DE3023130A1 - Mouth and nose steriliser - uses high intensity light flash of millisecond duration - Google Patents

Mouth and nose steriliser - uses high intensity light flash of millisecond duration

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DE3023130A1
DE3023130A1 DE19803023130 DE3023130A DE3023130A1 DE 3023130 A1 DE3023130 A1 DE 3023130A1 DE 19803023130 DE19803023130 DE 19803023130 DE 3023130 A DE3023130 A DE 3023130A DE 3023130 A1 DE3023130 A1 DE 3023130A1
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Hasso von 4000 Düsseldorf Blücher
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N5/0601—Apparatus for use inside the body
    • A61N5/0603—Apparatus for use inside the body for treatment of body cavities
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N5/0601—Apparatus for use inside the body
    • A61N5/0603—Apparatus for use inside the body for treatment of body cavities
    • A61N2005/0607—Nose
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N2005/065—Light sources therefor
    • A61N2005/0654—Lamps

Abstract

Device for disinfecting the nose and mouth cavities comprises a flashing light source which generates a density of at least 10,000, pref. 150,000 lumen. The light source may be a stroboscope electron flash tube and may be mounted at the end of a flexible rod. More specifically, the source is fitted to one end of a flexible bundle of glass fibres, the other end carrying a beam distributer which can be inserted into the nose and/or mouth. Pref. duration of the flash is 1/000 secs for a light quality of approx. 6000-14,000 degrees Kelvin. The device may be mounted in a hood of transparent plastics. The method of treatment is intended esp. for killing viruses of the type "tarpela premens".

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Desinfizieren desThe invention relates to a device for disinfecting the

Nasen- und Rachenraums.Nasal and pharynx.

Es ist bekannt, daß verschiedene Viren und Bakterien, wie z. B.It is known that various viruses and bacteria, such as. B.

Erreger von Erkältungskrankheiten (tarpela premens) eine dunkle, feuchte und warme Umgebung benötigen, um sich zu erhalten und zu vermehren.The causative agent of colds (tarpela premens) a dark, damp and need warm surroundings in order to maintain and reproduce.

Es ist weiterhin bekannt, daß gewisse Viren und Bakterien durch Bestrahlung mit ultraviolettem Licht vernichtet werden können.It is also known that certain viruses and bacteria by irradiation can be destroyed with ultraviolet light.

Da die Schleimhäute in Stirn- und Nasenhöhlen einer derartigen Bestrahlung nicht zugänglich sind und insbesondere eirenormalerweise erforderliche Langzeitbestrahlung zu Gewebeschäden führen könnte, hat man auf derartige Bestrahlungsverfahren bisher verzichtet.Because the mucous membranes in the frontal and nasal cavities such irradiation are not accessible and especially long-term irradiation that is normally required To date, such irradiation methods could lead to tissue damage waived.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zu schaffen, die in einfacher und wirkungsvoller Weise eine schnelle Desinfektion von Nasen- und Rachenraum erlaubt.The present invention is based on the object of a device to create a quick disinfection in a simple and effective way allowed from nose and throat.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Vorrichtung gelöst, die gekennzeichnet ist durch eine in den Nasen- und/oder Rachenraum einfahrbare Blitzlichtquelle, die eine Leuchtdichte von mindestens 10.000, vorzugsweise 12.000 lumen'erzeugt.This object is achieved by a device that is characterized is through a flashlight source that can be retracted into the nasal and / or pharynx, which a luminance of at least 10,000, preferably 12,000 lumens' generated.

Versuche haben gezeigt, daß Viren vom Typ "tarpela premens" in einer Nährlösung nach drei bis zwanzig Minuten starben bzw. vernichtet waren, nachdem sie einem einzigen Lichtblitz mit einer Leuchtdichte von 12.000 lumen ausgesetzt wurden. Bei Humanversuchen wurde dieses Ergebnis bestätigt.Experiments have shown that viruses of the "tarpela premens" type in a Nutrient solution died or was destroyed after three to twenty minutes them a single flash of light with one Luminance of 12,000 lumens were exposed. This result was confirmed in human experiments.

Der Kern der Erfindung liegt also darin, daß die Bestrahlungsdauer auf den Bruchteil einer Sekunde bei überproportionaler Leuchtdichte (bezogen auf das zu bestrahlende Feld) ausgelegt ist. Vorzugsweise beträgt die Lichtqualität ca. 14.000 Grad Kelvin.The essence of the invention is that the exposure time to a fraction of a second with disproportionate luminance (based on the field to be irradiated) is designed. The light quality is preferably approx. 14,000 degrees Kelvin.

Als Lichtquelle hat sich eine Stroboskop -Elektronenblitzröhre bewährt, die mit einem Handgriff zum erleichterten Einführen in den Nasen- bzw. Rachenraum versehen ist.A stroboscopic electronic flash tube has proven itself as a light source, those with a handle for easier insertion into the nasal or pharynx is provided.

