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JP2018000402A
JP2018000402A JP2016129614A JP2016129614A JP2018000402A JP 2018000402 A JP2018000402 A JP 2018000402A JP 2016129614 A JP2016129614 A JP 2016129614A JP 2016129614 A JP2016129614 A JP 2016129614A JP 2018000402 A JP2018000402 A JP 2018000402A
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福田　博之
Hiroyuki Fukuda
博之 福田
知広 菅谷
Tomohiro Sugaya
知広 菅谷
啓介 佐野
Keisuke Sano
啓介 佐野
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Ayumi Yoshida
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a tongue cover which allows a nutrition or the like to be taken as it is and reduces discomfort felt when the nutrition or the like is taken.SOLUTION: A tongue cover 1 comprises: a tongue top cover part 2 which is entirely constituted of a film formed of edible material and is capable of covering the top surface of the tongue while the tongue top cover part 2 is mounted on a tongue T; and a bag-like tongue tip cover part 3 which is provided at the tip of the tongue top cover part and is capable of covering the tip of the tongue while the tongue tip cover part 3 is mounted on the tongue. In the tongue cover 1, the tip of the tongue tip cover part is formed in a nearly U-shape or nearly arc-shape.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

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本発明は、高カロリー栄養補給剤摂取時や薬剤内服時の不快感を低減可能な舌カバーに関する。   The present invention relates to a tongue cover that can reduce discomfort when taking a high-calorie nutritional supplement or taking a medicine.

一般に、栄養摂取が不十分あるいは不能な患者に対して、経口的栄養補助(Oral nutrition supplementation:ONS)、経管栄養（胃瘻、経鼻胃管などに用いる）、経静脈栄養などが行われている。このうち、経口的栄養補助は、１日に１〜数回、高カロリーの栄養剤を経口的に摂取するという最も生理的な方法である。この方法は、特別は器具を必要としないうえに、食欲と味覚とを満たし満腹感が得られ、栄養状態の維持・改善を図ることにより患者の生活の質を維持することが可能である。   In general, oral nutrition supplementation (ONS), tube feeding (used for gastrostomy, nasogastric tube, etc.), parenteral nutrition, etc. are performed for patients with insufficient or impossible nutrition. ing. Of these, oral nutritional support is the most physiological method of taking high-calorie nutrients orally once to several times a day. This method does not require any special equipment, and can satisfy the appetite and taste, provide a feeling of fullness, and can maintain the quality of life of the patient by maintaining and improving the nutritional state.

しかしながら、経口栄養剤が美味しくないことを理由に患者が摂取を拒む場合が多々見受けられる。これは、限られた量の液体の中に十分なカロリーが含まれるように各種栄養素を混ぜて製造（１ｍｌ中に１ｋｃａｌの組成になっている栄養剤が多い）してあるために、どうしても味が濃厚で甘さが強く後味が悪いものになっているからである。また、もともと甘い食品や飲料を好まない人にとっては、栄養剤を摂取すること自体がとても苦痛に感じられる。このため、栄養剤メーカーは、果物やスープなどの味付けを加え、味の種類を豊富にしたり、フレーバーを添加したりなどの様々な工夫を粉って対応してきたが、十分満足できる状況ではなかった。   However, there are many cases where patients refuse to take because the oral nutrient is not delicious. This is because it is manufactured by mixing various nutrients so that enough calories are contained in a limited amount of liquid (many nutrients with a composition of 1 kcal in 1 ml). This is because it is rich, sweet and has a bad aftertaste. In addition, for those who do not like sweet foods and beverages, taking nutrients is very painful. For this reason, nutritional manufacturers have added various flavors such as fruits and soups, enriched flavors, added flavors, etc., but this is not a satisfactory situation. It was.

