EAR SHAPING DEVICE

Abstract

The invention relates to a reusable ear shaping device used to correct the appearance of protruding ears by reducing the distance between the ear and the head in a controlled manner.

Description

1 TARIFF EAR SHAPING DEVICE Technical Area 5 The invention relates to a device used to correct the appearance of protruding ears. The invention specifically reduces the distance between the ear and the head in a controlled manner, for the user. A reusable ear shaper that is secured to the skin with medical tape. 10 It is related to the apparatus. State of the Art Existing products used to correct the appearance of protruding ears generally number 15. a silicone-based device that reduces the distance between the ear and the head the body and the parts that will be attached to the skin during the product manufacturing process It consists of a uniform adhesive layer applied. The current products are manufactured by... Because it is supplied with a fixed adhesive determined by the manufacturer, users can have different gripping options. There is no option to choose between tape or adhesive at these levels. 20 The silicone casings used in current technology have surface incompatibility with medical tapes. This shows that the silicone surface provides sufficient adhesive strength for medical tapes. Because it cannot provide this, users cannot use the product with different tapes. Therefore, products in the current technology are designed for single use, and the product is applied to the skin for 25 minutes. The product's adhesive layer is damaged when it is removed after application. It cannot be reused. This situation increases both user costs and... It creates an environmental disadvantage. In current products, the central partition connecting the two sides of the body is a thin silicone 30 It is designed in the shape of a bridge. This structure can withstand tensile forces of approximately 9 N. It can withstand the strain and carries a risk of tearing during ear pulling. The risk of tearing... This shortens the product's lifespan and negatively impacts user safety. On the other hand, the body geometry of existing products is generally small. Small Because the trunk cannot adequately close the distance between the ear and the head, the ear is 35 It is not possible to reduce the angle to the desired level for every user. Furthermore, 2 The high flexibility of the silicone material provides the necessary traction force on the ear. This makes it difficult to create; the product is unable to hold the ears securely in place. The structure of current products mostly consists of a silicone body and silicone during the manufacturing process. It is in the form of a uniform adhesive layer applied. This structure provides the user with any 5 It does not offer tape or adhesive alternatives. Furthermore, the silicone material is not recyclable. Since conversion processes are limited, existing products are not environmentally sustainable. They are not. Because they are single-use, the amount of waste increases and user costs rise. It is rising. As a result, products in the current technology have single-use features, low tensile strength, and tape characteristics. incompatibility, insufficient ear traction, limited recirculation, due to fixed adhesive. It has significant disadvantages, such as the inability to offer the user options. Therefore... the need to eliminate the disadvantages experienced in the current state of the art It has been heard. 15 In conclusion, the existence of the above problems and the inadequacy of the current solutions, This has made it necessary to make improvements in the technical field. Purpose of the Invention 20 The present invention eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and contributes to the relevant technical field. It relates to ear shaping devices that offer new advantages. The main purpose of the invention is to reduce the distance between the ear and the head in a controlled manner, 25 An ear shaping device that corrects the appearance of protruding ears. to reveal. The purpose of the invention is to allow the tape to be removed and discarded, then reapplied with new tape. 30 The goal is to create an ear-shaping device that lifts the ear. Another objective of the invention is to create a TPE-S body to which medical tapes can adhere securely. An earbud that, thanks to its structure, can be used with bands of varying retention levels. The goal is to create a shaping apparatus. 35 3 Another aim of the invention is to be able to withstand tensile forces of approximately 20–25 N. Thanks to its reinforced central partition structure, it reduces the risk of breakage and has a long service life. The goal is to develop a functional ear shaping device. Another aim of the invention is to achieve a wider body geometry compared to existing products. an ear that creates a more effective pulling and fixing force on the ear. The goal is to create a shaping apparatus. Another advantage of the invention is that it is made from recyclable materials. The goal is to develop an ear shaping device that enhances environmental sustainability. 10 To fulfill all the purposes mentioned above and those that can be derived from the detailed explanation. The invention refers to a device used to correct the appearance of protruding ears, and it works by touching the ear. by controllably reducing the distance between the heads, the appearance of protruding ears is achieved. It is an ear shaping device that enables correction, 15 - the first ear, which is connected to the other by at least one bridge and sits behind the ear. consisting of a wing and a secondary wing that sits on the skin surface at the back of the head. and by applying a pulling force to the ear in the direction of the head, between the ear and the head made of TPE-S (Styrenic Thermoplastic Elastomer) material that reduces the distance finished body, 20 - attachable and detachable to the first and second wing surfaces of the fuselage and medical tape that secures the body between the head and the ears. It is related to its inclusion. