Nursing care cup

Abstract

To provide a nursing care cup with a shape different from conventional one to suit the ADL of a care receiver.SOLUTION: A nursing care cup of this invention can be used in three different states: a first state in which it is used as a container body with a straw attached; a second state in which a bottom end of the straw is extended to a middle position of a cylindrical part and used for drinking; and a third state in which the container body lid is removed and attached to a side surface of the container body and used as a cup.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a nursing cup for use with elderly people who have some difficulty in drinking on their own or people who require nursing care and who can drink with the help of nursing care. [Background technology]

[0002] There have been many proposals for nursing cups for use when nursing care recipients eat and drink. However, there are many different types to suit the changes in the ADL of the nursing care recipient, such as "cups with handles," "nursing care cups with straws," and "sucking cups," but until now there has not been a nursing care cup that can change and adapt to the mental and physical state of the nursing care recipient. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-326655 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The nursing cup in Patent Document 1 is a cup suitable for sucking fluids using a straw for the elderly and infants, and can be used as a mug by holding the handle, but when the container body is turned sideways, the contents do not flow out through the straw, so for those requiring care who cannot suck on their own, the contents do not flow out and they cannot ingest fluids, so it has no function as a suction cup.In other words, the above invention requires a different nursing cup to suit the ADL of the person requiring care, and has the problem that it cannot be used for all people requiring care. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the nursing cup of the present invention comprises a container body with a bottom and an opening formed at the upper end, a lid body that serves as a lid for the opening of the container body and has a grip formed on the top surface that serves as a handle, and a tubular part that is located below the opening of the container body, protruding outward, and that slidably holds a straw inserted through the opening formed at the tip, and is characterized in that it can be used in three different states: a first state in which the cup is used as a container body with a straw, with the upper end of the straw protruding from the tubular part and the lower end of the straw retracted close to the bottom of the container body; a second state in which the cup is used for drinking from; and a third state in which the lid body is removed from the opening of the container body, the lid body is attached to the side of the container body, and the attachment provided on the lid body is attached to the side of the container body to use as a handle and to use as a cup. Furthermore, in the nursing cup of the present invention, it is desirable that the surface of the container body facing the protruding surface of the tubular portion, which becomes the bottom surface in the first use state, and the surface facing the opening, which becomes the bottom surface in the second use state, are flat. Furthermore, in the nursing cup of the present invention, it is desirable that the container body be formed into a cube or a rectangular parallelepiped, that the left side of the side be inclined upward, and that the axis of the cylindrical portion be formed parallel to any of the side surfaces of the container body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] The nursing cup of the present invention comprises a container body with a bottom and an opening formed at the top end; a lid body that serves as a lid for the opening of the container body and has a gripping portion formed on the top surface that serves as a handle; and a tubular portion that is located below the opening of the container body, protruding outward and slidably holding a straw inserted through the opening formed at the tip.The nursing cup can be selected from three usage states: a first usage state in which the cup is used as a container body with a straw, with the upper end of the straw protruding from the tubular portion and the lower end of the straw retracted near the bottom of the container body; a second usage state in which the cup is used for drinking from; and a third usage state in which the lid body is removed from the opening of the container body and the attachment provided on the lid body is attached to the side of the container body and used as a cup using as a handle, thereby having the effect of being able to be used in accordance with changes in the ADL of the person requiring care. Furthermore, by making it three-way, it can be used in various situations such as on a table, at the bedside, or on the go, and can be selected from the first, second, and third usage modes, so that those requiring care can choose how to use it according to their physical condition, which has the effect of improving their ADL by allowing them to drink by themselves.Furthermore, even in hospitals and facilities with many people requiring care, there is no need to prepare cups with straws, sippy cups, cups with handles, etc. according to the level of care required for each person, which has the effect of reducing costs and the amount of care work required. Furthermore, as in claim 2, the container body has a flat surface on the side facing the protruding surface of the tubular portion, which becomes the bottom in the first state of use, and a flat surface on the side facing the opening, which becomes the bottom in the second state of use, which has the effect of being able to change the bottom surface to suit each use, making it possible to change it into a cup with a straw, a sippy cup, or a cup with a handle. Furthermore, in the nursing cup of the present invention, the container body is formed as a cube or rectangular parallelepiped, the left side of the side is tilted upward, and the axis of the tubular portion is formed parallel to one of the sides of the container body, which has the effect that when used in a sipping form, the drink is less likely to spill from the body, and when the person being cared for gives a drink to the person requiring care, the drink can be poured into the mouth of the person requiring care simply by tilting the container body. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall view of a nursing cup according to the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram of the above nursing care cup with a straw. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram of the nursing cup used in the same manner. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the above nursing cup with a handle in use. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the use of the nursing cup. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. [Example]

