Mask deodorizing container, outer container of mask deodorizing container, and mask deodorizing method

Abstract

To provide a mask deodorization container with a simple structure and usability; an outer container for the mask deodorization container; and a method for mask deodorization.SOLUTION: A mask deodorization container 101 comprises a mask housing part 102 capable of housing a mask M, a liquid housing part 104 which houses liquid or can house the liquid, and a display part 151 for displaying information about housing the mask M in the mask housing part 102, information about heating the mask M housed in the mask housing part 102 in the prescribed time by a microwave oven after housing the mask M in the mask housing part, and information about taking out the mask M from the mask housing part 102 after heating by the microwave oven in the prescribed time and drying the mask M in the prescribed time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mask deodorizing container, an outer container of the mask deodorizing container, and a method for deodorizing a mask. [Background technology]

[0002] Previously, in order to reuse a mask, it was necessary to use a special sterilization case, etc. However, the sterilization case was expensive, and it took about 10 to 30 minutes to sterilize and deodorize the mask.

[0003] It is also known to heat and sterilize a baby bottle and a container filled with water in a microwave oven (for example, Patent Document 1). However, in the configuration of Patent Document 1, the item to be sterilized (baby bottle) and the liquid (water) are contained in the same container, so the item to be sterilized gets wet, making it unsuitable for use in deodorizing masks. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2012-239658 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a mask deodorizing container, an outer container of the mask deodorizing container, and a mask deodorizing method that are simply configured and easy to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention solves the above problems by the following solving means. Note that, for ease of understanding, the following description will be given with reference numerals corresponding to the embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0007] The first invention is a mask accommodating section (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602, 1003a) capable of accommodating a mask (M), and a liquid accommodating section (104, 204, 304, 404, 504, 604, 1002a) for accommodating a liquid or capable of accommodating a liquid, and the mask (M) is accommodated in the mask accommodating section (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602, 1003a) and the mask accommodating section (102, 202, 302 The mask deodorizing container (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601, 1001) has a display unit that displays a message indicating that after the mask (M) is stored in the mask storage unit (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602, 1003a), it should be heated in a microwave oven for a predetermined period of time, and that after the mask (M) has been heated in the microwave oven for a predetermined period of time, it should be removed from the mask storage unit (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602, 1003a) and dried for a predetermined period of time.

[0008] A second invention is a mask deodorizing container (101, 201, 401, 501, 601) according to the first invention, wherein the mask deodorizing container (101, 201, 401, 501, 601) is a self-supporting gusseted bag formed by overlapping at least two sheets of packaging material, and the mask storage section (102, 202, 402, 502, 602) and the liquid storage section (104, 204, 404, 504, 604) are thermally The mask deodorizing container (101, 201, 401, 501, 601) is separated by a welded boundary portion (105, 205, 405, 505, 605), and the boundary portion (105, 205, 405, 505, 605) has at least one apex (105a, 208, 405a, 505a, 605a) that is convex toward the liquid storage portion (104, 204, 404, 504, 604).

[0009] A third invention is the mask deodorizing container (201) according to the first invention, characterized in that the mask deodorizing container (201) is a self-supporting gusseted bag formed by overlapping at least two sheets of packaging material, the mask accommodating section (202) and the liquid accommodating section (204) are separated by a thermally welded boundary section (205), and the boundary section (205) has an internal steam vent (208) for passing steam from the liquid accommodating section (204) to the mask accommodating section (202) side.

[0010] A fourth invention is a mask deodorizing container (101, 201, 401, 501) according to the second or third invention, characterized in that liquid is previously stored in the liquid storage section (104, 204, 404, 504).

[0011] A fifth invention is a mask deodorizing container (601) according to the second or third invention, characterized in that the liquid storage section (604) does not contain any liquid in advance, and the display section (151) displays that a predetermined amount of liquid is to be poured into the liquid storage section (604) before heating.

[0012] A sixth invention is the mask deodorizing container (301) according to the first invention, characterized in that the mask deodorizing container (301) is a self-supporting gusseted bag made by overlapping at least two sheets of packaging material, the mask accommodating section (302) and the liquid accommodating section (304) are separated by a partition member (308, 324) having a through hole, and the display section (151) displays that a predetermined amount of liquid is to be poured into the liquid accommodating section (304) before accommodating the mask (M) in the mask accommodating section (302).

[0013] A seventh invention is a mask deodorizing container (401, 601) according to any one of the first to sixth inventions, further comprising a chuck portion (480, 680) capable of resealing the mask accommodating portion (402, 602) and an external vapor vent (409, 609) for passing vapor within the mask accommodating portion (402, 602) to the outside, and the display portion (151) displays that the mask (M) will be resealed by the chuck portion (480, 680) after the mask accommodating portion (402, 602) is accommodated.

[0014] The eighth invention is a mask deodorizing container (501) according to any one of the second to sixth inventions, characterized in that both a male part and a female part of a zipper tape are adhered to the inner surface of one of the opposing packaging materials, a side of the mask deodorizing container (501) is opened, and a one-side open type zipper part (580) is provided for opening and closing the mask accommodating section (502) by engaging and releasing the male part (582) and the female part (581), and the indication part (151) indicates that the mask accommodating section (502) will be resealed by the zipper part (580) after the mask (M) is accommodated in the mask accommodating section (502).

[0015] A ninth invention is a mask deodorizing container (101, 201, 401, 501) according to any one of the second to eighth inventions, characterized in that a mask (M) is stored and sealed in the mask storage section (102, 202, 402, 502) in advance, and the display section (151) displays an indication that the mask (M) stored in the mask storage section (102, 202, 402, 502) should be removed and that the mask deodorizing container (101, 201, 401, 501) after the mask (M) has been removed will be reused for deodorization.

[0016] The tenth invention is an outer container (170) for a mask deodorizing container (101) which contains a plurality of mask deodorizing containers (101) each having a mask accommodating section (102) capable of accommodating a mask (M) and a liquid accommodating section (104) for accommodating or capable of accommodating a liquid, and which is equipped with a display section which displays an indication that a mask (M) is to be accommodated in the mask accommodating section (102), that after the mask (M) is accommodated in the mask accommodating section (102), the mask deodorizing container (101) is to be heated in a microwave oven for a predetermined time, and that after the mask deodorizing container (101) has been heated in a microwave oven for the predetermined time, the mask (M) is to be removed from the mask accommodating section (102) and dried for a predetermined time.

[0017] An eleventh aspect of the present invention is a method for deodorizing a mask using a mask deodorizing container (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 1001), the mask deodorizing container (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 1001) including a mask housing section (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 1003a) capable of housing a mask (M) and a liquid housing section (104, 204, 304, 404, 504, 1002a) capable of housing a liquid, and a step of housing the mask (M) in the mask housing section (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 1003a). a step of storing the mask (M) in the mask storage section (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 1003a) and then heating the mask deodorizing container (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 1001) for a predetermined time in a microwave oven; and a step of heating the mask deodorizing container (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 1001) for a predetermined time in a microwave oven, after which the mask (M) is removed from the mask storage section (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 1003a) and dried for a predetermined time. Effect of the Invention

