TWI552933B - A marked use period of warning device and container - Google Patents

Description

Warning device with marked use period and container thereof

The invention relates to a warning device, in particular to a warning device with a marked expiration date and a container thereof.

Most families have a small medicine box for storing medicines, which are used to store anti-inflammatory drugs, cold medicines, stomach medicines, antipyretics, plasters, etc., but most people generally do not classify these medicines. In the medicine box, and then, when it is needed one day, it is found that the medicine has already expired. However, when the drug exceeds the shelf life or the expiration date, the efficacy of most drugs may be discounted, some drugs may even fail, or the side effects may be aggravated, which may cause harm to the human body.

Most medicines are susceptible to physical or chemical changes due to environmental factors, including light, moisture and temperature. Therefore, when a pharmaceutical company produces a drug, it must conduct a drug stability test to confirm the drug. The effective period is estimated by the influence of environmental factors and time to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the drug.

In addition, when the medicine leaves the factory, the batch number, date of manufacture and expiration date of the medicine will also be printed on the outer packaging. However, after leaving the factory, the medicine will change due to the change of its storage environment or the way of repacking after opening. Save the date. However, for the elderly with poor memory or the blind cell population who cannot identify the shelf life, it is only printed on the outer packaging of the drug, and it is still impossible to avoid the expiration of the drug or the expired food. The situation of the drug occurs, so how to make the drug more secure does need to be improved.

Referring to Figure 1, the patent of the Republic of China, No. M455689, "Color-changing container with partial color-changing function and its color-changing container group", the patent The invention discloses a color changing container and a color changing container group which have a partial color changing function according to a change in voltage value, and the color changing container 1 comprises a container body 11, a color changing material unit 12, and a cover body 13. One end of the container body 11 has an opening 111, and a conductive portion 112 on the other end of the container body 11. The color changing material unit 12 is disposed at a specific portion of the container body 11 and electrically connected to the conductive portion 112. The cover 13 is detachably covered on the opening 111 of the container body 11.

When a power source 14 is supplied to the conductive portion 112, the color changing material unit 12 receives the power source 14 and generates a state change corresponding to one of the voltage values according to a voltage value of the power source 14, the state change being a reversible state change. When the voltage value is lower than a predetermined value, the color changing material unit 12 assumes a non-transparent state, and when the voltage value is higher than the preset value, the color changing material unit 12 assumes a transparent state.

From the above description, it is known that the color-changing container having a partial color-changing function and its color-changing container group still have the following disadvantages in actual use:

First, the convenience is not good

Although the container body 11 can be changed by turning on the power source 14 so that the user can directly know the remaining amount of the content by the color changing container 1, but when the user wants to take the container body 11 When the content is content, it must be connected to external power, which not only changes the user's usage habits, but also does not have the convenience of use.

Second, there is no active prompt effect

The color changing container 1 must be supplied with power to the conductive portion 112 to know the remaining amount of the content when using or viewing the appearance of the color changing container 1. However, it is not known to actively prompt the user to use the content. The effect of the term, for the busy modern people, the elderly with poor memory, or the blind population, can not really provide intimate and practical features To meet the immediate needs of consumers.

Third, it is inconvenient to carry and not environmentally friendly

The color change container group further includes a battery holder (not shown) for supplying power to the color changing material unit 12 to solve the problem that no external power source is available in the adjacent use position, but when the user goes out, the user needs to carry the other The battery holder not only causes the trouble of carrying, but also can not achieve the environmental protection effect of reducing the exhaustion of natural energy.

The above disadvantages all show various problems arising from the use of the color changing container and the color changing container group of the conventional partial color changing function. If the design can be designed to have no burden on the environment, the design of the environmental protection and medication warning function can be achieved. Meet the needs of users, and thus enhance the competitiveness of the market.

In view of the above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a warning device having a marked expiration date, the warning device having a marked expiration date comprising an alert unit.

