JP2001170096A - Eye pillow - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To easily and safely guide dry moisture such as a steamed towel to the eyes and around the eyes against dry eyes, etc.
In addition, the eye and the periphery of the eye are pressed with an appropriate force. SOLUTION: An eye pillow 100B is provided with a water vapor generating part 1 'utilizing chemical energy such as an oxidation reaction of a metal powder, and the temperature of the water vapor released from an eye of the eye pillow 100B and an application surface around the eye is reduced by 50%. ℃ or less, and the total weight of the eye pillow is 5
0 g or more.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to dryness of the eyes, which is a major cause of water vapor controlled and applied to the eyes and around the eyes at a temperature below a level that does not cause noxious irritation. The present invention relates to an eye pillow that reduces and improves eye strain, provides a feeling of comfort, and induces a good night's sleep.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a stressful society in which information is flooded today, many people complain of eye fatigue (eye strain). One of the major causes of eyestrain is the result of staring with extremely low blinking eyes in VDT (Visual Display Terminal) work such as computer work, driving a car, watching TV, learning, reading, etc. It is considered that the eyes dry due to an increase in the evaporation of tears, which are important protective components on the eye surface. Also, today's VDT work environment is generally air-conditioned and in a low-humidity state, so that the eyes are apt to dry, which is considered to promote eye strain due to dry eyes. ing.

Further, recently, a contact lens used by many people is used by being worn on the cornea while floating in tears. For this reason, especially for a person who secretes a small amount of tears, if the eyes dry, the cornea may be damaged by the contact lens, and the dry eyes cause a problem that is not limited to mere eyestrain.

[0004] Further, long-time OA work accumulates mental stress and causes unstable mental states and insomnia.

[0005] For the dryness of the eyes, which causes eye strain and the like, eye drops of eye drops, use of a steamed towel, and the like are performed as a coping treatment. In addition, eye pillows that weight the eyes and the periphery of the eyes are used for the purpose of relieving stress and insomnia.

[0006]

Although eye drops of eye drops are effective in healing dry eyes, new injuries are caused by preservatives added from the viewpoint of storage stability of eye drops. It is also true.

[0007] On the other hand, steamed towels can supply safe moisture to the eyes, but cannot be prepared easily and cannot always be used at any place.

In addition, as a method of supplying water vapor to the eyes, water is supplied by utilizing chemical energy such as heat of neutralization of acids and alkalis, heat of hydration of inorganic salts, and heat of oxidation of metals such as iron powder. A method is considered in which the steam is heated and supplied. However, simply using the steam supplied by these methods makes it difficult to control the steam temperature, and direct supply has a problem in terms of safety.

[0009] In addition, despite the fact that eye pillows are intended to eliminate stress and insomnia, the effect is that only some people realize the effect.

[0010] In contrast to such conventional coping therapy methods,
The present invention is a simple and convenient method for preventing and healing the dryness of eyes that cause eye strain and other problems, stress caused by overuse of eyes, insomnia, and the like. An object of the present invention is to guide the eye and the periphery of the eye with an appropriate force while guiding the eye to the periphery of the eye.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an eye pillow to be applied to the eyes and around the eyes, the eye pillow having a steam generating part utilizing chemical energy, The present invention provides an eye pillow which emits water vapor of 50 ° C. or less from an eye and an application surface around the eye, and has a total weight of 50 g or more. Provide what you have.

Since the eye pillow of the present invention utilizes chemical energy in its steam generating portion, it is easier and more convenient as needed than when steam is supplied to the eyes and around the eyes using a steamed towel. Water vapor can be supplied to and around the eyes. In addition, since the temperature of water vapor released from the eye and the application surface around the eyes of the eye pillow is controlled to 50 ° C. or less,
It can be used comfortably and safely.

Further, since the total weight of the eye pillow of the present invention is 50 g or more, the eye and the periphery of the eye can be pressed moderately, and the effect of the pressing and the supply of water vapor synergistically relaxes the mood. And induce a good sleep. Further, when the fragrance component is made to scent during application of the eye pillow of the present invention, the effect of the present invention can be further enhanced.

