Facial wrinkle correction assembly

Abstract

A facial wrinkle correction assembly according to the present invention comprises: a mouthguard which is inserted into the oral cavity and disposed so as to engage with teeth, is provided in a U-shape, has an inner wall and an outer wall provided on respective sides of a horizontally disposed tooth engagement plate, and has a convex protrusion part provided in a partial section of the outer wall around the sides of the mouth at which facial wrinkles are formed; and a main body case in which the mouthguard is accommodated and which sterilizes the mouthguard, wherein the main body case may comprise a detection unit for detecting that the mouthguard is accommodated, and a sterilization unit operated by the detection unit.

Description

Facial wrinkle correction assembly

[0001] The present invention relates to a facial wrinkle correction assembly, and more specifically, to a facial wrinkle correction assembly that can be simply worn during daily life to alleviate or correct facial wrinkles and can protect teeth or gums from unexpected external forces or impacts.

[0002] As we age, the skin gradually thins and loses elasticity, and the attachment between subcutaneous fat and the skin weakens, which can cause it to stretch and sag in the direction of gravity. It is reported that these signs of skin aging begin in the early 30s.

[0003] In the early stages of skin aging, the thin skin of the upper eyelids sags, and expression lines may form when making frequent facial expressions or smiling. As aging progresses and the skin begins to sag significantly, nasolabial folds, wrinkles around the nose, crow's feet, and forehead wrinkles develop.

[0004] However, procedural therapies such as Botox, fillers, and chemical peels, or invasive surgeries like wrinkle correction that show immediate results, are accompanied by pain, place a heavy burden on the patient, and incur high costs, as well as carrying a risk of side effects such as complications.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for the development of methods or corrective devices that can improve facial wrinkles through non-surgical and non-invasive means, worn during daily life. In particular, in the case of orthodontic devices worn inside the mouth, there is a need to resolve issues such as foul odors and concerns about bacterial proliferation caused by the accumulation of saliva and various oral bacteria.

[0006] The present invention was conceived in consideration of the aforementioned problems, and the objective of the present invention is to provide a facial wrinkle correction assembly that can alleviate or correct facial wrinkles by simply wearing it during daily life, and which is advantageous in terms of hygiene by suppressing the generation of odors and minimizing bacterial growth through sterilization with ultraviolet rays when stored in the main body case.

[0007] The technical problems that the present invention aims to solve are not limited to those described above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the invention below.

[0008] A facial wrinkle correction assembly according to the present invention for solving the above problem comprises: a mouth guard that is inserted into the oral cavity and positioned to interlock with the teeth, and is provided with an inner wall and an outer wall on each side based on a horizontally positioned tooth matching plate provided in a U-shape, and has a convex protrusion provided in a portion of the outer wall around the mouth, which is the location where facial wrinkles are formed; and a main body case that accommodates the mouth guard and sterilizes the mouth guard, wherein the main body case may include a sensing unit that detects that the mouth guard is accommodated; and a sterilization unit that is operated by the sensing unit.

[0009] The convex protrusion may be formed to be relatively larger than the curvature formed by the inner wall and the outer wall, so as to protrude outward from the outer wall.

[0010] The above sterilization unit is at least one pair of UV lamps, and the main body case may further include a control unit that detects an input signal from the detection unit and operates the UV lamps.

[0011] The user's upper teeth and gums are supported by facing the tooth matching plate, the inner wall, and the outer wall, and a buffer space may be formed on the inner surface of the convex protrusion that is spaced apart from the upper teeth and gums by a pre-set safety gap.

[0012] The curvature formed by the above convex protrusion may be greater than the curvature formed by the above outer wall.

[0013] The above convex protrusion may include an upper portion positioned in an upper area to contact the gum boundary of the user, a first tapered portion that tapers outward as it goes downward from the point where the upper portion ends, a vertical surface portion connected to the first tapered portion and extending downward, and a second tapered portion that tapers inward again from the vertical surface portion. Additionally, the first tapered portion, the vertical surface portion, and the second tapered portion may be arranged to be continuously connected in the form of a gentle curved surface.

