Liquid dripping prevention device, and liquid dripping prevention device set

Abstract

To provide a drip stopper that absorbs liquid dripping along the cylindrical spout of a container and allows one to enjoy eating and drinking without worry of drips. 【Solution means】 A drip stopper that is used by being attached to the cylindrical spout of a container, comprising a main body made of a water-absorbent material, and the main body is provided with a mounting portion that closely adheres to the cylindrical portion of the spout.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a drip prevention tool and a drip prevention tool set.

Background Art

[0002] When pouring black tea or green tea from a pot into a cup, the liquid often drips along the lower part of the spout.

[0003] As a device for preventing such dripping, for example, "a drip prevention tool characterized by being composed of a flexible wire material such as wire or plastic, an insertion U-shaped part that spreads within an arbitrary spout such as a teapot or kettle and is fixed in position by elasticity, an upper end part extending from the insertion U-shaped part to the upper part of the spout, a pouring guide part formed by being folded back downward from the other end of the insertion U-shaped part so as to form a tip gap part, and an auxiliary part formed by being folded back downward from the pouring guide part so as to form an auxiliary gap part" has been proposed (see Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] If the liquid dripping along the spout of the pot is left as it is, it will stain the tablecloth, tea mat (heat insulation mat), and the table itself. Also, if it catches the eye, it will spoil the elegant tea time, and if accidentally touched, it will stain the hands and cuffs. This can happen not only with a pot but also with any container having a cylindrical spout.

[0006] Although the above liquid dripping prevention tool can be expected to have a liquid dripping prevention effect, since it is used by being inserted into the inside of the spout, it is necessary to take great care in terms of hygiene and it cannot be used easily. In addition, there is a risk that the spout of the pot may be damaged by a wire such as a wire.

[0007] Conventionally, there is a resin tube that is used by extending it to the spout of a teapot. However, even if the liquid draining effect is excellent, the liquid dripping prevention effect cannot be expected much.

[0008] The present invention is for solving at least one of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a liquid dripping prevention tool that absorbs liquid dripping along the cylindrical spout of a container and allows a user to enjoy eating and drinking.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0009] One aspect of the present invention for solving the above problems is a liquid dripping prevention tool that is used by being attached to a cylindrical spout of a container, and includes a main body made of a water-absorbent material, and the main body is provided with a mounting portion that closely adheres to the cylindrical portion of the spout.

[0010] The lower part of the main body may be longer than the upper part of the mounting portion.

[0011] The main body may change color depending on the component or temperature of the absorbed liquid.

[0012] One or both of characters and patterns may protrude on the main body depending on the component or temperature of the absorbed liquid.

[0013] The main body may be configured by stacking a plurality of sheet-like absorption sheets.

[0014] The main body includes a base sheet that is a sheet-like absorption sheet and an auxiliary sheet that is a sheet-like absorption sheet having a smaller planar area than the base sheet, and the base sheet and the auxiliary sheet may be stacked so that the mounting portions of the sheets coincide with each other.

[0015] The main body is formed in a ring shape, and a display part or a decorative part for displaying one or both of characters and patterns may be provided on the upper edge of the main body.

[0016] The main body may be made of food ingredients.

[0017] One aspect of the present invention for solving the above problems is a dripping prevention tool set in which a plurality of dripping prevention tools are separably stacked.

Effects of the Invention

[0018] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a dripping prevention tool that absorbs the liquid dripping along the cylindrical pouring port of the container and allows for enjoyable eating and drinking.

[0019] Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will be clarified by the description of the following embodiments.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that, for components common to the following embodiments, the same reference numerals as those used above may be given, and the description may be omitted. In addition, when referring to the shape, positional relationship, etc. of components, etc., unless otherwise specified or it is considered obvious in principle, those substantially similar or similar to the shape, etc. are included.

[0022] <Embodiment 1> FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an example of a liquid dripping preventer according to Embodiment 1, (a) a front external view, (b) a bottom schematic view, and (c) an explanatory diagram.

[0023] The anti-drip device 1 of this embodiment is, as an example, used by being attached to the spout of a pot. Here, a pot refers to a container with a spout for pouring liquids, including those for pouring black tea, green tea, etc., those used for teapots, those used for clay pot rice, those used for sake bottles (such as sake pots), those used for pouring buckwheat tea, and the like. The anti-drip device 1 of this embodiment is applicable not only to pot-like containers having a separate cylindrical spout from a wide opening, but also to containers such as bottles (for example, wine bottles, etc.) having a relatively narrow opening and the opening itself serving as a spout. As long as it is a container having a cylindrical spout, it can be widely applied. Hereinafter, an example of being attached to a pot will be mainly exemplified and described for the anti-drip device 1 of this embodiment.

