SI9600327A2

SI9600327A2 - Spoon with sweetener dispenser

Info

Publication number: SI9600327A2
Application number: SI9600327A
Authority: SI
Inventors: Janez Žugman
Original assignee: Cuilleree D.O.O.
Priority date: 1996-11-07
Filing date: 1996-11-07
Publication date: 1998-06-30
Also published as: AU4799297A; WO1998019583A1

Abstract

The spoon with sweetener dispenser consists of a ladling part (1), a handle (2) and a container (3) for any sweetener, while in the handle (2) of any diameter there is a container (3) featuring an opening (4) on the free end of the handle (2) leading towards the ladling part (1). The container (3) opening (4) is sealed by foil (6).

Description

Predmet izuma je žlica, prednostno kavna ali čajna, ki je predvidena za enkratno uporabo v gostinski ponudbi, na letalih, ipd. in vsebuje naravno ali umetno sladilo.The subject of the invention is a spoon, preferably coffee or tea, which is intended for single use in catering, aircraft, etc. and contains natural or artificial sweetener.

Izum spada v razreda A 47 G 19/16 in A 47 G 21/04 mednarodne patentne klasifikacije.The invention belongs to Class A 47 G 19/16 and A 47 G 21/04 of the International Patent Classification.

Tehnični problem, ki ga rešuje pričujoči izum je, kako izvesti tako žlico, ki bo združevala osnovno funkcijo mešanja in zajemanja pijače, npr. kave, čaja ipd., ter sanitarno neoporečno vsebovanje sladkorja, sladila, ekstrakta, ipd. ter nadzorovano uvajanje le-tega vanjo.A technical problem solved by the present invention is how to perform such a bucket that will combine the basic function of mixing and capturing a drink, e.g. coffee, tea, etc., and the sanitary impeccable content of sugar, sweeteners, extracts, etc. and its controlled introduction into it.

Iz ameriškega patenta US 3, 946, 652 je znana kavna oziroma čajna žlička, katere ročaj in ponvica sta votla, pri čemer je stena izbočenega dela ponvice perforirana, v bližini prostega konca ročaja ali na njem pa je izvedena odprtina z zamaškom za vsipanje suhega praškastega sredstva, npr. sladkorja, sladila, instant kave ali čaja, ipd. Ko žličko vstavimo v tekočino, le-ta vdre skozi perforacijo ponvice v notranjost žličke in raztaplja praškasto vsebino v njej. Z mešanjem žličke v tekočini pospešimo prehod raztopljene vsebine žličke v tekočino. Pomanjkljivost te rešitve je v tem, da ne moremo nadzorovati količine vsebine žličke, ki jo želimo vnesti v tekočino. Obstaja pa potreba po tem zaradi različnih okusov ljudi. Druga pomanjkljivost je v tem, da seU.S. Pat. No. 3,946,652 discloses a coffee or teaspoon whose handle and pan are hollow, the wall of the convex portion of the pan being perforated, and an opening with a stopper for pouring the dry powder in, near the free end of the handle. means, e.g. sugar, sweeteners, instant coffee or tea, and the like. When the spoon is inserted into the liquid, it enters through the perforation of the pan inside the spoon and dissolves the powder contents therein. By stirring the teaspoon in the liquid, we accelerate the passage of the dissolved contents of the teaspoon into the liquid. The disadvantage of this solution is that we cannot control the amount of spoon content that we want to put in the liquid. But there is a need for this because of the different tastes of people. Another disadvantage is that

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sladilo raztaplja in prehaja skozi perforacije zelo počasi. Če bi povečali velikost perforacije za pospešitev raztapljanja, pa bi zrna sladila izpadala pred uporabo. Že pri manjši perforaciji se dogaja, da lahko izpadajo že pred uporabo drobnejša zrna vsebine. Zato je potrebno dodatno embalirati posamezno žličko. Embalaža je tudi potrebna zaradi zagotovitve neoporečnosti polnjenja. Embalaža pa podraži izdelek. Obstaja nevarnost, da napol raztopljena zrna sladila zamašijo perforacijo in upočasnijo ali prekinejo nadaljnje raztapljanje sladila.the sweetener dissolves and passes through the perforations very slowly. Increasing the size of the perforation to accelerate the dissolution, however, would reduce the sweetener grain before use. Even with a smaller perforation, it may happen that smaller grains of content may fall out before use. Therefore, it is necessary to additionally pack one teaspoon. Packaging is also required to ensure the integrity of the filling. However, the packaging becomes more expensive. Semi-dissolved sweetener grains may clog the perforation and slow or interrupt the further dissolution of the sweetener.

Nadalje je znana žlička po evropski patentni prijavi EP 0 321 333 Al. Na ploščatem mešalnem delu je izvedeno ročno odstranljivo ležišče za vsebnik sladila, ki je prednostno v kosu in ne zrnato. Pomanjkljivost te rešitve je ista kot pri že omenjeni žlički, t.j. da ne moremo dozirati količine sladila. Ker je sladilo nameščeno na delu žličke, ki je predvideno za mešanje, torej je potopljeno v tekočini, pomeni, da moramo v vsakem primeru odstraniti vsebnik s sladilom, tudi če ne želimo sladiti iz zdravstvenih ali drugih razlogov, oziroma uporabljamo svoje sladilo. Vsebnik te žličke ni zaprt na plombirni način, zato lahko pride do nezaželenih učinkov.Further known is the spoon according to European patent application EP 0 321 333 Al. On the flat mixing part, a manually removable bed for the sweetener container, preferably in a piece rather than granular, is made. The disadvantage of this solution is the same as for the spoon already mentioned, i.e. that we cannot dose the amount of sweetener. Because the sweetener is placed on the part of the spoon that is intended for mixing, so it is submerged in the liquid, it means that in any case we need to remove the sweetener container, even if we do not want to sweeten for health or other reasons, or use our sweetener. The container of this spoon is not sealed in a sealed manner, and undesirable effects may occur.