また、従来、医薬成分の持つ苦みや強い甘味をゲル中のマトリックスに包理し、舌の味蕾細胞との接触を抑えることで味のマスキングをすることができるゼリー状の医薬品であるゼリー製剤が知られている（例えば、特許文献１及び２を参照）。   In addition, conventionally, a jelly preparation, which is a jelly-like drug that can mask the taste by embedding the bitterness and strong sweetness of pharmaceutical ingredients in the matrix in the gel and suppressing contact with the taste bud cells on the tongue, Known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

特開２０１０−１７３９９３号公報JP 2010-173993 A 国際公開２００９／０４７８５９号International Publication No. 2009/047859

上記従来の技術には、以下の課題が残されている。
すなわち、従来の栄養剤そのものに工夫を加えたり、ゼリー製剤としたりするのではなく、栄養剤をそのまま摂取することが可能であると共に、患者等が栄養剤摂取時に味覚を減じて不快感を低減することができる他の手法が望まれていた。 The following problems remain in the conventional technology.
In other words, it is possible to ingest nutrients as they are, rather than adding ingenuity to the conventional nutrients themselves or making them into jelly preparations, and patients can reduce the sense of discomfort when taking nutrients. Other approaches that could be done were desired.

本発明は、前述の課題に鑑みてなされたもので、栄養剤等をそのまま摂取でき、摂取時の不快感を低減可能な舌カバーを提供することを目的とする。   The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a tongue cover that can ingest nutrients and the like as they are and can reduce discomfort during ingestion.

本発明は、前記課題を解決するために以下の構成を採用した。すなわち、第１の発明に係る舌カバーは、可食性材料で形成されたフィルムで全体が構成され、舌に装着した状態で舌の上面を覆うことが可能な舌上カバー部と、前記舌上カバー部の先端側に設けられ舌に装着した状態で舌の先端部を覆うことが可能な袋状の舌先端カバー部とを備えていることを特徴とする。   The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. That is, the tongue cover according to the first invention is composed entirely of a film formed of an edible material, and the upper tongue cover portion capable of covering the upper surface of the tongue when attached to the tongue; It is provided with the bag-shaped tongue front-end | tip cover part which is provided in the front end side of the cover part, and can cover the front-end | tip part of a tongue in the state with which the tongue was mounted | worn.

この舌カバーでは、舌に装着した状態で舌の上面を覆うことが可能な舌上カバー部と、舌上カバー部の先端側に設けられ舌に装着した状態で舌の先端部を覆うことが可能な袋状の舌先端カバー部とを備えているので、経口栄養剤摂取の際に舌に装着することで、舌が舌カバーで覆われてヒトの味覚受容体の大部分が存在する舌と栄養剤とが直接接触しないため、味覚を減じ、不快感を低減することができる。また、全体が薄く柔らかいフィルム製であるため、装着時に舌にフィットし易く密着すると共に、使用中又は使用後に舌カバーを嚥下しても、可食性材料で形成されたフィルムで全体が構成されているので、安全である。   In this tongue cover, the upper tongue cover portion that can cover the upper surface of the tongue when attached to the tongue, and the distal end portion of the tongue that is provided on the distal end side of the upper tongue cover portion and covers the tongue are covered. Since it has a pouch-like tongue tip cover that can be attached to the tongue when ingesting oral nutrients, the tongue is covered with the tongue cover so that most of the human taste receptors are present And nutrients are not in direct contact with each other, reducing taste and reducing discomfort. In addition, since the whole is made of a thin and soft film, it is easy to fit on the tongue when worn, and even if the tongue cover is swallowed during or after use, the whole is composed of a film formed of an edible material. Because it is safe.

第２の発明に係る舌カバーは、第１の発明において、前記舌先端カバー部の先端形状が、略Ｕ字状又は略円弧状に形成されていることを特徴とする。
すなわち、この舌カバーでは、舌先端カバー部の先端形状が、略Ｕ字状又は略円弧状に形成されているので、舌の先端形状に近い舌先端カバー部となり、装着状態のフィット感が向上する。 A tongue cover according to a second invention is characterized in that, in the first invention, a tip shape of the tongue tip cover portion is formed in a substantially U shape or a substantially arc shape.
That is, in this tongue cover, since the tip shape of the tongue tip cover portion is formed in a substantially U shape or a substantially arc shape, it becomes a tongue tip cover portion close to the tip shape of the tongue, and the fit feeling of the wearing state is improved. To do.

第３の発明に係る舌カバーは、第１又は第２の発明において、前記舌上カバー部の後端部の角部が面取りされていることを特徴とする。
すなわち、この舌カバーでは、舌上カバー部の後端部の角部が面取りされているので、舌に装着する際に、角部が舌に当接した際の違和感を解消することができる。 A tongue cover according to a third invention is characterized in that, in the first or second invention, a corner portion of a rear end portion of the upper tongue cover portion is chamfered.
That is, in this tongue cover, since the corner portion of the rear end portion of the upper tongue cover portion is chamfered, it is possible to eliminate the uncomfortable feeling when the corner portion contacts the tongue when the tongue cover is attached.