[0024] The anti-drip device 1 includes a main body 2 made of a water-absorbent material, and a mounting portion H is provided on the main body 2 to closely adhere to the cylindrical portion of the spout of a container such as a pot or a bottle. The anti-drip device 1 is not for washing and repeated use, but is a so-called disposable item for single use only. The main body 2 of the anti-drip device 1 is preferably made of paper, non-woven fabric, etc. with high water absorption. For the main body 2, for example, paper or non-woven fabric manufactured by Duuni Co., Ltd. using pulp as a raw material can be used. A water-absorbent fabric such as cloth may be used for the main body 2. For the main body 2, a material using, for example, polyester, polyethylene, etc. as a raw material may be used. A material containing a high-molecular water-absorbing material such as a water-absorbent polymer may be used for the main body 2.

[0025] Different from the aforementioned anti-drip devices, since the anti-drip device 1 is for single use only, there is no risk of poor washing or disinfection, it is hygienic, and it can be used simply and comfortably, saving the trouble of washing and disinfection. If materials such as the aforementioned paper, non-woven fabric, and cloth are used for the anti-drip device 1, it is easy to process, can be mass-produced at a low price, and does not damage containers such as the pot P and bottles.

[0026] The liquid dripping prevention tool 1 has a main body 2 configured in a sheet shape with a small thickness T as shown in the figure, and the bottom surface is configured to have a significantly smaller area than the front surface. The main body 2 is, for example, composed of an absorption sheet 21. The absorption sheet 21 is formed using materials such as the aforementioned paper, non-woven fabric, and cloth, and receives and absorbs the liquid dripping along the pouring spout.

[0027] The absorption sheet 21 is not particularly limited, but as an example, it has a shape that is symmetric about a vertical center line C passing through the center A of the sheet. The absorption sheet 21 preferably has a rounded shape as shown in the figure. Since the absorption sheet 21 has a rounded shape, it is possible to reduce the warping or bending of the corners.

[0028] A mounting portion 210 is provided on the absorption sheet 21. In other words, here, the mounting portion H is constituted by the mounting portion 210. The mounting portion 210 is, for example, a through hole having a shape corresponding to the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion of the pouring spout of a container such as a pot or a bottle. Generally, since the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion between the tip and the base end of the pouring spout of a pot has a point-symmetric or line-symmetric shape, the mounting portion 210 is formed in a point-symmetric or line-symmetric shape as an example. Note that the mounting portion 210 in the illustrated example has a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front.

[0029] The absorption sheet 21 preferably has a longer lower portion than the upper portion of the mounting portion 210, and the center B of the mounting portion 210 is provided above the center A of the sheet. That is, preferably, the absorption sheet 21 has an asymmetric shape with respect to a horizontal line D passing through the center B of the mounting portion 210, and the lower portion has a larger area than the upper portion. This configuration is for increasing the amount of water absorption (absorbing aqueous liquid) in the lower portion. Also, by configuring it in this way, it becomes easier to receive and absorb the liquid that falls away from the pouring spout in the lower portion.

[0030] More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1(c), when the portion above the horizontal line D of the absorption sheet 21 is defined as the upper portion 211 and the portion below the horizontal line D is defined as the lower portion 212, preferably, the lower portion 212 is formed longer than the upper portion 211.

[0031] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the use state (mounted state) of the drip prevention tool 1, where (a) is before mounting and (b) is after mounting.

[0032] When pouring black tea or green tea into a cup (not shown) using a pot P as shown in the figure, it often happens that the liquid drips from the tip P11 of the spout P1 along the spout P1 as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 2(a). If the dripping liquid is left as it is, a tablecloth, a tea mat, or the table itself (not shown) will get dirty. Such dirt will spoil the elegant tea time once it catches the eye, and if accidentally touched, it will even dirty the hands and cuffs.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 2(b), the drip prevention tool 1 is pre-mounted on the cylindrical part between the tip P11 and the base end P12 of the spout P1. The main body 2 is preferably mounted so as to incline downward, and more preferably, it is mounted so as to form an angle of approximately 90 degrees with the spout P1 as shown by the broken line G1 in FIG. 2(a) or an angle smaller than 90 degrees as shown by the broken line G2. The main body 2 is further preferably mounted at an angle that can not only absorb the liquid dripping along the spout P1 but also receive and absorb the liquid falling away from the tip P11, etc. The mounting part H is sized to be able to adhere closely to the cylindrical part, that is, it is configured to be larger than the outer circumference of the tip P11 and smaller than the outer circumference of the base end P12.

