JP2012176050A - Antimicrobial tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an antimicrobial tool usable without an uncomfortable feeling in either a school or an office.SOLUTION: The antimicrobial tool 1 imitating an amulet case in appearance has characters of "traffic safety" put on a front face. The antimicrobial tool 1 is fitted with an opening portion 3 and a hanging string 5. The antimicrobial tool 1 has an insertion space 8 inside, and the insertion space 8 contains a gas discharge member 10 and two shielding members 15. The gas discharge member 10 is formed by sealing chemicals 12 in a bag 11 without an opening, and gradually discharges chlorine dioxide gas in a natural environment.

Description

  The present invention relates to a device for preventing a user from being infected with a bacterium, and can sterilize the user's surroundings by simply attaching or holding the bacterium to a body or belongings.

In the winter, influenza is prevalent every year. In particular, school children / students often have group infections.
The reason is that many students stay for a long time in a single space called a classroom. That is, bacteria (including viruses) released from one infected person float in the air in the classroom, and these bacteria enter the body of many other students and cause mass infection.

Measures to prevent outbreaks include humidifying the classroom and spraying disinfectants in the classroom.
Patent Document 1 discloses an invention in which chlorine dioxide gas is adsorbed and held on an inorganic carrier, and a glass container containing the inorganic carrier is suspended in a hospital room to disinfect a bed and nurse's clothes and prevent hospital infection. Is disclosed.

JP-A-6-233985

The policy disclosed in Patent Document 1 is effective as a policy for preventing nosocomial infections, but is not suitable as a policy for preventing mass infections in schools and offices at work.
That is, the measure disclosed in Patent Document 1 is to disperse chlorine dioxide gas from a glass container, and prevent hospital infection by setting a predetermined concentration of chlorine dioxide gas in a hospital room. Therefore, there is a hospital-specific disinfection odor in the hospital room. In hospitals, sterilization with cresol and the like is routinely performed, so even if there is some chlorine dioxide gas odor in the room, no one cares.

  However, because schools and workplaces are not routinely disinfected, they feel uncomfortable with a disinfecting odor. In addition, since the offices of schools and workplaces are places where intellectual behavior such as studying and work is performed, learning effects and work efficiency are significantly reduced if they are wrapped in a strange odor.

  Then, this invention pays attention to the above-mentioned problem of a prior art, and makes it a subject to provide the disinfection instrument which can be used without a sense of incongruity also in a school or a workplace.

The invention according to claim 1 for solving the above-described problem is one that is attached to and detached from the user's body and other articles or that is carried by the user in the pocket. It is provided with any structure, and a part thereof has an insertion space that communicates with the outside, and the insertion space has a built-in gas release member that releases a gas having a sterilizing effect or a sterilizing effect in a natural environment. It is a characteristic antibacterial instrument.
(1) The appearance imitates a predetermined form.
(2) The appearance imitates a character or symbol that displays or implies a predetermined meaning.
(3) The exterior is decorated.
(4) It has a configuration that draws the attention of others.
(5) A graphic imitating a predetermined form is displayed.
(6) Characters or symbols that display or imply a predetermined meaning are displayed.
(7) A graphic that draws the attention of others is displayed.