第４の発明に係る舌カバーは、第１から第３の発明のいずれかにおいて、前記可食性材料が、ゼラチンとグリセリンとを含有していることを特徴とする。
すなわち、この舌カバーでは、可食性材料が、ゼラチンとグリセリンとを含有しているので、水分を保持して柔軟性を確保する可塑剤のグリセリンによりゼラチンが柔軟なシート状とされ、舌に装着した後も数分間は溶けず、摂取時に破れずに舌を覆うことができる。 The tongue cover according to a fourth invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to third inventions, the edible material contains gelatin and glycerin.
That is, in this tongue cover, since the edible material contains gelatin and glycerin, the gelatin is made into a flexible sheet by the plasticizer glycerin that retains moisture and ensures flexibility, and is attached to the tongue. After that, it does not melt for a few minutes and can cover the tongue without tearing when ingested.

第５の発明に係る舌カバーは、第１から第４の発明のいずれかにおいて、前記フィルムの表面に、でんぷん粉が塗布されていることを特徴とする。
すなわち、この舌カバーでは、フィルムの表面に、でんぷん粉が塗布されているので、他の部分との付着を防ぐことができる。 A tongue cover according to a fifth invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to fourth inventions, starch powder is applied to a surface of the film.
That is, in this tongue cover, since starch powder is applied to the surface of the film, adhesion to other portions can be prevented.

第６の発明に係る舌カバーは、第１から第５の発明のいずれかにおいて、前記可食性材料が、粉末油脂を含有していることを特徴とする。
すなわち、この舌カバーでは、可食性材料が、粉末油脂を含有しているので、フィルム自体をふわっとさせ、ソフト感のある装着が可能になる。 A tongue cover according to a sixth invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to fifth inventions, the edible material contains powdered fats and oils.
That is, in this tongue cover, since the edible material contains powdered fats and oils, the film itself can be made soft and can be worn with a soft feeling.

第７の発明に係る舌カバーは、第１から第６の発明のいずれかにおいて、前記可食性材料が、香料を含有していることを特徴とする。
すなわち、この舌カバーでは、可食性材料が、香料を含有しているので、例えばレモン味などを付加することができる。 A tongue cover according to a seventh invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to sixth inventions, the edible material contains a fragrance.
That is, in this tongue cover, since the edible material contains a fragrance, a lemon flavor or the like can be added, for example.

本発明によれば、以下の効果を奏する。
すなわち、本発明に係る舌カバーによれば、舌に装着した状態で舌の上面を覆うことが可能な舌上カバー部と、前記舌上カバー部の先端側に設けられ舌に装着した状態で舌の先端部を覆うことが可能な袋状の舌先端カバー部とを備えているので、経口栄養剤摂取の際に舌に装着することで、味覚を減じ、不快感を低減することができる。また、使用中又は使用後に舌カバーを嚥下しても、可食性材料で形成されたフィルムで全体が構成されているので、安全である。
したがって、本発明の舌カバーでは、長期の栄養剤摂取も容易にすると共に、粉末の薬剤、例えば薬剤量が多いためにオブラートで包むことが困難な漢方薬などの内服や、青汁のような苦くて飲みづらい飲料の摂取も容易にすることができる。また、放射線治療や化学療法による舌炎や口内炎のために痛みのある患者における服薬時の疼痛や不快感を減じることができる。さらに、様々な原因によって口が苦いために飲食が困難な患者の飲食時の不快感も減じることが可能である。 The present invention has the following effects.
That is, according to the tongue cover according to the present invention, an upper tongue cover portion capable of covering the upper surface of the tongue in a state of being attached to the tongue, and a state of being attached to the tongue provided on the distal end side of the upper tongue cover portion. Since it is provided with a bag-like tongue tip cover part that can cover the tip part of the tongue, it can reduce taste and discomfort by attaching it to the tongue when ingesting oral nutrients . In addition, even if the tongue cover is swallowed during or after use, it is safe because the entire film is made of an edible material.
Therefore, the tongue cover of the present invention facilitates long-term nutritional intake, and is a powdery drug, for example, an oral medicine such as Chinese herbal medicine that is difficult to wrap with an oblate because of the large amount of drug, and bitter like a green juice. In addition, it is possible to make it easy to ingest beverages that are difficult to drink. Moreover, pain and discomfort at the time of taking in patients with pain due to glossitis and stomatitis due to radiotherapy or chemotherapy can be reduced. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce discomfort during eating and drinking by patients who are difficult to eat and drink due to various reasons.

