Educational and infectious disease prevention towels

Abstract

To provide a towel for education and infection control, which incorporates a label to identify the part of the body to be used and improves the sanitation of the towel. [Solution] The educational and infectious disease prevention towel of the present invention is formed by folding a first side 11 of a square piece of fabric into a square, and each of the divided areas 21-24 is provided with a first display area 40 indicating the order in which the square piece of fabric will be used in the woven state, and each of the divided areas 31-34 is formed by folding a second side 12, which is the opposite side of the first side of the square piece of fabric, into a square, and each of the divided areas 31-34 is provided with a second display area 50 different from the first display area indicating the order in which the towel will be used in the woven state, and the first and second display areas are either numbers or letters or both, are arranged clockwise in the divided areas, and further have characters corresponding to the numbers.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a towel for educational and infectious disease prevention purposes that has an indicator that shows the order of use. [Background technology]

[0002] A towel is used for the purpose of wiping hands or a cleaning area. A towel is composed of a first surface on the front side and a second surface on the back side (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Recently, measures against infectious diseases such as the new coronavirus and influenza have been attracting attention. However, since there is generally no specific order of use or indication of the parts to use, there is a risk that the same part will be used repeatedly, especially for small children and in situations where infection control is required. This can easily lead to unsanitary use, which is a problem, especially in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-051112 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The above problem is believed to be caused by the user being unable to identify the specific part of the towel that is mainly used. Therefore, the inventor has worked hard to come up with a way to make it easier to use a specific part of the towel when it is folded.

[0006] This invention provides a towel for educational and infectious disease prevention purposes that effectively assists users who require hygienic care, particularly children, in using the towel and improves its hygienic aspects by incorporating markings that identify the parts of the towel that should be used. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The embodiment of the towel for education and infection control is characterized in that the first surface of the square towel is folded into a square to divide it into four sections, and each section has a first indicating portion woven into it that clearly indicates the order in which the towel is to be used.

[0008] In the towel of the embodiment, the second side, which is the opposite side to the first side of the towel, is folded into a square to divide the towel into four divided areas, and each divided area may be provided with a second marking area different from the first marking area that indicates the order in which the towel is to be used in the woven state.

[0009] In the towel of the embodiment, the first marking portion and the second marking portion may be either numbers or alphabets, or both.

[0010] In the towel of the embodiment, the first marking portion and the second marking portion may be arranged clockwise in the divided region.

[0011] In the towel of the embodiment, the first display portion and the second display portion may further have characters corresponding to the numbers. Effect of the Invention

[0012] According to the invented towel for education and infection control, the first surface of the square towel is folded into four sections, and each section has an indication part woven into it that clearly shows the order in which the towel should be used. By using the towel in the order indicated, it is possible to realize a towel that does not require wiping twice, thereby improving hygiene. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 2A is a plan view and FIG. 2B is a rear view of an embodiment of a towel for education and infectious diseases. [Diagram 2] 2A and 2B are a first schematic diagram and a second schematic diagram, respectively, showing a folded state of the towel for education and infectious diseases according to the embodiment of FIG. 1. [Diagram 3]FIG. 13A is a plan view and FIG. 13B is a rear view of another embodiment of a towel for education and infectious diseases. [Figure 4] 13A and 13B are plan and rear views, respectively, of a towel for education and infectious diseases according to yet another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] The towel 10 for education and infection control shown in FIG. 1 (hereinafter simply referred to as the towel) is characterized by having indicators (first indicator 40 and second indicator 50 described below) on both the front and back sides indicating the order of use. Specifically, the indicators indicating the order of use are woven into the divided areas formed by folding the first side 11 and the second side 12 of the rectangular towel 10 into a square. The divided areas of the first side 11 are the first divided area 21, the second divided area 22, the third divided area 23, and the fourth divided area 24. The divided areas of the second side 12 are the fifth divided area 31, the sixth divided area 32, the seventh divided area 33, and the eighth divided area 34. This allows the user of the towel 10 to easily identify the part of the towel that is clean and should be used next. Of course, the towel can be applied to cloth materials other than towels, such as handkerchiefs and hand towels.

