Deglutitive stick
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/KR2024/012196
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-08-29
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-06
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Abstract
Description
Yeonha Stick
[0001] The present invention relates to a swallowing stick, and more particularly, to a swallowing stick that stimulates paralyzed nerves and muscles by forming a plurality of convex protrusions on one side, provides an anti-slip function by protruding at regular intervals on a handle portion, and enhances the effect of treating swallowing disorders through temperature-tactile stimulation by putting a solution inside the swallowing stick and freezing it for use.
[0002] Swallowing refers to swallowing food, and is achieved through the organic and harmonious movement of various structures that make up the oral cavity, pharynx, and esophagus.
[0003] Dysphagia refers to a disorder in organic movement that prevents food from being swallowed or causes food to pass into the airway.
[0004] In addition, dysphagia is a cause of death in the elderly, and the rate of pneumonia increases rapidly, but most of it is considered to be aspiration pneumonia caused by dysphagia.
[0005] Dysphagia symptoms can arise from a variety of conditions, including cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, aging, dementia, head and neck cancer, radiation therapy, and cerebral palsy. Furthermore, dysphagia can be caused by a variety of factors, including abnormalities in the muscles and nerves involved in swallowing, such as the oral cavity, pharynx, and esophagus, as well as abnormalities in the central nervous system that regulates these processes.
[0006] Dysphagia can manifest itself in a variety of ways, including not being able to chew food well, holding food in the mouth for too long, drooling or food spilling out of the mouth, feeling like food is stuck in the throat, or food regurgitating back up into the throat.
[0007] Treatment for these swallowing disorders includes various rehabilitation treatments such as dietary prescriptions, oral stimulation training, electrical stimulation therapy, balloon swallowing training, and balloon dilatation, based on the results of rehabilitation medicine and video fluoroscopic swallowing examinations.
[0008] Among the treatment methods for dysphagia, the stimulation technique is a method of stimulating the tongue and cheek muscles by tapping or rubbing them with a cold cotton swab or tongue depressor, soaking gauze in the solution, and freezing it in the freezer. Pressing the tongue with a tongue depressor can stimulate the muscle reflexes in the throat.
[0009] However, the conventional method of promoting swallowing treatment involves wrapping a tongue depressor in gauze, soaking it in a solution, and freezing it. This method is unsanitary and cumbersome to make each time. In addition, the flat tongue depressor is insufficient to stimulate the patient's oral cavity, which reduces the effectiveness of the treatment.
[0010] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a swallowing stick that stimulates paralyzed nerves and muscles by forming a plurality of convex protrusions on one side, provides an anti-slip function by protruding at regular intervals on the handle portion, and increases the effect of treating swallowing disorders through temperature-tactile stimulation by putting a solution inside the swallowing stick and freezing it for use.
[0011] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides a stick for the younger generation,
[0012] A stick comprising a first stick body having a flat plate shape of a constant thickness and a constant length, width, and thickness, wherein the first stick body has a first handle part formed with a first protrusion of a constant size at a constant interval on one end to be held by hand, and a first pressing part formed with a first uneven surface made of circular or polygonal protrusions or grooves capable of pressing the inside of the mouth or the outside of the face in an area other than the first handle part, wherein the first pressing part has the first uneven surface formed on the front side and a flat surface formed on the back side, and a gauze soaked with a first solution having a disinfectant component is wrapped around the first pressing part, and then frozen in a freezer to be used for patient treatment.
[0013] According to a feature of the present invention, a swallowing stick is formed of a flexible and elastic synthetic resin material in a soft form, forms an accommodation space therein, and includes a second stick body having a predetermined length, width, and thickness, wherein the second stick body has a second handle part formed with second protrusions of a predetermined size at predetermined intervals at one end thereof to be held by hand, a second pressing part formed with a second uneven surface made of circular or polygonal protrusions or grooves capable of pressing the inside of the mouth or the outside of the face in an area other than the second handle part, and a solution injection port formed at one end of the second stick body for injecting a second solution, wherein the second pressing part forms the second uneven surface at the front and is formed with a flat surface at the back, and when the second solution is injected into the solution injection port, the second stick body swells to form a predetermined shape, and after the solution injection port is sealed by a lid member, it can be frozen in a freezer and used for treating a patient.