[0014]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail.

The eye pillow of the present invention is applied to the eyes and the periphery of the eyes. Here, applying the eye pillow around the eyes and the eyes means that the eye pillows are directly applied to the eyes and the skin around the eyes,
It refers to the act of covering the eyes and the area around the eyes so that the eye pillow can press the eyes and the area around the eyes.

One of the features of the eye pillow of the present invention is that the eye pillow is provided with a steam generating portion, and utilizes chemical energy as a steam generating source.

Here, the chemical energy includes heat of neutralization of acid and alkali, heat of hydration of inorganic salts (calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, zeolite, etc.), heat of oxidation of metal powder, and the like. be able to.

The specific manner of using the chemical energy in the steam generating section is appropriately determined according to the reaction form of the chemical energy to be used. For example, when utilizing the heat of neutralization of acids and alkalis, the heat of hydration of inorganic salts, and the like, the steam generating section generates steam using the heating section that generates the heat of neutralization and heat of hydration, and the heat generated from these. And an evaporating unit for discharging. In this case, the heating unit may separate the reactants to be reacted at the partition wall, and break the partition wall as needed when generating steam so that the reaction can proceed. Further, the evaporating unit is, for example, paper, woven fabric,
What is necessary is just to consist of what impregnated water with the fiber aggregate and the porous body, such as a nonwoven fabric, and should just be made to discharge | release a steam by the heat generation of a heating part.

When the heat of oxidation of the metal powder is used as the chemical energy, the water vapor generating portion includes metal powder (for example, iron, aluminum, zinc, copper, etc.) and salts (for example,
A chloride of an alkali metal such as sodium chloride and potassium chloride, a chloride of an alkaline earth metal such as calcium chloride and magnesium chloride, and the like, and water. If necessary, the composition may contain a water retention agent (for example, vermiculite, calcium silicate, silica gel, silica-based porous material, alumina, pulp, wood powder, water-absorbing polymer, etc.), a reaction accelerator (for example, , Activated carbon, carbon black, graphite, etc.). This steam generating composition has the following formula

[0020]

Embedded image Fe + 3 / 4O ₂ + 3 / 2H ₂ O → Fe (OH)
An exothermic reaction occurs in which the metal powder is oxidized, such as ₃ + 96 kcal, and the water in the system is released as water vapor to function as a water vapor generation unit.

The exothermic reaction of the steam generating composition is used in a heating element generally called a chemical warmer. However, in a conventional chemical warmer, such a composition is used in a bag made of a material having low air permeability and low moisture permeability so that water required for the reaction does not escape from the heating element.

On the other hand, in the present invention, when such a composition is used as a steam generating source, the composition is
Preferably, ASTM method (E-96-80D method) is 600
g / m ² · 24 h or more, more preferably 1000 g / m ²
24 hours or more, more preferably 1500 to 3200 g
/ M ² · 24 h with a sheet material having moisture permeability,
At the time of heat generation, a part of the water present in the reaction system is turned into water vapor and is positively discharged out of the system. Thus, the amount of released steam can be about 10 to 3000 mg per minute, depending on the components of the steam generating composition, the material of the bag containing the steam generating composition, and the like. The amount of water vapor released per unit area of the application surface around the eyes can be 0.5 mg / cm ² · min or more. Therefore, it becomes possible to supply a sufficient amount of water vapor to the eyes and the periphery of the eyes.

The temperature of steam released during the exothermic reaction of the steam-generating composition becomes 60 ° C. or higher when the composition is opened to the atmosphere or is close to the atmosphere without controlling the flow rate to the composition. If water vapor at 60 ° C. or higher is continuously applied to the eyes and around the eyes, there may be a safety problem. Therefore, in the present invention, the temperature of water vapor released from the eye of the eye pillow and the application surface around the eye is controlled to 50 ° C. or less.

