Disposable expansion device for nosehole

Abstract

The present invention relates to a disposable nasal clip that helps to expand the nostrils to easily check the inside of the nose and perform medical examination or treatment in otolaryngology or the like, or for collecting specimens. A disposable nasal clip according to the present invention comprises an entry portion that can be entered into a nostril, a gripping portion connected to the entry portion and capable of being grasped by a user, and an elastic portion that elastically supports the gripping portion in a direction of mutual separation. The entry portion is formed such that the gap narrows when the gripping portion is pressed, and when the pressure is released, the entry portion also widens together with the gripping portion when the gripping portion is opened by the elastic portion.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a disposable nasal clip, and more specifically, to a disposable nasal clip that helps to easily check the inside of the nose and perform medical examination or treatment by expanding the nostrils for examination or treatment or for collecting specimens in otolaryngology or the like. Background Technology

[0002] In the otolaryngology department, nasal dilation forceps or a nasal speculum are used to widen the nostrils in order to directly examine the inside of the nose during the process of examining or treating patients with nasal abnormalities.

[0003] The above-mentioned nasal clip is a device that allows a doctor to enlarge the nostrils while looking inside the patient's nose. Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 1, a handle part (1) with a spring formed at the bottom centered around a hinge part is formed like scissors, and an enlargement part (2) is formed at the top so that it can be spread left and right by the handle part (1).

[0004] The above enlargement portion (2) is formed such that a pair corresponds to each other, and is formed in a convex shape outward as the diameter decreases toward the front.

[0005] Conventional non-metallic devices are made of metal, and significant costs and time must be invested in disinfection and other hygienic management; furthermore, there is a possibility that they may be reused without proper disinfection.

[0006] In addition, the above-mentioned conventional nasal clip is structured such that when a user holds the handle portion (10) and applies force to rotate the handle portion (1) so that they come closer together, the enlargement portion (20) opens up and expands the nostrils. However, when the nostrils need to be expanded for a long time during the treatment process, the user must continuously apply force and maintain a grip on the handle portion (1), so there is a problem that the user feels a great deal of fatigue when using it for a long time. Prior art literature

[0007] Korean Published Patent No. 10-2009-0062996: Disposable Non-Competitive The problem to be solved

[0008] The present invention was created to solve the above problems and aims to provide a disposable nasal clip that is hygienic because it can be used once and can maintain an expanded state without the user having to continuously apply force to expand the nostrils. means of solving the problem

[0009] A disposable nasal clip according to the present invention comprises an entry portion that can be entered into a nostril, a gripping portion connected to the entry portion and capable of being grasped by a user, and an elastic portion that elastically supports the gripping portion in a direction of mutual separation. The entry portion is formed such that the gap narrows when the gripping portion is pressed, and when the pressure is released, the entry portion also widens together with the gripping portion when the gripping portion is opened by the elastic portion.

[0010] To this end, the disposable nasal clip of the present invention comprises: a first body including a first pivot member extended to a predetermined length, a first entry member formed on one side of the first pivot member to enter into the interior of the nostril, and a first handle member formed on the other side of the first pivot member to be grasped by a user's hand; a hinge coupling part formed to be positioned between the first entry member and the first handle member on the first pivot member; a second pivot member extended to a predetermined length and having a hinge coupling hole formed therein into which the hinge coupling part can be fitted; a second entry member formed on one side of the second pivot member to enter into the interior of the nostril together with the first entry member and to expand the nostril; and a second handle member formed on the other side of the second pivot member to be grasped by a user together with the first handle member, wherein the first entry member and the second An entry member forms the entry portion, and the first handle member and the second handle member form the gripping portion.

[0011] The elastic member comprises a first elastic member that protrudes and extends from the first handle member toward the second handle member, and a second elastic member that protrudes and extends from the second handle member toward the first handle member and is connected to the first elastic member, wherein the first elastic member and the second elastic member are each extended in a direction toward the hinge joint from the first handle member or the second handle member, and their ends are preferably interconnected.

[0012] It is preferable that the first body has a first support member formed on one side of the first rotating member on which the first entry member is formed, which protrudes a predetermined length in the same direction as the first entry member at a position spaced apart from the first entry member and supports the skin or philtrum outside the nostril, and the second body also has a second support member formed on one side of the first rotating member on which the second entry member is formed, which corresponds to the first support member.

[0013] The hinge joint includes a hollow cylindrical member that protrudes from the first pivot member and extends for a predetermined length, and a locking member formed at the top of the cylindrical member, wherein the rotational diameter gradually decreases as it extends from the bottom connected to the top of the cylindrical member toward the top, and the bottom portion is formed to be relatively larger than the outer diameter of the cylindrical member; the hinge joint hole of the second body is formed to have a diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the cylindrical member, and the hinge joint may have a plurality of cut grooves extending from the top of the locking member to the bottom of the cylindrical member and penetrating the outer surface and the inner surface, spaced apart from each other at a predetermined distance along the circumferential direction.