[0014] A stick according to a feature of the present invention maintains a flat plate shape of a constant thickness and includes a third stick body having a constant length, width, and thickness, wherein the third stick body forms a third rod stick in a straight shape with a constant length, and a third curved stick formed into a gentle curved surface extending from the third rod stick so as to fit closely to the shape of a face, and a third protrusion of a constant size is formed at a constant interval at one end of the third rod stick to form a third handle part that is held by hand, and the third curved stick can form a third uneven surface made of protrusions or grooves in a circular or polygonal shape that can press the inside of the mouth or the outside of the face.
[0015] By the above-described configuration, the present invention can sufficiently stimulate paralyzed nerves and muscles in the oral cavity or face of a patient by forming a plurality of convex protrusions, thereby increasing the treatment efficiency of swallowing disorders through temperature and tactile stimulation.
[0016] The present invention allows for the disposable use of a smoking stick (reuse is prohibited).
[0017] Figures 1 and 2 are drawings showing the configuration of a lower stick according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 3 is a drawing showing the configuration of a lower stick according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an expanded state of a second solution injected into the interior of a lowering stick according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 5 is a drawing showing the configuration of a lower stick according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 6 is a drawing showing the configuration of a lower stick according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] The present invention is susceptible to various modifications and embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. Throughout the description of each drawing, similar reference numerals have been used to designate similar components.
[0023] Terms such as "first," "second," "A," and "B" may be used to describe various components, but these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component could be referred to as the "second component," and similarly, the second component could also be referred to as the "first component." The term "and / or" includes any combination of multiple related items listed or any one of multiple related items listed.
[0024] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.
[0025] The terminology used in this application is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, it should be understood that the terms "comprise" or "have" indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.
[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.
[0027] Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail. In order to facilitate an overall understanding in describing the present invention, identical reference numerals will be used for identical components in the drawings, and redundant descriptions of identical components will be omitted.
[0028] In the case of cold stimulation, the swallowing treatment induces contraction and relaxation of the muscles in the mouth, which patients find cool and refreshing, and the swallowing stick is pushed or rubbed outward on the cheek inside the mouth, oil is applied, and the neck muscles (the muscles on the sides of the neck, the corners of the jaw under the ears) are stimulated downwards as if sweeping along the texture.
[0029] Figures 1 and 2 are drawings showing the configuration of a lower stick according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] Figures 2 (a) and (b) show examples of the front and back of a lower stick.
[0031] A first embodiment of the present invention includes a first stick body (110) having a predetermined length, width, and thickness, and a first handle portion (111) formed at one end of the first stick body (110).
[0032] The first stick body (110) is used for treating patients with dysphagia, is formed to a size that can be inserted into the oral cavity of a human body, and can have a length within a range of approximately 10 cm to 20 cm, and can be formed to be shorter or longer than the above range as needed.
[0033] The first stick body (110) can be formed into various shapes such as a thin flat plate, polygon, circle, etc., and it may be preferable to form the first stick body (110) of the present invention into a flat plate shape.
[0034] The first stick body (110) is formed in a high-density, hard form to maintain a flat plate shape of a certain thickness, and can be composed of a synthetic resin material that is harmless to the human body. For example, various materials such as a silicone material with elasticity, a thermoplastic resin such as PPSU, PA, or PP can be applied.
[0035] The first stick body (110) is composed of a first handle portion (111) having a length range that can be easily held by hand, and a first pressure portion (112) that can pressurize the inside of the mouth or the outside of the face in an area other than the first handle portion (111).
[0036] The first pressurizing portion (112) is configured within a length range that can smoothly pressurize body parts such as the mouth, jaw, and neck, and can be formed to be longer than the length of the first handle portion (111).
