DISPOSABLE DEVICE FOR INTIMATE HYGIENE

Abstract

This patent application provides a device comprises a flexible and collapsible casing (2) and a straight and fixed applicator nozzle (3) with a lid (4). The casing (2) equipped with an internal capacity of 300 ml, the casing (2) sealed along its perimeter by fusion and/or ultrasound, being further anatomical and presenting one of its sides (L1) curvilinear in a convex way and the other side (L2) presents small ripples (6) for the fingers; the applicator nozzle (3) of the device (1) is fixed to the casing (2) through pressure and has a dimension of 60 mm, whereby the fixed applicator nozzle (3) of the device (1) is presented structured as a long and smooth tubular element (7), on whose base (5) a plurality of circular transverse elements (8) are provided, parallel to each other, designed as means of bracing, presenting a larger diameter than the applicator tubular element (7).

Claims

1. A disposable device for intimate hygiene, wherein said device (1) basically comprises two elements, being a flexible and collapsible casing (2) when empty, and a straight and fixed applicator nozzle (3) with a lid (4), fixed by pressure; the casing (2) contains an internal capacity varying in volume between 50 and 800 ml, preferably marketable with a volume of 300 ml, made from a multilayer polymeric film, from the group consisting of one of these elements: polyethylene terephthalate (PET), laminated with low density polyethylene, bioriented nylon films, BOPP, PP, nylon/poly films; the casing (2) is sealed along its perimeter using one of the techniques from the following group: temperature melting, ultrasound; the casing (2) of the device (1) is anatomical, presenting one of its sides (L1) curvilinear in a convex way and the other side (L2) presents small ripples (6) for the fingers; the straight and fixed applicator nozzle (3) of the device (1) is fixed to the casing (2) through pressure and has a variable dimension between 30 mm and 150 mm, preferably marketable with 60 mm; the fixed applicator nozzle (3) of the device (1) is structured as a long and smooth tubular element (7), on whose base (5) a plurality of circular transverse elements (8) are provided, parallel to each other, designed as means of bracing, having a larger diameter than the applicator tubular element (7) and, finally, the applicator nozzle (3) provides an outlet channel that has a single hole of large diameter, for the exit of the contents of the casing, enabling large flow rates for low-viscosity fluids and enabling high-viscosity fluids and solid dosage forms such as powders, granules, tablets, suppositories, etc.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] The object addressed in this Invention patent application shall be fully understood in depth through the detailed description which will be carried out based on the figures listed below, in which:

[0040] FIG. 1 illustrates a front plan view of the disposable device for intimate hygiene with fixed nozzle of this device;

[0041] FIG. 2 illustrates a front plan view of the disposable device for intimate hygiene with removable nozzle;

[0042] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the empty disposable device with fixed nozzle;

[0043] FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of the empty disposable device with removable nozzle);

[0044] FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of the disposable device for intimate hygiene with fixed nozzle in its filled and ready-to-use state;

[0045] FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of the disposable device for intimate hygiene with removable nozzle in its filled and ready-to-use state;

[0046] FIG. 7 illustrates a bottom view of the disposable device for intimate hygiene in its filled and ready-to-use state;

[0047] FIG. 8 illustrates a top view of the disposable device for intimate hygiene with a fixed nozzle in its filled and ready-to-use state;

[0048] FIG. 9 illustrates a top view of the disposable device for intimate hygiene with removable nozzle in its filled and ready-to-use state;

[0049] FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of the disposable device for intimate hygiene with fixed nozzle in its filled and ready-to-use state; and

[0050] FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of the disposable device for intimate hygiene with removable nozzle in its filled and ready-to-use state.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] In order to overcome the drawbacks known to the state of the art and also to take an evolutionary step in its previous patent application, BR 202014004079-5, the holder has developed a practical, anatomical, portable, and disposable intimate douche, of easy portability, especially for women's intimate hygiene and also for use as an enema and pelvic cavities for women and men.

[0052] Thus, it created and developed this “DISPOSABLE DEVICE FOR INTIMATE HYGIENE”, which must be positioned with complete prominence among its congeners and be customized to the consumer market by presenting a device for intimate hygiene, portable and disposable, basically composed of two elements, being a flexible, collapsible casing for the containment of liquids, such as water or medicines for hygiene, and an applicator nozzle with a lid, which is fixed to said casing through pressure.

[0053] Said intimate sanitizer is capable of providing fast and adequate hygiene, without excessive water pressure, a fact that is likely to cause inconvenience to the user and can be used as enemas for intestinal and other treatments, being usable in female and male pelvic cavities, injecting a flow of water or other related fluid, in order to assist the user in treatments, flora replacement, adequate lubrication of said cavities.

[0054] The main object of this patent application is, therefore, to provide a multitasking, disposable sanitizer that is capable of providing the user with full comfort, safety, and effectiveness in its use.