In the present invention, such temperature control is also carried out when utilizing chemical energy such as the heat of neutralization of acids and alkalis and the heat of hydration of inorganic salts.

In the present invention, in controlling the temperature of water vapor released from the eye pillow to 50 ° C. or less, the temperature measurement conforms to the temperature measurement method of JIS S4100 disposable body warmer.

The specific mode of the temperature control can be appropriately determined according to the reaction form of chemical energy used in the steam generating section, convenience, and the like. For example, the amount of the reactant to be reacted in the steam generating section, if the reactant is granular, the reaction rate is adjusted by appropriately changing the particle size and the like, thereby controlling the temperature of the steam released from the eye pillow surface. Control. In addition, a temperature adjusting material is provided between the steam generating portion and the surface of the eye pillow and around the eyes, so that the steam released from the steam generating portion passes through the temperature adjusting material to lower the steam temperature. It may be. It is preferable to control the temperature using such a temperature control material because the temperature of the steam released from the surface of the eye pillow can be controlled to 50 ° C. or less irrespective of the form of the chemical energy used in the steam generating section.

The constituent materials of the temperature control material include (1) woven fabric, non-woven fabric, (2) paper such as paper and synthetic paper, and (3) plastic, natural rubber, recycled rubber or synthetic rubber. At least one of a porous film or a porous sheet, (4) foamed plastic such as urethane foam having perforations, and (5) metal foil such as aluminum foil having perforations can be used.

When the temperature is controlled using a temperature control material made of these constituent materials, the temperature control material also has a resistance to passage of water vapor. The temperature adjusting material is appropriately determined so as to reach the eyes and the periphery of the eyes according to the material of the temperature adjusting material, a combination mode of a plurality of constituent materials as the temperature adjusting material, and the like. For example, when the temperature control material is formed from a single-layer nonwoven fabric, the thickness is preferably 0.1 mm or more, more preferably 1 mm or more.

When the temperature control material is formed from the above-mentioned constituent materials, the temperature control material is formed of a plurality of types of constituent materials in order to make the thickness compact and to enhance the temperature control capability of the steam passing therethrough. It is preferable to form a laminate.

The total weight of the eye pillow is set to 50 g so that when the eye pillow is placed on the eye and the periphery of the eye, the eye and the periphery of the eye are appropriately pressed to induce a feeling of relaxation and refreshment.
Or more, preferably 80 g or more. Also, if the total weight of the eye pillow is excessively heavy, the water vapor released from the water vapor generating portion tends to have an excessively high resistance to passage through the eyes of the eye pillow and the application surface around the eyes. The total weight of the pillow is preferably 400 g or less, particularly preferably 250 g or less.

The constituent materials of the eye pillow body are (1) cotton,
Non-woven fabrics, woven fabrics, quilts made of silk, hemp, synthetic fibers and the like, (2) papers such as paper and synthetic paper, (3) animal hair, and the like can be used. Further, as a weight adjusting material for making the total weight of the eye pillow 50 g or more, (1) polyethylene, polypropylene, organic polymer compounds such as polyester, (2) silica,
Ceramics such as alumina, (3) seeds such as flax seeds, seed coats such as buckwheat hulls, (4) woven fabrics, non-woven fabrics, (5) paper, wood and the like can be used.

In the present invention, the amount of water vapor generated per unit surface area on the surface of the eye pillow and around the eyes is
From the viewpoint of the effect of supplying water vapor to the eyes and around the eyes, 0.01
It is preferably adjusted to be at least mg / cm ² · min, more preferably at least 0.5 mg / cm ² · min. The amount of water vapor generated was determined by taking out the eye pillow from the outside air blocking container under a room temperature environment (25 ° C., 65% RH), immediately placing the eye pillow on a precision balance capable of measuring three digits after the decimal point, and then weighing for 15 minutes. When the measurement was performed, the weight at the start of the measurement was Wt ₀ (g), the weight after 15 minutes was Wt ₁₅ (g), and the surface area of the eye pillow and the surface to be applied around the eye was S (cm ^2). ) Is calculated by the following equation.

