Disposable Anti-snoring medical device
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TW114104194
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TW · TW
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-02-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing medical devices used for treating snoring and sleep apnea are prone to bacterial contamination due to reuse and inadequate sterilization, posing a risk of infection and requiring time-consuming preparation, while conventional methods lack hygiene and environmental friendliness.
A disposable anti-snoring medical device with a gripping part, control part, and intrusion tube, featuring a beveled tip and implanted thread, is used to alter muscle texture and restore airway function, eliminating the need for reusable consumables and ensuring hygiene through single-use design and sterilization packaging.
The device effectively treats snoring and sleep apnea by altering muscle texture to unblock airways, reducing infection risks and environmental impact by being disposable and ensuring hygiene through sterilization packaging.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to a disposable anti-snoring medical device, specifically a technology applied in the medical field of treating snoring and sleep apnea. Its main purpose is to provide medical professionals with a way to protect hygiene during anti-snoring treatment by using disposable medical devices, thereby preventing bacterial infection of medical personnel and patients. It is an invention with excellent practicality. Prior Technology
[0002] Sleep apnea and snoring have become common modern ailments. As people's bodies change, they gradually gain weight and become obese, causing the uvula (a drooping fleshy mass at the back of the mouth) to vibrate excessively, producing the sound. This is because the extremely relaxed muscles in the throat vibrate in the relatively narrow airway. The symptoms are more pronounced in overweight individuals, those with shorter necks, or those who haven't had their tonsils removed. Another cause of snoring is insufficient tension and relaxation of the muscles in the soft palate, tongue, and throat. When asleep, the respiratory activity of these muscles decreases, causing the tongue to move backward, narrowing the upper airway, obstructing airflow, and causing the muscles in the soft palate and throat to vibrate. This is often due to aging, which makes the muscles near the uvula more prone to vibration, and also because alcohol consumption or the use of sedatives can reduce the activity of these muscles.
[0003] The risks associated with snoring and sleep apnea include insufficient oxygen supply to the brain and reduced blood flow to the heart, potentially leading to high blood pressure, fatigue, and decreased performance. Prolonged oxygen deprivation during sleep can severely damage cardiopulmonary function, resulting in conditions such as arrhythmia, coronary heart disease, hypertension, and cardiopulmonary disorders. Therefore, the medical field often recommends surgical interventions to address these issues, such as tonsillectomy, fat removal, cartilage reshaping, preserving the mucous membrane, and muscle suspension. However, the biggest concern for both surgeons and patients is infection during the procedure. In most cases of snoring and sleep apnea, medical procedures simply involve sterilizing and repeatedly reusing the instruments. Aside from medical consumables, the instruments are almost always reused. Although sterilization is performed after each procedure, given the diverse types of viruses prevalent today, it's difficult to guarantee that the instruments are completely free of viruses, leaving a risk of infection.
[0004] Another issue is the use of consumables. Each time consumables are needed, medical personnel must spend some time loading them into the device. This is not only time-consuming, but prolonged exposure to the air can also cause the consumables to become contaminated with bacteria, dust, and other foreign matter, leading to contamination and affecting the patient. To address these issues, relevant companies must consider and research how to effectively treat snoring while also being hygienic and environmentally friendly. The inventor has invested considerable time in researching related knowledge, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of various methods, and conducting research and development on related products. After numerous experiments and tests, a disposable anti-snoring medical device has finally been launched to improve upon these shortcomings and meet the needs of the public. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide patients with a way to solve snoring problems in the simplest and easiest way, while maintaining cleanliness and hygiene before and after treatment. This improves upon the conventional art, which commonly uses devices to improve or solve snoring problems. Because these devices need to be used repeatedly, incomplete cleaning can lead to the spread of infectious diseases. However, in order to achieve the aforementioned effects and improve upon the deficiencies of conventional methods, the present invention provides a disposable anti-snoring medical device, comprising: a main body having a gripping part, a control part, and an intrusion tube, the gripping part being connected to one end of the control part, and the intrusion tube being movably connected to the other end of the control part; the intrusion tube having a beveled tip at the end face away from the control part, the beveled tip having an internal receiving space and an opening communicating with the receiving space; and an implanted thread housed within the receiving space; wherein, after the main body is manufactured, the implanted thread is directly inserted into the receiving space, the beveled tip of the intrusion tube is inserted through the nasal cavity, and the position of the beveled tip is used to pierce the affected area, and the control part is used to implant the implanted thread located in the receiving space into the affected area, and then the intrusion tube is withdrawn, and the muscle texture of the affected area is changed by the intrusion setting of the implanted thread, so that the airway is no longer blocked by the affected area, and the main body can be discarded after completion.