The warning unit comprises a belt body, a warning bag disposed on the belt body, a plurality of warning materials accommodated in the warning bag, and a separator detachably attached to the warning bag.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the belt body has a marking area and an appearance change area, and the warning bag is disposed on the appearance change area of the belt body, and the marking area is used for marking The appearance of the warning bag changes time.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the above-mentioned band body further has an adhesive surface for attaching to an object.

A further technical means of the present invention is that the two ends of the belt body respectively have a connecting member which can be adhered to each other, and the connecting member is selected from one of a devil felt, a quick buckle and a male and female member. Its combination.

Another technical means of the present invention lies in the above warning The bag has an attachment layer, and the plurality of warning materials are attached to the attachment layer on average.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the marking area has an indication information selected from one of a text, a bulge, a color, or a combination thereof.

Still another technical means of the present invention is that the above warning bag is made of an elastic material.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a container having an indication device for indicating the expiration date, suitable for holding an item, and comprising a containment unit.

The accommodating unit includes a body surrounding the accommodating space, and a cover detachably disposed on the body, the article being received in the accommodating space. The strap body of the warning unit is disposed on the body.

A further technical means of the present invention is that the body is made of Polylactied (PLA) environmentally friendly corn material, and the appearance can be changed over time.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the housing unit further includes a waterproof inner membrane disposed in the accommodating space for containing the article.

The beneficial effect of the invention is that when the separation membrane is separated from the warning bag, the warning material in the warning bag absorbs moisture in the air and gradually rises with time, by the appearance change of the warning bag As a warning of the expiration date, when the warning unit is disposed on a container containing the article, the user may also remind the user of the expiration date of the item in the accommodating space by a change in appearance.

5‧‧‧Warning unit

51‧‧‧Band body

511‧‧‧ marked area

512‧‧‧Appearance change zone

513‧‧‧Marking information

514‧‧‧Adhesive surface

515‧‧‧Connecting parts

52‧‧‧ warning bag

521‧‧‧ Attachment

53‧‧‧Warning materials

54‧‧‧Separator

7‧‧‧Storage unit

70‧‧‧ accommodating space

71‧‧‧Ontology

72‧‧‧ cover

73‧‧‧Waterproof inner membrane

X‧‧‧ items

Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a conventional color changing container having a partial color changing function and a color changing container group thereof; 2 is a front elevational view showing a first preferred embodiment of the present invention with a warning device indicating the expiration date; FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing another view of the preferred embodiment; FIG. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 5 is a front elevational view showing a second preferred embodiment of the container of the present invention with a warning device indicating the expiration date of the present invention. And FIG. 6 is a front view showing a state in which two warning bags are disposed on a belt body in the second preferred embodiment.

The detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be apparent from the detailed description of the preferred embodiments.

It should be noted that, before the detailed description, similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals.

Referring to Figures 2, 3, and 4, a first preferred embodiment of the warning device of the present invention having a marked expiration date is provided. The warning device having a marked expiration date includes a warning unit 5.

The warning unit 5 includes a belt body 51, a warning bag 52 disposed on the belt body 51, a plurality of warning materials 53 accommodated in the warning bag 52, and a detachably attached to the warning bag. The separator 54 on the 52.

The belt body 51 is divided into a marking area 511 and an appearance changing area 512. The warning bag 52 is disposed on the appearance change area 512 of the belt body 51, and the marking area 511 is used to mark the warning bag. 52 appearance change time.

In the first preferred embodiment, the indication area 511 has an indication information 513, and the indication information 513 may be selected from one of a text, a convex granule, a color, or a combination thereof. For example, you can write and use As the indication information 513, the deadline 2015/12/1 can also use the clear color as the indication information 513. Of course, the convex plaque of the blind person can also be used as the indication information 513 for the benefit of the blind cell. limit.

In actual implementation, the strap body 51 has a long strip shape and has two sides, one side for the warning bag 52, and the other side for the adhesive surface 514 for attaching to an object. In addition, the two ends of the band body 51 respectively have a connecting member 515 which can be adhered to each other. The connector 515 can be one of a devil felt, a quick buckle, a male and female component, or a combination thereof for securing the strap body 51 to an object.