[0033]

[Equation 1] Amount of generated steam (mg / cm ² · min) = (Wt ₀ −Wt ₁₅ )
・ 1000 / 15S

As a specific method for adjusting the amount of water vapor released from the surface of the eye pillow to the eyes and the area around the eyes to 0.01 mg / cm ² · min or more, for example, the water vapor generating part is When composed of the same steam generating composition, it is necessary to use a bag material containing the steam generating composition, a temperature control material, or a material having sufficient moisture permeability as a material of the eye pillow body constituting the outer shape of the eye pillow. I just need. More specifically, according to the ASTM method (E-96-80D method), 600 g /
It is preferable to use a material having a moisture permeability of at least m ² · 24h, more preferably 1000 g / m ² · 24h
More preferably, 1500 to 3200 g / m ² ·
A material having a moisture permeability of 24 h is used.

It is preferable that the eye pillow is provided with a fragrance component so that the scent is fragrant when the eye pillow is used. As the fragrance component, those that induce a feeling of relaxation, refreshing, and falling asleep, for example, herbs such as lavender, mint, and rose are preferable. As a method of imparting the fragrance component, for example,
A method of mixing a fragrance component carrier such as silica or cellulose particles impregnated with an aromatic compound serving as a fragrance component or potpourri such as intrinsic lavender into an eye pillow weight adjusting material, and using a scent oil when using the eye pillow. A method of attaching to the surface material of the eye pillow and a method of attaching the scent sheet to the eye pillow can be given.

The shape of the eye pillow body constituting the outer shape of the eye pillow is not particularly limited. For example, in order to prevent the eye pillow from slipping when the eye pillow is applied to the eyes and around the eyes, a V-shaped portion is applied to the nose. It is preferable that the shape be cut into a letter or a shape like an eye mask. In addition, the eye pillow has a three-dimensional facial shape around the eyes and eyes so that the surface of the eye pillow fits around the eyes and eyes when the eye pillow is applied, and the heated pillow can be felt from the entire application surface of the eye pillow. It is preferable to provide surface irregularities so as to fit. For this purpose, when a woven fabric or the like is used as a constituent material of the surface of the eye pillow, the woven fabric may be subjected to a quilting process to provide predetermined irregularities.

Further, the eye pillow may be provided with a pocket for detachably attaching a water vapor generating portion formed in a small bag shape or the like to the eye pillow main body, and the water vapor generating portion is detachably mounted on the surface of the eye pillow main body. For example, a magic tape (registered trademark), a button, a hook, or the like may be provided as a fixing means for sticking to and stably fixing the water vapor generating portion contained in the pocket, or for preventing the steam generating portion from falling out.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same or equivalent components.

FIG. 4 is a plan view (FIG. 4A) and a partial cross-sectional view (FIG. 4B) of an eye pillow 100A according to one embodiment of the present invention. The dotted line in the figure indicates the position of the eye when the eye pillow is applied to the eye and the periphery of the eye.

The eye pillow 100A is made of the steam generating composition 2
, A temperature control member 4 laminated on the water vapor generating section 1, a vapor permeable outer bag 5 containing the entirety, and a hermetic seal that seals them outside. It consists of a bag 6.

The eye pillow 100A is sealed in the sealing bag 6 when not in use, but the sealing bag 6 is broken when used, and the eye pillow 100A is taken out. And it is used by applying the water vapor generation surface 5a of the moisture-permeable outer bag 5 to the eyes and around the eyes.

When the eye pillow 100A is applied to the eyes and the periphery of the eyes, the water vapor generating section 1 is divided into two places in the eye pillow 100A so as to cover both eyes and the periphery thereof. .

As the steam generating composition 2, the one utilizing the heat of oxidation of the above-mentioned metal powder is used.