[0018] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a mask deodorizing container, an outer container of the mask deodorizing container, and a mask deodorizing method that are simply configured and easy to use. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a mask deodorizing container 101 according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 2 is a cross-sectional view of the mask deodorizing container 101 taken along the position of the arrow AA in FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded view showing the components that make up the mask deodorizing container 101. [Figure 4] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a laminated film used in the mask deodorizing container 101 of the present embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a mask deodorizing container 101. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing only the external appearance of a mask deodorizing container 101. [Figure 7] 1 is a plan view showing the appearance of outer container 170 in a form in which a plurality of mask deodorizing containers 101 are sold together. [Figure 8] 1 is a diagram illustrating a method for deodorizing a mask M using a mask deodorizing container 101. FIG. [Figure 9] 1 is a diagram illustrating a method for deodorizing a mask M using a mask deodorizing container 101. FIG. [Figure 10] 1 is a diagram illustrating a method for deodorizing a mask M using a mask deodorizing container 101. FIG. [Figure 11] 1 is a diagram illustrating a method for deodorizing a mask M using a mask deodorizing container 101. FIG. [Figure 12] 1 is a cross-sectional view of the mask deodorizing container 101 illustrating a state in which the mask deodorizing container 101 is being heated in a microwave oven E. FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 1 is a diagram summarizing the test results. [Figure 14] FIG. 11 is a plan view of a mask deodorizing container 201 according to a second embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 11 is a plan view of a mask deodorizing container 301 according to a third embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 3 is an exploded view showing the components that make up mask deodorizing container 301. [Figure 17]1 is a diagram illustrating a method for deodorizing a mask M using a mask deodorizing container 301. FIG. [Figure 18] 1 is a diagram illustrating a method for deodorizing a mask M using a mask deodorizing container 301. FIG. [Figure 19] 1 is a diagram illustrating a method for deodorizing a mask M using a mask deodorizing container 301. FIG. [Figure 20] 1 is a diagram illustrating a method for deodorizing a mask M using a mask deodorizing container 301. FIG. [Figure 21] 13 is a cross-sectional view of the mask deodorizing container 301, illustrating a state in which the mask deodorizing container 301 is being heated in a microwave oven E. FIG. [Figure 22] FIG. 13 is a plan view of a mask deodorizing container 401 according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 23] 23 is a cross-sectional view of the mask deodorizing container 401 taken along the position of the arrow BB in FIG. [Figure 24] FIG. 13 is a plan view of a mask deodorizing container 501 according to the fifth embodiment. [Diagram 25] 25 is a cross-sectional view of the mask deodorizing container 501 taken along the line indicated by the arrow CC in FIG. 24. [Figure 26] 13 is a cross-sectional view of the mask deodorizing container 501, illustrating a state in which the mask deodorizing container 501 is being heated in a microwave oven E. FIG. [Figure 27] FIG. 13 is a plan view of a mask deodorizing container 601 according to the sixth embodiment. [Figure 28] FIG. 13 shows a first modified form of the boundary portion 105. [Figure 29] FIG. 13 shows a second variation of the boundary portion 105. [Diagram 30] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a mask deodorizing container 1001 made of a resin molded part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0021] (First embodiment) Fig. 1 is a plan view of a mask deodorizing container 101 of the first embodiment. In Fig. 1, the sealed area is shown by hatching, and is shown similarly in the drawings of the other embodiments. In Fig. 1, a display unit 151, which will be described later, is omitted. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the mask deodorizing container 101 taken along the position of the arrow AA in FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded view showing the components that make up mask deodorizing container 101. As shown in FIG. Note that the figures shown below, including Figures 1 to 3, are schematic diagrams, and the size and shape of each part are exaggerated or omitted as appropriate to make them easier to understand. In the following description, specific numerical values, shapes, materials, etc. are given, but these can be changed as appropriate.

[0022] The mask deodorizing container 101 of this embodiment is exemplified as being distributed and sold in a state in which a mask M and water W are contained therein. As shown in FIG. 1, the mask deodorizing container 101 comprises a mask accommodating section 102 for accommodating the content, a mask M, a sealing section 103 surrounding the mask accommodating section 102, a liquid accommodating section 104 for accommodating a liquid, and a container body section 106 having a boundary section 105.

[0023] (Container body) As shown in Fig. 1, the container body 106 of the mask deodorizing container 101 is a self-supporting gusset bag-type bag-shaped container, and is made of a flexible laminated film (packaging material). The laminated film constituting the container body 106 includes a surface film 121 forming the surface, a back surface film 122 forming the back surface, and a bottom film 123 forming a gusset fold-in portion of the bottom 132. In other words, the container body 106 has a bottom gusset bag shape with a gusset fold-in portion in the bottom 132. From another perspective, the container body 106 has a surface formed by the surface film 121, a back surface formed by the back surface film 122, and a bottom surface formed by the gusset fold-in portion of the bottom 132.

[0024] In this embodiment, the front film 121 and the back film 122 are composed of a laminated film having a substantially rectangular shape. The substantially rectangular shape is not limited to a geometric rectangle, but includes a shape that is recognized as a rectangle in an overall view. For example, one or more of the side edges, bottom edges, and top edges may include curved portions. In addition, the corners of the laminated film may be rounded in an outwardly convex arc shape.

[0025] The gusset fold-in portion is provided at the bottom 132 of the container body 106. When deodorizing the mask M described below, the gusset fold-in portion can be sufficiently expanded, so that the container body 106 can stand on its own. Since the liquid contained in the liquid containing portion 104 is liquid such as water, the bottom film 123 forming the gusset fold-in portion can be folded back so that a fold-back portion 135 is formed at the top. This reduces the overall thickness of the container body 106.

[0026] Furthermore, the front film 121, the back film 122, and the bottom film 123 may be separate laminated films or may be connected laminated films before the container body 106 is formed. In the case of a connected laminated film, any two or more of the front film 121, the back film 122, and the bottom film 123 may be connected. The connected laminated film is folded to form any two or more of the front film 121, the back film 122, and the bottom film 123.

[0027] In this embodiment, the container body 106 is formed by a front film 121, a back film 122, and a bottom film 123, which are individually configured. In the upper portion 131 of the container body 106, the upper portion of the front film 121 and the upper portion of the back film 122 are joined by heat sealing (thermal welding). By this joining, an upper seal portion 141 is formed in the upper portion 131 of the container body 106 as a seal portion joining the upper portion of the front film 121 and the upper portion of the back film 122. Note that in FIG. 2, the seal portion 103 (upper seal portion 141, bottom seal portion 142) is shown with an exaggerated thickness, but in reality, there is no such protruding thickness, and the front film 121 and the back film 122 are joined together.

[0028] At the side 133 of the container body 106, the side of the front film 121 and the side of the back film 122 are joined by heat sealing. By this joining, a side seal portion 143 is formed on each of the left and right side portions 133 of the container body 106 as a seal portion joining the side of the front film 121 and the side of the back film 122. The left and right side seal portions 143 are formed so that their respective upper ends are continuous with the upper seal portion 141, and also so that the vicinity of their respective lower ends is continuous with the bottom seal portion 142 described below. The side seal portion 143 is provided with a notch 107 for separating the upper seal portion 141 of the container body portion 106 . The notch 107 is provided for separating the upper seal portion 141 from the container body 106 to open the mask deodorizing container 101. The notch 107 is a cut provided on the upper end side of the side seal portion 143, below the upper seal portion 141, and approximately parallel to the upper seal portion 141, and is provided from the edge of the side portion 133 of the container body 106 to the mask accommodating portion 102 side so as not to penetrate into the mask accommodating portion 102.

[0029] At the bottom 132 of the container body 106, the bottom of the front film 121 and the peripheral edge of the front half of the bottom film 123 are joined, and the bottom of the back film 122 and the peripheral edge of the rear half of the bottom film 123 are joined. In this manner, a bottom seal portion 142 is formed at the bottom 132 of the container body 106. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, when the gusset fold-in portion is not expanded, the bottom 132 of the container body 106 is folded in half by the fold-back portion 135 and sandwiched between the front film 121 and the back film 122.

[0030] The mask accommodating section 102 is disposed above the container body 106. The size of the mask accommodating section 102 needs to be large enough to accommodate the mask M. Specifically, if the mask accommodating section 102 has a width of 50 mm or more in the left-right direction, it can accommodate the mask M (a general nonwoven mask or a cloth mask), and if the width in the left-right direction is 100 mm or more, it can accommodate the mask M without folding it, thereby improving the deodorizing efficiency. In addition, if the mask accommodating section 102 has a height in the up-down direction of 100 mm or more, it can accommodate the mask M, and if the height in the up-down direction is 180 mm or more, it can accommodate the mask M without folding it, thereby improving the deodorizing efficiency.

[0031] The liquid storage section 104 is provided below the mask storage section 102. The liquid storage section 104 and the mask storage section 102 are separated by a boundary section 105 without communicating with each other. The liquid storage section 104 stores an appropriate amount of water, alcohol, deodorant liquid, etc. The liquid stored in the liquid storage section 104 becomes vapor during mask deodorization, which will be described later, and is used to deodorize the mask M. In this embodiment, the liquid storage section 104 stores 10 ml of water W. Details of the liquid stored in the liquid storage section 104 will be described later. The left-right width of the liquid storage portion 104 can usually be set to match the width of the mask storage portion 102, in which case the efficiency of cutting out the front film 121 and the back film 122 from the original rolls is good. Note that the left-right width of the liquid storage portion 104 may be configured to be wider than the mask storage portion 102 to increase stability and improve design.