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in Figure 25 below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also include these forms and detailed explanations. This should be done taking that into consideration. Figures to Help Understand the Invention 30 Figure 1a: Perspective view of the disassembled ear shaping device, the subject of the invention. It is the appearance. Figure 1b: Side view of the disassembled ear shaping device, which is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance. 35 Figure 2a: Perspective view of the ear shaping device, which is the subject of the invention. 4 Figure 2b: Another perspective of the ear shaping device, which is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance. Figure 2c: Side view of the ear shaping device, which is the subject of the invention. Explanation of Part References 5 10. Body 11. First wing 12. Second wing 13th Bridge 10 20. Medical tape 30. Tape peeling paper Detailed Description of the Invention This detailed description explains that the ear shaping device, which is the subject of the invention, is the preferred choice. alternatives, solely for the purpose of better understanding the subject and without any limitations It is explained in a way that will not create an impact. Figures 1a and 1b show the disassembled version of the ear shaping apparatus, which is the subject of the invention. Its appearance is given. Accordingly, the ear shaping device, in its most basic form, is; the ear and positioned between the head and applying a pulling force to the ear in the direction of the head The body (10) which reduces the distance between the ear and the head, the first wing (11) of the body (10) the surface and the second wing (12) surface can be attached and removed from the fuselage (10) head and Medical tape (20) which ensures that it is fixed between the ears, medical tape (20) on 25 It contains stripping tape (30). The body (10), which forms the main structure of the ear shaping apparatus subject to the invention, is made of TPE-S Made from (styrenic thermoplastic elastomer) material, arranged in a way that is mutually reinforcing. It consists of a first wing (11) and a second wing (12). The 30 between the first wing (11) and the second wing (12), the first wing (11) and a second wing (12) there is at least one bridge (13) connecting them. The first wing (11) sits behind the ear, on the rear surface of the body (10) It is the structural wing that enables fixation. The second wing (12) is the rear 35 of the head. By sitting on the skin surface in the region, it exerts a pulling force in the opposite direction to the first wing (11) other It is a structural wing. The first wing (11) and the second wing (12) via the bridge (13) between them (11) and the second wing (12) were structurally connected to each other and the head rear 5 the second wing (12) fixed to the region, the first wing (11) fixed behind the ear Reducing the distance between the ear and the head by applying pulling force. The bridge (13) provides a pull between the first wing (11) and the second wing (12). ensuring the safe transmission of the force, which is approximately 20–25 N. It is a structural fastening element strong enough to carry loads. 10 Medical tape (20) can be attached to and removed from the surfaces of the first wing (11) and the second wing (12). It is in a structure and after the removal of the tape peeling paper (30) the first wing (11) to the skin surface behind the ear and to the skin surface of the second wing (12) in the back of the head It ensures its fixation. The aforementioned tape peeling paper (30), medical tape (20) 15 the protective cover located on it and removed by the user before application It is a layer. Tape peeling paper (30) protects the surface of medical tape (20). It provides. When the medical tape (20) on the first wing (11) and the second wing (12) is removed 20 The body (10) does not have to be discarded. The user can apply a new medical tape (20). The product can be reused. Accordingly, the ear shaping device... The packaging contains numerous medical bandages (20) and the user can choose a new medical bandage. You can continue to use the device with the tapes (20). The body (10) is made of TPE-S material, medical tapes (20) are applied to the surface it enables secure adhesion and in existing silicone-based products The observed band mismatch problem is eliminated. Additionally, TPE-S The elastomeric structure of the material allows the body to adapt to the ear anatomy (10) It increases user comfort. 30 The ear shaping device, the first wing (11) behind the ear, the second wing (12) fixing to the back of the head and the first wing (11) and second wing via the bridge (13) Reducing the ear angle as a result of transmitting the pulling force between the wing (12). This ensures that the distance between the ear and the head is reduced in a controlled manner, reaching 35 It is possible to correct the appearance of protruding ears.

Claims

6 REQUESTS 1. A device used to correct the appearance of protruding ears, and which connects the ear to the head. by reducing the distance between them in a controlled manner, the appearance of protruding ears It is an ear shaping device that provides correction, and its feature is; - connected to each other by at least one bridge (13) and behind the ear The first wing (11) sitting on the skin surface at the back of the head 10 consisting of the second wing (12) that sits and pulls the ear towards the head. TPE-S reduces the distance between the ear and the head by applying force. Body made of (Styrenic Thermoplastic Elastomer) material (10), - the first wing (11) surface of the fuselage (10) and the second wing (12) surface removable and attachable body (10) between head and ear 15 It contains medical tape (20) which ensures its fixation.

2. An ear shaping device conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; as mentioned above. located on the medical tape (20) and on the surface of the medical tape (20) It contains peel-off tape (30) which provides protection. 20

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