[0034] The drip prevention tool 1 is thus pre-mounted on the pot P and waits below the tip P11 of the spout P1. Then, when pouring the tea or after pouring, the liquid dripping from the tip P11 of the spout P1 is absorbed by the peripheral part centered on the lower end E of the approximate mounting part 210, and the water absorption area F that has absorbed water spreads as shown by the broken line.

[0035] That is, as shown in FIG. 1(c), when the liquid that is dripping reaches the lower end E of the mounting portion 210, the peripheral portion of the lower end E absorbs it and a water absorption region F is formed. For example, in the first pouring, a water absorption region F1 up to the inner broken line is formed, and in the second pouring, it further expands to form a water absorption region F2 including the water absorption region F1 up to the outer broken line. In other words, the dripping liquid is absorbed so as to spread around the lower end E of the mounting portion 210 and penetrate into the peripheral portion.

[0036] The liquid dripping prevention tool 1 depends on the water absorption property of the absorption sheet 21. When the water absorption property is relatively low, the liquid is absorbed while dripping along the front surface of the absorption sheet 21 from the lower end E, and the higher the water absorption property, the faster it is absorbed by the peripheral portion of the lower end E. When the liquid spreads in a generally circular shape as shown in the figure, the absorption sheet 21 is preferably formed such that the maximum length L2 at the lower part is 1.2 times or more, more preferably 1.5 times or more of the maximum length L1 at the upper part. The liquid dripping prevention tool 1 is more preferably configured such that the lower part 212 has a maximum length L2 that can receive the liquid falling away from the pouring port.

[0037] FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of the liquid dripping prevention tool according to Embodiment 1. As shown in the figure, depending on the material of the absorption sheet 21, the dripping liquid may be absorbed so as to spread in a generally elliptical shape. That is, depending on the material, the absorption sheet 21 may have a directionality in water absorption.

[0038] In such a case, the absorption sheet 21 is preferably formed such that the maximum length L2 at the lower part is 2 times or more, more preferably 2.5 times or more of the maximum length L1 at the upper part. As an example, the absorption sheet 21 is formed in a vertically long elliptical shape along the spreading direction as shown in the figure, and the center B of the mounting portion 210 is provided at a position shifted upward from the center A of the sheet.

[0039] FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of the liquid dripping prevention tool according to Embodiment 1. When the absorption sheet 21 has a directionality in the water absorption property of the material, it may be formed in a horizontally long shape by utilizing this property. Also in this case, since the water absorption region F of the absorption sheet 21 generally spreads around the lower end E of the mounting portion 210, preferably, the lower maximum length L2 is formed to be 1.2 times or more the upper maximum length L1.

[0040] In this way, the liquid dripping prevention tool 1 effectively absorbs the liquid dripping along the spout P1 of the pot P, so that the tablecloth and the table are not soiled and one can enjoy the tea time. If the liquid dripping prevention tool 1 is attached to the spout (mouth part) of a bottle containing wine, juice, etc., it can absorb the wine, juice, etc. that would drip during pouring. The liquid dripping prevention tool 1 is suitable for providing food and drink to customers in food and drink establishments such as cafes and restaurants, but can also be used during tea time and meals at home.

[0041] As an example, the liquid dripping prevention tool 1 has the absorption sheet 21 formed in a decorative shape as shown in FIG. 4. In this way, the liquid dripping prevention tool 1 can have not only functionality but also visually enjoyable decoration. As an example, the absorption sheet 21 may be provided with, for example, polka dot patterns or printed with photographs. By attaching such a liquid dripping prevention tool 1 to a container such as a pot or a bottle, the table becomes more glamorous and one can enjoy eating and drinking more.

