JP3046115U - Life self-help tool straw - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To prevent the inflow of air, eliminate the unpleasant swelling of the abdomen, and make it easy for even a handicapped person or a person with weak suction power to drink beverages on their own, Provided is a straw for self-help tools for elderly people, etc., who can drink beverages with peace of mind and does not inadvertently spill beverages when nursing a sick person or the like. SOLUTION: An upper end serving as a drinking mouth made of a soft synthetic resin material is closed, and a cut line having an oblique cut is formed in the closed portion. With this cut line, the inhalation and stop of the beverage are smoothly performed.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a self-help aid straw that enables a handicapped person or a person with weak suction power to easily drink beverages on their own, and that infants and elderly people can drink beverages with peace of mind. Things.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, as a straw, a simple straw or a bendable straw having a bellows-shaped bent portion formed into a straw has been known.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 For people with disabilities or weak suction, conventional straws have the disadvantage that air enters the straw and swallows the air with the beverages. There was a problem with discomfort. In addition, infants and the elderly could not swallow the beverage smoothly, and even if they could drink it, if they sucked too much, there was a risk that the beverage could accidentally enter the trachea.

[0004] In addition, since conventional straws are made of thin synthetic resin or the like, the straw becomes soft during use due to warm beverages, and there is a problem that discomfort is felt when the mouth is put on the mouth. there were. In addition, when a bedridden sick person or the like takes a drink with a straw from a caregiver, it is difficult for the caregiver to drink the drink well, and there is a problem that the drink is spilled on the face or sheets and soiled.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to prevent the air from entering together when a drink is sucked and to feel the swelling of the abdomen. In addition, the drink does not drop even if you stop drinking, and it stops at the upper end of the straw, preventing accidental drinking, and discomfort that the straw becomes soft even if you drink hot beverage The goal is to provide straws that do not have to worry about spilling out of beverages.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a straw made of a soft synthetic resin material, which is provided with a closed portion having a solid drinking portion of the straw, and the upper end to the lower end of the inner portion of the closed portion. It is characterized in that a cut is formed diagonally toward the opening and a single cut line communicating with the hollow portion of the straw is provided.

The thickness of the straw is formed to be about 1.0 to 2.0 mm, so that the straw does not bend carelessly.

[0008]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway side view, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are explanatory views showing a use state. In the figure, A is a straw according to the present invention, which is made of a material such as soft vinyl chloride. The thickness is about 1.0 to 20 mm so that even a hot beverage does not become soft. B is a drinking spout at the upper end of the straw A, the inside of which is configured as a solid closed portion. Inside the closed portion B, a cut is formed diagonally from the upper end to the lower end, and a single cut line D communicating with the hollow portion C of the straw is formed.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the closed portion B at the upper end of the straw A is sucked, as in the case of the conventional straw, the cut line D formed obliquely by the suction force. Is opened, so that the beverage E in the glass G can be raised and swallowed. When drinking is stopped, the score line D acts as a check valve, and the score line D is closed and the inside of the straw A is sealed, so that the water level of the beverage E does not decrease. It stops at the closed portion B inside, and the beverage E is not inadvertently inhaled. Therefore, it can be safely consumed by infants, the elderly, the sick, and the like, and further, since there is no air inflow, there is no swelling of the abdomen, and discomfort is eliminated.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, in order to change the water level of the beverage E in the straw A or to lower the whole portion, if the closing portion B of the straw A is lightly pressed so as to be sandwiched between the fingers F, The infeed line D is opened, air is introduced, and the water level of the beverage E in the glass G can be moved up and down. After drinking, the straw A can be washed with the cut line D opened by washing the straw A with the closing portion B facing downward and lightly pressing so as to pinch it with the finger F.

[0011]

[Effect of the invention]

 In the present invention, since the cut line of the cut line at the upper end closing portion of the straw is formed diagonally as described above, normal drinking can be performed, and when drinking is stopped, the cut line is closed, preventing the inflow of air, Since the beverage stays at the upper end of the straw, the feeling of abdominal swelling caused by the use of the straw is eliminated. Providing safe and convenient straws for infants and caregivers, since there is no risk of drinks flowing into the trachea of infants, the elderly, the sick, etc., and the obstruction of the upper end does not damage the mouth. It has excellent advantages. In addition, the obstruction prevents dust and debris from entering the straw and is hygienic, and has a simple structure that can be washed and used repeatedly. In addition, due to the thickness of the straw (1.0 to 2.0 mm), it is not softened even with hot beverages, and is excellent in usability.

[0012]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially cut side view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a use state of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a use state of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A Straw B Lower end (suction port) C Upper end (suction port) D Single cut line E Beverage F Cup G Finger

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Mayumi Watanuki 5-8-25 Nakano, Nakano, Kimitsu-shi, Chiba Pref.Palaceya Mase 201 Room (72) Inventor Michiko Tetsu 1 577 Nakatomi, Kimitsu-shi, Chiba

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] Claims: 1. A straw using a soft synthetic resin material, wherein a closing portion having a solid drinking port portion of the straw is provided, and a cut is formed obliquely from an upper end to a lower end inside the closing portion. A straw for self-help aid characterized by having a single cut line formed and communicating with a hollow portion of the straw.