Portable Ozone Nozzle for Pet Ear Mite Disinfection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing treatments for ear mites in pets are incomplete due to the anatomical structure of the auditory meatus, which prevents medication from reaching both the vertical and horizontal sections effectively, leading to reduced efficacy and prolonged treatment times.
Innovation Solution
A portable pet auditory meatus care device that uses ozone generated by an ozone generator, delivered through a nozzle that can be angled to reach both the vertical and horizontal sections of the auditory meatus, ensuring complete disinfection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If medication is instilled into the auditory meatus, then the treatment has a direct effect on ear mites, but the medication cannot enter the horizontal auditory meatus through the 90° angle, reducing treatment effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a nozzle to deliver medication under pressure into the auditory meatus, utilizing pneumatic principles to force the medication through the 90° angle and into the horizontal auditory meatus, overcoming the natural resistance caused by the anatomical structure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a nozzle component that extends the medication delivery path from a single dimension (vertical auditory meatus) to multiple dimensions, enabling medication to reach both the vertical and horizontal auditory meatus sections effectively
2Reliability
If medication is used to treat ear mites, then the treatment can be effective, but the treatment time is long and incomplete
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nozzle that maintains continuous contact with the auditory meatus, allowing medication to be delivered continuously to both vertical and horizontal sections, ensuring complete treatment coverage without interruption and reducing overall treatment time
3Ease of operation
If a cotton swab is used as an aid, then it can help deliver medication, but the swab cannot be bent and inserted into the horizontal auditory meatus
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the cotton swab with a nozzle that uses pneumatic pressure to deliver medication, eliminating the need for manual insertion tools and enabling effective medication delivery to the horizontal auditory meatus without requiring bending or special insertion techniques
Solution Approach 2:
The patent substitutes the mechanical cotton swab insertion method with a pneumatic nozzle system, using gas pressure to deliver medication directly into the auditory meatus, overcoming the limitations of flexible but ineffective swabs
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device achieves complete disinfection of the auditory meatus, significantly improving the effectiveness of ear mite treatment, shortening treatment time, and eliminating drug residues, thus ensuring high safety and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
an ozone generator generating ozone gas, which is communicated with the output port of the nozzle
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a portable pet auditory meatus care device for sterilizing and removing ear mites through ozone. The device comprises a handle-shaped housing case, a nozzle for abutting against the auditory meatus which is provided with a connection port, an ozone generator for generating ozone gas which is connected with the output port of the nozzle, a drive board and a battery; when the nozzle is abutted against the opening of the auditory meatus, the output port is communicated with the interior of the auditory meatus. The device can completely disinfect the auditory meatus of pets so as to prevent and treat ear mites.