ES1266575U - Disposable hygienic protector for mouthpieces of glasses, cups, cups and the like. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Disposable hygienic protector for the mouth of glasses, cups, cups and the like, characterized in that it consists of a flattened laminar body (1), made of flexible, deformable, disposable material, with an adhesive character and adaptable to the mouth of any glass (4), cup, cup or similar, on its inner and outer edges. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Disposable hygienic protector for mouthpieces of glasses, cups, cups and the like

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a device that has been specially conceived to be implanted on the mouth of glasses, goblets, cups and the like, specifically in public establishments, where these containers are used by other people, so that the perfect sanitation of them, although it is equally applicable in school canteens, barracks, or homes where you live with sick relatives.

The object of the invention is to provide a device that ensures safe consumption of the product contained in said glass, cup or similar, preventing the transfer of germs, bacteria or viruses that may have been deposited in the mouth of the container by another person in previous use and incorrect cleaning of said glass, all with a structure such that it can be adapted to all types of glasses, cups and the like, regardless of their diameter or wall thickness.

The device of the invention also makes it possible to personalize the glass, cup or container in question, for unambiguous identification, which is not always possible on certain occasions.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the field of practical application of the invention, both in commercial establishments such as bars, restaurants, cafeterias, shows, festivals, as well as in schools, barracks or the like, glassware is used which after being washed is constantly reused by different people, so that, in some situations, due to the rush, these glasses, cups, mugs or the like are not always properly disinfected, with the consequent risk of contagion that this entails.

On the other hand, in meetings, parties or concentrations in the domestic sphere, although it is extrapolated to some situations in the field of public establishments, it is common for people to temporarily separate themselves from the glass, cup or container in question, for example to go to the bathroom, chat with certain people, etc., so that when they intends to continue with the consumption of the drink in question, it may be the case of not correctly identifying the glass in which the product in question was being consumed, for example if more than one person was consuming said product, with the consequent risk of selecting the wrong vessel, and the consequent risk of infection that this entails.

Trying to obviate this problem, utility model 248761 of February 21, 1980 describes a device that adapts to the mouth of a glass, so that it allows personalization and offers a contact surface with the lips that prevents said lips come into direct contact with the mouth of the glass, thus constituting a barrier against germs, bacteria and / or viruses.

This device is obtained from a rigid plastic body, slightly flexible so that it presents a variety of problems, among which the following aspects should be highlighted:

• Being rigid in nature, slightly flexible, its adaptability to different diameters of vessel mouths, as well as their thickness is very limited.

• The device presents a considerably bulky arched three-dimensional configuration, which means that for its sale, storage and distribution in large quantities it involves a significant volumetric occupation, with the consequent associated costs of transport and storage.

• It is made of plastic, a non-degradable material, representing a huge environmental problem, as it is a disposable device.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The disposable hygienic protector for mouthpieces of glasses and the like that is recommended solves in a fully satisfactory way the problems previously exposed, based on a simple but effective solution.

For this, and more specifically, the device of the invention is embodied in a laminar, deformable body, of an adherent, disposable and environmentally friendly nature, which is supplied flat, either by unitary elements of use or tightly wound in a tape of considerable length, capable of being cut or torn transversely for its application in a personalized way depending on the needs of each case.

The deformable and adherent nature of the device allows it to adapt to the edge of the mouth of the glass, cup, cup or element in question, so that it adapts partially covering both its inner edge and its outer edge, regardless of the diameter, dimensions and thickness of said glass, cup or mug in question.

The transverse punches allow to use only the amount of product that is needed, being able to apply a portion of dimensions slightly greater than the dimensions of the user's lips, or to apply it over the entire perimeter of the glass, cup or element in question. , in order to be able to use said container from any position that it adopts.

Said laminar body is capable of being manufactured in different colors or patterns, in order to allow the container to be personalized and consequently to avoid confusion when there are several containers of the same type with the same type of drink contained within, paints that could even be fluorescent or phosphorescent , to make the container visible even in the dark or in low visibility conditions.