The warning bag 52 can be made of a material having elasticity or swellability, such as a fiber, a gas permeable film, etc., and an adhesive layer 521 can also be disposed in the warning bag 52 so that the plurality of warning materials 53 can be evenly Attached to the attachment layer 521.

When the isolation film 54 is torn from the warning bag 52 and separated, the warning material 53 in the warning bag 52 adsorbs the moisture in the air, and gradually becomes larger as time passes, and the warning bag 52 is made. The bulge is indicated by the change in appearance of the warning bag 52 as a warning of the expiration date.

In the first preferred embodiment, the plurality of warning materials 53 are quicklime (ie, calcium oxide CaO), which absorbs moisture in the air by itself, and forms mature lime (calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2), and When the mature lime is produced, the volume expands and becomes large, and the calcium chloride has the same effect except for the quicklime, so the use of the warning material 53 is not limited thereto.

In the first preferred embodiment, the warning material 53 accommodated in the warning bag 52 has a weight of 25 to 30 grams, and the warning material 53 of the inventor's test 25 to 30 grams takes about one month. It can be completely swelled. Therefore, when the user needs to use the warning of one month as the service life, the warning bag 52 of a specific amount may be selected as the indication, and if the warning of the use period of two months is required, the warning of the warning bag 52 may be doubled. The amount of material 53.

It is worth mentioning that the expansion rate of the warning material 53 is It is still related to the environment. If the humidity in the environment is extremely high, the time required for the warning material 53 to fully expand is shorter. The time-test of the above-mentioned one month actually needs to consider the material of the warning bag 52, The air permeability, and the relative humidity of the environment, but the service life of the warning material 53 can be adjusted by the plurality of test data to suit the different regional environment, and therefore should not be disclosed in the first preferred embodiment. The limit is limited.

Referring to FIG. 5, which is a second preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second preferred embodiment is substantially the same as the first preferred embodiment, and the same points are not described herein again, except that the label is used. The warning device of the time limit is disposed on a container, and the container comprises a holding unit 7 in which an item X is contained.

In the second preferred embodiment, the housing unit 7 includes a body 71 defining an accommodating space 70, and a cover 72 detachably disposed on the body 71. The item X is accommodated. In the accommodating space 70. The accommodating unit 7 further includes a waterproof inner membrane 73 disposed in the accommodating space 70 for accommodating the article X.

The strap body 51 of the warning unit 5 is adhered to the body 71 by the adhesive surface 514. When the isolation film 54 is separated from the warning bag 52, the warning material 53 in the warning bag 52 starts to absorb air. The moisture in the medium gradually rises with the passage of time, and the appearance of the body 71 changes to remind the user of the expiration date of the item X in the accommodation space 70.

In the second preferred embodiment, the body 71 is made of a polylactiated (PLA) environmentally friendly corn material. The so-called PLA is an abbreviation for Poly lactic Acid. Known as Polylactied, the PLA is a 100% biodegradable material extracted and fermented from sugar extracted from natural plants. It is characterized by being decomposed and changing its appearance over time, such as foaming. The bulge grows, and even the body 71 ruptures.

In order to prevent the body 71 from being broken, the article X overflows or leaks to cause pollution, so the waterproof inner film 73 is also used to protect The contents of the body 71 are stored.

In this way, in addition to the method of visually recognizing the expiration date of the warning bag 52, the container can also change the appearance of the main body 71 to remind the user of the expiration date of the item X in the accommodating space 70. .

Referring to FIG. 6, which is another use aspect of the second preferred embodiment, FIG. 6 is substantially the same as FIG. 5 except that the strap body 51 is provided with two warning pockets 52. With this arrangement, after one of the warning bags 52 is completely swelled, the isolation film 54 on the other warning bag 52 can be removed, so that the number of warnings of the use period can be increased step by step, or the same amount can be used. The warning material 53 is used to accumulate the lifespan, providing a very practical implementation of the exception.