[0014] One of the first elastic member and the second elastic member may have a hinge groove formed at its end so as to extend a predetermined length along the longitudinal direction, and the other one, which does not have the hinge groove formed therein, may have a hinge projection formed to have a width corresponding to the width of the hinge groove so as to be fitted into the hinge groove.

[0015] It is preferable that the first body and the second body above be injection molded from synthetic resin. Effects of the invention

[0016] Since the disposable nasal clip according to the present invention can be used for a single use, it can reduce the costs and manpower consumed in the process of washing, disinfecting, and storing the used nasal clip, and can prevent hygiene problems that may occur due to improper washing and disinfection.

[0017] In addition, the disposable nasal clip according to the present invention offers excellent convenience of use because, when the pressure is released after inserting the expansion part into the nostril while holding it with the hand, the expansion part opens due to elastic force, allowing the nostril to be maintained in an expanded state without applying any separate force during treatment or medical examination. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a conventional non-game, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a disposable non-surgical clip of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the disposable non-surgical clip of FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the usage state of the disposable non-surgical clip of FIG. 2, Figure 5 is a photograph showing the disposable nose clip of the present invention worn on the nose. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0019] Hereinafter, a disposable non-surgical clip according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Since the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and may take various forms, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the text. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific disclosed forms, and it should be understood that it includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Similar reference numerals have been used for similar components in the description of each drawing. In the attached drawings, the dimensions of the structures are shown enlarged compared to the actual dimensions for the clarity of the present invention.

[0020] Terms such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components should not be limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component.

[0021] The terms used in this application are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this application.

[0024] FIGS. 2 to 5 illustrate a disposable nasal clip (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] The disposable nasal clip of the present invention is formed in the shape of scissors as shown in FIG. 2, and is equipped with an entry part (11) that can be entered into and expanded into the nostril, a gripping part (12) that can be grasped by the user with the hand, and an elastic part (13) that elastically supports the gripping part (12) in a direction that spreads apart when no external force is applied.

[0026] When no external force is applied, the gripping part (12) is maintained in an open state by the elastic part (13), and the entry part (11) is also in an open state.

[0027] When the user applies an external force to narrow the gap by holding the gripping part (12), the gap of the entry part (11) also narrows, making it easier for the entry part (11) to enter the nostril, and when the external force is removed, both the gripping part (12) and the entry part (11) open up due to the elastic part (13), thereby expanding the nostril.

[0028] As the expanded state of the nostrils is maintained without applying external force, the user can easily perform tasks such as medical examination, treatment, or specimen collection.

[0029] The configuration of the disposable non-disposable clip (10) of the present invention is described in more detail as follows.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 3, the disposable non-disposable clip (10) of the present invention is provided with a first body (100), a second body (200), a hinge joint (300), and an elastic support (400) to form the entry part (11), the gripping part (12), and the elastic part (13) of FIG. 2.

[0031] The first body (100) includes a first pivot member (110) that is extended to a predetermined length, a first entry member (120) formed on one side of the first pivot member (110), and a first handle member (140) formed on the other side of the first pivot member (110).

[0032] The first pivot member (110) is provided with a center portion of a predetermined area where a hinge joint portion (300), described later, can be formed in the center, and extends to one side and the other side centered on this center portion.

[0033] The first entry member (120) is formed at one end of the first rotating member (110) and protrudes so as to be able to enter the interior of the nostril. The outer wall surface of the first entry member (120) is formed in a curved shape so as to come into contact with the inner surface of the nose inside the nostril, and is formed to be able to enter sufficiently deep so as to receive force during the process of expanding the nostril.

[0034] And at one end of the first rotating member (110), a first support member (130) is formed at a position spaced apart from the first entry member (120) by a predetermined distance.

[0035] The first support member (130) is a part that can be supported by contacting the outer skin of the nose or the philtrum when the first entry member (120) enters the inside of the nostril, and is protruded relatively shorter than the first entry member (120).

[0036] Since the thickness between the outer surface of the nose into which the first entry member (120) enters and the inner surface of the nostril varies from person to person, it is preferable that the first entry member (120) and the first support member (130) be formed to be sufficiently spaced apart so that even people with relatively large or thick noses can use it.

[0037] The first handle member (140) is formed to extend to the other side centered on the center portion, and is formed to be easy for a user to grip with their hand or apply pressure using their fingers.