[0014] The above convex protrusion is made of an elastic material, and the cushioning space can absorb external force and undergo elastic deformation.

[0015] The above convex protrusions can be made of biodegradable resins such as polylactic acid (PLA) or polyamide.

[0016] The above main body case may be provided with a moisture discharge hole and an air blower hole.

[0017] According to one aspect of the present invention, facial wrinkles can be alleviated or corrected by simply wearing it during daily life, and in particular, when stored in the main body case, sterilization with ultraviolet light suppresses the generation of bad odors and minimizes bacterial growth, which can be advantageous in terms of hygiene.

[0018] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a cushioning space may be formed at a predetermined distance from the teeth and gums, so that even if an unexpected external force is applied during wear, the cushioning space can be elastically deformed, thereby minimizing damage to the teeth or gums.

[0019] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the main body case is provided in a compact size, thereby realizing compactness of the case and excellent portability.

[0020] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from this specification and the attached drawings.

[0021] The following drawings attached to this specification illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and serve to further enhance understanding of the technical concept of the present invention together with the detailed description of the invention provided below; therefore, the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited only to the matters described in such drawings.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a facial wrinkle correction assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the main body case of a facial wrinkle correction assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention in an open state.

[0024] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a mouth guard of a facial wrinkle correction assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 4 is a top view of a mouth guard of a facial wrinkle correction assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating the main body case of a facial wrinkle correction assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a main body case in a facial wrinkle correction assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] 100 : Mouse Guard

[0029] 110: Dental matching plate

[0030] 120 : Medial wall

[0031] 130 : Outer wall

[0032] 140: Convex protrusion

[0033] 141 : Buffer space

[0034] G: Safety clearance

[0035] 200 : Main body case

[0036] 210 : Detector

[0037] 220: Sterilization unit, UV lamp

[0038] 230 : Control unit

[0039] 240: Moisture drainage hole

[0040] 250 : Air blower hole

[0041] 260 : Type-C charging port

[0042] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Prior to this, terms and words used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted as being limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, and should be interpreted in a meaning and concept consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention, based on the principle that the inventor can appropriately define the concept of the terms to best describe his invention.

[0043] Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely some of the most preferred embodiments of the invention and do not represent all of the technical ideas of the invention, and that various equivalents and modifications that can replace them may exist at the time of filing this application.

[0044] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a facial wrinkle correction assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the main body case of the facial wrinkle correction assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention in an open state.

[0045] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a facial wrinkle correction assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a mouth guard (100) inserted into the oral cavity and positioned to interlock with the teeth; and a main body case (200) that accommodates the mouth guard (100) and sterilizes the mouth guard (100).

[0046] The above mouth guard (100) can be inserted into the oral cavity and positioned to interlock with the teeth. The above mouth guard (100) can be provided to correspond to the upper teeth.

[0047] The above mouth guard (100) is provided in a U-shape, and an inner wall (120) and an outer wall (130) may be provided on each side based on a horizontally positioned tooth matching plate (110). Additionally, a convex protrusion (140) may be formed in a portion of the outer wall (130).

[0048] The convex protrusion (140) may be formed to be relatively larger than the curvature formed by the inner wall (120) and the outer wall (130), so as to protrude outward from the outer wall (130).

[0049] Accordingly, when the user wears the mouth guard (100), the nasolabial folds around the mouth, especially between the nose and the mouth, can be corrected.

[0050] The main body case (200) can accommodate the mouth guard (100). The main body case (200) may be provided with a sterilization unit (220). When the user is not wearing it, the mouth guard (100) is stored in the main body case (200), and during storage, saliva or foreign substances adhering to the mouth guard (100) can be sterilized and disinfected through the sterilization unit (220). This suppresses the generation of bad odors and minimizes bacterial growth, allowing for clean and convenient use.

[0051] We will examine each component of this facial wrinkle correction assembly in detail.

