No muddler needed glass

Abstract

To provide a glass dispensing with a stirrer, capable of sufficiently stirring a liquid without any stirrer even when making a mixed liquid beverage requiring the sufficient stirring of the liquid, and ice cube tray suitable for the glass.SOLUTION: A glass dispensing with a stirrer, comprises a glass body for containing beverage and including an ice engaging recess or protrusion provided on an inner wall of the glass and with which ice for stirring is engaged, and a friction-reducing recess or protrusion for rotation which is provided on an outer bottom surface of the glass. The ice for stirring is engaged with the ice engaging recess or protrusion such that the ice for stirring comes into contact with the beverage in the glass body, and when the glass body is rotated, the beverage in the glass body is brought into contact with the ice for stirring to be stirred.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a novel glass that allows a drink to be stirred without a stirrer, and an ice tray suitable for the glass. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, when mixing a drink with ice in a glass, it was necessary to use a muddler. For example, when mixing whiskey and water, you would put whiskey and ice in a glass, add water, and then mix with a muddler to complete the whiskey and water mix.

[0003] However, when you want to drink something while watching TV, it can be a hassle to go get a stirrer, or you may not have one at all.

[0004] Also, when stirring a drink with a muddler, the drink may spill out of the glass.

[0005] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a glass that can be placed on a saucer and rotated. This glass is intended to be used for playing a game similar to roulette by rotating it. When making whiskey and water with such a glass, the ice rotates together with the liquid, so it is necessary to put whiskey, ice, and water in the glass and stir with a muddler.

[0006] Also, for example, Patent Document 2 discloses a stirring glass in which the glass body rotates while tilting. This glass is for stirring wine, whiskey, etc., by tilting and rotating the glass body. When making whiskey and water with such a glass, the ice also rotates together with the liquid, so it is necessary to put whiskey, ice, and water in the glass and stir with a muddler.

[0007] As a result of intensive research, the inventors have found that even if the glass is rotated as described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, when making a mixed liquid beverage such as whiskey and water, as long as the ice rotates together with the liquid, the liquid will not mix well. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Actual publication Showa 56-87882 [Patent Document 2] Utility model registration No. 3144965 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] To solve the problems of the conventional technology, the present invention aims to provide a muddler-free glass and an ice tray suitable for the glass, which allows sufficient stirring without a muddler even when preparing a mixed liquid beverage that requires thorough stirring of the liquid. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The muddler-free glass of the present invention is a muddler-free glass that includes a glass body in which a beverage is contained, the glass having an ice-engaging concave or convex portion provided on the inner wall of the glass with which ice for stirring is engaged, and a rotational friction-reducing concave or convex portion provided on the outer bottom surface of the glass, in which the ice for stirring is engaged with the ice for stirring in the ice-engaging concave or convex portion so that the ice for stirring abuts against the beverage in the glass body, and by rotating the glass body, the beverage in the glass body is abutted against the ice for stirring and stirred.This is a muddler-free glass.

[0011] It is preferable that the glass further comprises a base portion on which the outer bottom surface of the glass is placed, and the glass body is rotated on the base portion.

[0012] It is preferable that the ice for stirring has through holes formed therein.

[0013] It is preferable that the through hole is a non-circular through hole.

[0014] It is preferable that the stirring ice is formed with a drinking hole through which the beverage in the glass body passes.

[0015] It is preferable that the drinking spout is formed at a position other than the position corresponding to the ice-engagement recess or protrusion of the ice for stirring.

[0016] The ice tray of the present invention is an ice tray for making the ice for stirring, and has a recess for freezing an object formed in the shape of the ice for stirring. Effect of the Invention