Here, “things to be attached to and detached from the user's body” include accessories such as hair ornaments and pendants, bags and bags such as pochettes, name tags, and hats.
Examples of “articles” of “things to be attached to and detached from” articles include student bags, school bags, mobile phones, flashlights and other portable items. Vehicles such as passenger cars, trucks, bicycles, and motorcycles are also “goods”. Pets such as dogs and cats are also “goods”. Typical examples of “detachable” are accessories and amulet bags.
“Simulating a predetermined form” has, for example, an appearance form or figure that realistically or abstracts an animal such as a dog, cat, or rabbit. Examples of objects to be realistically or abstracted include people, animals, plants, fish, insects, imaginary animals and plants, and people. Further, it may be a model of a machine such as an automobile or a tool.
“Characters or symbols that display or imply a predetermined meaning” means, for example, the name of an individual or company, the stage name, the name of an animal or plant or character, or the initials that imply these, numbers such as year or number, national flags, school emblems, Examples include signs and other figures.
“Decoration” is a case where there is a shining part such as lamé or a unique pattern is displayed.
The “configuration that draws the attention of others” and the “figure drawing that draws the attention of others” are cases where a configuration that can be noticed is added.
Since the antibacterial device of the present invention has features as an accessory or a decoration, the child / student preferably wears it or places it close to himself / herself. Therefore, the antibacterial device of the present invention is near the user.
Here, the antibacterial instrument of the present invention has an insertion space, and a gas release member is built in the insertion space. And the gas which has a bactericidal effect etc. is discharge | released from the said gas discharge | release member. In addition, since a part of the insertion space communicates with the outside, the gas released from the gas release member is released to the outside.
As described above, since the antibacterial device of the present invention is near the user, the released gas drifts in the vicinity of the user and creates a sterilizing atmosphere or a sterilizing atmosphere around the user. For this reason, bacteria that are close to the user are killed or weak in activity, and do not infect diseases.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the antibacterial instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a surface exposed to the outside and a shielding member is provided between the insertion space and the surface.

The present invention has a function of preventing discoloration or alteration of antibacterial instruments, or discoloration or alteration of surrounding objects.
That is, a gas having a sterilizing effect or a sterilizing effect may have a decolorizing property or a corrosive property. On the other hand, since the antibacterial device of the present invention has features as an accessory or a decoration, it is necessary to avoid discoloration or degeneration of the outer surface caused by gas for a long time. If there is something in contact with the outer material, discoloration and alteration may occur. For example, assuming that the antibacterial device is put in a pocket of clothing, there is a concern that the pocket or clothing is discolored.
Therefore, in the present invention, a shielding member is provided between the insertion space and the outer surface to prevent gas from directly contacting the outer surface.
The shielding member is preferably made of a material that hardly permeates gas. For example, it is recommended that the shielding member be a resin plate or sheet, a metal film, or the like.

  The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the gas releasing member is a bag filled with a medicine that releases a gas having a sterilizing effect or a sterilizing effect in a natural environment. Antibacterial instrument.

  In the present invention, since the gas release member is a bag filled with a medicine that releases gas, the gas release member can be replaced. Therefore, when the gas is no longer released after being used for a certain period of time, the outer side of the antibacterial device can be reused by replacing the gas releasing member.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the antibacterial instrument according to claim 3, wherein the drug is a substance in which chlorine dioxide is supported on a carrier.

The shape of the carrier may be granular or block. Moreover, you may have an area like a cloth.
When a solid material is employed as the carrier, a porous material is recommended.
Examples of the porous body include silica gel, alumina gel, silica alumina gel, zeolite and the like.

  Since the antibacterial device of the present invention is preferably used by children and students and is near the user, the released gas drifts in the vicinity of the user and creates a sterilizing atmosphere or sterilizing atmosphere around the user. . For this reason, the bacteria approaching the user are killed or weak in activity, and do not infect the user with the disease.

It is a front view of the amulet bag which is an example of the antibacterial instrument of the present invention. It is the cross-sectional front view which cut | disconnected the charm bag of FIG. 1 in the root part of a decoration knot. It is an exploded view of the amulet bag of FIG. It is a partial cross section perspective view of the amulet bag of FIG. It is a perspective view of a gas discharge member. It is a cross-sectional perspective view of the gas discharge member of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which attached the amulet bag of FIG. 1 to the school bag. It is a front view of the mascot doll which is another example of the antimicrobial instrument of this invention. It is an exploded view of the mascot doll of FIG. It is a perspective view of the key holder which is another example of the antimicrobial instrument of this invention. It is a perspective view at the time of opening the key ring of FIG. It is a front view of the name tag which is another example of the antimicrobial instrument of this invention. It is a perspective view of the headband which is still another example of the sterilization instrument of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the protective case which is another example of the disinfection instrument of this invention. It is a perspective view of the strap which is another example of the disinfection instrument of the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be further described below.
The antibacterial instrument 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is similar in appearance to an amulet bag. That is, the exterior part 2 of the antibacterial device 1 is a small sachet made of cloth, and is marked with “traffic safety”. In addition, a lower string 5 is attached to the opening portion 3. The hanging strap 5 is provided with a decorative knot 7. A plurality of holes 6 (FIG. 2) are provided at the peripheral end of the opening portion 3, and the lower string 5 is inserted into the holes 6 in a zigzag shape. Moreover, both ends of the lowering string 5 are tied and have an annular shape.