[0055] According to what illustrated by the above-mentioned figures, this patent application, “DISPOSABLE DEVICE FOR INTIMATE HYGIENE”, presents a portable, collapsible, and disposable device 1 for intimate hygiene, basically composed of two elements, one being a flexible and collapsible casing 2 and the other a straight and fixed applicator nozzle 3 with a lid 4, the nozzle 3 being fixed by pressure.

[0056] The casing 2 or liquid enclosure is defined as intestinal flora replenishers, anesthetics, lubricants, water for cleaning, among others.

[0057] The casing 2 of this device 1 contains an internal capacity, variable in volume between 50 and 800 ml, preferably marketable with a volume of 300 ml, made from a multilayer polymeric film, preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET), laminated with polyethylene of low density and/or bioriented nylon films, BOPP, PP, nylon/poly films, among others, sealed along its perimeter by means of temperature fusion and/or ultrasound, so as to form the aforementioned casing 2 of the device 1 in question.

[0058] The perimeter sealing SP of this casing excludes the need to use reinforcements at the junction with the base 5 of the applicator nozzle 3.

[0059] The housing 2 of the disposable device 1 for intimate hygiene is anatomical, presenting one of its sides L1 curvilinear in a convex way and the other side L2 presents small ripples 6 for the perfect fit of the fingers of the hand, providing a precise grip with total security in the application.

[0060] The fixed applicator nozzle 3 of the device 1 for hygiene is fixed to said casing 2 through pressure and has a dimension that can vary between 30 mm and 150 mm, being preferably marketable with 60 mm.

[0061] For this purpose, the fixed applicator nozzle 3 of said device 1 for intimate hygiene is structured as a long and smooth tubular element 7, on whose base 5 a plurality of circular transverse elements 8 are provided, parallel to each other, designed as means of bracing, presenting a larger diameter than the applicator tubular element, thus allowing a perfect junction between the perimeter band of the casing and the aforementioned fixed applicator nozzle, eliminating the need for structural reinforcements to prevent possible leaks in its use.

[0062] From the physical and structural conformation of the disposable device for intimate hygiene, it becomes possible to use this device in the application of water for hygiene, in addition to other products for the various treatments in the region, that is, gels, powders, granules, vaginal tablets, suppositories, among other products for the interior of the female and/or male pelvic cavity in order to assist in the hygiene, treatment, flora replacement, lubrication and/or anesthesia of such cavities.

[0063] In order to use the disposable device for intimate hygiene, the casing must be filled up to the indicated limit, fixing the applicator nozzle and then performing the application in the pelvic cavity of interest, manually pressing the content into it.

[0064] For application in the vaginal cavity, preferably the user should use pure water to clean the area, eliminating fluids such as menstrual residues and other secretions.

[0065] Other products, such as medicines indicated for treatments in the region, can be applied in the vaginal cavity.

[0066] In turn, when using the device for hygiene of the anal cavity, one can obtain a cleaning from the distal portion of the large intestine, rectum, and anal canal.

[0067] The cleaning procedure performed through the disposable device for intimate hygiene must be performed two to three times to obtain the expected result.

[0068] When used in the anal cavity, it provides the stimulus of peristaltic movements in the sigmoid, which is the interconnection of the large intestine and rectum, by the contact of water in the pectineal line, so that all fecal residues are purged.

[0069] As it is a single-use device, after use, the user must discard the device, in order to preserve their health.

[0070] The disposable device for intimate hygiene has a substantial structural improvement in design compared to the previous ones, and said device, once opened, is capable of holding large internal volumes of useful fluid and, when closed, occupies a minimum volume.

[0071] By defining a ratio between these two volumes, that is, the capacity of the product over the volume of the packaged product, it is possible to visualize one of the advantages of the disposable device for intimate hygiene, object of this application, for allowing the use of large volumes per appliance.

[0072] Said disposable device for intimate hygiene stands up due to the shape of the pouch (FIG. 6), presenting three polymeric films joined together, creating this specific configuration of the fringe without depending on a valve, such as the related devices of the state of the art do. This is a physical characteristic from which an important functionality derives, which is to provide the user with freedom with their hands when preparing to use the device, leaving the device standing until it is ready to use it.

[0073] Another very important aspect is the ergonomics embedded in the context of this device for intimate hygiene. The anatomic ridges or ripples of the fringe are designed to accommodate one hand, allowing for a more effective transmission of force when squeezing the product. Ultimately, this allows the user to handle a greater volume of internal content.

[0074] The outlet channel of the fixed applicator nozzle has a single large diameter hole for exiting the contents of the casing, enabling large flows for low-viscosity fluids, and enabling high-viscosity fluids and solid dosage forms such as powders, granules, tablets, suppositories, etc.

[0075] Finally, as it has only one rigid element, namely, the fixed applicator nozzle, this device provides a great decrease in the volume of the packaged product, also due to the fact that the casing is folded and housed in packaging of minimum dimensions, greatly optimizing its portability.

[0076] While the preferred embodiment of this device is described, any changes and/or modifications must be understood as within the scope of the device, perfectly fitting the criteria that define it, that is, the combination and modification of elements already known in a new form or arrangement, resulting in a functional improvement in their use or in their manufacture.