As can be seen from the above description of the preferred embodiments, the warning device of the present invention having the indicated expiration date and its container do have the following enhancements:

First, the convenience is good

The warning material in the warning bag absorbs the moisture in the air and gradually rises over time, and the appearance of the warning bag changes as a warning of the use period, and the user does not need to change the usage habit. It is also not as conventional as it needs to be connected to external power, so it is very convenient to use.

Second, intuitive tips

As described above, the present invention uses the warning bag 52 and the change in appearance of the body 71 as a reminder of the use period of the content, for a busy modern person, a poor elderly person, or a blind cell group. In view of the fact that when the warning bag 52 is raised or the container body 71 starts to be deformed, it is intuitively considered that the use period has expired, and the contents are not suitable for use, thereby achieving the effect of warning, and the direct expression of the appearance is true. In order to truly meet the immediate needs of consumers.

Third, environmental design

The warning material 53 accommodated in the warning bag 52 can be reused. When the plurality of warning materials 53 are filled with water and expand and become large, as long as they are moved to the sun to expose the sun, the contents are saturated. The water directly evaporates and returns to its original appearance and is reused. The container body made of PLA material is 100% biodegradable material, which is indeed an environmentally friendly and practical design.

In summary, the present invention has a warning device indicating the expiration date and a container thereof. When the isolation film 54 is separated from the warning bag 52, the warning material 53 in the warning bag 52 adsorbs moisture in the air, and The time lapses and gradually rises, by the change of the appearance of the warning bag 52 as a warning of the use period, and when the warning unit 5 is disposed on a container containing the article, the appearance can also be changed. The user is reminded of the expiration date of the articles in the accommodating space 70, and the overall convenience of use is also good, and is also a practical design with environmental protection effects, so that the object of the present invention can be achieved.

However, the above is only the two preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent change of the patent application scope and the description of the invention is Modifications are still within the scope of the invention.

51‧‧‧Band body

52‧‧‧ warning bag

7‧‧‧Storage unit

70‧‧‧ accommodating space

71‧‧‧Ontology

72‧‧‧ cover

73‧‧‧Waterproof inner membrane

X‧‧‧ items

Claims (8)

A warning device with a marked expiration date includes: a warning unit comprising a belt body, a warning bag disposed on the belt body, a plurality of warning materials accommodated in the warning bag, and a detachable a separator attached to the warning bag, the plurality of warning materials being calcium oxide; when the separator is separated from the warning bag, the warning material in the warning bag adsorbs moisture in the air and gradually passes over time The bulge is used as a warning of the expiration date by the change in appearance of the warning bag. The warning device with the indicated use period according to the scope of claim 1 , wherein the strap body has a marking area and an appearance change area, and the warning bag is disposed on the appearance change area of the belt body. The marked area is used to indicate the appearance change time of the warning bag. A warning device having a marked use period according to the scope of claim 2, wherein the strap body further has an adhesive surface for attaching to an object. The warning device with the indicated service life according to the second application of the patent application scope, wherein the two ends of the belt body respectively have a connecting member that can be adhered to each other, and the connecting member is selected from the devil felt and the quick buckle. One or a combination of male and female members. The warning device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the warning bag has an attachment layer, and the plurality of warning materials are evenly attached to the attachment layer. The warning device with the indicated expiration date according to the scope of claim 5, wherein the marking area has an indication information selected from one of a text, a bulge, a color, or a combination thereof. A warning device having a marked use period according to the scope of claim 6 of the patent application, wherein the warning bag is made of a material having elasticity. A container having the warning device with the indicated expiration date according to any one of the items 1 to 7 above, which is suitable for holding an article, and comprises: a holding unit, comprising a body surrounding a defining space, and a separable a cover body disposed on the body, the article is accommodated in the accommodating space, and a waterproof inner film disposed in the accommodating space for accommodating the article, the body is a polylacide , PLA) made of environmentally-friendly corn material, and can change the appearance over time; wherein the belt body of the warning unit is disposed on the body, and when the separation film is separated from the warning bag, the warning bag is The warning material adsorbs the moisture in the air and gradually rises over time, and the appearance of the body changes to remind the user of the expiration date of the items in the accommodation space.