  As described above, the lower cord 5 is inserted in the zigzag shape into the hole 6 at the peripheral end of the opening portion 3, so that when the lower cord 5 is squeezed, the opening portion 3 is narrowed. However, the opening 3 cannot be completely closed, and there is always a small gap.

As described above, the exterior part 2 of the antibacterial instrument 1 is a cloth sachet and thus has an insertion space 8 therein. In this embodiment, the gas release member 10 and the two shielding members 15 are built in the insertion space 8.
The gas release member 10 is obtained by sealing a drug 12 in a bag 11 having no opening.
However, the bag 11 has air permeability. That is, the bag 11 can prevent the drug 12 itself from spilling out, but cannot prevent the gas from passing therethrough. Specifically, the bag 11 is made of cloth or non-woven fabric.

The drug 12 is obtained by adsorbing and holding chlorine dioxide gas on zeolite. Therefore, chlorine dioxide gas is gradually released in a natural environment of normal temperature and normal pressure.
Since the bag 11 has air permeability as described above, the chlorine dioxide gas passes through the bag 11 and is diffused to the outside from the gas release member 10.

The shielding member 15 is made of resin or metal film and does not have air permeability.
The shielding member 15 is provided between the gas release member 10 and the inner peripheral portion of the exterior portion 2. That is, the gas release member 10 is inserted into the insertion space 8 of the exterior portion 2 that is a small sachet made of cloth while being sandwiched between the two shielding members 15.

As shown in FIG. 7, the antibacterial device 1 of the present embodiment is attached to another article such as a school bag 20. That is, the gas release member 10 has a lowering string 5, and the lowering string 5 functions as an attaching / detaching member with respect to other articles, and can be attached to and detached from the school bag 20 and other articles.
In addition, since the antibacterial device 1 is in the form of an amulet bag, even if it is attached to the school bag 20, there is no sense of incongruity and children are not disliked.

In the antibacterial instrument 1 of the present embodiment, chlorine dioxide gas is released from the gas release member 10 as described above, and the exterior portion 2 of the antibacterial instrument 1 is filled with chlorine dioxide gas. And since the exterior part 2 has the opening part 3 slightly opened, the chlorine dioxide gas in the exterior part 2 is discharge | released outside from the said opening part 3. FIG.
And the circumference | surroundings of the child who carries the backpack 20 are maintained in a sterilization atmosphere. Therefore, the child carrying the school bag 20 is not infected with influenza or the like.

Further, the exterior part 2 of the antibacterial device 1 is made of cloth, but since the shielding member 15 is provided between the gas release member 10 and the exterior part 2, it is released from the gas release member 10. It is prevented to some extent that gas directly touches the exterior part 2. Therefore, the exterior part 2 does not discolor.
Further, the gas release member 10 can be replaced.

Although the above-mentioned embodiment imitates the appearance of an amulet bag, the external shape is not limited to the amulet bag. That is, the member into which the gas release member 10 is inserted may have any of the following requirements as long as the insertion space communicates with the outside.
(1) The appearance imitates a predetermined form.
(2) The appearance imitates a character or symbol that displays or implies a predetermined meaning.
(3) The exterior is decorated.
(4) It has a configuration that draws the attention of others.
(5) A graphic imitating a predetermined form is displayed.
(6) Characters or symbols that display or imply a predetermined meaning are displayed.
(7) A graphic that draws the attention of others is displayed.