[0006] Based on the main technical features defined above, the advantages of this invention are as follows: Medical personnel use the device to insert the oblique tip of the intrusion tube into the nasal cavity and then into the affected area. Using the control unit, the implanted thread located within the receiving space is inserted into the affected area, altering the muscle texture. This change in muscle texture restores the previously compressed airway to its original shape, thereby improving sleep apnea and snoring. Furthermore, because the thread is directly placed within the receiving space, medical personnel do not need to prepare additional medical consumables, eliminating concerns about bacterial contamination from air exposure. The device itself is a disposable medical device that can be discarded after use, thus eliminating concerns about inadequate sterilization and potential infection. Therefore, this invention is highly practical and progressive, worthy of promotion by industry and public disclosure. Simple Explanation of the Diagram
[0007] The first figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention. The second figure is an exploded perspective view of the first embodiment of the present invention. The third figure is a schematic diagram of the action of inserting the oblique tip of the invading tube into the nasal cavity and piercing the affected area according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The fourth figure is a schematic diagram of the action of withdrawing the invading tube from the affected area after the thread is implanted in the affected area according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention, with the main body and the intrusion tube respectively installed in the sterilization bag, based on the first embodiment. Figure 8 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the intrusion tubes of the present invention having different lengths. Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the action of discarding the main body of the present invention. Implementation
[0008] The following specific examples illustrate the disposable anti-snoring medical device of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific examples, and the details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications. The following embodiments further illustrate the viewpoints of the present invention in detail, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way.
[0009] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9. This invention has two embodiments. Before describing the technology of these two embodiments, the main technology and structure will be explained first. One disposable anti-snoring medical device includes: a body 10, which can be in the form of scissors or a gun (the gun-type is mainly shown in the figures), having a gripping part 101, a control part 102, and an intrusion tube 103. The gripping part 101 is connected to one end of the control part 102, and the intrusion tube 103 is movably connected to the other end of the control part 102. The intrusion tube 103 has a beveled area 1031 formed on its end face away from the control part 102. The beveled area 1031 has an internal receiving space 1032 and an opening 1033 communicating with the receiving space 1032; and an embedded wire 20, which is received within the receiving space 1032; wherein, through the embedded wire 20... After the main body 10 is manufactured, it is directly inserted into the receiving space 1032. The oblique tip 1031 of the intrusion tube 103 is inserted into the nasal cavity and then inserted into the affected area using the position of the oblique tip 1031. The implantation thread 20 located in the receiving space 1032 is then implanted into the affected area using the control unit 102 (the control unit 102 can implant the implantation thread 20 by air jet, mechanical push, etc., and the implantation method is not limited). Then, the intrusion tube 103 is removed from the affected area. The intrusion setting of the implantation thread 20 changes the muscle texture of the affected area, so that the airway is no longer blocked by the affected area. After completion, the main body 10 can be discarded.
[0010] According to the main technical features described above, when medical personnel treat sleep apnea and snoring, they need to first determine the location of the snoring problem, i.e., the affected area. After confirmation, the medical personnel take the main body 10 and the intrusion tube 103 as disposable consumables, and movably assemble one end of the intrusion tube 103 to one end of the control unit 102, so that the control unit 102 can push the embedded wire 20 inside the intrusion tube 103. After completion, the intrusion tube 103 with the oblique tip area 1031 is... One end is inserted into the nasal cavity opening until the oblique tip 1031 slightly touches the affected area. Then, the tip of the oblique tip 1031 is inserted into the affected area. After completion, the control unit 102 can be operated. In the first embodiment, the control unit 102 is pulled. The operation of the control unit 102 allows the implanted thread 20 to be removed from the receiving space 1032 and sent out from the opening 1033. After completion, the oblique tip 1031 of the intrusion tube 103 can be pulled out. The implanted thread 20 is embedded in the affected area, which changes the muscle texture. After the change in the muscle texture of the affected area, the airway that was originally blocked by the affected area can be restored to its original state, allowing breathing to be smoothly guided. In this way, sleep apnea and snoring can be treated without major surgery.
[0011] Based on the above description, in addition to utilizing clear directional identification, the present invention further describes its technical features and structure below, as disclosed in the specification and drawings. Firstly, please refer to the first and second figures, which represent the first embodiment of the invention. Regarding the assembly between the intrusion tube 103 and the control unit 102, to provide medical personnel with quick and convenient assembly, the end of the intrusion tube 103 movably connected to the control unit 102 has an external thread 1034 circumferentially formed on its surface. The control unit 102 has a corresponding recessed groove 1021, and an internal thread 1022 circumferentially formed on the inner wall of the groove 1021. The intrusion tube 103 is screwed into the internal thread 1022 by the external thread 1034. Simply put, the end of the intrusion tube with the external thread 1034... The intrusion tube 103 is directly locked to the screw groove 1021 of the control unit 102. Utilizing the detachable feature between the intrusion tube 103 and the control unit 102, the length of the intrusion tube 103 can be varied, and is matched with the length of the implanted thread 20. Before treatment, medical personnel must perform medical imaging (CT, X-ray) on the patient to determine the total length from the nasal cavity opening to the affected area. Once confirmed, the most suitable length of intrusion tube 103 can be selected, and a suitable length of implanted thread is installed within the corresponding intrusion tube 103. Medical personnel only need to confirm the correct consumables before treatment, then assemble and use them. After completion, they can be discarded and not reused. This not only protects medical personnel and patients but also avoids the problem of bacterial transmission caused by reuse.
