WO2011061555A1 - Sealing means for protecting spoon bowl - Google Patents

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WO2011061555A1
WO2011061555A1 PCT/IB2009/007548 IB2009007548W WO2011061555A1 WO 2011061555 A1 WO2011061555 A1 WO 2011061555A1 IB 2009007548 W IB2009007548 W IB 2009007548W WO 2011061555 A1 WO2011061555 A1 WO 2011061555A1
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spoon
sealing means
bowl
protective member
protecting
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M. Berat Beran
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Berko Ilac Ve Kimya Sanayi A.S.
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Priority to US13/511,298 priority Critical patent/US20120273382A1/en
Priority to CN2009801628369A priority patent/CN102781397A/en
Priority to PCT/IB2009/007548 priority patent/WO2011061555A1/en
Priority to EP09815434A priority patent/EP2503979A1/en
Publication of WO2011061555A1 publication Critical patent/WO2011061555A1/en

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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.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective illustration of a spoon and sealing means according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective illustration of a spoon and sealing means according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • 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.
  • 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. When the spoon is to be used, the protective member (4) is held from its handgrip (6) and removed from the spoon.
  • FIG. 2 An alternative embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in Figure 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.

Description

SEALING MEANS FOR PROTECTING SPOON BOWL Field of 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 with respect to annexed figures, briefly described as following.
Figure 1 is a perspective illustration of a spoon and sealing means according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a perspective illustration of a spoon and sealing means according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
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 Figure 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 Figure 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.

Claims

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 any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the scale of the spoon is preferably 5 to 20 ml.
4. A protective member for spoons according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by comprising openings (5) formed on the spoon handle (2), through which said handgrip (6) can be run through.
PCT/IB2009/007548 2009-11-23 2009-11-23 Sealing means for protecting spoon bowl WO2011061555A1 (en)

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US13/511,298 US20120273382A1 (en) 2009-11-23 2009-11-23 Sealing means for protecting spoon bowl
CN2009801628369A CN102781397A (en) 2009-11-23 2009-11-23 Sealing means for protecting spoon bowl
PCT/IB2009/007548 WO2011061555A1 (en) 2009-11-23 2009-11-23 Sealing means for protecting spoon bowl
EP09815434A EP2503979A1 (en) 2009-11-23 2009-11-23 Sealing means for protecting spoon bowl

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US3287806A (en) * 1965-04-12 1966-11-29 Kellerman David Spoon having peelable cover
FR2063745A5 (en) * 1969-10-30 1971-07-09 Thevenin Jean
FR2697331A1 (en) * 1992-10-26 1994-04-29 Langlois Marc Spoon for dispensing medicine, e.g. in hospital or chemists - has medicine contained in spoon cup by sealing film which also provides protection against heat

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