[0037] A first protrusion (111a, 111b) of a certain size can be formed on the front and rear of the first handle portion (111).
[0038] The front surface of the first pressurizing portion (112) is formed with a first uneven surface (113) made up of circular or polygonal protrusions or grooves to increase the pressurizing effect when in contact with a body part such as the mouth, jaw, or neck, and the rear surface of the first pressurizing portion (112) can be formed with a flat surface.
[0039] The first uneven surface (113) formed on the front surface of the first pressure portion (112) can stimulate the paralyzed nerves and muscles of the patient. The first handle portion (111) can prevent the hand from slipping by forming first vertical protrusions at regular intervals.
[0040] The flat surface formed on the back of the first pressure unit (112) can stimulate the oral muscles of a sensitive patient to become accustomed (adapted).
[0041] According to the first embodiment of the present invention, a gauze stick can be used for patient treatment by wrapping a gauze soaked in a first solution containing a disinfectant component around a first pressure member (112) and freezing it in a freezer. The first solution may contain alcohol and be harmless to the human body even when placed in the mouth. The gauze is prevented from falling out by the first uneven surface (113) of the first pressure member (112).
[0042] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention's lower stick will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6.
[0043] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing the configuration of a swallowing stick according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an expanded state of a swallowing stick according to a second embodiment of the present invention by injecting a second solution into the inside of the swallowing stick.
[0044] A swallowing stick (200) according to a second embodiment of the present invention forms a second stick body (210) having a constant length, width, and thickness, one end of the second stick body (210) forms a second handle part (211), and a solution injection port (215) for injecting a second solution is formed at one end of the second stick body (210). In addition, a stick holder (216) for storing the swallowing stick (200) upright during treatment may be further included.
[0045] The second embodiment will omit the description of the same components as the first embodiment described above and focus on the differences.
[0046] The second stick body (210) forms an internal receiving space (201), is composed of a second handle portion (211) having a length range that can be easily held by hand, and a second pressurizing portion (212) that can pressurize the inside of the mouth or the outside of the body in an area other than the second handle portion (211).
[0047] The second pressurizing portion (212) is configured within a length range that can smoothly pressurize body parts such as the mouth, jaw, and neck, and can be formed to be longer than the length of the second handle portion (211).
[0048] A second protrusion (211a, 211b) of a certain size can be formed on the front and rear of the second handle portion (211).
[0049] The front side of the second pressurizing portion (212) is formed with a second uneven surface (213) made up of circular or polygonal protrusions or grooves to increase the pressurizing effect when in contact with a body part such as the mouth, jaw, or neck, and the rear side of the second pressurizing portion (212) can be formed with a flat surface.
[0050] The second uneven surface (213) formed on the front of the second pressure member (212) can stimulate paralyzed nerves and muscles in the patient's mouth or face. The second handle member (211) can prevent the hand from slipping by forming second vertical protrusions (211a, 211b) at regular intervals.
[0051] The second stick body (210) has a density of approximately 0.910 to 0.925 g / cm3, and can be made of low-density polyethylene or linear low-density polyethylene, which have a lower density than other materials, and can be configured in a soft form with a low density.
[0052] Low-density polyethylene is a transparent solid at room temperature. It has a low density, so it is not rigid, but it has excellent elasticity, making it easy to process and has excellent heat retention.
[0053] Linear low-density polyethylene has similar properties to low-density polyethylene, but is a more flexible and rigid synthetic resin material, and can achieve superior physical properties at a thinner thickness compared to low-density polyethylene.
[0054] Linear low-density polyethylene has properties between low-density polyethylene and high-density polyethylene, and has excellent strength, transparency, and heat resistance.
[0055] High-density polyethylene has a higher density than low-density polyethylene and linear low-density polyethylene, and thus may not be suitable for use in the manufacture of slingshot sticks due to its poor flexibility and processability.