[0032] The boundary portion 105 is a portion that separates the mask accommodating portion 102 and the liquid accommodating portion 104, and is a sealed portion in which the front film 121 and the back film 122 are heat-sealed, similar to the seal portion 103 surrounding the periphery of the mask accommodating portion 102. The shortest seal width of the boundary portion 105, i.e., the width of the narrowest part of the sealed width, is narrower than the seal width of the seal portion 103. Therefore, when deodorizing the mask, steam passes through the boundary portion 105, and it is possible to prevent steam from leaking out of the seal portion 103 surrounding the periphery of the mask accommodating portion 102. In this specification, the term "steam passes through" is used to mean that steam passes through. Furthermore, the boundary portion 105 has an apex 105a that is convex toward the liquid storage portion 104. In this embodiment, the boundary portion 105 is generally V-shaped and convex downward, and the apex 105a is provided at one location approximately at the center in the left-right width direction of the container body portion 106. With this configuration, the pressure inside the liquid storage portion 104 can be concentrated at the apex 105a when deodorizing the mask. Note that it is preferable to provide the apex 105a with a corner R (roundness) with a radius of 1 mm or more as shown in the figure, but the corner R is not necessary.

[0033] (Laminated film) FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a laminated film used in the mask deodorizing container 101 of this embodiment. The front film 121, back film 122, and bottom film 123 constituting the container body 106 are made of a laminated film 160. Fig. 4 shows the layer structure of the laminated film 160. As described above, the container body 106 is made into a bag by heat sealing the pair of front film 121 and back film 122, and the laminated film 160 constituting the bottom film 123. For this reason, the laminated film 160 is provided with a sealant layer 164 having sealing properties in a portion that will be on the inside of the container. In addition, in the container body 106 of this embodiment, the base material layer 161, which serves as the printing base material, is provided in a portion that is closer to the container outer side than the sealant layer 164. Furthermore, the laminated film 160 includes an intermediate layer 163 to impart various functions required for a heating container. Therefore, the laminated film 160 having such a layer structure includes the base material layer 161, the intermediate layer 163, and the sealant layer 164 in this order from the side that will be the outer side of the container to the side that will be the inner side of the container when the container body 106 is made into a bag. Each layer will be described in detail below.

[0034] As described above, the container body 106 is required to be resistant to heat. For this reason, the base layer 161 of this embodiment is made of a heat-resistant material. For example, the base layer 161 may be a stretched polyethylene terephthalate film, a silica-deposited stretched polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, an alumina-deposited stretched polyethylene terephthalate film, a stretched polyamide film, a stretched polypropylene film, or a composite film formed by laminating two or more of these films.

[0035] Preferably, the base material layer 161 is biaxially stretched. As a result, the molecules constituting the base material layer 161 are aligned in the stretching direction by the stretching process, and the base material layer 161 exhibits excellent dimensional stability. In addition, the biaxial stretching process can impart easy-opening properties to the base material layer 161.

[0036] The thickness of such a base material layer 161 is formed to be, for example, about 10 to 50 μm. In this case, it is possible to reduce production costs while satisfying the heat resistance required for the container body 106. Note that the base material layer 161 of this embodiment also functions as the layer of the laminated film 160 that is located closest to the container when the container body 106 is made into a bag.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, a pattern layer 162 including a pattern is laminated on the surface of the base layer 161 facing the inside of the container. Here, the pattern refers to a recording object of various forms that can be recorded or printed on the base layer 161, and is not particularly limited and broadly includes figures, characters, designs, patterns, symbols, patterns, marks, etc. In particular, the display section that displays the method of mask deodorization, etc., which will be described later, can be configured by this pattern layer 162. Note that the pattern layer 162 is laminated on the base layer 161 as necessary, and the base layer 161 does not need to be provided with the pattern layer 162. In that case, the display section can be configured by attaching a label.

[0038] In this embodiment, the pattern layer 162 is applied to the inner surface of the base material layer 161, not to the outer surface of the base material layer 161 which is the outer side of the container. In this case, the pattern layer 162 has excellent abrasion resistance, and therefore can effectively prevent disappearance due to rubbing, etc., and can also effectively prevent tampering with the pattern. In addition, it is preferable that the base material layer 161 has transparency so that the pattern layer 162 laminated on the inner surface of the base material layer 161 can be visually recognized through the base material layer 161 when the mask deodorizing container 101 is made into a bag.

[0039] As described above, the sealant layer 164 is provided to bond and seal the edges of the two laminated films 160 by overlapping them and heat-sealing the areas near the opposing edges. In this embodiment, the sealant layer 164 is disposed on the side of the laminated film 160 that will be the innermost side of the container when the container body 106 is made into a bag.

[0040] Films made of polyolefin resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and ethylene-propylene block copolymer, and conventionally known easy-peel films can be used as the sealant layer 164. The sealant layer 164 may be formed as a single layer using films made of these materials, or may be formed as multiple layers.

[0041] In particular, in this embodiment, which is a container for use in a microwave oven, heat resistance is required, so it is preferable that sealant layer 164 has a non-oriented polypropylene layer (CPP layer) mainly containing non-oriented polypropylene (CPP), or a linear low-density polyethylene layer (LLDPE layer) mainly containing linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE).

[0042] The thickness of the sealant layer 164 is preferably in the range of 40 μm to 200 μm inclusive. In this case, the mask deodorizing container 101 has excellent impact resistance against dropping during distribution, and is easy to handle, such as easy filling and refilling of the contents.

[0043] On the other hand, the intermediate layer 163 laminated between the base layer 161 and the sealant layer 164 is provided to supplement various functions required for a heating container. As described above, the container body 106 is a container suitable for heating and deodorizing the mask M, and stores the mask M for a long period of time. For this reason, in order to store the mask M, the intermediate layer 163 may have a vapor barrier property that prevents the transmission of water vapor and a gas barrier property that prevents the transmission of gases such as oxygen gas. In addition, the standing type mask deodorizing container 101 may be displayed in an independent state on a product shelf in a sales area. The intermediate layer 163 may have bending resistance and impact resistance so as to be sufficiently resistant to impacts when the mask deodorizing container 101 falls from a product shelf. In addition, the intermediate layer 163 may have a function of sufficiently increasing concealment so that the contents of the mask deodorizing container 101 are not visible, in order to increase the consumer's desire to purchase.

[0044] As the intermediate layer 163 having such a function, for example, a film of polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polycarbonate, polyvinyl alcohol, ethylene-propylene copolymer, saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, etc. Also, a film in which polyvinylidene chloride is coated on the above-mentioned film, or a film in which an inorganic material such as silicon oxide or aluminum oxide is vapor-deposited can be used. The intermediate layer 163 may be formed by laminating two or more layers via a bonding layer 165 described below, and one or more of the above-mentioned base materials may be used in combination.

[0045] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a laminated film used in the container body. 4, in this embodiment, a bonding layer 165 is interposed between the base material layer 161 and the intermediate layer 163, and between the intermediate layer 163 and the sealant layer 164. As the bonding layer 165, for example, an adhesive generally used in a known dry lamination method can be used, such as a polyvinyl acetate adhesive, a polyacrylic ester adhesive, a cyanoacrylate adhesive, an ethylene copolymer adhesive, a cellulose adhesive, a polyester adhesive, a polyamide adhesive, an amino resin adhesive, an epoxy adhesive, a polyurethane adhesive, or the like.