[0042] As an example, Japanese paper can be used as the material of the absorption sheet 21 of the liquid dripping prevention tool 1. The Japanese paper is not particularly limited, but for example, Echizen washi can be used. Echizen washi is one of the three major Japanese papers, has a history of approximately 1500 years, is characterized by beauty, strength, and a variety of types, and boasts the highest quality among Japanese papers. Echizen washi has been recognized for its antibacterial and deodorizing effects and is also adopted as a material for space-use clothing. When the liquid dripping prevention tool 1 made of Echizen washi is used for a container such as a pot or a bottle in, for example, a Japanese restaurant, in addition to the liquid dripping prevention effect, it can further create a sense of luxury due to the texture of the material and one can enjoy eating and drinking more.

[0043] The absorbent sheet 21 can, for example, be used for New Year's celebrations and can have patterns of pine trees or plum blossoms applied to Japanese paper, or its outer shape can be made into the shape of a pine tree or a plum blossom. The absorbent sheet 21 can also, for example, have patterns of tears applied to Japanese paper or its outer shape can be made into the shape of a tear, so as to evoke an association with a handkerchief for wiping sad tears or a handkerchief for wiping the tears of joy at a celebration.

[0044] The drip preventer 1 allows the absorbent sheet 21 to be configured not only to be plain white without any particular characteristics in terms of material, but also to be configured so that the texture, shape, color, or pattern of the material can be enjoyed. In addition, characters or the like may be printed on the upper part 211 and the lower part 212 to function as a display part. As an example, the logo of a restaurant is displayed. As an example, a message is displayed. As an example, the name of the brand of tea or food and drink such as wine contained in a container such as a pot or a bottle can be displayed to play a tagging role. For example, when changing the type of tea in a pot at an afternoon tea, etc., by displaying the name of the tea brand such as "Darjeeling", it is possible to know what kind of tea is being drunk.

[0045] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the drip preventer according to Embodiment 1, (a) is an external view from one angle, and (b) is an external view from another angle.

[0046] As an example, the absorbent sheet 21 of the drip preventer 1 is folded along the fold line I and has a three-dimensional shape. For example, at a celebration table, a three-dimensional drip preventer 1 in the shape of a crane or a butterfly can be attached to a container such as a pot P or a bottle, and the drip preventer 1 can be enjoyed as an ornament.

[0047] FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of the drip preventer according to Embodiment 1, (a) is a front external view of one example, (b) is a front external view of another example, and (c) is a front external view of another example.

[0048] The liquid dripping prevention device 1 may be configured such that the mounting portion 210 of the absorption sheet 21 includes, as an example, a through hole 210m and one or more cuts 210n as shown in FIG. 14(a). The cuts 210n are, as an example, provided at the peripheral edge of the through hole 210m as shown in the illustrated example, and are linear cuts radially outward in the radial direction from the through hole 210m. When a plurality of cuts 210n are provided, they preferably have substantially the same length. By configuring the mounting portion 210 in this way, it becomes easier to handle cases where the tip or cylindrical portion of the spout of a container such as a pot P or a bottle is larger than the through hole 210m.

[0049] The mounting portion 210 may be composed of only the cuts 210n as an example. The cuts 210n are, as an example, linear cuts radially outward in the radial direction from a point B on the vertical center line C as shown in FIG. 14(b). When a plurality of cuts 210n are provided, they preferably have substantially the same length. When the main body 2 in the illustrated example is mounted on the spout, the tongue pieces formed by adjacent cuts 210n are rolled up to expose the through hole, and it comes into close contact with the cylindrical portion of the spout. By configuring the mounting portion 210 in this way, it becomes easier to handle various spouts of containers.

[0050] The cuts 210n are, as an example, arc-shaped cuts centered on a point B on the vertical center line C as shown in FIG. 14(c). When the main body 2 in the illustrated example is mounted on the spout, the tongue piece formed by the cuts 210n is rolled up to expose the through hole, and it comes into close contact with the cylindrical portion of the spout. When the mounting portion 210 includes such a tongue piece having a relatively large area, if the connecting portion (non-cut portion) with the tongue piece is provided on the lower side as shown, this tongue piece can also perform a water absorption function.

[0051] <Modification Example 1 of Embodiment 1> FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a liquid dripping prevention tool according to Modification Example 1 of Embodiment 1, (a) is a front schematic view of an example, and (b) is a front schematic view of another example. The liquid dripping prevention tool 1 of this example is different from Embodiment 1 in that the appearance changes when the absorption sheet 21 absorbs water. Hereinafter, the same points as those in Embodiment 1 will be omitted as appropriate, and the different points will be mainly described (the same applies to each of the following embodiments and each modification example).

