WO2006117873A1 - Instrument for removing coat of tongue - Google Patents

Abstract

It is intended to provide an instrument for removing coat of the tongue which aims at efficiently removing coat, etc. sticking to the tongue surface. By using this instrument, the tongue can be cleaned by a single scratching operation without causing nausea and the thus scratched coat can be surely collected and discharged from the mouth. In this instrument, removing members (1) made of a synthetic resin are formed to give an irregularly shaped section wherein a plural number of ribs (3) extend outward from the core (2) and grooves (4) are provided between the ribs (3) in the axial direction.

Description

 Specification

 Tongue coating remover

 Technical field

 [0001] The present invention relates to a tongue coating remover useful for efficiently removing tongue coating and the like adhering to the surface of the tongue to clean the inside of the oral cavity and prevent bad breath.

 Background art

 [0002] Food residues are likely to remain between the surface of the tongue, that is, between the fine nipples (filamentous nipples) that are rough, and microorganisms and mold in the oral cavity, epithelium from which the tongue has been detached, leukocytes, lymphocytes, etc. Since it is easy to remain, it remains as tongue coating, causing bad breath and lack of taste. Therefore, in the past, cleaning was performed using a special brush or spatula.

 [0003] For example, Patent Document 1 includes a grip portion and a cleaner portion, and the cleaner portion is provided with a brush portion that peels tongue coating and a squeegee portion that collects tongue coating peeled by the brush portion. The mouth cleaning tool characterized by this is disclosed. In the case of such a mouth cleaning tool, it is difficult to enlarge the cleaner part in order to avoid the feeling of vomiting, and it is necessary to scoop up many times. In addition, the collected tongue coating may sag when the cleaner is released from the tongue, making it impossible to clean comfortably.

 [0004] In Patent Document 2, the end of the main body formed of a thin, long, and narrow plate is widened, the central portion of one side of the main body is recessed in a curved shape, and the ends are overlapped and held with fingers. There is disclosed a spatula for removing tongue coating characterized by removing the tongue coating by applying a notch in the center to the tongue. In the case of such a spatula for removing tongue coating, since it is not a structure that collects the tongue coating that has been scraped off, the tongue coating that has been scraped off may remain on the tongue or may fall off when the spatula is separated from the tongue. There is no comfortable and sufficient cleaning.

 Patent Document 1: JP 2001-457

 Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-258909

 Disclosure of the invention

 Problems to be solved by the invention

[0005] First, the problem to be solved is to clean the tongue with a single stroke without vomiting. And a tongue coating remover that can reliably collect collected tongue coating.

Second, a tongue coating remover that can sterilize and clean the oral cavity while cleaning the tongue, and third, a tongue coating remover that can be easily operated with one hand. Furthermore, it is to provide a tongue coating remover that can be used easily even for sensitive people who have difficulty in damaging the tongue papillae when the tongue coating is removed.

 Means for solving the problem

[0006] In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is characterized by the following configuration.

 1. The synthetic resin removing portion is characterized in that a plurality of ribs extending outward from the central skeleton portion and an irregular cross-sectional shape in which a groove is provided in the axial direction between the ribs.

 2. The above 1 is characterized in that a drug part capable of at least sterilizing and cleaning the oral cavity is formed on the groove surface part between the ribs in the removing part while cleaning the tongue.

 3. The above 1 or 2 is characterized in that the removal portion has flexibility to bend.

 4. Any one of the above-described forces 1 to 3 is characterized in that the removal portion is extruded.

 The invention's effect

 [0007] A. According to claim 1, the removal portion is formed of a plurality of ribs outward from the center skeleton and a synthetic resin having an irregular cross-sectional shape in which a groove is provided in the axial direction between the ribs. In spite of its small diameter, it has a large area in contact with the tongue surface, and can wipe off a large amount of tongue coating at a time. Moreover, the known tongue coating remover has a large thickness, whereas the tongue coating remover according to the present invention has a small thickness and hardly feels vomiting. Therefore, it is possible to clean the tongue with a single scraping. Furthermore, tongue coating collected in the groove can be reliably collected and discharged out of the mouth.