[0056] In other words, the material of the second stick body (210) may include a low-density synthetic resin material that is flexible and has good rigidity so that liquid can be supplied and stored inside.
[0057] Low-density synthetic resin materials can be any type of synthetic resin material that is low-density and harmless to the human body, and various materials can be applied, including thermoplastic resins such as silicone, polyphenylsulphone (PPSU), polyamide (PA), and polypropylene (PP).
[0058] As shown in Fig. 4, the solution injection port (215) is where the second solution is injected, and after the second solution is injected, it can be sealed by the lid member (214). The second solution may be a liquid substance such as water or a refrigerant.
[0059] According to the second embodiment of the present invention, when a second solution is put into the solution injection port (215), the second stick body (210) swells to form a certain shape, and after the solution injection port (215) is sealed by the lid member (214), it can be frozen in a freezer and used for patient treatment.
[0060] The pharyngeal stick (200) can perform indirect treatment to induce pharyngeal swallowing through temperature-tactile stimulation by repeatedly rubbing something cold on the oral cavity. Temperature-tactile stimulation can enhance sensitivity in the oral cavity and palate, thereby promoting the swallowing reflex.
[0061] As another embodiment, the second solution is added to the stick (200), sealed, and then, before freezing in a freezer, a gauze soaked in the second solution is wrapped around the second pressure member (212), as in the first embodiment, and then frozen in a freezer, and then used for patient treatment.
[0062] The cooling stick (200) can maintain an average usage time of about 15 minutes, and when the second solution is used as a refrigerant, it can be used for more than 15 minutes.
[0063] The effects of step-by-step patient treatment using the Yeonha Stick (200) can be divided into oral preparation stage, oral stage, and pharyngeal stage.
[0064] Oral preparation can be activated through massage of the muscles around the mouth and thermal stimulation of the facial nerves.
[0065] Oral appliances can activate the inner surface of the cheeks, gums, and tongue.
[0066] The pharyngeal device can stimulate the swallowing reflex and other swallowing muscles through temperature and tactile stimulation.
[0067] The refrigerant is used to increase the cold retention time when freezing a cooling stick (200) in a freezer, and for example, a gel-type refrigerant can be formed by mixing water and two or more types of cellulose derivatives having a large amount of hydrophilic groups and biodegradability and mixing them with water in an appropriate ratio.
[0068] As another example, the refrigerant may be composed of a mixture of water, a polymer gel which is an absorbent resin, and an ionic alloy. The components constituting the refrigerant are not limited thereto, and may be composed of various substances depending on the desired cooling retention time.
[0069] Figure 5 is a drawing showing the configuration of a lower stick according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
[0070] The third embodiment of the present invention, a stick (300), is formed in a high-density, hard form to maintain a flat plate shape of a constant thickness, and forms a third stick body (310) having a constant length, width, and thickness.
[0071] The third stick body (310) includes a third stick (311) in a straight shape formed with a constant length, and a third curved stick (312) formed with a gentle curve extending from the third stick (311) to fit closely to the shape of the face, and the third stick (311) can form a third handle portion.
[0072] The third curved stick (312) is a member that is pressed by being pressed in close contact with the patient's face or inserted into the patient's mouth, and has a third uneven surface (313) formed on one side of a circular or polygonal protrusion or groove to increase the pressure effect when in contact with a body part such as the mouth, jaw, or neck.
[0073] The third curved stick (312) is formed with a gentle curve to increase contact force along the curved shape of the face and neck.
[0074] A third protrusion (311a, 311b) of a certain size can be formed on the front and back of the third bar stick (311).
[0075] The third uneven surface (313) formed on the front of the third curved stick (312) can stimulate the patient's paralyzed nerves and muscles. The third bar stick (311) can prevent the hand from slipping by forming third vertical protrusions (311a, 311b) at regular intervals.
[0076] The third uneven surface (313) has protrusions of different heights formed at regular intervals, which increases the adhesion when in contact with the mouth, jaw, and neck, and thus provides different nerve stimulation, thereby having the effect of improving temperature and tactile stimulation.