  Since the external appearance of the antibacterial device 1 is similar to that of an amulet bag, it can be said that the external appearance imitates a predetermined form (1). Moreover, the characters “traffic safety” are attached, and it can be said that “characters or symbols that clearly or imply a predetermined meaning are displayed” in (6).

On the other hand, the antibacterial device 21 shown in FIG. 8 is in the form of a mascot doll that can be attached to and detached from a mobile phone or the like. That is, the outer shell portion 22 of the antibacterial device 21 is in the form of a doll and is provided with a hanging strap 28.
The outer shell 22 of the antibacterial device 21 is divided into an upper part 23 and a lower part 25, and both are integrated by a screw part 27.
Further, the inside of the outer shell portion 22 is a cavity, and an insertion space 26 is formed. The upper portion 23 of the outer shell 22 has openings 30 and 31 imitating eyes and nose, an opening 32 imitating milk, and an opening 33 imitating a navel, and the insertion space 26 includes the openings 30, 31, 32, It communicates with the outside through 33.
A gas release member 35 is provided in the insertion space 26. The structure of the gas release member 35 is the same as that of the previous gas release member 35.

  Since the above-described antibacterial device 21 has an external appearance imitating a doll, it can be said that “the external appearance imitates a predetermined form” of (1).

Next, the antimicrobial instrument 40 shown in FIG. 10 will be described. The antibacterial instrument 40 shown in FIG. 10 is a key holder, and is provided with a ring 41 for attaching to and detaching from a key (not shown) as another member.
As shown in FIG. 11, the main body 38 of the antibacterial device 40 has a front surface member 43 and a rear surface member 46 joined by a hinge 47, and can be opened and closed as a whole. In a state where the front surface member 43 and the back surface member 46 are closed, an insertion space 50 is formed therein, and a gas release member (not shown) is inserted into the insertion space 50.
A symbol indicating male is displayed on the surface member 43 of the main body 38. An opening 51 is provided above the surface member 43, and the insertion space 50 communicates with the outside.

Since the above-described antibacterial device 21 is a key holder, it can be attached to and detached from other articles. In addition, since the antibacterial device 21 is a key holder, the user can carry it in the pocket.
Since the above-described antibacterial instrument 21 displays a symbol indicating a male, it can be said that (6) “characters or symbols indicating or implying a predetermined meaning are displayed”.

Next, the antimicrobial instrument 55 shown in FIG. 12 will be described. 12 is an application of the present invention to an elementary school name tag.
In other words, the main body 57 of the antibacterial device 55 has an external shape imitating a tulip flower. In addition, the main body 56 displays a mark 58 as a school emblem. The main body 57 has a small bag shape, and a gas release member (not shown) is inserted therein.
The main body 57 is provided with a safety pin 57 as a detachable member for other articles.

Since the above-described antibacterial device 57 has an external shape simulating a tulip flower, it can be said that “the external appearance imitates a predetermined form” of (1).
Further, since the main body 57 displays the mark 58 as a school emblem, it can be said that (6) “characters or symbols displaying or implying a predetermined meaning” are displayed.

Next, the antimicrobial instrument 63 shown in FIG. 13 will be described. The antibacterial instrument 63 shown in FIG. 13 is a headband, and includes a main body part 64 curved in a substantially semicircular shape and a decorative part 65 simulating a flower shape.
The main body 64 of the antibacterial instrument 63 is made of a stretchable material and can be attached to the head.
An insertion space 68 is formed in the center of the decorative portion 65, and a gas release member 71 is inserted into the insertion space 68. The decorative portion 65 is provided with an opening 69, and the insertion space 68 communicates with the outside through the opening 69.

  Since the above-described antibacterial instrument 63 is a headband, it is detachable from the user's body. In addition, since the external appearance is decorated in the shape of a flower, it can be said that “the external appearance is decorated”. Moreover, since it seems that a flower is blooming from the head when worn, it can be said that “4 has a configuration that draws the attention of others”.