[0046] For example, the laminated film 160 can be formed with the following layer structure in order from the base layer 161 side. 1) Base layer (transparent vapor-deposited PET film 12 μm) / pattern layer / bonding layer / middle layer (biaxially oriented polyamide film 15 μm) / bonding layer / sealant layer (CPP layer 70 μm) 2) Base layer (biaxially oriented polyamide film 15μm) / pattern layer / bonding layer / middle layer (transparent vapor-deposited PET film 12μm) / bonding layer / sealant layer (CPP layer 70μm) 3) Base layer (transparent vapor-deposited PET film 12 μm) / pattern layer / bonding layer / middle layer (PET film 12 μm) / bonding layer / sealant layer (CPP layer 70 μm) 4) Base layer (transparent vapor-deposited PET film 12 μm) / pattern layer / bonding layer / middle layer (PET film 12 μm + bonding layer + PET film 12 μm) / bonding layer / sealant layer (CPP layer 70 μm)

[0047] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the mask deodorizing container 101. As shown in FIG. As described above, the mask deodorizing container 101 can stand by itself by expanding the gusset fold-in portion. At this time, since water W is contained in the liquid containing portion 104 provided below the mask deodorizing container 101, the mask deodorizing container 101 can stand by itself more stably. The mask deodorizing container 101 has a display section 151 on the surface of the surface film 121 . FIG. 6 is a plan view showing only the external appearance of mask deodorizing container 101. FIG. The display section 151 may be configured by the previously explained design layer 162, or may be configured by using an adhesive label or the like. A method for deodorizing a mask is displayed on the display unit 151 as shown in Fig. 6. That is, in this embodiment, the following is displayed. "Open the top of the deodorizing container and remove the mask." "The deodorizing container will be reused when deodorizing." "Please place used masks in a deodorizing container." "Spread out the base so it stands on its own and then place it in the microwave." "Heat in a microwave at 500W for 3 minutes." After heating, remove the mask and let it dry for 3 minutes. The above display example is merely an example, and the contents can be changed as appropriate. In addition, a warning to avoid burns when handling the product after heat treatment may also be displayed.

[0048] Furthermore, the mask deodorizing container 101 of this embodiment may be sold as a single item, or may be sold in a set of multiple items. FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the appearance of outer container 170 in a form in which a plurality of mask deodorizing containers 101 are sold together. In the example shown in FIG. 7, an outer container is shown housing three sets of mask deodorizing containers 101 in which masks M are housed. The outer container 170 has a display unit 171 similar to the display unit 151 of the mask deodorizing container 101. In this embodiment, the content displayed by the display unit 171 is the same as the content displayed by the display unit 151. Note that the content displayed by the display unit 171 may be different from the content displayed by the display unit 151. In this manner, in a case where a plurality of mask deodorizing containers 101 are sold together, a display unit 171 may be provided on outer container 170, and the method for deodorizing the mask may be displayed on this display unit 171. In this case, for example, display unit 151 of mask deodorizing container 101 may be omitted.

[0049] Next, a method for deodorizing a mask M using the mask deodorizing container 101 of this embodiment will be described. 8 to 11 are diagrams illustrating a method for deodorizing a mask M using a mask deodorizing container 101. FIG. First, the mask deodorizing container 101 is opened, the mask M is removed, and use of the mask M begins (see FIG. 8). When the mask deodorizing container 101 is housed inside the outer container 170, the mask deodorizing container 101 is removed from the outer container 170, and then the mask deodorizing container 101 is opened. The mask deodorizing container 101 from which the mask M has been removed is stored as it will be used when deodorizing the mask M.

[0050] Next, when deodorizing the mask M after use, the used mask M is stored in the mask storage section 102 of the mask deodorizing container 101 (see FIG. 9). At this time, by lightly closing the upper part of the mask storage section 102, which is open, it is expected that the deodorizing effect will be enhanced.

[0051] Next, the mask deodorizing container 101 containing the mask M is placed in a microwave oven E in an upright position (see FIG. 10). There is no particular limitation on the specific form of the microwave oven E used for heating, so long as it can contain the mask deodorizing container 101 in an upright position.

[0052] Next, the mask deodorizing container 101 is heated in a microwave oven E (see FIG. 11). For example, the mask deodorizing container 101 is heated at 500 W for 180 seconds (3 minutes). Details of the heating time will be described later. By heating the mask deodorizing container 101 in the microwave oven E, steam is generated to deodorize the mask M. A sterilizing effect can also be expected.

[0053] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the mask deodorizing container 101 for explaining a state in which the mask deodorizing container 101 is being heated in a microwave oven E. As shown in FIG. When mask deodorizing container 101 is heated in a microwave oven, water W boils and evaporates, increasing the pressure inside liquid storage section 104. At this time, the pressure inside liquid storage section 104 is concentrated particularly at apex 105a of boundary section 105, rupturing the thermal fusion near apex 105a. This allows steam to enter mask storage section 102 from the ruptured area, and the high-temperature steam deodorizes mask M. In addition, because the top of mask storage section 102 is open, excess pressure inside mask storage section 102 is released to the outside, and there is no risk of mask deodorizing container 101 bursting. In this embodiment, the state in which the heat-welded portion is partially peeled off to allow steam to pass through will be referred to as "fracture" and will be described.

[0054] After the heating for the predetermined time has finished, the mask M is removed, taking care not to get burned, and then dried for, for example, three minutes, whereby the deodorizing process for the mask M is completed.

[0055] Here, a test was carried out to examine the treatment conditions suitable for deodorizing the mask M using the mask deodorizing container 101 of this embodiment. FIG. 13 summarizes the test results. Comparative tests were carried out under a number of different test conditions, in which the heating conditions of microwave oven E and the type and amount of liquid contained in liquid containing portion 104 were varied. Specifically, first, the bag is opened. Next, the mask is put on and the person breathes in the mask for 10 minutes in a smoking area. After that, the person checks whether the mask has become smelly of cigarettes. The mask that now smells of cigarettes is returned to the mask deodorizing container 101 and heated in a microwave oven to check whether the odor has been removed. The microwave oven E was set to two different power settings: 500 W and 600 W. The heating time was set to two different settings: 150 seconds and 180 seconds. Three types of liquid were used to be stored in the liquid storage portion 104: water, alcohol, and deodorant (Resesh, manufactured by Kao Corporation). The amount of liquid stored in the liquid storage portion 104 was set to four different amounts: 2 ml, 4 ml, 10 ml, and 20 ml.

[0056] The evaluation items were three-fold: deodorization, drying time, and residual liquid volume. The evaluation of deodorization was performed by a sensory evaluation in which the evaluator smelled the mask and judged whether it was deodorizing or not, and was performed according to the following criteria. In this evaluation, it is preferable that the user does not smell the odor. “◎” No trace of tobacco odor was detected. "○": I could barely smell any tobacco. "X" It smelled like cigarettes. From the evaluation results on whether or not deodorization was possible, it was determined that 180 seconds was sufficient for the heating conditions of Microwave Oven E, regardless of whether it was 500 W or 600 W. Furthermore, in the case of 600 W, it was possible to use it for 150 seconds, and when combined with a deodorant, a sufficient deodorizing effect was obtained. Regarding the amount of liquid, 2ml is insufficient under all conditions, and 4ml or more is necessary for water, and 10ml or more is more preferable. For alcohol, 4ml is insufficient, and 10ml or more is necessary, and 20ml or more is more preferable. For deodorant, 4ml or more is necessary, and 10ml or more is more preferable.

[0057] The drying time was evaluated by a sensory evaluation of whether the mask was dry when touched with bare hands by an evaluator, and was performed according to the following criteria. In this evaluation, a shorter drying time is more preferable. "◎" Less than 1 minute "〇": 1 minute or more but less than 3 minutes "X" 3 minutes or more The drying time evaluation results showed a trend opposite to that of the deodorizing effect evaluation results, with the smaller the amount of liquid, the more desirable the results. This is a naturally expected result, and even if the evaluation result is "x", it does not mean that it cannot be used, and it should be noted that if the drying time is acceptable, it is entirely possible to choose to prioritize the deodorizing effect and increase the amount of liquid. According to the evaluation results under the above criteria, in the case of water, the amount of liquid is preferably 4ml or less, and more preferably 2ml. In the case of alcohol, even 20ml of liquid is sufficient, and more preferably 4ml or less. In the case of deodorant, good results were obtained if the amount of liquid was 10ml or less at 600W for 180 seconds, but at 600W for 150 seconds and 500W for 180 seconds, 10ml or less was preferable, and 2ml or less was more preferable.