[0017] To provide a significant effect of the present invention in that it is possible to provide a muddler-free glass and an ice tray suitable for the same, which enable sufficient stirring without a muddler even when preparing a mixed liquid beverage that requires thorough stirring of the liquid. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing one embodiment of a muddler-free glass of the present invention, illustrating a state in which a beverage is stirred in the muddler-free glass. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a glass body of the muddler-free glass of FIG. [Diagram 3] 2(a) is a plan view showing the outer bottom surface of the muddler-free glass of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2(b) is a plan view showing the base portion on which the outer bottom surface of the muddler-free glass of FIG. 1 is placed. [Figure 4] 2A is a partially sectional side view showing the glass body of the muddler-free glass of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a sectional view of the base part on which the outer bottom surface of the muddler-free glass of FIG. 1 is placed. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing ice cubes for stirring that can be suitably used in the muddler-free glass of FIG. [Figure 6] (a) shows the state of pouring a beverage into the muddler-free glass shown in FIG. 1, (b) shows the state of engaging stirring ice so that it is positioned above the beverage, and (c) shows the state of stirring the beverage. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view showing another embodiment of the muddler-free glass of the present invention, illustrating how a beverage is stirred in the muddler-free glass. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a plan view showing the glass body of the muddler-free glass of FIG. [Figure 9] 8(a) is a plan view showing the outer bottom surface of the muddler-free glass of FIG. 7, and (b) is a plan view showing the base on which the outer bottom surface of the muddler-free glass of FIG. 7 is placed. [Figure 10] 8(a) is a partially sectional side view showing the glass body of the muddler-free glass of FIG. 7, and (b) is a sectional view of the base part on which the outer bottom surface of the muddler-free glass of FIG. 7 is placed. [Figure 11] FIG. 8 is a plan view showing ice cubes for stirring that can be suitably used in the muddler-free glass of FIG. [Figure 12] (a) shows the state of pouring a beverage into the muddler-free glass shown in FIG. 7, (b) shows the state of engaging stirring ice so that it is positioned above the beverage, and (c) shows the state of stirring the beverage. [Figure 13] 1 shows one embodiment of an ice tray of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the illustrated examples are shown for illustrative purposes only, and it goes without saying that various modifications are possible without departing from the technical concept of the present invention.

[0020] 1 to 6, reference numeral 10A denotes one embodiment of a stirrer-free glass of the present invention. The muddler-free glass 10A is a muddler-free glass that includes a glass body 24 for containing a beverage 34, and has ice-engagement recesses or protrusions 16a, 16b provided on the inner wall 12 of the glass with which ice 14a for stirring can be engaged, and a rotational friction-reducing recess or protrusion 20 provided on the outer bottom surface 18 of the glass.

[0021] 1, the stirring ice 14a is engaged with the ice engagement recessed or protruding portions 16a, 16b so that the stirring ice 14a abuts against the beverage 34 in the glass body 24, and the glass body 24 is rotated, whereby the beverage 34 in the glass body 24 is abutted against the stirring ice 14a and stirred. In the illustrated example, the stirring ice 14a is engaged with the ice engagement recessed or protruding portions 16a, 16b so that the stirring ice 14a is positioned above the beverage 34 in the glass body 24.

[0022] In the illustrated example, the muddler-free glass 10A further includes a base 26 on which the outer bottom surface 18 of the glass is placed, and the glass body 24 is configured to rotate on the base 26. When the glass body 24 rotates, the stirring ice 14a engages with and is fixed to the glass body 24, so that the beverage 34 in the glass body 24 comes into contact with the stirring ice 14a and is stirred.

[0023] In this way, the beverage 34 in the glass body 24 is stirred by being brought into contact with the stirring ice 14a, so there is no need to hold the glass body 24 with one hand and stir with a stirrer with the other hand, and no stirrer is required. Also, since the glass body 24 is simply rotated, stirring can be done with one hand.

[0024] Furthermore, if the glass body 24 is transparent, when the beverage 34 in the glass body 24 is stirred, the stirring creates a beautiful visual effect. The beverage 34 is preferably a cold beverage, and more preferably a mixed beverage. A mixed beverage refers to any beverage made by mixing two or more ingredients, such as whiskey and water, a lactic acid bacteria beverage made by diluting a concentrated lactic acid bacteria beverage with water, or iced coffee made with gum syrup or milk. A mixed beverage has the characteristic of creating a more beautiful visual effect when stirred.

[0025] In this specification, a glass refers to a vessel for pouring a beverage into and drinking from, and does not necessarily mean a vessel made of glass. The glass body 24 may be any vessel for pouring a beverage into and drinking from, including all beverage vessels such as cups and mugs. The material of the glass body 24 is not limited to glass, and any material that can be used to make a beverage vessel may be used, such as plastic, metal such as stainless steel, ceramic, etc. Also, a composite material of these may be used. In order to enhance the presentation effect when stirring, a glass made of transparent glass is preferable.

[0026] As best seen in FIG. 2, the ice-engaging recesses or protrusions 16a, 16b are recesses in the illustrated embodiment.

