship: [1 / 2 of the outer diameter of the tube ≥ the inner diameter of the tube].

5. 5. The protective member according to claim 3, wherein the tube is provided with a check valve that prevents the filler filled in the hollow portion from flowing out.

6. The protection member according to claim 3 , wherein the tube is closed by being folded toward the hollow portion.

7. 7. The protection member according to claim 5, wherein the tube is held in a bent state.

8. The protective member according to any one of claims 2 to 7, further comprising an exterior material attached to the private parts covering portion to cover the private parts covering portion.

9. 9. The protective member according to claim 2, further comprising a built-in temperature control mechanism for heating or cooling the filler.

10. The protective member according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the genital area is the anus.

11. The protective member according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the pubic region is the perineum.

12. The protective member according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the genital area is a vaginal opening.

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