本発明に係る舌カバーの一実施形態において、舌カバーを舌に装着した状態を示す斜視図である。In one Embodiment of the tongue cover which concerns on this invention, it is a perspective view which shows the state which mounted | wore the tongue cover with the tongue cover. 本実施形態において、舌カバーを示す平面図（ａ）及び裏面図（ｂ）である。In this embodiment, it is the top view (a) and back view (b) which show a tongue cover. 本実施形態において、舌先端カバー部内を拡げた状態で舌カバーを裏面側から見た斜視図である。In this embodiment, it is the perspective view which looked at the tongue cover from the back surface side in the state which expanded the inside of a tongue front-end | tip cover part. 本実施形態の他の例において、舌カバーを示す平面図（ａ）及び裏面図（ｂ）である。In other examples of this embodiment, they are a top view (a) and a back view (b) showing a tongue cover.

以下、本発明に係る舌カバーの一実施形態を、図１から図３を参照しながら説明する。   Hereinafter, an embodiment of a tongue cover according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

本実施形態の舌カバー１は、図１および図３に示すように、可食性材料で形成されたフィルムで全体が構成され、舌Ｔに装着した状態で舌Ｔの上面を覆うことが可能な舌上カバー部２と、舌上カバー部２の先端側に設けられ舌Ｔに装着した状態で舌Ｔの先端部を覆うことが可能な袋状の舌先端カバー部３とを備えている。   As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the tongue cover 1 of the present embodiment is entirely composed of a film formed of an edible material, and can cover the upper surface of the tongue T when attached to the tongue T. An upper tongue cover portion 2 and a bag-like tongue distal end cover portion 3 provided on the distal end side of the upper tongue cover portion 2 and capable of covering the distal end portion of the tongue T while being attached to the tongue T are provided.

上記舌先端カバー部３の先端形状は、略Ｕ字状又は略円弧状に形成されている。すなわち、舌先端カバー部３は、装着する舌Ｔの先端形状に対応した形状とされている。
この舌先端カバー部３は、舌上カバー部２の先端側と、舌上カバー部２の先端側と先端縁部同士が接着された略半円形状の舌下カバー部３ａとで、後ろ側が開口した袋状に構成されている。
なお、上記舌上カバー部２は、舌下カバー部３ａよりも長く形成されている。 The tip shape of the tongue tip cover portion 3 is formed in a substantially U shape or a substantially arc shape. That is, the tongue tip cover portion 3 has a shape corresponding to the tip shape of the tongue T to be attached.
The tongue tip cover part 3 is composed of a tip side of the upper tongue cover part 2 and a substantially semicircular sublingual cover part 3a in which the tip side of the tongue cover part 2 and the tip edges are bonded to each other. It is configured as an open bag.
In addition, the said upper tongue cover part 2 is formed longer than the lower tongue cover part 3a.

上記舌上カバー部２の後端部の角部２ａは、面取りされている。
上記可食性材料は、ゼラチンとグリセリンと粉末油脂とを含有している。
また、可食性材料には、香料を含有させても構わない。この香料としては、例えばレモン味の香料などが採用される。
その他、可食性材料として、メイラード反応によりフィルムを溶け難くするため、カラメルが添加されていると共に、フィルムの他の部分と貼り付かないようにするため、甘味料であるエリスリトールの微粉も添加されている。 The corner portion 2a at the rear end portion of the upper tongue cover portion 2 is chamfered.
The edible material contains gelatin, glycerin and powdered fats and oils.
In addition, the edible material may contain a fragrance. As this fragrance, for example, a lemon-flavored fragrance is employed.
In addition, as an edible material, caramel is added to make the film difficult to melt by Maillard reaction, and fine powder of erythritol, which is a sweetener, is also added to prevent sticking to other parts of the film. Yes.