  Next, the antimicrobial instrument 75 shown in FIG. 14 will be described. The antibacterial instrument 75 is a storage case for a gas release member, and has an opening 76 at the top and an insertion space 77 for storing the gas release member 80 inside. Further, the antibacterial instrument 75 has a configuration in which a string 78 is provided at the upper front portion and a chain 79 is provided at the upper rear portion.

  After the gas release member 80 is inserted into the antibacterial device 75 through the opening 76, the chain 79 is passed through the string 78 to hold the gas release member 80 so as not to fall outside. However, according to the holding method, the opening 76 cannot be completely sealed, and a gap is formed, so that gas release is not hindered.

  In addition, since the antibacterial instrument 75 is a protective case for the gas release member, it must be carried by the user in the pocket, and a figure imitating a penguin is three-dimensionally arranged on the front. From (3), it can be said that “the decoration is provided on the external appearance”, and (5) “a figure imitating a predetermined form is displayed”, (7) “others' The figure that draws attention is displayed. "

Next, the antimicrobial instrument 85 shown in FIG. 15 will be described. The antibacterial instrument 85 is a strap that can be attached to and detached from a mobile phone or the like, and has an eighth note shape. That is, the antibacterial instrument 85 carries a musical note and is provided with a hanging strap 90.
The upper part 89 of the antibacterial device 85 has a sickle shape, and the lower part 89 has an elliptical shape.
The oval lower portion 89 has an insertion space 87 for inserting the gas release member 92 therein, and communicates with the outside through an opening 86 provided on the upper surface.

  Since the above-described antibacterial instrument 85 is a strap, it can be attached to and detached from other articles. In addition, since the antibacterial instrument 85 has the shape of an eighth note, it can be said that (2) “appearance imitates a character or symbol whose appearance indicates or implies a predetermined meaning”.

In this embodiment, the gas having a sterilizing effect or sterilizing effect is chlorine dioxide. However, the gas is not limited to chlorine dioxide, and may be ozone or chlorine gas.
Further, in this embodiment, it is supported on a carrier, but it may be sublimated directly from a solid.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Antibacterial instrument 2 Exterior part 3 Opening part 5 Lowering string 6 Hole 8 Insertion space 10 Gas discharge member 11 Bag 12 Drug 15 Shielding member 21 Antibacterial instrument 26 Insertion space 28 Lowering string 35 Gas release member 40 Antibacterial instrument 41 Ring 50 Insertion space 55 Antibacterial instrument 63 Antibacterial instrument 68 Insertion space 71 Gas release member 75 Antibacterial instrument 79 Chain 80 Gas release member 85 Antibacterial instrument 87 Insertion space 90 Lowering string 92 Gas release member

Claims (4)

What is to be attached to and detached from the user's body and other items, or that is carried by the user in his / her pocket, and has an appearance that has one of the following configurations, and an insertion space partially communicating with the outside The antibacterial device is characterized in that a gas releasing member for releasing a gas having a sterilizing effect or a sterilizing effect in a natural environment is incorporated in the insertion space.
(1) The appearance imitates a predetermined form.
(2) The appearance imitates a character or symbol that displays or implies a predetermined meaning.
(3) The exterior is decorated.
(4) It has a configuration that draws the attention of others.
(5) A graphic imitating a predetermined form is displayed.
(6) Characters or symbols that display or imply a predetermined meaning are displayed.
(7) A graphic that draws the attention of others is displayed.   The antibacterial instrument according to claim 1, wherein the antibacterial instrument has an outer surface exposed to the outside, and a shielding member is provided between the insertion space and the outer surface.   The antibacterial device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gas releasing member is a bag filled with a medicine that releases a gas having a sterilizing effect or a sterilizing effect in a natural environment.   The antibacterial device according to claim 3, wherein the chemical is a carrier in which chlorine dioxide is supported.

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