Spoon support cup

Abstract

To provide a cup that prevents spoons or other utensils from sliding towards the drinking spout even when the cup is tilted, and that can be safely used regardless of which hand is held. [Solution] In a cup having a handle 1 on the side of the cup body, two protrusions 2 and 3 are provided on the upper edge of the cup body near the top of the handle 1, and two more protrusions 4 and 5 are provided on the opposite side facing the handle 1. By arranging a total of four protrusions, when a spoon or the like 8 is placed in the cup and the cup is tilted, the spoon or the like 8 will catch on one of the protrusions, preventing it from sliding down to the drinking spout 6 and 7 where the user puts their mouth.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a structure of a cup that can be drunk with a spoon or ladle (hereinafter referred to as a spoon or the like) for stirring beverages such as instant coffee and instant soup placed therein.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, when trying to drink a beverage with a spoon or the like placed in a cup by tilting the cup, the spoon or the like would slide along the edge of the cup, come into contact with the user's face, causing discomfort, or become an obstacle when drinking.

Prior Art Documents

[0003] Utility Model Document 1 Utility Model Registration No. 3115460 Gazette

[0004] Utility Model Document 2 Utility Model Registration No. 3049501 Gazette

[0005] Utility Model Document 3 Utility Model Registration No. 3162007 Gazette

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The conventional technologies had the following problems. The type that attaches an instrument of a separate member takes time for attachment and detachment and is also troublesome to clean. The type that provides a recess makes it easy for the beverage to overflow from the recess when the cup is tilted. Also, even in the type that provides a protrusion or the like, if there is only a protrusion on the handle side, it cannot support the spoon or the like when it is tilted to the side opposite to the handle. Furthermore, since the direction in which the spoon or the like slides changes depending on the difference between right-handed and left-handed and the hand holding the cup is different, measures on only one side are insufficient. The objective of this invention is to provide a cup that allows for safe and comfortable drinking, reliably preventing spoons or other utensils from slipping into the mouth when drinking with a spoon or other utensil still inside, regardless of which hand is used to hold the cup or the direction in which the spoon or utensil is tilted. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] This invention solves the problem by providing a total of four anti-slip protrusions on the upper edge (drinking rim) of the cup body, which has a handle on the side. Specifically, the design includes two protrusions above the handle attachment point, and two more protrusions on the opposite side of the cup's opening from the handle (opposite position). This allows spoons and other utensils to be propped up on these protrusions, preventing them from sliding in the circumferential direction. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to this invention, since protrusions are provided at a total of four locations on the upper edge of the cup body, on the handle side and the opposite side, the following effects can be obtained. 1. Regardless of whether the user holds the cup with their right or left hand, the protrusions at the front or back prevent spoons or other utensils from sliding down to the drinking spout (approximately 90 degrees from the handle). 2. Because it is a one-piece structure that does not use separate parts, it is easy to clean and hygienic, and manufacturing costs can be kept down. 3. Because it is a protrusion rather than a recess, the risk of beverages spilling unintentionally is low. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a side view of the same embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a top view of the same embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the cup according to the present invention comprises a cup body and a handle integrally provided on its side. The upper rim of this cup body has multiple protrusions integrally formed to restrict the movement of spoons and other utensils. Specifically, two protrusions of the first set of protrusions are spaced apart near the upper edge where the handle is located. Furthermore, two protrusions of the second set of protrusions are spaced apart near the upper edge on the opposite side of the cup from the handle, with the center of the cup in between. [Examples]

[0011] Typically, when drinking a beverage from a cup, the drinking spouts 6 and 7, which come into contact with the user's mouth, are located within approximately a 90-degree (right-angle) range from the position of the handle 1. In this invention, stopper protrusions are positioned on the handle side (protrusions 2 and 3) and the opposite side (protrusions 4 and 5), avoiding the areas that form the drinking spouts 6 and 7. As a result, no matter which hand the user holds the cup with, and no matter whether the spoon 8 is tilted towards the user or away from the user, the handle of the spoon 8 will always come into contact with one of the protrusions (2, 3, 4, or 5) and be locked in place. Therefore, the spoon 8 will not slide down to the drinking spouts 6 and 7, and the user can comfortably drink even with the spoon 8 in the cup. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0012] 1 Handle 2, 3 First protrusion (handle side) 4, 5 Second projection (opposite side) 6, 7 Drinking spout 8. Spoons, etc.

Claims

[Claim 1] A spoon support cup comprising a cup body having an opening at the top and a handle on the side, wherein at least two first protrusions are provided on the upper edge of the cup body near the attachment position of the handle for restricting the movement of a spoon or the like, and at least two second protrusions are provided on the opening opposite the handle for restricting the movement of a spoon or the like, and these four protrusions in total restrict the movement of a spoon or the like along the edge of the opening.

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