Navedeni tehnični problem je rešen z žličko po izumu tako, da je v njenem ročaju izveden vsebnik za sladilo, prednosto v količini 4,5 g, ki zadostuje za sladkanje ene skodelice kave ali čaja. Vsebnik sladila je na koncu ročaja zaprt z zamaškom, prednostno s plombirno folijo za enkratno odpiranje. Tako žličko lahko uporabljamo kot mešalo ne da bi uporabljali sladilo, če pa odpremo plombirno folijo na vrhu držala, lahko vsipamo v tekočino poljubno količino sladila. Morebitni ostanek sladila v vsebniku ne moti mešanja tekočine z žličko. Plombirna folija preprečuje zlorabo. Na ročaju ali foliji je lahko izveden napis oziroma grafični simbol, ki označuje vrsto sladila v vsebniku.Said technical problem is solved by the spoon of the invention by carrying a sweetener container in its handle, preferably in the amount of 4.5 g, sufficient to sweeten one cup of coffee or tea. The sweetener container is sealed at the end of the handle with a stopper, preferably with a one-time sealing foil. Such a spoon can be used as a mixer without using a sweetener, but if you open the sealing foil on top of the holder, you can pour any amount of sweetener into the liquid. Any residual sweetener in the container does not interfere with the mixing of the liquid with a spoon. Sealing foil prevents abuse. The handle or foil may have an inscription or graphic symbol indicating the type of sweetener in the container.

Podrobneje je bistvo izuma pojasnjeno z opisom izvedbenega primera in priložene risbe, na kateri kaže sl. 1 vzdolžni prerez žlice po izumu.The essence of the invention is explained in more detail by a description of an embodiment and the accompanying drawing, in which FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a spoon according to the invention.

Žlica z vsebnikom za sladilo je v osnovi izvedena iz zajemalnega dela 1 in ročaja 2, ki sta poljubno oblikovana v estetskem in ergonomskem smislu. V ročaju 2 je izveden vsebnik 3 za sladilo, ki je odprt na prostem koncu ročaja 2 in poteka proti zajemalnemu delu 1, pri čemer znaša volumen vsebnika 3 za shranjevanje cca. 4,5 g sladila.The sweetener container spoon is basically made of the gripping part 1 and the handle 2, which are optionally shaped in aesthetic and ergonomic terms. In the handle 2, a container 3 for sweetener is opened, which is open at the free end of the handle 2 and extends towards the collecting part 1, the volume of the container 3 for storage being approx. 4,5 g of sweetener.

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Odprtina 4 shranjevalnika 3 na prostem koncu ročaja 2 je izvedena z obrobkom 5, da je povečana naležna ploskev za plombimo-zapiralno folijo 6, ki prekriva v celoti odprtino 4. Za lažje odstranjevanje je na robu folije 6 izveden prijemalni jeziček 7.The opening 4 of the reservoir 3 at the free end of the handle 2 is made with an edge 5 to enlarge the contact surface for the sealing foil 6, which covers the entire opening 4. For ease of removal, a gripping tab 7 is provided at the edge of the foil 6.

Žlica je izvedena iz sanitarno neoporečnega termoplastičnega materiala, plombirno zapiralna folija pa iz materiala, ki omogoča ultrazvočno ali toplotno varjenje folije na odprtino žlice. Postopek izdelave žlice, polnjenje in zapiranje je enak kot pri drugih embalažah (npr. jogurt v plastičnih lončkih) v prehrambeni industriji.The bucket is made of sanitary thermoplastic material, and the sealing foil is made of material that allows ultrasonic or thermal welding of the foil to the bucket opening. The process of spoon-making, filling and sealing is the same as for other packaging (eg yoghurt in plastic pots) in the food industry.

Razumljivo je, da strokovnjak s tega področja lahko žlico z značilnostmi, ki so opredeljene v patentnem zahtevku, oblikuje poljubno v estetskem in ergonomskem smislu, ne da bi se oddaljil od novosti in bistva opisane žlice.It is understandable that one of ordinary skill in the art can design a bucket with the features defined in the claim in an aesthetic and ergonomic sense without departing from the novelty and essence of the bucket described.

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Claims

Patent claim

A spoon with a sweetener container substantially derived from the gripping part (1), a handle (2) and a container (3) for any sweetener, characterized in that the container (3) is provided in the handle (2) with any cross section. , which is made with an opening (4) at the free end of the handle (2) and extends towards the gripping portion (1), the opening (4) of the container (3) being made with a rim (5) and intended for sealing with foil (6), on the edge of which the gripping tab (7) extends.

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Excerpt

The spoon with the sweetener container is made of the gripping part (1), the handle (2) and the container (3) for any sweetener, the container (3) being provided with an opening (4) with an arbitrary cross section. ) at the free end of the handle (2) and extending towards the gripping portion (1), and the opening (4) of the container (3) is made with a sealing foil (6).