Eine besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsform stellt eine Lichtquelle dar, die in Form eines flexiblen Glasfaserbündels ausgebildet ist, an dessen freien, in den Nasen- und/oder Rachenraum einführbaren Ende ein Strahlenverteiler vorgesehen ist.A particularly preferred embodiment is a light source represents, which is designed in the form of a flexible glass fiber bundle, at its free, A radiation distributor is provided in the end that can be introduced into the nasal and / or pharynx is.

Der Strahlenverteiler kann als aufsetzbares Teil ausgebildet sein.The beam distributor can be designed as an attachable part.

Entscheidend ist auch, daß die Lichtblitze so ausgelegt sind, daß keine physiologisch störende Wärme entwickelt wird.It is also crucial that the flashes of light are designed so that no physiologically disturbing heat is developed.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung eignet sich sowohl zum persönlichen-,privaten<ebrauch als auch zum Einsatz in Arztpraxen, Kliniken und Unternehmen. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ist einfach handhabbar und kann in einfacher Weise zur schnellen Unterdrückung einer sich ausbreitenden Erkältungskrankheit eingesetzt werden. Besonders bei Trägern von Atemmasken <Schutzmasken, Sauerstoffatemmasken, O.P.-Masken) kann eine köreerliche Leistungssteigerung durch Desinfektion des Nasen- und Rachenraumes bei Erkältungskrankheit erwartet werden.The device according to the invention is suitable for both personal and private use as well as for use in medical practices, clinics and companies. The inventive Device is easy to handle and can be used in a simple manner for rapid suppression a spreading cold. Especially with porters of breathing masks <protective masks, oxygen breathing masks, O.P. masks) can be a corporeal Increase in performance by disinfecting the nasal and throat areas in the event of a cold to be expected.

Für den Einsatz einer Vorrichtung für mehrere Benutzer wird über den Behandlungsteil der Vorrichtung eine Haube aus transparentem Kunststoff gestülpt, die nach Sebrarh durch eine neue Haube ersetzbar ist. Vorzugsweise ist die Haube als sterile Kunststofftüte ausgebildet.To use one device for several users, the Treatment part of the device from a hood transparent plastic put over, which according to Sebrarh can be replaced by a new hood. Preferably is the hood is designed as a sterile plastic bag.

Da die Intensität von Erkältungskrankheiten oft recht unterschiedlich ist, ist vorzugsweise noch eine Einrichtung zur Einstellung der Blitzlichtdauer vorgesehen.Because the intensity of colds often varies quite a bit is, is preferably also a device for setting the flash duration intended.

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Vorrichtung zum Desinfizieren des Nasen- und Rachenraums Patentansprüche Vorrichtung zum Desinfizieren des Nasen- und Rachenraums, gekennzeichnet durch eine in den Nasen- undkder Rachenraum einführbare Blitzlichtquelle, die eie Leuchidichte von mindestens 10.000, vorzugsweise 150.000 lumen lumeneerzeugt. Device for disinfecting the nasal and pharynx claims Device for disinfecting the nasal and pharynx, characterized by a A flashlight source that can be introduced into the nasal and pharynx and has a luminous density of at least 10,000, preferably 150,000 lumens. 2.) Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Lichtquelle eine Stroboskop-Elektronenblitzröhre ist.2.) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the light source is a strobe electronic flash tube. 3.) Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Lichtquelle am Ende eines flexiblen Stabes oder dgl.3.) Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the light source at the end of a flexible rod or the like. angeordnet ist. is arranged. 4.) Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Lichtquelle durch ein flexibles Glasfaserbündel gebildet ist, an dessen freien, in den Nasen- und/oder Rachenraum einführbaren Ende ein Strahlenverteiler vorgesehen ist 5.) Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Strahlenverteiler eine am Ende des Glasfaserbündels angeordnete Halbkugel ist.4.) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the light source is formed by a flexible glass fiber bundle, at the free, in the nasal and / or pharynx insertable end a beam distributor is provided 5.) Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the beam distributor is one at the end of the fiber optic bundle is arranged hemisphere. 6.) Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch ge-Lichtblitze kennzeichnet, daß die Blitzlichtquelleivon einer Dauer von etwa 1/1000 Sekunden bei einer Lichtqualität von ca. 6.000 14.000 Grad Kelvin liefert.6.) Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized ge-flashes of light indicates that the flash light source has a duration of about 1/1000 of a second delivers 14,000 degrees Kelvin with a light quality of approx. 6,000. 7.) Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Lichtquelle mit einer Handhabe bzw.7.) Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that that the light source with a handle or einem Griff zum erleichterten Einführen in den Nasen-bzw. Rachenraum versehen ist. a handle for easier insertion into the nose or. Pharynx is provided. 8.) Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß über ihren Behandlungsteil eine Haube aus transparentem Kunststoff gestülpt ist.8.) Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that that a hood made of transparent plastic is placed over their treatment part is. 9.) Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Freauenz der Lichtbiitzfolgen stufenlos verändert werden kann.9.) Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that that the frenzy of the light-flash sequences can be changed continuously.
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