[0027] As shown clearly in Figures 3 and 4, in the muddler-free glass 10A, the rotational friction reducing recesses or protrusions 20 provided on the outer bottom surface 18 of the glass include a central recess 21 and multiple protrusions 19 provided on the outer periphery.

[0028] In the base portion 26, an annular outer peripheral recess 28 and a protrusion 22 provided at its center are formed in correspondence with the above-mentioned rotation friction reducing recess or protrusion 20. The outer bottom surface 18 of the glass is placed so that the annular outer peripheral recess 28 and the protrusion 22 provided at its center correspond to the recess 21 at the center of the rotation friction reducing recess or protrusion 20 and the multiple protrusions 19 provided on the periphery, thereby allowing the glass to be easily rotated in a state of reduced friction.

[0029] 5 shows stirring ice 14a as one embodiment of the stirring ice used in the present invention. The stirring ice 14a is ice made by freezing a liquid, and the stirring ice used in the present invention may be ice made by freezing liquids such as water, milk, Calpis, sugar water, etc. In addition, the stirring ice used in the present invention may be ice made by sealing water in stainless steel or plastic of a certain shape and placing it in a freezer to prevent the drink from becoming diluted, that is, ice that does not melt.

[0030] Furthermore, the ice for stirring used in the present invention may or may not float in liquid such as water.

[0031] In the example of the ice for stirring 14a, a through hole 30 is formed. This is to make it easier for the ice to receive resistance from liquids (beverages) such as water. Also, an example of a heart-shaped through hole 30 of the ice for stirring 14a is shown. A non-circular through hole is preferable for the through hole 30. This is because a perfect circle, i.e., a circle, is less likely to receive resistance from liquids (beverages) such as water. Therefore, a non-circular through hole, for example, a non-circular through hole such as a triangular or heart-shaped through hole, is preferable.

[0032] In addition to the through-hole 30, the stirring ice 14a has a resistance recess 31 at the short end. The presence of this resistance recess 31 increases the resistance of liquids (drinks) such as water, making it easier to stir.

[0033] Furthermore, the stirring ice 14a has a drinking spout 33 formed at its longitudinal end through which the beverage 34 in the glass body 24 passes. The drinking spout 33 is a recess formed at the longitudinal end of the stirring ice 14a. The stirring ice 14a is produced in various shapes corresponding to the glass body 24. For this reason, the shapes and positions of the resistance recess 31 and the drinking spout 33 are variously changed.

[0034] The drinking spout 33 is preferably formed at a position other than the position corresponding to the ice-engagement recesses or protrusions 16a, 16b, because it is difficult to drink a beverage from the positions where the ice-engagement recesses or protrusions 16a, 16b are present.

[0035] FIG. 6 shows how a beverage is stirred using the stirrer-free glass 10A configured as described above.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 6, a beverage 34 is poured into a stirrer-free glass 10A (FIG. 6(a)). Reference numeral 32 denotes a container for the beverage 34. For example, whiskey and water are poured in that order as the beverage 34. Next, the stirring ice 14a is engaged with the ice engagement recesses or protrusions 16a, 16b so as to be located above the beverage 34 (FIG. 6(b)). In the illustrated example, the beverage 34 is poured and then the stirring ice 14a is engaged with the ice engagement recesses or protrusions 16a, 16b, but the order may be reversed, and the stirring ice 14a may be engaged with the ice engagement recesses or protrusions 16a, 16b and then the beverage 34 may be poured through the gaps in the stirring ice 14a.

[0037] Then, the glass body 24 is rotated on the base 26 to stir the beverage 34 (FIG. 6(c)). In the example shown in the figure, the glass is rotated clockwise, as indicated by the arrow, but the direction of rotation is not limited, and the glass may be rotated counterclockwise. In this way, the beverage 34, such as a mixed beverage, can be sufficiently stirred without using a stirrer.

[0038] Next, another embodiment of the present invention is shown in Figures 7 to 12. In Figures 7 to 12, reference numeral 10B denotes another embodiment of the stirrer-free glass of the present invention.

[0039] The muddler-free glass 10B is a muddler-free glass that includes a glass body 44 in which a beverage 34 is contained, and has ice-engagement recesses or protrusions 46a, 46b provided on the inner wall 42 of the glass with which ice 14b for stirring is engaged, and a rotational friction-reducing recess or protrusion 50 provided on the outer bottom surface 48 of the glass.