The surface of the moisture-permeable inner bag 3 on the side to be applied to the eyes (steam-generating surface 3a) is made of a moisture-permeable material, and the surface 3b on the opposite side is made of a non-moisture-permeable material. By making one surface 3b of the moisture-permeable inner bag 3 containing the steam generating composition 2 non-moisture permeable, the steam released from the steam generating composition 2 can be efficiently applied to the eyes and around the eyes. I can guide you.

The moisture-permeable material constituting the steam generating surface 3a is not particularly limited as long as a sufficient amount of water vapor can be obtained and the steam generating composition 2 does not leak out. Specifically, nylon, vinylon, polyester, rayon, acetate, acrylic, polyethylene,
Woven fabric, nonwoven fabric, paper, synthetic paper and polyethylene, polypropylene mixed with one or more selected from artificial fibers such as polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride, and natural fibers such as pulp, cotton, hemp, silk, and animal hair Non-breathable films such as polyamide, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polyurethane, polystyrene, saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, natural rubber, recycled rubber, and synthetic rubber; A sheet provided with perforations may be used.

The non-breathable surface 3b of the breathable inner bag 3 is adhered and fixed to a non-woven fabric 4a as a fixing base.

As shown in FIG. 4 (b), the temperature control material 4 laminated on the water vapor generating surface 3a of the moisture permeable inner bag 3 is made up of four nonwoven fabrics 4a and two papers 4b. Consists of a laminate. In the present invention, the temperature control member 4 is not limited to the embodiment of the eye pillow 100A of FIG. 4, and the various constituent materials described above can be used alone or in combination. Further, the temperature controlling member 4 may be provided with the function of the temperature controlling member 4 without providing the temperature controlling member 4 separately from the moisture permeable inner bag 3 as in the eye pillow 100A of FIG. However, it is preferable to form the temperature control member 4 separately from the moisture-permeable inner bag 3 from the viewpoints of economy, technology, ease of manufacturing, safety, and the like.

The moisture-permeable outer bag 5 houses the entire moisture-permeable inner bag 3 containing the water vapor generating composition 2 and the temperature control material 4, and has an eye mask-like outer shape. In this manner, the outer bag 5 that forms the outer shape when the eye pillow 100A is applied has an eye mask-like shape, so that the eye pillow 100A
Fit can be improved. The eye mask-like shape includes not only a shape having a certain thickness but also a thin sheet shape.

An adhesive 7 is adhered to the periphery of the surface (water vapor generating surface 5a) applied to the eyes and the periphery of the eyes of the moisture-permeable outer bag 5. Thereby, the eye pillow 100A can be easily fixed to the eyes and the periphery of the eyes. In addition, eye pillow 100
Since A can be fixed to the application site by supporting it by hand, the adhesive 7 may be omitted in the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows an eye pillow 100 according to the present invention which is different from FIG.
3B is a plan view (FIG. 3A) and a cross-sectional view (FIG. 3B). This eye pillow 100B is a sheet-shaped eye pillow body 8
And one side of the eye pillow body 8 (the side opposite to the surface applied to the skin)
And a water vapor generating section 1 'which is removably attached with a magic tape 9.

As the steam generating section 1 ', a steam generating section 1 formed in the same manner as in FIG. 4 or a steam generating section 1 provided with a temperature control material 4 similar to that in FIG. 4 is used. A piece of velcro is applied to the surface opposite the application surface.

The eye pillow body 8 is made of a woven or non-woven fabric having a surface made of cotton, silk, hemp, synthetic fiber, or the like.
It is formed from a quilting material to which 0 g has been added. Further, inside the quilting material of the eye pillow body 8, 0.1 to 10 g of a fragrance component carrier such as intrinsic lavender, dried herb, or impregnated with essential oil is added. The internal material of these quilts can also have the function of a temperature control material.

The external shape of the eye pillow body 8 is approximately rectangular and 20 cm ×
It has a size of about 8 cm to cover both eyes and its surroundings, and has a V-shaped cut on one side of the central part. In addition, a seam 10 for quilting is formed on the surface of the eye pillow body 8 to which the steam generating section 1 'is attached, in accordance with the position of the edge of the attached steam generating section 1'.