 B. According to claim 2, since the medicine portion is further provided, the inside of the oral cavity can be kept clean for a long time by applying the medicine to the tongue while removing tongue coating.

 C. According to claim 3, the tongue coating can be scraped off while curving appropriately and gripping both ends with one hand, making it easy to use and highly convenient.

D. According to claim 4, the rib abutting against the tongue surface is rounded, so that the tongue milk It is easy to use for people with sensitive tongues that are difficult to hurt the head.

 BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

 [0008] The present invention will be specifically described below. Examples of materials for the tongue coating removal part include polypropylene, polyester elastomer, polyacetal, etc., which are relatively flexible thermoplastic resins among synthetic resins. Manufacturing equipment developed by the applicant (Japanese Patent Publication No. 56-172). 40).

 [0009] Specifically, from a die having a shaping opening having a shape similar to the cross-sectional shape of the removal portion to be molded and a melt flow rate adjusting hole behind the shaping opening, molten molten resin in a molten state is obtained. The flow rate is adjusted with a melt flow rate adjusting hole, shaped into a required cross-sectional shape at a shaping opening, extruded, cut into a required length, and molded. The irregular cross-sectional shape of the removal part is arbitrary and is not limited to a specific cross-sectional shape. Then, by being extruded in this way, the rib has a rounded contour shape with no corners due to the surface free energy of the molten resin. The removal portion may be colored or colorless and may be transparent or opaque. However, it is desirable that the removal portion be appropriately colored so as to enhance the design and clarify the color difference from tongue coating.

 [0010] In order to keep the removal part hygienic, it may be subjected to sterilization or antibacterial treatment after molding. Alternatively, a disinfectant or antibacterial agent may be kneaded into the synthetic resin which is the molding material of the removal part. Good. Antibacterial agents include silver compounds that utilize the antibacterial properties of silver ions, quaternary ammonium salt compounds that are one of the cationic surfactants, and natural antibacterial agents. A chitin

In addition, a simple substance or a complex of chitosan, other known compounds, and the like can be used, and any substance that does not adversely affect the human body is selected as long as it is effective for exerting an antibacterial effect. The outer diameter of the removal part is about 0.3mn! About 5mm is desirable. If the diameter is too small, the scavenging effect is small. If the diameter is too large, it is not possible to adjust the harshness, so that it is not possible to use comfortably and there is a possibility that a feeling of vomiting may occur.

[0011] In the case where the removal unit has a drug part, the rib satisfies the function of scooping tongue coating and the function of applying the drug to the tongue, and the groove satisfies the function of holding the drug and the function of collecting tongue coating. Examples of drugs in the pharmacy include bactericides and antibacterial agents, and other flavors, sweeteners, glycerin, lecithin, colorants, emulsifiers and the like that are added as necessary. It is appropriately selected from those that do not adversely affect the human body. The powerful drug part may be formed on the groove surface part in an adhering manner, or it may be formed on the groove surface part by kneading and molding the chemical into the synthetic resin that is the molding material of the removal part.ヽ.

 Examples of fungicides include thymol, methyl salicylate, triclosan, salt cetyl pyridinium, quaternary ammonia salts, zinc compounds, and other known compounds such as simple substances or composites, which kill tongue coating-producing microorganisms. Anything that is effective for this is acceptable.

 Examples of the fragrances include 1-menthol, 1,8-cineole, and scented flavor, which have an excellent effect of preventing bad breath and provide a refreshing refreshing feeling.

 Examples of the sweetener include aspartame, L-ferallanine compound, sucralose, sorbitol, xylitol and the like.

1 to 2 illustrate an embodiment of the tongue coating remover of the present invention, wherein 1 is a removal portion, 2 is a skeleton portion, 3 is a rib for scraping tongue coating, and 4 is tongue coating. It is a groove for collecting.

 The removal section 1 is formed by shaping the molten polyacetal resin with a die force and extruding it, cutting it to a required length.

 The removal portion 1 has a plurality of ribs 3 extending radially outward from the central skeleton portion 2 and an irregular cross-sectional shape in which grooves 4 are provided between the ribs 3 in the axial direction. Further, the removing unit 1 has flexibility that can be bent, and has resilience that allows elastic recovery.