上記可食性材料は、例えばゼラチン：７０〜１３０重量部、グリセリン：１２０〜１８０重量部、でんぷん：２０〜４０重量部、粉末油脂：１〜１０重量部、エリスリトール：２０〜３０重量部、カラメル色素：０．１〜３重量部、精製水：５０〜９０重量部の割合とされる。
舌カバー１を構成するフィルムの皮膜厚は、例えば０．２ｍｍである。なお、舌カバー１のサイズや形状は、患者等の舌の大きさや形状に対応して複数種類を作製しておくことが好ましい。
上記フィルムの表面には、でんぷん粉が塗布されている。 The edible material is, for example, gelatin: 70 to 130 parts by weight, glycerin: 120 to 180 parts by weight, starch: 20 to 40 parts by weight, powdered fats and oils: 1 to 10 parts by weight, erythritol: 20 to 30 parts by weight, caramel color : 0.1-3 parts by weight, purified water: 50-90 parts by weight.
The film thickness of the film constituting the tongue cover 1 is, for example, 0.2 mm. It should be noted that it is preferable to prepare a plurality of types and sizes of the tongue cover 1 corresponding to the size and shape of the tongue of the patient or the like.
Starch powder is applied to the surface of the film.

次に、本実施形態の舌カバー１の製造方法について説明する。
まず、上記可食性材料の原料を計量し、その各原料を水と共に溶解タンクに入れ、加温（７２〜７４℃）しながら攪拌することで、均一に溶解させる。
次に、溶解タンクにおいて、真空引きによって脱泡を行う。このように溶解・脱泡した原料をダイロール成形機において皮膜化しフィルムとする。 Next, the manufacturing method of the tongue cover 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated.
First, the raw materials of the edible material are weighed, and each raw material is placed in a dissolution tank together with water, and stirred uniformly while being heated (72 to 74 ° C.) to dissolve uniformly.
Next, defoaming is performed by evacuation in the dissolution tank. The raw material thus dissolved and defoamed is formed into a film in a die roll molding machine to form a film.

さらに、上記フィルムを乾燥させた後、エタノールへ浸漬し、油分を落とす。さらに、油分を落としたフィルムの表面に、でんぷん粉を塗布する。
次に、このフィルムを室温（２５℃）以下、湿度４０％の環境下で乾燥させる。
この後、乾燥したフィルムをヒートシールにて舌上カバー部２と舌下カバー部３ａとの略Ｕ字状又は略半円形状の先端縁部同士を接着し、袋部分となる舌先端カバー部３を形成する。
さらに、余剰部分や角部２ａの面取り部分をカットすることで、本実施形態の舌カバー１が作製される。 Further, after the film is dried, it is immersed in ethanol to remove oil. Furthermore, starch powder is applied to the surface of the film from which oil has been removed.
Next, the film is dried in an environment of room temperature (25 ° C.) or less and a humidity of 40%.
After that, the dried film is heat-sealed to adhere the substantially U-shaped or substantially semicircular tip edge portions of the upper tongue cover portion 2 and the lower tongue cover portion 3a to each other to form a bag portion. 3 is formed.
Furthermore, the tongue cover 1 of this embodiment is produced by cutting the excess part and the chamfered part of the corner | angular part 2a.

次に、本実施形態の舌カバー１を使用する方法について説明する。
まず、舌上カバー部２を舌Ｔの上側に配すると共に、舌下カバー部３ａを舌Ｔの下側に配して、舌Ｔの先端部を舌先端カバー部３内に挿入するようにして、舌カバー１を舌Ｔに被せて装着する。この際、口腔内が乾燥している場合、装着前に口腔内を湿らせておくことが好ましい。 Next, a method for using the tongue cover 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
First, the upper tongue cover portion 2 is disposed on the upper side of the tongue T, and the lower tongue cover portion 3a is disposed on the lower side of the tongue T so that the tip end portion of the tongue T is inserted into the tongue tip cover portion 3. Then, the tongue cover 1 is mounted on the tongue T. At this time, when the oral cavity is dry, it is preferable to moisten the oral cavity before wearing.