Although the preferred embodiment of the device is in the form of a rectangular tape of adaptable length by cross-sectioning it, as previously mentioned, the device does not have to be supplied in rolls, in which case, if it is supplied in sheets single-use, they could adopt other configurations, with appendages in correspondence with the edge that will coincide with the outer edge of the glass or container in question, for example, to support the fingers, with a warped shape in the form of lips , or according to any other design line.

In short, the protector of the invention offers a beneficial advantage in the face of the hygienic scarcity of drinking directly from used containers such as glasses in public establishments, since it is difficult for them to present real hygiene conditions and be customized for their new use, at least in the area of the container that comes into contact with the lips.

This is achieved through a simple and straightforward protector whose results are unbeatable.

The protector will be single-use, so we can dispose of and replace it instantly allowing the container to be used again by someone else.

Its placement is very quick and easy since it adapts perfectly to the mouth of any container. This protector covers a sufficient extent to avoid direct contact of the lips with the glassware.

Regarding the practical application of the invention, the device can be used in infinite references, among which we highlight especially public places where beverages of any type are consumed by infinite users in the same glassware. Taking into account that the use of said glasses due to the purpose they are intended, regardless of their nature, can be a cause of disease contagion.

In this way, the risk of contagion of diseases is eliminated when putting the lips in contact with glass or glasses in public places.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is going to be made below and with the aim of helping a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of a practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a plan view of a disposable hygienic protector for the mouth of glasses, cups, cups and the like made in accordance with the object of the present invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a sectional detail of a vessel on which the device of the invention has been applied.

Figure 3.- Shows a perspective view of a vessel in which the device of the invention has been applied around the perimeter of its mouth.

Figure 4.- Shows, finally, a perspective view of a glass in which the device of the invention has been applied in a specific area of its mouth, according to the width of the user's lips to minimize material waste. .

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures outlined, it can be seen how the protector of the invention is materialized in a laminar body (1), in one piece, made of a flexible, deformable, adhesive material and adaptable to the mouth of any vessel (4 ), cup, cup or similar, which in the chosen embodiment has a configuration in the form of a longitudinal strip, of adequate width, which allows it to be torn through transverse punching lines (5) to adapt to specific needs, so that the device can be supplied in a roll or similar, easily unrolled, cuttable and applicable on the mouth of the glass (4), as shown in figure 2, so that a sector (2) adheres on the external face of the glass, and a sector (3) adheres on the internal face of the same, being perfectly stabilized and determining a barrier against possible germs, bacteria or viruses that may have deposited on said mouth of the Cup.

However, this tape-like configuration is not limiting, so that if it is supplied in individual units, stacked, it could adopt very different contours according to very different design lines.

As previously said, the laminar body (1) may be obtained in different colors for personalization and easier location of the glass, cup or item in question, and may include fluorescent or even phosphorescent paint coatings, for more easy viewing in low light conditions, such as in discos, pubs, and the like.

In this way, an economical device is achieved, and above all safe when using glassware whose cleaning and disinfection may be doubtful.

Claims (4)

1a.- Disposable hygienic protector for the mouth of glasses, cups, cups and the like, characterized in that it consists of a flattened laminar body (1), made of flexible, deformable, disposable material, with an adhesive character and adaptable to the mouth of any glass (4 ), cup, cup or similar, on its inner and outer edges. 2.- Disposable hygienic protector for the mouth of glasses, cups, cups and the like, according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a configuration in the form of a longitudinal strip, supplied in rolls, with transverse punching lines (5) for tearing. 3 a.- Disposable hygienic protector for mouthpieces of glasses, cups, cups and the like, according to claim 1, characterized in that it is supplied in stacks of multiple disposable elements. 4.- Disposable hygienic protector for the mouth of glasses, cups, cups and the like, according to claim 1, characterized in that the laminar body (1) is obtained in different colors for personalization and easier location of the glass, cup or item in question, and may include fluorescent or phosphorescent paint coatings.