 Each rib 3 extends at an equiangular shape, and a small rib 3 a is provided symmetrically at the tip of the rib 3, and a groove 4 having substantially the same cross-sectional shape is formed between the ribs 3.

FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of the tongue coating remover of the present invention, and the configuration is basically the same as that of the above-described embodiment of FIG. The explanation of is omitted by applying the reference numerals mutatis mutandis, and different configurations will be explained.

 The skeleton part 2 has a hollow part 2a in the center. The rib 3 has a branch rib 3b protruding on one side.

 FIG. 4 illustrates another embodiment of the tongue coating remover of the present invention, and the configuration is basically the same as that of the above-described embodiment of FIG. The description of is omitted by applying the reference numerals mutatis mutandis, and a different configuration will be described.

Each rib 3 extends in a serpentine shape and improves the elastic recovery of the rib 3 so that it touches the tongue. A soft feeling is obtained.

 FIG. 5 illustrates another embodiment of the tongue coating remover of the present invention, and the configuration is basically the same as that of the embodiment of FIG. The description of is omitted by applying the reference numerals mutatis mutandis, and a different configuration will be described.

 A drug part 5 is formed on the groove surface part 4 a of the groove 4 between the ribs 3. This drug part 5 has a bactericidal agent and is formed so that the inside of the oral cavity including the tongue can be sterilized by elution of the bactericidal agent when the tongue coating is removed.

 [0016] As an example of use, the tongue coating remover shown in Fig. 1 cleans the tongue by grasping both ends of the removal portion 1, abutting the central portion against the back of the tongue, and scooping it forward. By bending it as shown in Fig. 1, it can be easily brought into contact with the back of the tongue and can be used with peace of mind even for caregivers who do not have to worry about accidental ingestion because it is longer than the caliber. .

 [0017] The power described in the embodiments of the present invention has been described above. The present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made according to the spirit of the invention. The removal part 1 may be a single piece or may be used in a form in which a plurality of small diameters are bundled. For parts other than the removal part 1, grips ( The handle 6a is provided at both ends of the removal portion 1 as shown in FIG. 6, the gripping portion 6 is provided at the tip of the handle portion 6a, or both ends of the removal portion 1 in FIG. It can be connected at one point and a gripping part 6 is provided at the end, or can be freely selected according to the design specifications.

 Although not shown, the drug portion 5 may be formed by adhering to the groove surface portion 4a of the groove 4 between the ribs 3 in the removal portion 1 of FIG. 3 or the removal portion 1 of FIG. A hollow portion 2a similar to the skeleton portion 2 in FIG. 3 may be formed in the skeleton portion 2a in FIG. 1, FIG. 4 or FIG. For example, in order to enhance the ability to scrape and collect tongue coating by the rib 3, even when using a relatively hard coconut, the hollow portion 2a makes it easy to bend. On the other hand, when a resin having a soft hardness is used, a reinforcing material may be inserted into the hollow portion 2a to increase the bending strength of the removal portion 1. Furthermore, the medicine may be put into the hollow part 2a, and the medicine may be supplied to the tongue from the end of the hollow part 2a.

 Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating an embodiment of the tongue coating remover of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

 FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating another embodiment of the tongue coating remover of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating another embodiment of the tongue coating remover of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating another embodiment of the tongue coating device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view illustrating another embodiment of the tongue coating remover of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a plan view illustrating another embodiment of the tongue coating remover of the present invention. Explanation of symbols

 1 Removal section

 2 Skeleton

2a Hollow part

 3 ribs

3a small rib

3b Branched rib

 4 groove

 4a Groove surface

 5 Pharmacy

Claims

The scope of the claims  [1] A tongue coating characterized in that the synthetic resin removal portion is formed in a plurality of ribs extending outward from the central skeleton portion and an irregular cross-sectional shape in which grooves are provided in the axial direction between the ribs. Remover.  [2] The tongue coating remover according to claim 1, wherein a drug part capable of at least sterilizing and washing the inside of the oral cavity is formed on the groove surface part between the ribs in the removing part while cleaning the tongue. .  [3] The tongue coating remover according to [1] or [2], wherein the removal portion has a flexibility that allows bending.  [4] The tongue coating remover according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the removing portion is extruded.