KR-20260000602-U - A diagnostic kit

KR20260000602UKR 20260000602 UKR20260000602 UKR 20260000602UKR-20260000602-U

Abstract

The present invention provides a diagnostic kit in the shape of a plate including a fold portion, wherein the user can fold the plate along the fold portion to create a form that facilitates the user's gripping and diagnosis, and wherein, when force is applied to the diagnostic kit, the shape of the reagent paper is deformed to adhere to a surface contaminated with the test solution. In addition, the present invention allows the reagent paper stained with a reagent and the plate on which the reagent paper is installed to be in contact with each other at both ends so that the reagent paper can be brought into contact with the test solution while the two ends of the plate are in contact with each other.

Inventors

홍재훈
박진수

Assignees

주식회사 이노텍비즈
알리코제약(주)

Dates

Publication Date: 20260508
Application Date: 20241029

Claims (10)

Reagent paper stained with a reagent; and A diagnostic kit characterized by having both ends of a plate on which the reagent paper is installed face each other, and adsorbing a test solution onto the reagent paper while the two ends of the plate face each other.
In paragraph 1, The above plate is, Inspection part to which the above reagent paper is attached; A pair of connecting parts formed at both ends of the above inspection part; and A diagnostic kit characterized by including a pair of gripping parts connected to the above-mentioned connecting part.
In paragraph 2, A diagnostic kit characterized by having a folded portion formed between each of the above-mentioned connecting portion and the above-mentioned gripping portion and the above-mentioned connecting portion and the above-mentioned inspection portion, the folded portion having a thickness thinner than the plate.
In paragraph 3, The above plate is, A diagnostic kit characterized in that the connecting portion and the gripping portion are bent based on the bending portion, so that the back surfaces of the gripping portions come into contact with each other.
In paragraph 2, The above-mentioned gripping part is, A gripping plate having the same thickness as the above plate; and A diagnostic kit characterized by including a diagonal portion formed along the outer surface of the above-mentioned gripping plate, which is thicker than the plate and becomes thicker toward the end.
In paragraph 5, The above gripping plate is, A diagnostic kit characterized by having an inclined surface formed on the surface facing the connection part, such that when the pair of gripping plates come into contact with each other, the one end connected to the connection part is formed to spread apart from each other.
In paragraph 5, The above gripping plate is, A diagnostic kit characterized by a plurality of gripping members having a semicircular cross-section on the upper surface, extending and protruding in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the plate.
In paragraph 5, A diagnostic kit characterized in that a gripping plate formed at one end of the plate has a coupling hole formed therein, and a coupling projection formed at the other end of the gripping plate is formed therein, so that when the plate is folded so that a pair of gripping parts come into contact with each other, the coupling projection is inserted into the coupling hole.
In paragraph 1, The above reagent is, A diagnostic kit characterized by changing color in increments of 0.5 pH from 3.5 pH to 7 pH, which is distinguishable with the naked eye.
In paragraph 1, The above reagent sheet is, A diagnostic kit characterized by comprising: a contact layer positioned on the outermost side and formed of a thin nonwoven fabric; and an absorbent layer formed on the inner side of the contact layer and stained by a reagent.

Description

A diagnostic kit The present invention relates to a test kit, and more specifically, to a diagnostic kit having a structure that deforms by applied force so as to facilitate gripping and allow sufficient discharge to adhere to the test paper regardless of the curvature and shape of the surface where the discharge is located. Generally, about 75% of the global female population experiences an infection with inflammatory female diseases, including bacterial vaginosis, at some point in their lives, and it is reported that more than 50% of them experience a recurrence. In addition, more than 60% of adult women experience vaginal infections due to antibiotic use, daily stress, and hormonal changes after menopause, but they are often asymptomatic and miss the appropriate time for treatment, sometimes developing into serious diseases. Symptoms caused by vaginitis are usually perceived as mild, and particularly in Korea, there is a tendency to avoid using specialized medical institutions such as OB/GYN and urology clinics. A normal vagina has a pH between 3.8 and 4.5, while in cases of vaginitis, the pH can increase to as high as 6.0. Therefore, regularly monitoring vaginal pH levels allows for the rapid identification of abnormal symptoms, enabling prompt response and treatment. It is reported that individuals often find it difficult to make an accurate assessment on their own when experiencing various symptoms such as abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, burning, or pain during urination or sexual intercourse. Inaccurate judgment prevents necessary responses and can actually worsen the condition. Since the pH of vaginal discharge is closely related to vaginitis, identifying a pH imbalance in the vagina allows for the suspicion of bacterial and yeast infections, and even in the absence of infection, it can be determined that the risk of infection is increased. To address this problem, Korean registered patent No. 10-1782210 discloses a diagnostic kit manufactured in the form of a diagnostic kit that enables self-diagnosis or diagnosis of vaginitis at a low cost in small-scale local hospitals. However, this structure is unsuitable for simple tests, requires the device to be held continuously, and is designed to directly identify causative agents, presenting a problem where it is difficult for most general users without specialized technical skills to use easily. Furthermore, Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2641957 discloses a specimen collection device for collecting specimens inserted into the vagina. However, this structure does not solve the problem of general users being reluctant to use such products, as it is designed to be easily inserted directly into the vagina and cause a foreign body sensation. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a diagnostic kit according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side view of a diagnostic kit according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the bottom surface and top surface of the gripping part according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a folded diagram of a diagnostic kit according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a drawing of a diagnostic kit held according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a drawing showing deformation when using a diagnostic kit according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a diagnostic kit according to another embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. The advantages and features of the present invention and the method for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below together with the attached drawings. However, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms, and the embodiments provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. In addition, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that related known technologies, etc., may obscure the essence of the present invention, a detailed explanation thereof will be omitted. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vaginitis test kit according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side view of a vaginitis test kit according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the bottom surface and top surface of the gripping part according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a folded drawing of a vaginitis test kit according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a gripped drawing of a vaginitis test kit according to one embodiment of the present inventio