舌カバー１を装着後、この状態で栄養剤や薬剤を口腔内に入れて摂取する。湿った口腔内では、数分で舌カバー１の形が崩れるので、数分間で栄養剤等を飲むようにすることが好ましい。
栄養剤等を摂取した後は、舌カバー１を吐き出すか、そのまま飲み込んでも構わない。 After wearing the tongue cover 1, in this state, a nutrient or drug is placed in the mouth and ingested. In the wet oral cavity, the shape of the tongue cover 1 collapses in a few minutes, so it is preferable to drink a nutrient or the like in a few minutes.
After ingesting a nutrient or the like, the tongue cover 1 may be spit out or swallowed as it is.

このように本実施形態の舌カバー１では、舌Ｔに装着した状態で舌Ｔの上面を覆うことが可能な舌上カバー部２と、舌上カバー部２の先端側に設けられ舌Ｔに装着した状態で舌Ｔの先端部を覆うことが可能な袋状の舌先端カバー部３とを備えているので、経口栄養剤摂取の際に舌Ｔに装着することで、舌Ｔが舌カバー１で覆われてヒトの味覚受容体の大部分が存在する舌Ｔと栄養剤とが直接接触しないため、味覚を減じ、不快感を低減することができる。また、舌カバー１の全体が薄く柔らかいフィルム製であるため、装着時に舌Ｔにフィットし易く密着すると共に、使用中又は使用後に舌カバー１を嚥下しても、可食性材料で形成されたフィルムで全体が構成されているので、安全である。   As described above, in the tongue cover 1 of the present embodiment, the upper tongue portion 2 that can cover the upper surface of the tongue T when attached to the tongue T, and the tip T of the upper tongue cover portion 2 are provided on the tongue T. Since it is provided with a bag-like tongue tip cover portion 3 that can cover the tip portion of the tongue T in a worn state, the tongue T is attached to the tongue T when the oral nutrient is ingested. Since the tongue T covered with 1 and containing the majority of human taste receptors is not in direct contact with the nutrient, it is possible to reduce the taste and reduce discomfort. In addition, since the whole tongue cover 1 is made of a thin and soft film, the film is formed of an edible material even if the tongue cover 1 is swallowed during use or after use while being easily fitted to the tongue T when attached. It is safe because it is composed entirely.

また、舌先端カバー部３の先端形状が、略Ｕ字状又は略円弧状に形成されているので、舌Ｔの先端形状に近い舌先端カバー部３となり、装着状態のフィット感が向上する。
また、舌上カバー部２の後端部の角部２ａが面取りされているので、舌Ｔに装着する際に、角部２ａが舌に当接した際の違和感を解消することができる。 Further, since the tip shape of the tongue tip cover portion 3 is formed in a substantially U shape or a substantially arc shape, the tongue tip cover portion 3 is close to the tip shape of the tongue T, and the fit feeling in the mounted state is improved.
Moreover, since the corner | angular part 2a of the rear-end part of the upper tongue cover part 2 is chamfered, when attaching to the tongue T, the uncomfortable feeling at the time of the corner | angular part 2a contact | abutting on a tongue can be eliminated.

また、可食性材料が、ゼラチンとグリセリンとを含有しているので、水分を保持して柔軟性を確保する可塑剤のグリセリンによりゼラチンが柔軟なシート状とされ、舌Ｔに装着した後も数分間は溶けず、摂取時に破れずに舌を覆うことができる。
また、フィルムの表面に、でんぷん粉が塗布されているので、他の部分との付着を防ぐことができる。 In addition, since the edible material contains gelatin and glycerin, the gelatin is made into a flexible sheet by the plasticizer glycerin that retains moisture and secures flexibility. It does not melt for minutes and can cover the tongue without tearing when ingested.
Moreover, since the starch powder is apply | coated to the surface of a film, adhesion with another part can be prevented.

さらに、可食性材料が、粉末油脂を含有しているので、フィルム自体をふわっとさせ、ソフト感のある装着が可能になる。
なお、可食性材料に香料を含有させることで、例えばレモン味などを付加することができる。 Furthermore, since the edible material contains powdered fats and oils, the film itself can be made soft and can be mounted with a soft feeling.
In addition, lemon flavor etc. can be added by making a edible material contain a fragrance | flavor, for example.