[0015] Fig. 1(a) is a plan view of a first surface 11 (for convenience, referred to as the front surface) of towel 10, in which numbers are arranged as first display portion 40 in this embodiment, and Fig. 1(b) is a plan view of a second surface 12 (for convenience, referred to as the back surface) of towel 10, in which numbers are arranged as second display portion 50 in this embodiment. The display of first display portion 40 and second display portion 50 may be consecutive Arabic numerals as in the embodiment, or any display that allows the user to understand the order of Chinese numerals, hiragana, katakana, the alphabet, etc.

[0016] The first display section 40 is displayed as a first small display section 41, a second small display section 42, a third small display section 43, and a fourth small display section 44, corresponding to the arrangement order of the first divided area 21, the second divided area 22, the third divided area 23, and the fourth divided area 24. The second display section 50 is displayed as a fifth small display section 51, a sixth small display section 52, a seventh small display section 53, and an eighth small display section 54, corresponding to the arrangement order of the fifth divided area 31, the sixth divided area 32, the seventh divided area 33, and the eighth divided area 34.

[0017] The educational / infectious disease prevention towel 10 of the embodiment is intended for use by children such as kindergarteners, elementary school students, and junior high school students. When a user uses towel 10 to dry their hands after washing their hands, the user can visually see at a glance which side of towel 10 they have used by looking at the numbers on first display section 40 and second display section 50. The configuration of towel 10 allows each divided area of ​​the towel to be used effectively, promoting hygienic use and contributing to preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

[0018] 2(a) and 2(b) are schematic diagrams showing towel 10 in use. Rectangular towel 10 is folded into 1 / 4 at first surface 11 along folding lines 61 and 62. In FIG. 2(a), first surface 11 is facing the front, and first small display section 41 of first divided area 21 is shown. The user can read the number "1" from the illustration. In FIG. 2(b), towel 10 is facing the opposite side to FIG. 2(a), and fourth small display section 44 of fourth divided area 24 is shown. The user can read the number "4" from the illustration. When the user folds towel 10, towel 10 clearly indicates which side has been used and which side should be used next. The configuration of towel 10 allows the user to intuitively use towel 10 while always being aware of the unused side, without repeatedly using the currently used side. In this manner, the configuration of towel 10 according to the embodiment promotes hygienic and effective use of towel 10, providing an effective means not only as an educational tool but also as a measure against infectious diseases.

[0019] For example, the towel 10 of the embodiment is used as part of health and hygiene education in schools. The towel 10 is folded into 1 / 4 at the folding lines 61 and 62, and the first small display section 41, the second small display section 42, the third small display section 43, and the fourth small display section 44 are numbered "1", "2", "3", and "4" in accordance with the arrangement order of the first divided area 21, the second divided area 22, the third divided area 23, and the fourth divided area 24 on the first surface 11. When a health and hygiene instructor instructs a user of the towel 10 on how to use the towel 10 after washing his / her hands, the instructor instructs the user to use the towel 10 in order starting from the "1" side. After the user uses one divided area, the divided area is classified as "used" and the user is guided to use a new divided area.

[0020] Additionally, the first and second display sections 40 and 50 of towel 10 are designed to be folded so that the side to be used next automatically faces out after use. For example, towel 10 has the numbers of the small display sections increasing in clockwise order, and by folding towel 10 in a specific direction, the side marked "4" naturally faces out as the side to be used next. This design allows users to easily follow the order in which towel 10 is used, making use of towel 10 more hygienic.

[0021] Fig. 3(a) is a plan view of first surface 11 (for convenience, referred to as the front surface) of towel 10A, in which, in the embodiment, numbers are arranged in English together with the numbers as first display section 40, and Fig. 3(b) is a plan view of second surface 12 (for convenience, referred to as the back surface) of towel 10A, in which, in the embodiment, numbers are arranged in English together with the numbers as second display section 50 in each divided area. The displays of first display section 40 and second display section 50 are arranged in ascending numbers in the same manner as towel 10 disclosed in Fig. 1. In towel 10A in Fig. 3, parts common to towel 10 described above are indicated by the same reference numerals.

