US20120273382A1 - Sealing means for protecting spoon bowl - Google Patents

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US20120273382A1
US20120273382A1 US13/511,298 US200913511298A US2012273382A1 US 20120273382 A1 US20120273382 A1 US 20120273382A1 US 200913511298 A US200913511298 A US 200913511298A US 2012273382 A1 US2012273382 A1 US 2012273382A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/0015—Devices specially adapted for taking medicines
    • A61J7/0023—Spoons

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  • Present invention relates to sealing means to protect bowl of a spoon from exterior medium, used in administering particularly medical products and foodstuffs to subjects in the need thereof.
  • the lack of sealing means accommodating the entire spoon in providing an easy unpacking structure similarly fails in fulfilling practical usability function with respect to users, particularly for older individuals and children.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a simple and efficient insulation against external influences of spoons, which are used in consuming medical products or foodstuffs in the form of liquids or semi-liquids.
  • the spoon according to the present invention is provided with a removable protective layer only over the bowl part of the spoon, thus the drawbacks indicated for known arrangements mentioned above are avoided and a low-cost spoon is provided.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective illustration of a spoon and sealing means according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective illustration of a spoon and sealing means according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • the protective member ( 4 ) is removably fastened over the bowl of the spoon ( 1 ).
  • This fastening can be provided in the form of ultrasound welding or by means of an adhesive material, as known from the prior art.
  • the handle ( 2 ) of the spoon ( 1 ) is not protected with a sealing means, so that the material required for insulating the spoon bowl from external influences is used efficiently.
  • the scale of the bowl of the spoon ( 1 ) is preferably 5 to 20 ml, wherein the bowl may be produced in other desired sizes as well.
  • the material of the spoon ( 1 ) may be of plastic, metallic, cellulosic, or composite-based materials.
  • the protective member ( 4 ) adapted to cover the upper part of the spoon bowl ( 3 ) can be made from plastic (e.g. polypropylene, polyethylene), metallic (e.g. aluminum foil), or cellulosic (e.g. paper) and preferably easily-shaped materials.
  • plastic e.g. polypropylene, polyethylene
  • metallic e.g. aluminum foil
  • cellulosic e.g. paper
  • FIG. 2 An alternative embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 2 .
  • the handgrip ( 6 ) of the sealing means is fastened to the spoon so that it is run through openings ( 5 ) formed at the handle ( 2 ) of the spoon, and when the spoon is to be used, the handgrip ( 6 ) is released from the openings and removed from the top of the bowl.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to spoons used in administering particularly medical products and foodstuffs to subjects in the need thereof, and more particularly to a protective member insulating the bowl of such spoons against external affects.

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    FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • Present invention relates to sealing means to protect bowl of a spoon from exterior medium, used in administering particularly medical products and foodstuffs to subjects in the need thereof.
    • BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
  • It is important to provide insulation against unwanted external substances of spoons used for consuming medical products in the form of liquids or semi-liquids, syrups, suspensions, etc., and other foodstuffs such as yogurts, puddings, soups, honeys, or jams etc.
  • Covers that spoons are entirely placed therein are known from the art, which are plastic-made members for providing their insulation. One drawback of such known arrangements is that the insulation of a spoon involves both the spoon's bowl and handle to be placed into a protective material, thereby increasing the amount of consumed protective material and therefore enhancing the cost.
  • On the other hand, the lack of sealing means accommodating the entire spoon in providing an easy unpacking structure similarly fails in fulfilling practical usability function with respect to users, particularly for older individuals and children.
    • DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
  • The object of the present invention is to provide a simple and efficient insulation against external influences of spoons, which are used in consuming medical products or foodstuffs in the form of liquids or semi-liquids. The spoon according to the present invention is provided with a removable protective layer only over the bowl part of the spoon, thus the drawbacks indicated for known arrangements mentioned above are avoided and a low-cost spoon is provided.
  • The sealing means of the spoon according to the present invention is elaborated s with respect to annexed figures, briefly described as following.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective illustration of a spoon and sealing means according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective illustration of a spoon and sealing means according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
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  • The reference numbers of parts given in the figures are listed hereunder.
  • 1. Spoon
  • 2. Spoon handle
  • 3. Spoon bowl
  • 4. Sealing means
  • 5. Opening
  • 6. Handgrip
  • As illustrated in FIG. 1, the protective member (4) according to the present invention is removably fastened over the bowl of the spoon (1). This fastening can be provided in the form of ultrasound welding or by means of an adhesive material, as known from the prior art.
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the handle (2) of the spoon (1) is not protected with a sealing means, so that the material required for insulating the spoon bowl from external influences is used efficiently.
  • The scale of the bowl of the spoon (1) is preferably 5 to 20 ml, wherein the bowl may be produced in other desired sizes as well. The material of the spoon (1) may be of plastic, metallic, cellulosic, or composite-based materials.
  • Similarly, the protective member (4) adapted to cover the upper part of the spoon bowl (3) can be made from plastic (e.g. polypropylene, polyethylene), metallic (e.g. aluminum foil), or cellulosic (e.g. paper) and preferably easily-shaped materials. When the spoon is to be used, the protective member (4) is held from its handgrip (6) and removed from the spoon.
  • An alternative embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 2. According to this alternative embodiment, the handgrip (6) of the sealing means is fastened to the spoon so that it is run through openings (5) formed at the handle (2) of the spoon, and when the spoon is to be used, the handgrip (6) is released from the openings and removed from the top of the bowl.

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1. A sealing means (4) for insulating a spoon (1) used for consuming liquid or semi-liquid medical products or foodstuffs, against external matters, characterized in that said sealing means (4) comprises a handgrip (6) and is disposed only over the spoon bowl (3).
2. A sealing means according to claim 1, wherein the material of the protective member (4) is selected from the group consisting of a plastic material such as polypropylene, polyethylene, a metallic material such as aluminum foil, a cellulosic material such as paper.
3. A protective member for spoons according to claim 1, characterized in that the scale of the spoon is about 5 to 20 ml.
4. A protective member for spoons according to claim 1, characterized by comprising openings (5) formed on the spoon handle (2), through which said handgrip (6) can be run through.
5. A protective member for spoons according to claim 2, characterized in that the scale of the spoon is about 5 to 20 ml.
6. A protective member for spoons according to claim 2, characterized by comprising openings (5) formed on the spoon handle (2), through which said handgrip (6) can be run through.
7. A protective member for spoons according to claim 3, characterized by comprising openings (5) formed on the spoon handle (2), through which said handgrip (6) can be run through.
8. A protective member for spoons according to claim 5, characterized by comprising openings (5) formed on the spoon handle (2), through which said handgrip (6) can be run through.
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US3360121A (en) * 1966-07-22 1967-12-26 Aluminum Co Of America Spoon-shaped package element
US3662463A (en) * 1969-08-22 1972-05-16 Meyer Ushkow Spoon
US3618751A (en) * 1970-01-15 1971-11-09 Joseph Nichlos Crushing and dispensing container for administering pills
US3911578A (en) * 1972-05-10 1975-10-14 Meyer Ushkow Spoon constructions
FR2622424A1 (en) * 1987-10-29 1989-05-05 Rambin Christian Spoon for food use
US5277103A (en) * 1992-11-23 1994-01-11 Melange International, Inc. Personal coffee brewing device
US5647413A (en) * 1996-02-13 1997-07-15 The Procter & Gamble Company Scoop assembly for granular materials and method of use

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