なお、本発明の技術範囲は上記実施形態に限定されるものではなく、本発明の趣旨を逸脱しない範囲において種々の変更を加えることが可能である。
例えば、上述したように舌先端カバー部の先端形状が、略Ｕ字状又は略円弧状に形成されていることが好ましいが、図４に示すように、他の例として、舌先端カバー部２３の先端形状を、台形状に形成した舌カバー２１としても構わない。このように舌先端カバー部２３の先端形状を台形状にした場合、略Ｕ字状又は略円弧状に形成した場合よりも作業性や生産性を向上させることが可能である。 The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
For example, as described above, it is preferable that the tip shape of the tongue tip cover portion is formed in a substantially U shape or a substantially arc shape. However, as shown in FIG. The tip shape of the tongue cover 21 may be a trapezoidal shape. Thus, when the tip shape of the tongue tip cover portion 23 is trapezoidal, workability and productivity can be improved as compared with the case where it is formed in a substantially U shape or a substantially arc shape.

本発明の舌カバーは、経口栄養剤の摂取時、粉末の薬剤（例えば漢方薬）の内服時、舌炎や口内炎のために痛みのある患者における服薬時、その他飲食が困難な患者の飲食時、または青汁等の苦くて飲みづらい飲料の摂取時などに、味覚を減じ、不快感等を低減するための用途に適用可能である。   The tongue cover of the present invention can be used at the time of ingestion of oral nutrients, at the time of oral administration of powdered drugs (for example, Chinese medicine), at the time of taking medicine in patients with pain due to glossitis or stomatitis, at the time of eating or drinking of patients who are difficult to eat or drink, Alternatively, the present invention can be applied to uses for reducing taste and reducing discomfort when ingesting a bitter and difficult to drink beverage such as green juice.

１，２１…舌カバー、２…舌上カバー部、２ａ…舌上カバー部の後端部の角部、３，２３…舌先端カバー部、Ｔ…舌   1, 21 ... tongue cover, 2 ... upper tongue cover part, 2a ... corner of rear end part of upper tongue cover part, 3, 23 ... tongue tip cover part, T ... tongue

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可食性材料で形成されたフィルムで全体が構成され、
舌に装着した状態で舌の上面を覆うことが可能な舌上カバー部と、
前記舌上カバー部の先端側に設けられ舌に装着した状態で舌の先端部を覆うことが可能な袋状の舌先端カバー部とを備えていることを特徴とする舌カバー。 The whole is made up of films made of edible materials,
An upper tongue cover portion capable of covering the upper surface of the tongue in a state of being attached to the tongue;
A tongue cover comprising a bag-like tongue tip cover portion that is provided on the tip side of the upper tongue cover portion and can cover the tip portion of the tongue in a state of being attached to the tongue. 請求項１に記載の舌カバーにおいて、
前記舌先端カバー部の先端形状が、略Ｕ字状又は略円弧状に形成されていることを特徴とする舌カバー。 The tongue cover according to claim 1,
A tongue cover, wherein a tip shape of the tongue tip cover portion is formed in a substantially U shape or a substantially arc shape. 請求項１又は２に記載の舌カバーにおいて、
前記舌上カバー部の後端部の角部が面取りされていることを特徴とする舌カバー。 The tongue cover according to claim 1 or 2,
A tongue cover, wherein a corner portion of a rear end portion of the upper tongue cover portion is chamfered. 請求項１から３のいずれか一項に記載の舌カバーにおいて、
前記可食性材料が、ゼラチンとグリセリンとを含有していることを特徴とする舌カバー。 In the tongue cover as described in any one of Claim 1 to 3,
The tongue cover, wherein the edible material contains gelatin and glycerin. 請求項１から４のいずれか一項に記載の舌カバーにおいて、
前記フィルムの表面に、でんぷん粉が塗布されていることを特徴とする舌カバー。 The tongue cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A tongue cover, wherein a starch powder is applied to a surface of the film. 請求項１から５のいずれか一項に記載の舌カバーにおいて、
前記可食性材料が、粉末油脂を含有していることを特徴とする舌カバー。 In the tongue cover as described in any one of Claim 1 to 5,
The tongue cover, wherein the edible material contains powdered fats and oils. 請求項１から６のいずれか一項に記載の舌カバーにおいて、
前記可食性材料が、香料を含有していることを特徴とする舌カバー。 In the tongue cover as described in any one of Claim 1 to 6,
The tongue cover, wherein the edible material contains a fragrance.
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