[0052] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a mouth guard of a facial wrinkle correction assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a top view of a mouth guard of a facial wrinkle correction assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the mouth guard (100) may be provided with an inner wall (120) and an outer wall (130) on each side based on a horizontally positioned tooth matching plate (110) that is U-shaped. The tooth matching plate (110) may be a part that engages with the upper teeth. The inner wall (120) and the outer wall (130) may substantially cover the front and rear of the upper teeth. That is, the user's upper teeth and gums may be supported by facing the tooth matching plate (110), the inner wall (120), and the outer wall (130). These inner wall (120) and outer wall (130) may form substantially the same curvature to match the shape of the upper teeth.

[0054] The convex protrusion (140) may be provided in a portion of the outer wall (130) around the mouth, which is the location where facial wrinkles are formed on the mouth guard (100). The convex protrusion (140) may be formed to be relatively larger than the curvature formed by the inner wall (120) and the outer wall (130), so as to protrude outward from the outer wall (130).

[0055] The curvature formed by the convex protrusion (140) may be greater than the curvature formed by the outer wall (130). Accordingly, the convex protrusion (140) may be arranged to protrude further outward relatively than the outer wall (130). In addition, a buffer space (141) may be formed on the inner surface of the convex protrusion (140) that is spaced apart from the upper tooth and gum by a predetermined safety gap (G). The buffer space (141) spaced apart by the safety gap (G) may separate the gum or tooth from the mouth guard (100) by a predetermined distance.

[0056] Specifically, the convex protrusion (140) may include an upper portion (142) positioned in an upper area to contact the gum boundary of the user, a first tapered portion (143) that tapers outward as it goes downward from the point where the upper portion (142) ends, a vertical surface portion (144) that is connected to the first tapered portion (143) and extends vertically downward, and a second tapered portion (145) that tapers inward again from the vertical surface portion (144). The first tapered portion (143), the vertical surface portion (144), and the second tapered portion (145) may be arranged to be continuously connected in a gentle curved shape.

[0057] Through the convex protrusion (140) of this configuration, facial wrinkles can be alleviated or corrected by simply wearing it during daily life. The convex protrusion (140) pushes the skin outward from the inside of the mouth, thereby alleviating nasolabial folds. In particular, due to the continuously connected gentle curved shape formed by the first tapered portion (143), the vertical surface portion (144), and the second tapered portion (145), the nasolabial folds are effectively pushed outward, and skin folding can be blocked. If the mouth guard (100) is worn continuously, facial wrinkles can be alleviated or corrected.

[0058] The above-mentioned convex protrusion (140) is made of an elastic material, and the cushioning space (141) can absorb external force and undergo elastic deformation. Accordingly, the cushioning space (141) can be formed at a predetermined distance from the teeth and gums, so that even if an unexpected external force is applied during wear, the cushioning space (141) can undergo elastic deformation, thereby minimizing damage to the teeth or gums. The above-mentioned safety gap (G) and cushioning space (141) can provide a deformation space when the convex protrusion (140) undergoes elastic deformation.

[0059] The above convex protrusion (140) may be made of a biodegradable resin such as polylactic acid (PLA) or polyamide. Such polylactic acid or polyamide materials are biodegradable, eco-friendly, and harmless to the human body as the generation of environmental hormones is minimized.

[0060] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating a main body case of a facial wrinkle correction assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a main body case of a facial wrinkle correction assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Referring together to FIGS. 5 and 6 and FIGS. 1 to 4, the main body case (200) may include a sensing unit (210) that detects that the mouse guard (100) is received; a sterilization unit (220) operated by the sensing unit (210); and a control unit (230).

[0062] The main body case (200) may be provided with a sensing unit (210) linked to the cover. The sensing unit (210) can detect the reception of the mouse guard (100) in the main body case (200). The sterilization unit (220) may be at least one pair of UV lamps.

[0063] The above UV lamp may be provided on a PCB board (221), and a Type-C charging terminal (260) may be provided on one side. The control unit (230) may operate the UV lamp by detecting the input signal of the detection unit (210). In addition, the main body case (200) may be provided with a moisture discharge hole (240) and an air blower hole (250) so that the evaporation of saliva or moisture can be facilitated.