[0058] The amount of remaining liquid was evaluated according to the following criteria: Since it is desirable that no liquid remains in the liquid storage portion 104 after the deodorization process is completed, in this evaluation, it is desirable that the amount of remaining liquid is small. "◎" Less than 1ml "〇": 1ml or more but less than 3ml "×" 3ml or more According to the evaluation results under the above criteria, in the case of water, the amount of liquid is preferably 4ml or less, and more preferably 2ml. In the case of alcohol, the amount of liquid is 20ml or less at 600W180 seconds, and good results are obtained, and 10ml or less is more desirable, but at 600W150 seconds and 500W180 seconds, 10ml or less is desirable, and 4ml or less is more desirable. In the case of deodorant, the amount of liquid is 10ml or less at 600W180 seconds, and good results are obtained, but at 600W150 seconds and 500W180 seconds, 10ml or less is desirable, and 4ml or less is more desirable.

[0059] From the above results, for the evaluations of "Deodorization", "Drying time", and "Residual liquid amount" to all be "〇" or "◎", if the type of liquid is "water", the amount of water must be 4ml and the microwave conditions must be 600W 180 seconds or 500W 180 seconds. Also, if the liquid is "alcohol", when the microwave conditions are 600W 180 seconds, the amount of alcohol must be 10ml or 20ml, and when the microwave conditions are 600W 150 seconds or 500W 180 seconds, the amount of alcohol must be 10ml. Furthermore, if the liquid is "deodorant", the amount of deodorant must be 4ml or 10ml, and the microwave conditions must be 600W 180 seconds, 600W 150 seconds, or 500W 180 seconds. Among these, the ones that received an "◎" for all evaluation items were those in which the liquid was a "deodorizer," the amount of deodorizer was 10 ml, the microwave conditions were 600 W for 180 seconds, the deodorizing effect was high, the drying time was short, and the amount of residual liquid was small, making these conditions even more favorable.

[0060] As described above, the mask deodorizing container 101 of the first embodiment is easy to use and can easily deodorize a mask using a microwave oven even though it has a simple structure. In addition, since the usage method is displayed on the display unit 151, it is easy to use even for first-time users.

[0061] Second embodiment FIG. 14 is a plan view of a mask deodorizing container 201 according to the second embodiment. The mask deodorizing container 201 of the second embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, except that the shape of the liquid storage section 204 and the boundary section 205 are different from those of the first embodiment. Therefore, the parts that perform the same functions as those of the first embodiment described above are given the same reference numerals at the end, and duplicated explanations are omitted as appropriate. The mask deodorizing container 201 of the second embodiment also has a display section similar to the display section 151 of the first embodiment, but detailed explanations are omitted.

[0062] The mask accommodating section 202, sealing section 203, container body section 206, notch 207, upper section 231, bottom section 232, side section 233, folded-back section 235, upper seal section 241, bottom seal section 242, and side seal section 243 of the second embodiment mask deodorizing container 201 shown in Figure 14 are similar to the mask accommodating section 102, sealing section 103, container body section 106, notch 107, upper section 131, bottom section 132, side section 133, folded-back section 135, upper seal section 141, bottom seal section 142, and side seal section 143 of the first embodiment, respectively.

[0063] The liquid storage portion 204 of the second embodiment differs from that of the second embodiment in that it is disposed along one side portion 233 (the right side in FIG. 14). Also, the upper portion of the liquid storage portion 204 is configured to have a seal width wider than the seal width of the upper seal portion 241. This prevents the liquid storage portion 204 from being accidentally opened when the mask deodorizing container 201 is opened.

[0064] The boundary portion 205 of the second embodiment that separates the mask accommodation portion 202 and the liquid accommodation portion 204 is a sealed portion where the front film 221 and the back film 222 are thermally welded together, similar to the boundary portion 105 of the first embodiment. The boundary portion 205 has an internal vapor vent 208 that passes vapor from the liquid containing portion 204 to the mask containing portion 202. The internal vapor vent 208 is configured to have a rectangular shape that protrudes toward the liquid containing portion 204. The internal vapor vent 208 has an unsealed portion 208a that opens to the mask containing portion 202. The internal vapor vent 208 is surrounded by the seal of the boundary portion 205 except for the unsealed portion 208a, and the area where the front film and the back film are not sealed is formed as the unsealed portion 208a. Before the mask deodorizing container 201 is heated, the unsealed portion 208a is surrounded by the seal at the boundary portion 205, and the liquid storage portion 204 and the mask storage portion 202 do not communicate with each other.

[0065] Furthermore, the seal width of the boundary portion 205 surrounding the internal vapor vent 208 is narrower than the seal width of the sealed portion 203. As a result, when the mask deodorizing container 201 is heated in a microwave oven, the internal vapor vent 208 breaks and vaporization can occur without breaking the seal of the sealed portion 203. The internal vapor vent 208 can also be considered as a peak that protrudes toward the liquid storage portion 204, and the pressure of the liquid storage portion 204 is concentrated on the internal vapor vent 208, promoting the rupture of the internal vapor vent 208. The internal vapor vent 208 is desirably disposed below the center of the mask housing section 202 so that steam can be applied to the entire mask M. On the other hand, if the internal vapor vent 208 is positioned too far downward, the liquid in the liquid housing section 204 may leak out. In order to prevent liquid leakage, the area of ​​the liquid housing section 204 below the lower end of the internal vapor vent 208 (the area of ​​the surface film when viewed from the front) must be less than 240 mm 2 It is preferable that the width of the liquid storage section 204 is 30 mm or more since the liquid can be stored therein, and it is more preferable that the width is 50 mm or more since the liquid can be easily filled therein.

[0066] The lower end position of the boundary portion 205 at the lower end of the liquid storage portion 204 must be above the folded portion 235, and it is preferable that it is at least 30 mm away from the folded portion 235 in order to make it easier to open the gusset of the bottom portion 132.

[0067] The method of using the mask deodorizing container 201 of the second embodiment is similar to that of the first embodiment, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. The mask deodorizing container 201 of the second embodiment described above, like the first embodiment, has a simple structure but can easily deodorize a mask using a microwave oven, and is easy to use.

[0068] Third embodiment FIG. 15 is a plan view of a mask deodorizing container 301 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 16 is an exploded view showing the components that constitute mask deodorizing container 301. As shown in FIG. The mask deodorizing container 301 of the third embodiment differs from the first and second embodiments in that it does not contain a mask M and water W, but is distributed and sold by itself as the mask deodorizing container 301. Furthermore, the mask deodorizing container 301 of the third embodiment differs from the first and second embodiments in that the top is not sealed but is open, and further in that a perforated partition section 308 constituted by a partition member 324 (see FIG. 16) with a through hole 308a is provided at the boundary between the mask accommodating section 302 and the liquid accommodating section 304. The rest of the mask deodorizing container 301 of the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the parts that perform the same functions as those of the first embodiment described above are given the same reference numerals at the end, and duplicated explanations are omitted as appropriate. In addition, the mask deodorizing container 301 of the third embodiment also has a display unit similar to the display unit 151 of the first embodiment, but detailed explanations are omitted.

[0069] The mask accommodating section 302, sealing section 303, container body 306, upper section 331, bottom section 332, side section 333, folded-back section 335, bottom seal section 342, and side seal section 343 of the third embodiment mask deodorizing container 301 shown in Figure 15 are similar to the mask accommodating section 102, sealing section 103, container body 106, upper section 131, bottom section 132, side section 133, folded-back section 135, bottom seal section 142, and side seal section 143 of the first embodiment, respectively.

[0070] As described above, the mask deodorizing container 301 of the third embodiment is provided with a perforated partition 308 at the boundary between the mask storage section 302 and the liquid storage section 304. The perforated partition 308 is provided with a plurality of through holes 308a. The perforated partition 308 is preferably φ0.5 mm or more and φ20 mm or less. If the perforated partition 308a is less than φ0.5 mm, the steam injection is insufficient, and if it exceeds φ20 mm, it is difficult to design the perforated partition 308 to appropriately arrange a plurality of through holes 308a. In particular, if it is φ50 mm or more, there is a risk that the mask M will get wet. Note that the perforated partition 308a may be configured to be provided with one through hole 308a with a size of more than φ20 mm and less than φ50 mm.