The eye pillow 100C shown in FIG.
Fabric 1 made of the same quilting material as above, and further made of a woven or non-woven fabric of cotton, silk, hemp, synthetic fiber, etc.
1 are overlapped to form a pocket 12 for accommodating the water vapor generating section 1 '. It is preferable that buttons, tapes, hooks, zippers, and the like are provided in the openings of the pockets 12 of the eye pillow body 8 to prevent the steam generating portion 1 'housed in the pockets 12 from unnecessarily coming out.

The eye pillow 100D shown in FIG.
B is covered with a cover 13 such as a nonwoven fabric or a woven fabric.

In addition, the eye pillow of the present invention can take various forms. For example, in the water vapor generating section 1 shown in FIG. 4, in order to efficiently guide the water vapor discharged therefrom to the eyes and the periphery of the eyes, the surface 3b on the opposite side of the eyes of the moisture permeable inner bag 3 is made non-permeable. However, the entire surface of the moisture-permeable inner bag 3 is formed of a moisture-permeable material, and a non-moisture-permeable sheet is disposed on the surface 3b of the moisture-permeable inner bag 3 opposite to the surface to be applied to the eyes and the periphery of the eyes. Is also good. In addition, as the steam generating section 1, when applying the eye pillow,
A single water vapor generating portion that is large enough to cover both eyes and their surroundings may be provided.

[0057]

Example 1 An eye pillow 100B of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 was produced as follows.

First, 40 parts by weight of a 2 wt% saline solution was added to 100 parts by weight of a water-absorbing polymer (manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, trade name: Aqua Pearl) to prepare a water-retaining agent.

On the other hand, iron powder having a particle size of 32 μm or less (Dowa iron powder)
30 parts by weight, manufactured by Kogyo Co., Ltd., trade name: RKH, activated carbon (Takeda)
10 parts by weight, manufactured by Yakuhin Co., Ltd.
(Vermiculite, 10 parts by weight)
50 parts by weight of a water retention agent are added and mixed, and a steam generating composition
2 was obtained. One side of this steam generating composition 2 is vinyl
Coated sheet (Nitto Denko Corporation, trade name: D
Totac), the other side of which is a permeable nonwoven fabric (Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.)
Product name: Syntex MB, basis weight 15 g / m ^Two) Or
3 g per square bag with 3 cm on each side
The generating part 1 was obtained.

The surface of the steam generating section 1 made of the moisture-permeable nonwoven fabric faces upward, and the lower surface is adhesively fixed to a nonwoven fabric (made by Chisso Corporation, trade name: Airade, basis weight 24 g / m ² ) as a support. On the upper surface of the steam generating section 1, a temperature control material similar to the temperature control material 4 shown in FIG. 4 (one layer of paper 4b (made by Crecia, trade name: Kim towel), two layers of nonwoven fabric 4a (made by Chisso, Product name: Airade, basis weight 24 g / m ² ),
One layer of paper 4b, two layers of nonwoven fabric 4a are sequentially laminated)
And the whole is made of a moisture-permeable nonwoven fabric (Mitsui Chemicals, trade name:
Outer bag 5 consisting of Syntex MB, basis weight 15 g / m ² )
To produce a steam generating section 1 'provided with a temperature control material. This water vapor generating section 1 'was stored in a sealed bag.

Next, the eye pillow body 8 is made of a quilting material to which 100 g of 5 mm diameter polyethylene grains and 1 g of intrinsic lavender are added as a weight adjusting material, and has a size of 20 cm × 8 cm. The one having a V-shaped cut on one side of the central part was produced. On one side of the eye pillow body 8, a quilting seam 10 is formed linearly at a central portion and at a position 6 cm apart from the central portion to the left and right sides.
A 2 cm side of the magic tape 9 was attached to a site separated by cm.