[0077] The third stick body (310) is formed into a high-density, hard form to maintain a certain shape, and may be composed of a synthetic resin material that is harmless to the human body.
[0078] The third bar stick (311) of the third stick body (310) can be made of various materials such as a silicone material with elasticity, a thermoplastic resin such as PPSU, PA, or PP.
[0079] The projections of the third curved stick (312) and the third uneven surface (313) can be formed of multiple layers of highly elastic materials to maintain the curved shape even when the lower stick (300) is repeatedly frozen in a freezer and thawed at room temperature. Each layer can be formed by adding additives including a mixture, filler, crosslinking agent, and foaming agent.
[0080] Each layer uses a high-elasticity material that is an ethylene-olefin copolymer or a mixture of an ethylene-olefin copolymer and at least one of polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, isoprene copolymer, butadiene copolymer, and rubber.
[0081] The sterilizing stick (300) can be frozen in a freezer and used alone for patient treatment, or it can be wrapped with gauze soaked in a solution containing a disinfectant and then frozen in a freezer and used for patient treatment.
[0082] Figure 6 is a drawing showing the configuration of a lower stick according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[0083] A fourth embodiment of the present invention according to a fourth stick (400) forms a fourth stick body (410) having a predetermined length, width, and thickness, and forms a solution injection port (415) for injecting a fourth solution at one end of the fourth stick body (410).
[0084] The fourth stick body (410) is formed in a low-density soft form to form an internal accommodation space (401), and includes a fourth stick (411) in a straight shape formed to a constant length, and a fourth curved stick (412) formed in a gentle curve extending from the fourth stick (411) to fit closely to the shape of the face, a fourth handle portion is formed on one side of the fourth stick (411), and a solution injection port (415) for injecting a fourth solution is formed on one end of the fourth stick (411).
[0085] The fourth stick body (410) forms an accommodation space (401) therein, and has a density of approximately 0.910 to 0.925 g / cm3. Low-density polyethylene or linear low-density polyethylene, which has a lower density than other materials, can be used, and can be configured in a soft form with a low density.
[0086] The solution injection port (415) is where the fourth solution is injected, and after the fourth solution is injected, it can be sealed by the lid member (414). The fourth solution may be a liquid substance such as water or a refrigerant.
[0087] According to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, when a fourth solution is put into the solution injection port (415), the fourth stick body (410) swells to form a certain shape, and after the solution injection port (415) is sealed by the lid member (414), it can be frozen in a freezer and used for patient treatment.
[0088] As another embodiment, the sterilizing stick (400) can be used for patient treatment by wrapping gauze soaked in a solution containing a disinfectant component around the fourth curved stick (412) and freezing it in a freezer.
[0089] The fourth curved stick (412) is a member that is pressed by being pressed in close contact with the patient's face or inserted into the patient's mouth, and has a fourth uneven surface (413) formed of circular or polygonal protrusions or grooves on one side to increase the pressure effect when in contact with a body part such as the mouth, jaw, or neck.
[0090] The fourth curved stick (412) is formed with a gentle curve to increase contact force along the curved shape of the face and neck.
[0091] A fourth protrusion (411a, 411b) of a certain size can be formed on the front and back of the fourth rod stick (411).
[0092] The fourth uneven surface (413) formed on the front of the fourth curved stick (412) can stimulate the patient's paralyzed nerves and muscles. The fourth bar stick (411) can prevent the hand from slipping by forming fourth vertical protrusions (411a, 411b) at regular intervals.
[0093] The fourth uneven surface (413) has protrusions of different heights formed at regular intervals, which increases the adhesion when in contact with the mouth, jaw, and neck, and thus provides different nerve stimulation, thereby having the effect of improving temperature and tactile stimulation.
[0094] The solution injection port (415) is where the fourth solution is injected. After the fourth solution is injected, the solution can be sealed by a lid member. The fourth solution may be a liquid substance such as water or a refrigerant.