[0071] As shown in FIG. 16, the perforated partition wall portion 308 can be formed by a partition member 324 having a through hole 308a. In the mask deodorizing container 301 of the third embodiment, when it is distributed and sold, the bottom film 323 and the partition member 324 are in a folded state. When in use, the bottom film 323 (gusset fold-in portion) and the partition member 324 (perforated partition portion 308) can be fully expanded, and the mask deodorizing container 301 can stand on its own.

[0072] Next, a method for deodorizing a mask M using the mask deodorizing container 301 of this embodiment will be described. 17 to 20 are diagrams for explaining a method for deodorizing a mask M using a mask deodorizing container 301. FIG. In this embodiment, since the mask deodorizing container 301 does not contain a mask, the description will be given assuming a case where a mask M used by a user is deodorized. First, a predetermined amount of liquid such as water is poured into liquid storage portion 304 from the opening in upper portion 331 of mask deodorizing container 301 (see FIG. 17). Because through-hole 308a is provided, the liquid flows as is and enters liquid storage portion 304. It is desirable that the amount of liquid poured here be the appropriate amount described in the first embodiment. Also, an indication portion (not shown) displays an explanation that a predetermined amount of liquid will be poured into liquid storage portion 304.

[0073] Next, the used mask M is placed in the mask storage section 302 of the mask deodorizing container 301 (see FIG. 18). At this time, by lightly closing the upper part of the mask storage section 302, which is open, it is expected that the deodorizing effect will be enhanced.

[0074] Next, mask deodorizing container 301 containing mask M is placed in a microwave oven E in a self-supporting state (see FIG. 19). There is no particular limitation on the specific form of the microwave oven E used for heating, so long as it can contain mask deodorizing container 301 in a self-supporting state.

[0075] Next, the mask deodorizing container 301 is heated in a microwave oven E (see FIG. 20). The heating time is the same as in the first embodiment. By heating the mask deodorizing container 301 in the microwave oven E, steam is generated to deodorize the mask M. A sterilizing effect can also be expected.

[0076] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of the mask deodorizing container 301, illustrating a state in which the mask deodorizing container 301 is being heated in a microwave oven E. As shown in FIG. When mask deodorizing container 301 is heated in a microwave oven, water W boils and evaporates, increasing the pressure inside liquid container 304. Steam is then sprayed through through-hole 308a toward mask accommodating section 302, where it penetrates into mask accommodating section 302 and deodorizes mask M with the high-temperature steam. In addition, because the top of mask accommodating section 302 is open, excess pressure inside mask accommodating section 302 is released to the outside, eliminating the risk of mask deodorizing container 301 bursting.

[0077] After the heating for the predetermined time has finished, the mask M is removed, taking care not to get burned, and then dried for, for example, three minutes, whereby the deodorizing process for the mask M is completed.

[0078] As described above, the mask deodorizing container 301 of the third embodiment can be distributed in a form in which the mask M and liquid are not contained therein, and the mask deodorizing container 301 can be provided at a lower cost.

[0079] (Fourth embodiment) FIG. 22 is a plan view of a mask deodorizing container 401 according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of mask deodorizing container 401 taken along the position of arrow BB in FIG. The mask deodorizing container 401 of the fourth embodiment is similar to the mask deodorizing container 101 of the first embodiment, except that it has an external vapor vent 409 and a zipper part 480. Therefore, parts that perform the same functions as those of the first embodiment described above are given the same reference numerals at the end, and duplicated explanations are omitted as appropriate. The mask deodorizing container 401 of the fourth embodiment also has a display part similar to the display part 151 of the first embodiment, but detailed explanations are omitted.

[0080] The mask accommodating section 402, sealing section 403, liquid accommodating section 404, boundary section 405, container body section 406, notch 407, surface film 421, back film 422, bottom film 423, upper section 431, bottom section 432, side section 433, folded-back section 435, upper seal section 441, bottom seal section 442, and side seal section 443 of the mask deodorizing container 401 of the fourth embodiment shown in Figures 22 and 23 are similar to the mask accommodating section 102, sealing section 103, liquid accommodating section 104, boundary section 105, container body section 106, notch 107, surface film 121, back film 122, bottom film 123, upper section 131, bottom section 132, side section 133, folded-back section 135, upper seal section 141, bottom seal section 142, and side seal section 143 of the first embodiment, respectively.

[0081] The zipper part 480 is provided above the mask accommodating part 402 and below the notch 407, and is a part that allows resealing after opening, and can be made of zipper tape. The zipper part 480 extends along the upper part 431, and has a first fitting part (female part) 481 and a second fitting part (male part) 482 as a part of the zipper tape. The part of the zipper tape that is provided on the inner surface of the front film 421 is the first fitting part 481. The part of the zipper tape that is provided on the inner surface of the back film 422 is the second fitting part 482. The zipper part 480 can be opened and closed freely by engaging and disengaging the first fitting part 481 and the second fitting part 482. In this embodiment, since the chuck portion 480 is provided, the display portion displays a message that after the mask M is accommodated in the mask accommodating portion 402, the mask accommodating portion 402 is resealed by the chuck portion 480.

[0082] The external vapor vent 409 is provided between the zipper portion 480 of one side portion 433 and the boundary portion 405, and is provided to exhaust steam from the mask accommodating portion 402 to the outside. The external vapor vent 409 is configured to be rectangular and convex toward the mask accommodating portion 402. The external vapor vent 409 has an unsealed portion 409a that opens to the outside. The external vapor vent 409 is surrounded by the sealed portion 403 except for the unsealed portion 409a, and the area where the front film and the back film are not sealed is formed as the unsealed portion 409a. Before the mask deodorizing container 201 is heated, the unsealed portion 409a is surrounded by the sealed portion 403, and does not communicate between the mask accommodating portion 202 and the outside. Furthermore, the seal width of the seal portion 403 surrounding the external vapor vent 409 is narrower than the seal width of the seal portion 403 in other portions. This allows the external vapor vent 409 to rupture and allow vaporization to occur when the mask deodorizing container 201 is heated in a microwave oven without rupturing the seal of the seal portion 403. The external vapor vent 409 can also be considered as a peak that protrudes toward the mask accommodating section 402, and the pressure of the mask accommodating section 402 is concentrated on the external vapor vent 409, urging the external vapor vent 409 to rupture.

[0083] With the above-mentioned configuration, the mask deodorizing container 401 of the fourth embodiment can be resealed by the chuck portion 480 when performing a deodorizing process. Therefore, when heating in a microwave oven, the mask accommodating portion 402 can be filled with sufficient steam, and the pressure inside the mask accommodating portion 402 can be increased, thereby enhancing the deodorizing effect. Furthermore, since the mask deodorizing container 401 of the fourth embodiment has the external steam vent 409, it is possible to prevent the pressure inside the mask accommodating portion 402 from becoming excessively high, thereby enhancing safety.

[0084] Fifth embodiment FIG. 24 is a plan view of a mask deodorizing container 501 according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of the mask deodorizing container 501 taken along the position of the arrow CC in FIG. The mask deodorizing container 501 of the fifth embodiment is similar to the mask deodorizing container 101 of the first embodiment, except that it has a zipper portion 590 and does not have a notch 107. Therefore, parts that perform the same functions as those of the first embodiment described above are given the same reference numerals at the end, and duplicated explanations will be omitted as appropriate. The mask deodorizing container 501 of the fifth embodiment also has a display portion similar to the display portion 151 of the first embodiment, but detailed explanations will be omitted.

[0085] The mask accommodating section 502, sealing section 503, liquid accommodating section 504, boundary section 505, container body section 506, surface film 521, back film 522, bottom film 523, upper section 531, bottom section 532, side section 533, folded-back section 535, upper seal section 541, bottom seal section 542, and side seal section 543 of the mask deodorizing container 501 of the fifth embodiment shown in Figures 24 and 25 are similar to the mask accommodating section 102, sealing section 103, liquid accommodating section 104, boundary section 105, container body section 106, surface film 121, back film 122, bottom film 123, upper section 131, bottom section 132, side section 133, folded-back section 135, upper seal section 141, bottom seal section 142, and side seal section 143 of the first embodiment, respectively.