[0038] In the case of this embodiment, since the size is formed to be relatively small, the first handle member (140) is formed so that the user can grasp and apply pressure with the fingertips using the thumb and index finger or the thumb, index finger, and middle finger rather than wrapping it with the entire palm, but the length of the first handle member (140) may be formed longer as needed.

[0039] A hinge joint portion (300) for connecting with the second rotating member (210) described later is formed protrudingly in the center portion of the first rotating member (110).

[0040] The hinge joint (300) is provided so that the first pivot member (110) and the second pivot member (210) can be pivotably joined around the hinge joint (300), and includes a cylindrical member (310) protruding from the first pivot member (110) and a locking member (320) formed on the upper end of the cylindrical member (310).

[0041] The above cylindrical member (310) is formed as a hollow cylinder, and since the hinge joint (300) is injection molded integrally with the first rotating member (110), it is formed as a cylinder shape having a hollow extending from the lower surface of the first rotating member (110).

[0042] The above-mentioned stopper member (320) is provided at the top of the cylindrical member (310), and the lower portion connected to the cylindrical member (310) is formed to have an outer diameter relatively larger than the outer diameter of the cylindrical member (310), so that a step is formed at the connection point between the stopper member (320) and the cylindrical member (310).

[0043] In addition, the locking member (320) is formed so that its outer diameter gradually decreases as it extends upward from the bottom. The locking member is also formed to have a hollow extending from the cylindrical member (310), so the hinge joint (300) is formed to be penetrating from the top to the bottom.

[0044] In addition, the hinge joint (300) extends from the upper end of the catch member (320) to the lower end of the cylindrical member (310), and has an incision groove (330) formed that penetrates the outer surface and the inner surface. Four incision grooves (330) are formed at equal intervals along the outer surface of the lower part of the hinge joint, and when the first pivot member (110) and the second pivot member (210) are connected by the incision groove (330), the upper end of the hinge joint (300) is closed inward and can pass through the hinge joint hole (340) of the second pivot member (210) described later.

[0045] After passing through the hinge joint hole (340), the catch member (320) returns to its initial state, and the lower end of the catch member (320) is extended beyond the hinge joint hole (340), so that the first rotating member (110) and the second rotating member (210) remain connected without being separated.

[0046] The second body (200) includes a second pivot member (210), a second entry member (220), a second support member (230), and a second handle member (240), and a hinge joint hole (340) is formed in the second pivot member (210) for fitting the hinge joint part (300), and is formed in an opposing shape so as to form the gripping part (12) and the entry part (11) together with the first body (100).

[0047] Since the hinge joint hole (340) is formed with a diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the cylindrical member (310), the locking member (320) of the hinge joint part (300) is not separated again after passing through the hinge joint hole (340) as described above, and since it is formed in a circular shape corresponding to the outer diameter of the cylindrical member (310), the first body (100) and the second body (200) can rotate around the hinge joint part (300) like scissors.

[0048] Therefore, when the user presses the first handle member (140) and the second handle member (240) in a direction that brings them closer to each other, the first entry member (120) and the second entry member (220) also move in a direction that is adjacent to each other, making it easier to enter into the nostril, and when the first handle member (140) and the second handle member (240) are separated by the elastic support member (400), the first entry member (120) and the second entry member (220) also become separated, thereby expanding the nostril.

[0049] The above elastic support member (400) comprises a first elastic member (410) extending from a first handle member (140) and a second elastic member (420) extending from a second handle member (240).

[0050] The first elastic member (410) and the second elastic member (420) are each formed such that the direction extending from one end connected to the first handle member (140) and the second handle member (240) to the other end is directed toward the hinge joint (300).

[0051] And at the other end of the first elastic member (410), a hinge groove (411) is formed that is inserted along the longitudinal direction for a predetermined length toward one end. And at the other end of the second elastic member (420), a hinge projection (421) is formed to have a width corresponding to the width of the hinge groove (411) and enters the hinge groove (411).

[0052] The first elastic member (410) and the second elastic member (420) are interconnected so that the hinge projection (421) is fitted into the hinge groove (411), and as shown in FIG. 4, when a user presses the first handle member (140) and the second handle member (240) in a direction that brings them closer to each other, the first elastic member (410) and the second elastic member (420) are each deformed so that their other ends are adjacent to the first handle member (140) and the second handle member (240).

[0053] Afterward, when the external force applied to the first handle member (140) and the second handle member (240) disappears, the first handle member (140) and the second handle member (240) open up to their initial state due to the restoring force of the first elastic member (410) and the second elastic member (420).