[0095] Refrigerants can be manufactured by mixing water, natural polymers, and additives in a certain ratio to maintain a cool state for a long time. Here, the natural polymers may include corn starch, potato starch, etc.
[0096] When starch particles are exposed to cold water, water molecules penetrate between the amylose or amylopectin molecules forming micelles, resulting in hydration, but without any apparent change in shape. As the temperature gradually increases, the starch particles absorb approximately 25 to 30% of water, a process that is reversible and easily removed by drying the absorbed starch.
[0097] As the temperature of starch increases, the amount of water absorbed by the starch particles increases, and rapid irreversible swelling occurs, causing the gap between molecules to continue to widen, and many water-soluble starch components escape from the starch particles and dissolve in water, resulting in loss of crystallinity.
[0098] As the temperature of starch continues to rise, reaching its gelatinization temperature, the starch granules collapse and the suspension transforms into a colloidal solution. When these starch granules are rapidly cooled, they freeze in a water-absorbing state, retaining their coldness for extended periods.
[0099] The refrigerant may contain 60 parts by weight of starch and 20 parts by weight of an additive based on 450 parts by weight of water as a reference material. The additive may contain one or more of glucose, caustic soda, a stabilizer, and a cross-linking agent.
[0100] The duration of cooling may vary depending on the starch content of the refrigerant. Up to a certain range, the duration of cooling may increase, but if the starch content exceeds a certain range, the duration of cooling may remain the same or decrease.
[0101] Accordingly, the above refrigerant can be composed of 50 to 65 parts by weight of starch based on 450 parts by weight of water as a reference material, and the content of the additive can be determined according to the starch content.
[0102] The refrigerant of the present invention can be configured by changing the starch content according to the cooling duration desired by the user.
[0103] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below.
Claims
1. Maintaining a flat plate shape of a constant thickness and including a first stick body having a constant length, width, and thickness, The first stick body includes a first handle part that is gripped by hand by forming a first protrusion of a certain size at a certain interval on one end, and a first pressing part that forms a first uneven surface made of circular or polygonal protrusions or grooves that can press the inside of the mouth or the outside of the face in an area other than the first handle part. A swallowing stick used for patient treatment, wherein the first pressure portion is formed with the first uneven surface on the front side and a flat surface on the back side, and gauze soaked with a first solution having a disinfectant component is wrapped around the first pressure portion, and then frozen in a freezer.
2. It includes a second stick body formed of a flexible and elastic synthetic resin material in a soft form, forming an accommodation space inside, and having a constant length, width, and thickness. The second stick body has a second handle part that is held by hand by forming second protrusions of a certain size at a certain interval on one end, a second pressing part that forms a second uneven surface made of circular or polygonal protrusions or grooves that can press the inside of the mouth or the outside of the face in an area other than the second handle part, and a solution injection port that injects a second solution on one end of the second stick body. The second pressurized portion is formed with the second uneven surface on the front side and a flat surface on the back side, and when the second solution is put into the solution injection port, the second stick body swells to form a certain shape, and after sealing the solution injection port with a lid member, it is frozen in a freezer and used for patient treatment.
3. Maintaining a flat plate shape of a certain thickness, and including a third stick body having a certain length, width, and thickness, The third stick body is formed by forming a third stick having a straight shape with a constant length, and a third curved stick formed with a gentle curve extending from the third stick to fit the shape of the face, and forming a third protrusion of a constant size at a constant interval on one end of the third stick to form a third handle portion that is held by hand. The third curved stick is a swallowing stick that forms a third uneven surface made up of circular or polygonal protrusions or grooves that can press the inside of the mouth or the outside of the face.
4. In claim 3, The third uneven surface is a lower stick formed by protrusions of different heights at regular intervals.
5. In claim 3, A soft stick in which the third curved stick and the protrusions of the third uneven surface are formed of multiple layers of highly elastic material.
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