[0086] The zipper section 590 is configured to irreversibly cut only one of the overlapping front film 521 and back film 522 (only the front film 521 in this embodiment). That is, both the first fitting section (female section) 591 and the second fitting section (male section) 592 of the zipper tape are adhered to the inner surface of the front film 521, which is one of the opposing surfaces of the front film 521 and back film 522, and the front film 521 can be cut open by pulling the tab section 593. The first fitting section 591 and the second fitting section 592 can be freely opened and closed by engaging and disengaging with each other. This type of zipper section is also called a one-side open type zipper (or a pocket zip (registered trademark)).

[0087] FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view of the mask deodorizing container 501, illustrating a state in which the mask deodorizing container 501 is being heated in a microwave oven E. As shown in FIG. When mask deodorizing container 501 is heated in a microwave oven, water W boils and evaporates, increasing the pressure inside liquid storage section 504. At this time, the pressure inside liquid storage section 504 is concentrated especially at apex 505a of boundary section 505, causing the thermal fusion near apex 505a to break. As a result, steam enters mask storage section 502 from the broken area, and the high-temperature steam deodorizes mask M.

[0088] In the fifth embodiment, the upper part of the mask accommodating section 502 can be closed by the chuck section 590, which allows the mask accommodating section 502 to be filled with steam and the pressure inside the mask accommodating section 502 to be increased, thereby enhancing the deodorizing effect. Furthermore, even when the chuck section 590 is closed, the thermally bonded section between the first fitting section 591 of the chuck section 590 and the surface film 521 is relatively weak, and stress concentration occurs at the thermally bonded section between the first fitting section 591 and the surface film 521. Therefore, if the thermally bonded section breaks, the excess pressure inside the mask accommodating section 502 is released to the outside, and there is no risk of the mask deodorizing container 501 bursting.

[0089] As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, the mask deodorizing container 501 has a one-side open type zipper portion 590, so that it can be opened and closed freely, and yet has a high deodorizing effect and is highly safe even without providing an external vapor vent.

[0090] Sixth embodiment FIG. 27 is a plan view of a mask deodorizing container 601 according to the sixth embodiment. The mask deodorizing container 601 of the sixth embodiment is similar to the mask deodorizing container 401 of the fourth embodiment, except that it is distributed and sold without liquid contained in the liquid containing portion 604, that the shape of the liquid containing portion 604 and the boundary portion 605 is different, and that it has a second chuck portion 681. Therefore, parts that perform the same functions as those of the fourth embodiment described above are given the same reference numerals at the end, and duplicated explanations are omitted as appropriate. The mask deodorizing container 601 of the sixth embodiment also has a display portion similar to the display portion 151 of the first embodiment, but detailed explanations are omitted.

[0091] The mask accommodating section 602, the sealing section 603, the container body 606, the external steam vent port 609, the upper section 631, the bottom section 632, the side section 633, the folded-back section 635, the upper sealing section 641, the bottom sealing section 642, the side sealing section 643, and the zipper section 680 of the mask deodorizing container 601 of the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 26 are similar to the mask accommodating section 402, the sealing section 403, the container body 406, the external steam vent port 409, the upper section 431, the bottom section 432, the side section 433, the folded-back section 435, the upper sealing section 441, the bottom sealing section 442, the side sealing section 443, and the zipper section 480 of the fourth embodiment, respectively.

[0092] The liquid storage section 604 is configured in a generally J-shape, extending from the lower portion of the mask deodorizing container 601 to the upper portion along the side sections 633 at one of the left and right ends. As described above, the mask deodorizing container 601 is distributed and sold in a state in which no liquid is stored in the liquid storage section 604. The lower end of the boundary 605 has an apex 605a, similar to the fourth embodiment. Furthermore, upper and lower portions 605b extending from the bottom to the top of the boundary 605 are configured to have a wider seal width than the portion where the apex 605a is provided. This allows the upper and lower portions 605b to break when heated, but not to break at the apex 605a.

[0093] The second zipper portion 681 is made of zipper tape similar to that of the zipper portion 680, and can be resealed after opening. The second zipper portion 681 is used in this closed state when heated.

[0094] When deodorizing a mask M using the mask deodorizing container 601 of this embodiment, before heating, the second chuck portion 681 is opened, a predetermined amount of liquid such as water to be used for deodorization is poured in, and the second chuck portion 681 is closed. Also, a description to that effect is given on the display portion. During heating, in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment, the top portion 605a breaks and steam enters the mask housing portion 602 to deodorize the mask M. In addition, steam is released from the external steam vent 609 to the outside.

[0095] As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, even if the mask deodorizing container 601 is distributed and sold without containing any liquid, it is possible to enhance the deodorizing effect and increase safety in the same manner as the fourth embodiment.

[0096] (Variations) The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and variations are possible, and these are also within the scope of the present invention.

[0097] (1) In the first embodiment, an example has been described in which the boundary portion 105 has a generally V-shape that convex downward, and the apex 105a is provided in one location located generally in the center in the left-right width direction of the container body portion 106. This is not limiting, and for example, multiple apexes that convex toward the liquid storage portion 104 may be provided, and the shape is not limited to that exemplified in the first embodiment. By providing multiple apexes, the steam released from the liquid storage portion can be more uniformly applied to the mask placed in the mask storage portion, improving the deodorizing effect of the mask. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a first modified form of the boundary portion 105. In FIG. The boundary portion 105B shown in FIG. 28 is an example in which two downwardly protruding V-shapes are arranged side by side and a plurality of apexes 105Ba are provided. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a second modified form of the boundary portion 105. In FIG. A boundary portion 105C shown in FIG. 29 is an example in which a continuous wave shape (or a continuous arc shape) is arranged and a plurality of peaks 105Ca are provided. As shown in Figures 28 and 29, the top configuration can be of various configurations.

[0098] (2) In each embodiment, the mask deodorizing container has been described as being bag-shaped, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be, for example, a mask deodorizing container made of resin and configured in a box shape. FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing a mask deodorizing container 1001 made of a resin molded part. Mask deodorizing container 1001 can be composed of box members 1002 and 1003 that can be separated into upper and lower parts, and partition member 1004 having a large number of holes. For example, in the case of a rectangular parallelepiped mask deodorizing container 1001 as shown in Figure 30, if the inner dimension of the depth (the longitudinal direction in Figure 30, that is, the left-right direction of the paper) is 120 mm or more, it is possible to place a mask in this direction without folding it, and the mask can be deodorized uniformly. Furthermore, if the inner width (the short side in FIG. 30, that is, the depth direction of the paper) is 145 mm or more, the mask can be placed in this direction without being folded, enabling uniform deodorization. A liquid storage portion 1002a is provided in the box member 1002 provided below. If the liquid storage portion 1002a has an inner height of 10 mm or more, it can store an appropriate amount of water. The upper box member 1003 is a mask housing section 1003a. During deodorization, the upper box member 1003 may be removed and heated, the box member 1003 may be shifted to allow steam to escape, or an external steam vent may be opened in the box member 1003. Furthermore, when constructing a mask deodorizing container made of resin molded parts, it may be in the shape of a vertically long rectangular parallelepiped or cylindrical shape, etc., so as to accommodate the mask in an upright position.