The steam generating section 1 ′ provided with the temperature controlling material is taken out of the sealed bag, and is immediately attached on the magic tape 9 of the eye pillow body 8 to obtain the eye pillow 100 B.
0B was applied to the eyes and around the eyes with the water vapor generating portion 1 ′ facing the skin side while lying on the back.

The eye pillow 100B started generating steam in about 30 to 40 seconds after removing the steam generating section 1 'from the sealed bag. The maximum temperature of the water vapor released from the eyes of the eye pillow 100B and the application surface around the eyes was 40 to 41 ° C.
In addition, this eye pillow 100B maintained the generation of steam at 38 ° C. or higher for 15 minutes.

The effect of the eye pillow 100B after the application was evaluated by ten expert panelists on the following evaluation criteria on a five-point scale. Table 1 shows the average of the evaluation values of 10 panelists.

Overall effect 5: Some 4: Somewhat 3: Neither 2: Not much 1: Not

Eye fatigue recovery 5: Effective 4: Slightly effective 3: Neither of them 2: Not very effective 1: Not effective

Relax and refresh 5: Effective 4: Somewhat effective 3: Neither can be 2: Neither effective 1: Ineffective

Sleeping comfort 5: Effective 4: Slightly effective 3: Neither of them 2: Not very effective 1: Not effective

Fit feeling 5: Good 4: Moderately good 3: Neither of them 2: Not very good 1: Not good

Example 2 An eye pillow 100C of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 was produced. In this case, as the eye pillow main body 8, an eye pillow main body made of the same quilting material as in Example 1 was produced, and a pocket 12 for accommodating the steam generating portion 1 'was formed on one surface thereof.

The steam generator 1 ′ provided with the temperature control material of Example 1 was taken out of the sealed bag and immediately
The eye pillow 100C was applied to the eyes and around the eyes so that the pocket 12 side of the eye pillow body 8 was in contact with the skin in a supine position.

The eye pillow 100C started generating steam about 30 to 40 seconds after the steam generating section 1 'was taken out of the sealed bag. The maximum temperature of the steam released from the eye of the eye pillow 100C and the application surface around the eyes was 39 to 40 ° C.
The eye pillow 100C maintained the generation of steam at 38 ° C. or higher for 15 minutes.

The effect after application of the eye pillow 100C was evaluated in the same manner as in Example 1. Table 1 shows the results.

Example 3 An eye pillow was produced in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the amount of the weight adjusting material (polyethylene granules having a diameter of 5 mm) was changed to 50 g in the production of the eye pillow 100B. Applied around.

As a result, the eye pillow started generating steam in about 30 to 40 seconds after removing the steam generating portion 1 'from the sealed bag. The maximum temperature of water vapor released from the eye of the eye pillow and the application area around the eyes was 40-41 ° C. Also,
This eye pillow maintained the generation of steam at 38 ° C. or higher for 15 minutes.

The effect after application of the eye pillow was evaluated in the same manner as in Example 1. Table 1 shows the results.

Example 4 An eye pillow was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that intrinsic lavender was not added, and applied to the eyes and around the eyes.

As a result, the eye pillow started generating steam in about 30 to 40 seconds after removing the steam generating portion 1 'from the sealed bag. The maximum temperature of the water vapor released from the eyes of the eye pillow 100B and the application surface around the eyes was 40 to 41 ° C. In addition, this eye pillow reduces the generation of steam at 38 ° C or higher by one.
Maintained for 5 minutes.

The effect after application of the eye pillow was evaluated in the same manner as in Example 1. Table 1 shows the results.

Comparative Example 1 The steam generating portion 1 'provided with the temperature controlling material of Example 1 was taken out of the sealed bag, and was applied directly to the eyes and around the eyes in a supine position.

The steam generating section 1 ′ is
Was taken out of the sealed bag 6, and the generation of water vapor was started about 30 to 40 seconds. The maximum temperature of the steam released from the eyes of the steam generating portion 1 ′ and the application surface around the eyes is 40 to 41.
° C. In addition, the steam generating section 1 ′ maintained the generation of steam at 38 ° C. or higher for 15 minutes.