[0040] Then, as shown clearly in Figure 7, the stirring ice 14b is engaged with the ice engagement recessed or protruding portions 46a, 46b so that the stirring ice 14b is positioned above the beverage 34 in the glass body 44, and the glass body 44 is rotated, so that the beverage 34 in the glass body 44 is brought into contact with the stirring ice 14b and stirred.

[0041] In the illustrated example, the muddler-free glass 10B further includes a base 60 on which the outer bottom surface 48 of the glass is placed, and the glass body 44 is configured to be rotated on the base 60. When the glass body 44 rotates, the stirring ice 14b engages with and is fixed to the glass body 44, so that the beverage 34 in the glass body 44 comes into contact with the stirring ice 14b and is stirred.

[0042] In this way, the beverage 34 in the glass body 44 is stirred by being brought into contact with the stirring ice 14b, so there is no need to hold the glass body 44 with one hand and stir with a stirrer with the other hand, and a stirrer is not required. Also, since the glass body 44 is simply rotated, stirring can be done with one hand.

[0043] Furthermore, if the glass body 44 is transparent, when the beverage 34 in the glass body 44 is stirred, the stirring state creates a beautiful visual effect.

[0044] The glass body 44 includes all glass-shaped beverage containers such as cups and mugs.

[0045] As best seen in FIG. 8, the ice-engaging recesses or protrusions 46a, 46b are protrusions in the illustrated embodiment.

[0046] As shown clearly in Figures 9 and 10, in a muddler-free glass 10B, the rotational friction reducing recesses or protrusions 50 provided on the outer bottom surface 48 of the glass include a plurality of protrusions 49 provided on the outer periphery.

[0047] In the base portion 60, an annular outer peripheral recess 52 and a central recess 54 that is provided at the center of the annular outer peripheral recess 52 and is deeper than the annular outer peripheral recess 52 are formed in correspondence with the above-mentioned rotation friction reducing recess or protrusion 50. The outer bottom surface 48 of the glass is placed on a plurality of protrusions 49 provided on the outer periphery of the rotation friction reducing recess or protrusion 50 so that the annular outer peripheral recess 52 and the central recess 54 correspond to each other, so that the glass can be easily rotated in a state of reduced friction.

[0048] 11 shows stirring ice 14b and stirring ice 14c as another embodiment of the stirring ice used in the present invention. The only difference between stirring ice 14b and stirring ice 14c and stirring ice 14a is the shape.

[0049] The ice for stirring 14b and the ice for stirring 14c are shaped to engage with the ice engagement recesses or protrusions 46a, 46b.

[0050] 11(a), the ice for mixing 14b is formed with a through hole 56. The through hole 56 of the ice for mixing 14b is shown as an example having a heart shape.

[0051] In addition to the through-hole 56, the ice cubes 14b for stirring have a resistance recess 57 at the short end. The presence of this resistance recess 57 increases the resistance of liquids (drinks) such as water, making it easier to stir.

[0052] Furthermore, a drinking spout 59 through which the beverage 34 in the glass body 44 passes is formed at a longitudinal end of the stirring ice 14b. The drinking spout 59 is a recess formed at a longitudinal end of the stirring ice 14b. The stirring ice 14b is produced in various shapes corresponding to the glass body 44. Therefore, the shapes and positions of the resistance recess 57 and the drinking spout 59 are variously changed.

[0053] The drinking spout 59 is preferably formed at a position other than the position corresponding to the ice-engagement recesses or protrusions 46a, 46b, because it is difficult to drink a beverage from the positions where the ice-engagement recesses or protrusions 46a, 46b are present.

[0054] In FIG. 11(b), ice for stirring 14c is an example of ice for stirring without a through hole.

[0055] Furthermore, the ice cubes 14c for stirring have a resistance recess 61 at the short end portion. The presence of the resistance recess 61 increases the resistance of liquids (drinks) such as water, making stirring easier.

[0056] Furthermore, the stirring ice 14c has a drinking spout 63 formed at its longitudinal end, through which the beverage 34 in the glass body 44 passes. The drinking spout 63 is a recess formed at the longitudinal end of the stirring ice 14c. The stirring ice 14c is produced in various shapes to correspond to the glass body 44. For this reason, the shapes and positions of the resistance recess 61 and the drinking spout 63 are variously changed.