[0054] The disposable nasal clip (10) of the present invention described above is used to expand a person's nostrils as shown in FIG. 5. When a user presses the first handle member (140) and the second handle member (240) to narrow the gap between the first entry member (120) and the second entry member (220) and then enters the inside of the nostril to be expanded, and then releases the external force applied to the first handle member (140) and the second handle member (240), the first handle member (140) and the second handle member (240), as well as the first entry member (120) and the second entry member (220), spread together due to the restoring force of the elastic support member (400), thereby expanding the nostrils.

[0055] Unlike conventional nasal clips, this structure allows the nostrils to expand when no external force is applied, so the user can easily maintain the expanded state of the nostrils during treatment, medical examination, or specimen collection.

[0056] In addition, the disposable nose clip of the present invention can be constructed by assembling one member comprising the first body (100), the hinge joint (300), and the first elastic member (410), and another member comprising the second body (200) and the second elastic member (420), respectively, after injection molding. Since the injection molding is performed using synthetic resin, the production cost is low, and since it is disposed of after a single use and not reused, there is no concern about hygiene issues.

[0057] The description of the presented embodiments is provided so that any person skilled in the art may use or practice the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Thus, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented herein, but should be interpreted in the broadest possible scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein. Explanation of the symbols

[0058] 10: Disposable nose clip 11: Entry part 12: Grasping part 13: Elastic part 100: 1st body 110: First rotational member 120: First entry member 130: First support member 140: First handle member 200: The Second Body 210: Second pivot member 220: Second entry member 230: Second support member 240: Second handle member 300: Hinge joint 310: Cylindrical member 320: Locking tab member 330: Incision groove 340: Hinge connection hole 400: Elastic support 410: First elastic member 411: Hinge groove 420: Second elastic member 421: Hinge projection

Claims

Claim 1 A first body comprising: a gripping portion configured to be grasped by a user; an elastic portion elastically supporting the gripping portion in a direction of mutual separation; an entry portion connected to the gripping portion and formed to be able to enter a nostril, wherein the gap narrows when the gripping portion is pressed and widens together when the gripping portion opens due to the elastic portion when the pressure is released; a first body comprising a first pivoting member extended to a predetermined length, a first entry member formed on one side of the first pivoting member to be able to enter the inner side of the nostril, and a first handle member formed on the other side of the first pivoting member to be grasped by a user's hand; a hinge coupling portion formed to be located between the first entry member and the first handle member on the first pivoting member; a second pivoting member extended to a predetermined length and having a hinge coupling hole formed therein into which the hinge coupling portion can be fitted; and a first pivoting member formed on one side of the second pivoting member. A disposable nasal clip comprising a second body including a second entry member configured to enter the interior of a nostril together with an entry member and expand the nostril, and a second handle member formed on the other side of the second pivot member and configured to be grasped by a user together with the first handle member, wherein the first entry member and the second entry member form the entry portion and the first handle member and the second handle member form the gripping portion, and the first body has a first support member formed on one side of the first pivot member where the first entry member is formed, which protrudes a predetermined length in the same direction as the first entry member at a position spaced apart from the first entry member by a predetermined distance to support the skin or philtrum outside the nostril, and the second body also has a second support member formed on one side of the second pivot member where the second entry member is formed, corresponding to the first support member. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A disposable non-surgical clip according to claim 1, wherein the elastic member comprises a first elastic member protruding and extending from the first handle member toward the second handle member, and a second elastic member protruding and extending from the second handle member toward the first handle member and connected to the first elastic member, wherein the first elastic member and the second elastic member are each extended in a direction toward the hinge joint from the first handle member or the second handle member, and their ends are interconnected. Claim 4 delete Claim 5 In claim 1, the hinge joint comprises a hollow cylindrical member protruding from the first pivot member and extending for a predetermined length, and a locking member formed at the top of the cylindrical member, wherein the rotational diameter gradually decreases as it extends from the bottom connected to the top of the cylindrical member toward the top, and the bottom portion is formed to be relatively larger than the outer diameter of the cylindrical member; the hinge joint hole of the second body is formed to have a diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the cylindrical member; and the hinge joint extends from the top of the locking member to the bottom of the cylindrical member and is characterized by having a plurality of cut grooves formed along the circumferential direction that penetrate the outer surface and the inner surface and are spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval. Claim 6 A disposable non-surgical clip according to claim 3, characterized in that one of the first elastic member and the second elastic member has a hinge groove formed at its end so as to extend a predetermined length along the longitudinal direction, and the other one, which does not have the hinge groove formed therein, has a hinge projection formed therein that can be fitted into the hinge groove and has a width corresponding to the width of the hinge groove. Claim 7 A disposable non-surgical clip according to any one of claims 1, 3, 5 to 6, characterized in that the first body and the second body are injection molded from synthetic resin.

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