The effect after application of the steam generating section 1 ′ was evaluated in the same manner as in Example 1. Table 1 shows the results.

Comparative Example 2 An eye pillow was prepared in the same manner as in Example 2 except that the amount of the weight adjusting material (polyethylene granules having a diameter of 5 mm) was changed to 20 g in the preparation of the eye pillow 100B. Applied around.

As a result, the eye pillow started generating steam in about 30 to 40 seconds after removing the steam generating portion 1 ′ from the sealed bag 6. The maximum temperature of the water vapor released from the eyes of the eye pillow 100B and the application surface around the eyes was 40 to 41 ° C. In addition, this eye pillow reduces the generation of steam at 38 ° C or higher by one.
Maintained for 5 minutes.

The effect after applying the eye pillow was evaluated in the same manner as in Example 1. Table 1 shows the results.

Comparative Example 3 A commercially available eye pillow (size: 19 cm × 10
A 0 cm rectangle, weight 159 g, with lavender odor) was applied on the eyes and around the eyes in a supine position.

The effect after application of the eye pillow was evaluated in the same manner as in Example 1. Table 1 shows the results.

[0088]

[Table 1] Comprehensive eye fatigue Relaxation, good sleep sleep Fit effect recovery Recovery Example 1 4.7 4.5 4.7 4.6 4.7 Example 2 4.6 4.4 4.6 4.6 4.7 Example 3 4.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 Example 4 3.6 4.3 1.5 2.0 4.7 Comparative Example 1 2.2 3.2 1.5 1.9 1.4 Comparative Example 2 2.5 3.1 2.5 2.3 2.9 Comparative Example 3 1.9 1.5 3.4 2.1 4.7

From the results in Table 1, it can be seen that the eye pillow of the embodiment in which water vapor is supplied to the eyes and the periphery of the eyes and the water vapor is pressed against the eyes and the periphery of the eyes with a moderate force, heals eye fatigue, It can be understood that it relaxes or refreshes the mood and induces a good sleep.

[0090]

According to the present invention, safe moisture such as a steamed towel is continuously introduced to the eyes and the periphery of the eyes, and the eyes and the periphery of the eyes are pressed with an appropriate force. It can heal the stress caused by dry eyes and overuse of eyes that cause other problems, and prevent insomnia and the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view (FIG. 1A) and a sectional view (FIG. 1B) of an eye pillow.

FIG. 2 is a plan view (FIG. 2A) and a cross-sectional view (FIG. 2B) of the eye pillow.

FIG. 3 is a plan view (FIG. 3A) and a cross-sectional view (FIG. 3B) of the eye pillow.

FIG. 4 is a plan view (FIG. 4A) and a partial cross-sectional view (FIG. 4B) of the eye pillow.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Steam generating part 2 Steam generating composition 3 Permeable inner bag 4 Temperature control material 5 Permeable outer bag 6 Sealing bag 7 Adhesive material 8 Eye pillow main body 9 Magic tape 10 Quilting seam 12 Pocket 13 Cover 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D eye pillow

Claims (4)

[Claims] Claims: 1. An eye pillow to be applied to the eyes and the periphery of the eyes, the eye pillow having a water vapor generating part utilizing chemical energy, wherein water vapor of 50 ° C. or less is applied from the surface of the eye pillow to be applied to the eyes and the periphery of the eyes. An eye pillow that releases and has a total weight of 50 g or more. 2. The eye pillow according to claim 1, wherein an odor component is provided. 3. The eye pillow according to claim 1, wherein the eye pillow body has an eye mask-like shape covering the eyes and the periphery of the eyes. 4. The eye according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the steam generating portion is detachably mounted inside or on the surface of the eye pillow main body, and the eye pillow main body is provided with means for fixing the steam generating portion. pillow.