[0009] The nursing care cup A comprises a container body 3 with a bottom and an opening 2 formed at the top end, a lid body 7 that serves as a lid for the opening 2 of the container body 3 and has a gripping portion 1 formed on the top surface that serves as a handle, and a tubular portion 4 that is located below the opening 2 of the container body 3, protrudes outward, and slidably holds a straw 5 inserted through the opening 2 formed at the tip.The nursing care cup A can be used in three different states: a first state in which it is used as a container body with a straw, with the upper end of the straw 5 protruding from the tubular portion 4 and the lower end of the straw 5 retracted close to the bottom surface 3a of the container body 3; a second state in which it is used for drinking from; and a third state in which the lid body 7 is removed from the opening 2 of the container body 3 and the attachment 6 provided on the lid body 7 is attached to the side surface 3b of the container body to use as a handle and to use as a cup.

[0010] The container body 3 is formed into a cube, but the surface 3c facing the protruding surface of the tubular portion 4, which becomes the bottom surface in the first usage state, and the surface 3d facing the opening 2, which becomes the bottom surface in the second usage state, are flat, and the left side of the side surface is inclined upward, and the axis 4a of the tubular portion 4 is formed parallel to either side of the tubular portion 4.

[0011] At least a part of the container body 3 from the bottom to the top is made transparent so that the amount of water contained in the container body 3 can be seen.

[0012] By attaching the lid body 7 to the opening 2 so that the extending direction of the grip portion 1 on the lid body 7 coincides with the extending direction of the tubular portion 4, the nursing cup A can be used by gripping the grip portion 1.

[0013] The container body 3 is made of plastic and has a rectangular shape, so it remains stable even when used in either portrait or landscape orientation.

[0014] The lid 7 is made of plastic, and the structure for opening and closing the lid 7 and the container body 3 is a screw type, and a shape such as an inner and outer fitting lid or an inner fitting lid is adopted to prevent the contents from spilling.

[0015] The tubular portion 4 is made of plastic and has a shape in which the diameter gradually narrows from the bottom of the container body 3 to the top of the container body 3, but it is sufficient that the shape of the opening at the tip is circular or elliptical so as to match the deformable shape of the straw, and the cross-sectional shape of the tubular portion 6 can be square.

[0016] The straw 5 is used only when the cup is in the form of a straw, but a commercially available straw will suffice.

[0017] The suction cup of the attachment 6 is made of rubber or synthetic resin and is attached to the underside of the lid. When using the attachment 6, first remove the lid 7 and then attach the suction cup side to the side of the container body 3, which turns it into a cup with a handle, which is the third use state.

[0018] Nursing care cup A is available in a range of sizes from 150ml to 250ml depending on the strength and needs of the care recipient.

[0019] Within the scope of the patent claims, this invention, Care Cup A, can be made using materials other than plastic or silicone, and the size, shape, weight, and length of the container can also be changed.

[0020] The first usage mode is for "sucking and drinking" as shown in Figure 5. This is primarily for people requiring a high level of care, and is best used when the care recipient has the head of the bed raised or is sitting in a tilt-type wheelchair.

[0021] The second usage state is to use it as a "cup with a straw" as shown in Figure 2. This is mainly for people with a medium level of care needs, and it is desirable for the care recipient to bring the straw 5 close to the care recipient's mouth to drink, or for the care recipient themselves to hold the handle and bring their mouth close to the straw 5 to drink, or for the care recipient to place the cup on a table and bring their mouth close to it to drink.

[0022] The third way to use it is as a "cup with a handle," as shown in Figure 4. It is primarily intended for people with a low level of care needs, and is used by holding the handle with one hand. If you are unsure, it is recommended that you hold the cylindrical part on the opposite side of the handle for support, as this will make it more stable. [Explanation of symbols]

[0023] A. Nursing care cup 1 Gripping part 2 Opening 3 Container body 4 Cylinder part 5 straws 6 Mounting part 7 Lid

Claims

1. a tubular portion disposed below the opening of the container body, protruding outward, and slidably holding a straw inserted through the opening formed at the tip thereof; a first usage state in which the container body is used as a straw-attached container body with the upper end of the straw protruding from the tubular portion and the lower end of the straw retracted near the bottom of the container body; a second usage state in which the container body is used for drinking; and a third usage state in which the lid body is removed from the opening of the container body and attached to the side of the container body to be used as a handle and as a cup.

2. The nursing cup of claim 1, wherein the container body has a flat surface on the side facing the protruding surface of the tubular portion, which becomes the bottom surface in the first use state, and a flat surface on the side facing the opening, which becomes the bottom surface in the second use state.

3. A nursing cup as described in either claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the container body is formed into a cube or a rectangular parallelepiped, the left side of the side is inclined upward, and the axis of the tubular portion is formed parallel to the side of either of the container bodies.

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