[0099] (3) The embodiments and variations can be used in appropriate combination, for example, as follows. In the mask deodorizing container 101 of the first embodiment, the upper portion 131 is sealed, but the seal (upper seal portion 141) may be omitted only for the upper portion 131, leaving it in an open state. In the mask deodorizing container 201 of the second embodiment, the upper portion 231 is sealed, but it is also possible to omit the seal (upper seal portion 141) only on the upper portion of the mask accommodating section 202 and leave it in an open state, with only the upper portion of the liquid accommodating section 204 sealed. In the mask deodorizing container 201 of the second embodiment, the zipper part (480) and the external vapor vent (409) provided in the mask deodorizing container of the fourth embodiment may be provided only on the upper part of the mask housing part 202. In the mask deodorizing container 201 of the second embodiment, the zipper part and the external vapor vent provided in the mask deodorizing container of the fourth embodiment may be provided only on the upper part of the mask accommodating section 202, and further the seal above the zipper part may be omitted. In this case, the mask M may be accommodated in the mask accommodating section, or the mask M may not be accommodated. In the mask deodorizing container 201 of the second embodiment, the chuck portion (480) and the external vapor vent (409) provided in the mask deodorizing container of the fourth embodiment may be provided in the upper part of the mask accommodating section 202, and further, without accommodating liquid in the liquid accommodating section 204, the chuck portion (480) and the external vapor vent (409) provided in the mask deodorizing container of the fourth embodiment may also be provided in the upper part of the liquid accommodating section 204. In this case, the mask M may or may not be accommodated in the mask accommodating section. In the mask deodorizing container 301 of the third embodiment, a mask M may be stored in the mask storage section 302, the upper portion 331 may be sealed, and a notch (107) may be provided as in the mask deodorizing container 101 of the first embodiment. In the mask deodorizing container 301 of the third embodiment, the zipper part (480) and the external vapor vent (409) provided in the mask deodorizing container of the fourth embodiment may be provided in the upper part of the mask accommodating part 302. As a further modification of this modification, a mask M may be accommodated in the mask accommodating part 302 and the upper part of the zipper part may be sealed. In the mask deodorizing container 401 of the fourth embodiment, the upper portion 431 is sealed, but the seal (upper seal portion 441) may be omitted only for the upper portion 431 to be in an open state. In this case, the mask M may be accommodated in the mask accommodating portion, or the mask M may not be accommodated. In the mask deodorizing container 401 of the sixth embodiment, the mask M is accommodated in the mask accommodation portion 602. However, the mask M may not be accommodated in the mask accommodation portion 602. In each of the embodiments and the above-mentioned modified embodiments, in the configuration including an external steam vent and a chuck portion, the chuck portion may be replaced with the one-side open type chuck portion (590) of the fifth embodiment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0100] 101 Mask deodorizing container 102 Mask storage section 103 Seal part 104 Liquid storage section 105 Boundary 105B Boundary 105Ba top 105C Boundary 105Ca top 105a Top 106 Container body 107 Notch 121 Surface Film 122 Back film 123 Bottom Film 131 Top 132 Bottom 133 Side 135 Folded part 141 Upper seal part 142 Bottom seal 143 Side seal 151 Display section 160 Laminated Film 161 Base material layer 162 Picture layer 163 Middle Class 164 Sealant Layer 165 Bonding layer 170 Outer container 171 Display section 201 Mask deodorizing container 202 Mask storage section 203 Seal part 204 Liquid storage section 205 Border 206 Container body 207 Notch 208 Internal steam vent 208a Unsealed part 221 Surface Film 222 Back film 231 Top 232 Bottom 233 Side 235 Folded part 241 Upper seal part 242 Bottom seal 243 Side seal 301 Mask deodorizing container 302 Mask storage section 303 Seal part 304 Liquid storage section 306 Container body 308 Perforated bulkhead 308a through hole 323 Bottom Film 324 Materials 331 Top 332 Bottom 333 Side 335 Folding part 342 Bottom seal 343 Side seal 401 Mask deodorizing container 402 Mask storage section 403 Seal part 404 Liquid storage section 405 Border 406 Container body 407 Notch 409 External steam vent 409a Unsealed part 421 Surface Film 422 Back film 423 Bottom Film 431 Top 432 Bottom 433 Side 435 Folded part 441 Upper seal part 442 Bottom seal 443 Side seal 443a External steam vent 480 Chuck Part 481 First fitting part 482 Second fitting part 501 Mask deodorizing container 502 Mask storage section 503 Seal part 504 Liquid storage section 505 Border 505a Top 506 Container body 521 Surface Film 522 Back film 523 Bottom Film 531 Top 532 Bottom 533 Side 535 Folded part 541 Upper seal part 542 Bottom seal 543 Side seal 590 Chuck Part 591 First fitting part 592 Second fitting part 593 Knob 601 Mask deodorizing container 602 Mask storage section 603 Seal part 604 Liquid storage section 605 Boundary 605a Top 605b Upper and lower parts 606 Container body 609 External steam vent 631 Top 632 Bottom 633 Side 635 Folding part 641 Upper seal part 642 Bottom seal 643 Side seal part 680 Chuck Part 681 Second chuck part 1001 Mask deodorizing container 1002 Box material 1002a Liquid storage section 1003 Box material 1003a Mask storage section 1004 Partitioning material

Claims

1. A mask storage section capable of storing a mask; a liquid storage section that stores liquid or is capable of storing liquid; Equipped with The mask is accommodated in the mask accommodating section; After the mask is accommodated in the mask accommodation unit, the mask is heated in a microwave oven for a predetermined period of time; After heating for a predetermined time in a microwave oven, the mask is removed from the mask storage unit and dried for a predetermined time; A mask deodorizing container having a display unit that displays the above information.

2. The mask deodorizing container according to claim 1, The mask deodorizing container is a self-supporting gusset bag type bag made by stacking at least two sheets of packaging material, the mask storage section and the liquid storage section are separated by a thermally welded boundary section; the boundary portion has at least one apex that is convex toward the liquid storage portion; A mask deodorizing container characterized by the above.

3. The mask deodorizing container according to claim 1, The mask deodorizing container is a self-supporting gusset bag type bag made by stacking at least two sheets of packaging material, the mask storage section and the liquid storage section are separated by a thermally welded boundary section; The boundary portion has an internal vapor vent through which vapor from the liquid storage portion passes to the mask storage portion; A mask deodorizing container characterized by the above.

4. The mask deodorizing container according to claim 2 or 3, The liquid storage portion contains liquid in advance; A mask deodorizing container characterized by the above.

5. The mask deodorizing container according to claim 2 or 3, The liquid storage portion does not previously store liquid, the display unit displays a message to the effect that a predetermined amount of liquid should be poured into the liquid storage unit before heating is performed; A mask deodorizing container characterized by the above.

6. The mask deodorizing container according to claim 1, The mask deodorizing container is a self-supporting gusset bag type bag made by stacking at least two sheets of packaging material, the mask storage section and the liquid storage section are separated by a partition member having a through hole, the display unit displays a message to the effect that a predetermined amount of liquid is to be poured into the liquid storage unit before the mask is stored in the mask storage unit; A mask deodorizing container characterized by the above.

7. The mask deodorizing container according to any one of claims 1 to 6, A chuck portion capable of resealing the mask storage portion; An external steam vent for passing steam in the mask housing to the outside; Equipped with the indication unit indicates that the mask is to be resealed by the zipper unit after the mask is accommodated in the mask accommodation unit; A mask deodorizing container characterized by the above.

8. In the mask deodorizing container according to any one of claims 2 to 6, A one-side open type zipper part is provided in which both a male part and a female part of a zipper tape are adhered to the inner surface of one of the opposing packaging materials, and the side of the mask deodorizing container is opened, and the mask storage part is opened and closed by engaging and releasing the male part and the female part, the indication unit indicates that the mask is to be resealed by the zipper unit after the mask is accommodated in the mask accommodation unit; A mask deodorizing container characterized by the above.

9. In the mask deodorizing container according to any one of claims 2 to 8, A mask is previously accommodated and sealed in the mask accommodating section, The display unit is Taking out the mask accommodated in the mask accommodation unit; The mask deodorizing container after removing the mask is reused for deodorizing; Displaying the A mask deodorizing container characterized by the above.

10. A mask storage section capable of storing a mask; a liquid storage section that stores liquid or is capable of storing liquid; A plurality of mask deodorizing containers each having the A mask is accommodated in the mask accommodating section; After the mask is accommodated in the mask accommodation unit, the mask deodorizing container is heated in a microwave oven for a predetermined time. After the mask deodorizing container is heated in a microwave oven for a predetermined time, the mask is removed from the mask storage section and dried for a predetermined time. The outer container of the mask deodorizing container is provided with a display unit that displays the above information.

11. A method for deodorizing a mask using a mask deodorizing container, comprising: The mask deodorizing container comprises: A mask storage section capable of storing a mask; a liquid storage section that stores liquid or is capable of storing liquid; Equipped with storing the mask in the mask storage section; After the mask is accommodated in the mask accommodation unit, the mask deodorizing container is heated in a microwave oven for a predetermined time. heating the mask deodorizing container for a predetermined time in a microwave oven, and then removing the mask from the mask storage unit and drying the mask for a predetermined time; A mask deodorizing method comprising:

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