[0012] Please refer to Figures 5 and 6 for the second embodiment of this invention. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the locking method. In the first embodiment, one end of the intrusion tube 103 is directly threaded with an external thread 1034 and locked directly to the control part 102. Although the second embodiment is also locked to the control part 102, the locking method is different. The control part 102 is provided with a screw-locking block 1023, and an external locking thread 1024 is provided around the outer surface of the screw-locking block 1023. A screw cap 30 is further installed on the end of the intrusion tube 103 that is movably connected to the control part 102. The screw cap 30 has a through hole 3. 01 An inner locking thread 3011 is provided around the inner wall of the perforation 301. The intrusion tube 103 further forms a retaining ring 1035 (similar to the shape of a tube expander) on the end edge opposite to the oblique tip area 1031. The intrusion tube 103 passes through the perforation 301 with the oblique tip area 1031 and is locked inside the perforation 301 by the retaining ring 1035. When medical personnel perform installation, they only need to lock the screw cap 30 directly to the screw locking block 1023. In this way, the assembly between the intrusion tube 103 and the control unit 102 can be completed, and the implantation of the buried wire in the accommodating space 1032 into the affected area can be further controlled.
[0013] Furthermore, to improve hygiene and in accordance with the aforementioned single-use instructions (see Figures 7 to 9), the main body and the intrusion tube 103 are further mounted in a sterilization bag 40. The sterilization bag 40 is vacuum-sealed and sterilized during the manufacturing process. The sterilization bag 40 includes a bottom sealing element 401 and a transparent element 402. The bottom sealing element 401 and the transparent element 402 are overlapped and sealed together at their overlapping periphery by heat pressing. Therefore, for medical personnel, it is only necessary to apply the sterilization bag before each treatment. First, prepare the necessary consumables and place them aside. When treatment begins, tear open the sterilization bag 40 containing the main body and the intrusion tube, and movably install the intrusion tube 103 into the control part 102 of the main body 10. Before use, the tube is kept inside the sterilization bag 40, which can completely prevent the adhesion of bacteria in the air and ensure the hygiene of the consumables. After use, the main body 10 and the intrusion tube 103 can be put back into the sterilization bag 40 and discarded without reuse, thereby preventing the spread of germs.
[0014] Finally, in order to address the fact that the main body 10 and the intrusion tube 103 in this case are disposable consumables and to avoid environmental pollution after disposal, the grip part 101 and the control part 102 of the main body 10 are made of environmentally friendly plastic; or the grip part 101 and the control part 102 of the main body 10 are made of biodegradable plastic, so that they can be discarded after use or recycled as special medical supplies, and then decomposed, etc., to ensure that the main body after use will not affect the environment or spread germs, etc., as shown in Figure 9.
[0015] 10:Ontology 101: Grip section 102: Control Department 1021: Screw groove 1022: Internal thread 1023: Screw Lock Block 1024: External lock pattern 103: Intrusion into the pipe section 1031: Sloping Tip Area 1032: Storage space 1033: Opening 1034: External thread 1035: Retaining ring 20: Embedded Thread 30: Screw cap 301: Perforation 3011: Inner Lock Pattern 40: Sterilization bag 401: Bottom Cover 402: Perspective component
Claims
1. A disposable anti-snoring medical device, comprising: a body having a gripping portion, a control portion, and an intrusion tube, the gripping portion being connected to one end of the control portion, and the intrusion tube being movably connected to the other end of the control portion; the intrusion tube having a beveled area formed on its end face away from the control portion, the beveled area having an internal receiving space and an opening communicating with the receiving space; the end of the intrusion tube movably connected to the control portion further having an external thread circumferentially formed on its surface, and the control portion having a corresponding recessed threaded groove with an internal thread circumferentially formed on the inner wall of the threaded groove; the intrusion tube being screwed into the internal thread by the external thread; and an embedded wire housed within the receiving space; wherein... After the main body is manufactured, the implanted thread is directly inserted into the receiving space. The oblique tip of the intrusion tube is inserted into the nasal cavity and then inserted into the affected area using the position of the oblique tip. The thread is then implanted into the affected area using the control unit. After the intrusion tube is removed, the muscle texture of the affected area is changed by the intrusion setting of the implanted thread, so that the airway is no longer blocked by the affected area. After completion, the main body can be discarded.
2. The disposable antisnoring medical device as described in claim 1, wherein the main body and the intrusion tube are further disposed in a sterilization bag, the sterilization bag being vacuum-sealed, and the sterilization bag comprising a bottom sealing element and a transparent element, the bottom sealing element and the transparent element being overlapped and sealed and bonded together at the periphery of the overlap by heat pressing.
3. The disposable antisnoring medical device as described in claim 1, wherein the grip portion and the control portion of the main body are made of environmentally friendly plastic.
4. The disposable antisnoring medical device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the grip portion and the control portion of the main body are made of biodegradable plastic.