[0022] The first display section 40 and the second display section 50 use numbers and alphabets 70 (see symbols 71 to 78 in the figure) that are easy to distinguish visually. In particular, when the user is a child, the towel 10A is designed so that the user can simultaneously learn the relationship between numbers and the English notation of numbers while using the towel 10A. In the illustrated towel 10A, the alphabets 70 are displayed in a format in which they are arranged together with the numbers in the same display space and arrangement. In addition, the alphabets 70 may be displayed alone. There are no specific restrictions on the design and font of the alphabets used. This allows for flexible response according to the purpose and design needs. In addition, for the display of the first display section 40 and the second display section 50, for children younger than those who are learning English, displays that mix numbers with Japanese hiragana and katakana, such as "1 Ichi Ichi," "2 Ni Ni," and "3 San San."

[0023] FIG. 4(a) is a plan view of the first surface 11 (for convenience, referred to as the front surface) of the towel 10B, and in the embodiment, numbers and characters 80 corresponding to the numbers are arranged as the first display section 40, and FIG. 1(b) is a plan view of the second surface 12 (for convenience, referred to as the back surface) of the towel 10B, and in the embodiment, numbers and characters 80 corresponding to the numbers are arranged as the second display section 50. The display of the first display section 40 and the second display section 50 is arranged in an arrangement in which the numbers increase in order, as in the towel 10 disclosed in FIG. 1. In the towel 10B of FIG. 4, the characters 80 are stars, and the numbers in each divided area correspond to the number of stars. In the towel 10B of FIG. 4, parts common to the towel 10 described above are indicated by the same reference numerals. The design of the characters 80 is appropriate, and there are no restrictions as long as it is a subject that attracts the user's interest, such as figures as in the embodiment, animals and plants, miscellaneous goods, food and drink, etc.

[0024] Furthermore, by adding characters 80 along with numbers to each divided area, towel 10B becomes familiar to children, particularly when the users are children, and encourages them to use towel 10B with interest. This makes using the towel a fun activity, and encourages children to voluntarily use the towel after washing their hands. As a result, towel 10B helps children develop good hygiene habits and is also effective as a measure against infectious diseases.

[0025] In using the educational and infectious disease control towels 10, 10A, 10B according to the embodiments disclosed in the figures, the order of use is clearly indicated, providing a method of use that allows the user to intuitively and visually understand the order of use. This promotes learning of the numbers indicating the order and the alphabet 70 corresponding to the numbers, particularly when the user is a child, and presents a hygienic towel that reduces the risk of infectious diseases. In addition, since clear instructions are woven into the first display section 40 and the second display section 50, each part of the towel is used appropriately, making it easier to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. This is a great advantage in use in environments where hygiene management is particularly important, such as personal hygiene management, educational facilities, and medical facilities.

[0026] Furthermore, by using the character 80, children who use it can learn about hygiene habits in a friendly and fun way. Due to these effects, the towel of the embodiment is expected to be an innovative product that contributes to the improvement of education and public health. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 10, 10A, 10B Educational and infectious disease prevention towels 11 Page 1 12 Side 2 21, 22, 23, 24 Division area of ​​the first surface 31, 32, 33, 34 Second surface division area 40 1st display section 50 2nd display 61, 62 Folding lines 70 Alphabet 80 characters

Claims

1. This towel for education and infection control is characterized in that each of the divided areas, which is divided into four by folding the first surface of a rectangular piece of fabric into a square shape, is provided with a first indicating portion that clearly indicates the order in which the towel is to be used in the woven state.

2. The educational / infectious disease prevention towel as described in claim 1, wherein each of the divided areas formed by folding the second side, which is the opposite side of the first side of the towel, into a square is provided with a second marking area different from the first marking area, which indicates the order in which the towel is used in a woven state.

3. 3. The towel for educational use and infection control according to claim 2, wherein the first marking portion and the second marking portion are either numbers or alphabets, or both.

4. The towel for educational use and infection control according to claim 2 , wherein the first marking portion and the second marking portion are arranged clockwise in the divided region.

5. The towel for educational and infectious disease prevention purposes according to claim 3 , wherein the first and second display portions further include characters corresponding to the numbers.

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