[0064] Accordingly, when stored on the main body case (200), it is sterilized with ultraviolet light, so the generation of bad odors is suppressed and bacterial growth is minimized, which can be advantageous in terms of hygiene.

[0065] With this configuration, facial wrinkles can be corrected by simply wearing it during daily life, and in particular, the sterilization part (220) provided on the main body case (200) suppresses the generation of bad odors and minimizes bacterial growth, which is advantageous in terms of hygiene, and the compactness of the case is realized, allowing for excellent portability.

[0066] In addition, a buffer space (141) can be formed at a predetermined distance from the teeth and gums, so that even if an unexpected external force is applied during wear, the buffer space (141) can be elastically deformed, thereby minimizing damage to the teeth or gums.

[0067] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the main body case (200) is provided in a compact size so that the compactness of the case is realized and portability can be excellent.

[0068] In this specification, terms indicating directions such as up, down, left, right, front, and back have been used; however, these terms are used merely for convenience of explanation, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that they may vary depending on the location of the object or the position of the observer.

[0069] As described above, although the present invention has been explained by limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is obvious that various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention and the equivalent scope of the claims described below by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs.

[0070] Although the drawings and other accompanying materials for the description of the present invention and the illustration of embodiments thereof may be depicted in a somewhat exaggerated form to emphasize or highlight the technical content according to the present invention, it should be interpreted as obvious to a person skilled in the art that various modified applications are possible by considering the aforementioned descriptions and the details illustrated in the drawings.

Claims

1. A mouth guard that is inserted into the oral cavity and positioned to interlock with the teeth, is provided in a U-shape, has an inner wall and an outer wall on each side based on a horizontally positioned tooth matching plate, and has a convex protrusion provided in a portion of the outer wall around the mouth, which is the location where facial wrinkles are formed; and It includes a main body case that accommodates the above-mentioned mouse guard and sterilizes the above-mentioned mouse guard, The above main body case is, A sensing unit that detects that the above mouse guard is received; A facial wrinkle correction assembly characterized by including a sterilization unit operated by the above-mentioned sensing unit.

2. In Paragraph 1, A facial wrinkle correction assembly characterized in that the convex protrusion is formed to be relatively larger than the curvature formed by the inner wall and the outer wall, and is arranged to protrude outward from the outer wall.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above sterilization unit is at least one pair of UV lamps, and A facial wrinkle correction assembly characterized in that the main body case further includes a control unit that detects an input signal from the sensing unit and operates the UV lamp.

4. In Paragraph 2, The user's upper teeth and gums are supported by facing the tooth matching plate, the inner wall, and the outer wall, and A facial wrinkle correction assembly characterized by the inner surface of the convex protrusion having a buffer space formed therein, which is spaced apart from the upper teeth and gums by a predetermined safety gap.

5. In Paragraph 4, A facial wrinkle correction assembly characterized in that the curvature formed by the convex protrusion is greater than the curvature formed by the outer wall.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above convex protrusion is, An upper part positioned in the upper area to abut the user's gum boundary; A first tapered section that tapers outward as it goes downward from the point where the upper part ends; A vertical surface connected at the first tapered section and extending downwardly; and It includes a second tapered portion that tapers inward again from the vertical surface, A facial wrinkle correction assembly characterized by the first tapered portion, the vertical surface portion, and the second tapered portion being arranged to be continuously connected to each other in the form of a gentle curved surface.

7. In Paragraph 5, The above convex protrusion is made of an elastic material, and A facial wrinkle correction assembly characterized by the above-mentioned buffer space absorbing external force and undergoing elastic deformation.

8. In Paragraph 1, A facial wrinkle correction assembly characterized in that the above-mentioned convex protrusion is made of a biodegradable resin such as polylactic acid (PLA) or polyamide.

9. In Paragraph 3, A facial wrinkle correction assembly characterized in that the main body case is provided with a moisture discharge hole and an air blower hole.

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