[0057] The drinking spout 63 is preferably formed at a position other than the position corresponding to the ice-engagement recesses or protrusions 46a, 46b, because it is difficult to drink a beverage from the positions where the ice-engagement recesses or protrusions 46a, 46b are present.

[0058] FIG. 12 shows how a beverage is stirred using the stirrer-free glass 10B constructed as described above.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 12, beverage 34 is poured into a muddler-free glass 10B (FIG. 12(a)). Reference numeral 32 denotes a container for beverage 34. For example, whiskey and water are poured in that order as beverage 34. Next, stirring ice 14b is engaged with the ice engagement recesses or protrusions 46a, 46b so as to be located above beverage 34 (FIG. 12(b)). In the illustrated example, beverage 34 is poured and then stirring ice 14b is engaged with ice engagement recesses or protrusions 46a, 46b, but the order may be reversed, and beverage 34 may be poured through the gaps between stirring ice 14b after stirring ice 14b is engaged with ice engagement recesses or protrusions 46a, 46b.

[0060] Then, the glass body 44 is rotated on the base 60 to stir the beverage 34 (FIG. 12(c)). In the example shown in the figure, the glass body 44 is rotated clockwise, which is the direction of the arrow, but the direction of rotation is not limited, and the glass body 44 may be rotated counterclockwise. In this way, the beverage 34, such as a mixed beverage, can be sufficiently stirred without using a stirrer.

[0061] Fig. 13 shows an ice tray 62 of the present invention. The ice tray 62 is an ice tray for making the stirring ice used in the present invention, for example, the above-mentioned stirring ice 14a to 14c, and has a recess 66 for freezing an object formed in the shape of the stirring ice 14a to 14c. In the illustrated example, the ice tray 62 has a recess 66 for freezing an object formed in the shape of the stirring ice 14b. By making ice using such an ice tray 62, the stirring ice used in the present invention can be produced. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 10A, 10B: glass not requiring a muddler, 12, 42: inner wall of glass, 14a, 14b, 14c: ice for stirring, 16a, 16b, 46a, 46b: concave or convex portion for engaging ice, 18, 48: outer bottom surface of glass, 19, 22, 49: convex portion, 20, 50: concave or convex portion for reducing friction during rotation, 21: concave portion, 24, 44: glass body, 26, 60: base portion, 28: annular outer peripheral recess, 30: through hole, 31: resistance recess, 32: beverage container, 33, 59, 63: drinking spout, 34: beverage, 52: annular outer peripheral recess, 54: central recess, 56: through hole, 57, 61: resistance recess, 62: ice tray, 66: recess for freezing object.

Claims

1. A first ice engaging protrusion is provided on one surface of the inner wall of the glass and engages ice to be stirred; A second ice engaging protrusion is provided on the other surface of the inner wall of the glass opposite to the one surface of the inner wall of the glass, and ice for stirring is engaged with the second ice engaging protrusion; A stirrer-free glass including a glass body for containing a beverage, the glass body having a rotational friction reducing recess or protrusion provided on an outer bottom surface of the glass, The ice to be stirred is of a size that does not rotate between one surface of the inner wall of the glass on which the first ice-engaging protrusion is provided and the other surface of the inner wall of the glass on which the second ice-engaging protrusion is provided, The ice for stirring has a through hole formed therein, The first ice-engaging protrusion and the second ice-engaging protrusion of the inner wall of the glass are formed from the bottom to the top of the inner wall of the glass, This glass does not require a muddler, in which the ice for stirring is engaged with the first ice engaging protrusion and the second ice engaging protrusion so that the ice for stirring abuts against the top of the beverage in the glass body, and the glass body is rotated, so that the glass body is rotated without rotating the ice for stirring, and the beverage in the glass body is abutted against the ice for stirring and stirred.

2. 2. The muddler-free glass according to claim 1, further comprising a base on which the outer bottom surface of the glass is placed, and the glass body is rotated on the base.

3. 2. The muddler-free glass according to claim 1, wherein the through hole is a non-circular through hole.

4. 2. The muddler-free glass according to claim 1, wherein the ice for stirring is formed with a drinking hole through which the beverage in the glass body passes.

5. 5. The muddler-free glass according to claim 4, wherein said drinking spout is formed at a position other than the position of said ice for stirring that corresponds to the position of said ice-engagement protrusion.

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