[0052] As an example, as shown in FIG. 6(a), the absorption sheet 21 is configured to change color according to the components or temperature of the absorbed liquid. For example, as shown in the figure, in the absorption sheet 21, the water absorption region F that has absorbed the liquid changes color to a different color. Here, the color change does not simply refer to a change such that the liquid oozes out, but rather refers to the case where a predetermined component is impregnated in the absorption sheet 21 in advance, or the material itself contains a predetermined component, and the contained component reacts with the absorbed liquid to change color.

[0053] Since black tea is generally acidic, the absorption sheet 21 contains, for example, a component that reacts with an acidic liquid. As an example, a plurality of absorption sheets 21 with different degrees of color change may be prepared as a set. Thereby, for example, in a restaurant or the like, when tea is provided, a little fortune-telling may be enjoyed according to the degree of color change.

[0054] As an example, as shown in FIG. 6(b), the absorption sheet 21 is configured such that one or both of the characters and patterns emerge according to the components or temperature of the absorbed liquid. For example, as shown in the figure, in the water absorption region F1, the flower pattern I1 emerges, and when it spreads to the water absorption region F2, the flower pattern I2 emerges.

[0055] The absorbent sheet 21 may be provided as a set of multiple sheets with different raised characters or patterns, which can not only be enjoyed for the patterns and characters, but also be used for fortune-telling by the raised patterns and characters, or convey a message by the raised characters. For example, when absorbing liquid, characters may emerge, such as words for a proposal, words of encouragement (e.g., "Cheer up"), words of gratitude (e.g., "Thank you always"), etc. For example, when absorbing liquid, something like "Great Luck" may emerge, or a fortune-telling message may emerge like a fortune cookie.

[0056] The drip prevention device 1 may be used to provide "fortune-telling" along with the provision of "drinks" in this way. In addition, it may be something that can provide a message to oneself like today's maxim and be used for learning at the beginning of the day.

[0057] <Modification Example 2 of Embodiment 1> FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of the drip prevention device according to Modification Example 2 of Embodiment 1. The drip prevention device 1 of this example is mainly different from Embodiment 1 and its modification examples in that there are water absorption regions with different water absorbencies in the absorbent sheet 21.

[0058] Depending on the amount of liquid dripping, as shown in the figure, the water absorption region F may spread up to the upper part 211. On the other hand, when the liquid penetrates up to the upper part 211 in the drip prevention device 1, the holding force for holding the whole in the pot P may decrease. Therefore, it is considered preferable that the drip prevention device 1 delays the spread of the water absorption region F up to the upper part 211.

[0059] From such a perspective, as an example, the drip prevention device 1 is configured such that the lower part 212 has higher water absorbency than the upper part 211. By configuring the drip prevention device 1 in this way, not only can the water absorption amount of the lower part 212 be increased, but also the spread of the water absorption region F up to the upper part 211 can be delayed, suppressing the decrease in the holding force for the pot P.

[0060] <Embodiment 2> FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an example of a liquid dripping preventer according to Embodiment 2, and is (a) a front external view and (b) a bottom schematic view. The liquid dripping preventer 1 of this embodiment is mainly different from Embodiment 1 and its modified example in that the main body 2 is formed by stacking a plurality of absorption sheets.

[0061] The main body 2 of this embodiment is formed by stacking a plurality of the absorption sheets 21, and in the drawing, three sheets are stacked as an example. Similar to the above, the lower part of the main body 2 of this embodiment is longer than the upper part of the mounting portion H. The main body 2 is fastened to each other at at least one location so that the plurality of absorption sheets 21 do not come apart. The means for fastening is not particularly limited, and for example, known techniques such as crimping and adhesion are used. In addition, characters or the like may be printed on the upper part 211 and the lower part 212 of each absorption sheet 21 or the absorption sheet 21 arranged on the frontmost side, and it may function as a display portion.

[0062] By configuring the liquid dripping preventer 1 of this embodiment in this way, even in the case of a water absorption region F having the same front area (hereinafter also referred to as "planar area"), the water absorption amount increases by the number of sheets of the sheet, not only increasing the water absorption amount of the lower part 212, but also delaying the spread of the water absorption region F to the upper part 211, and suppressing a decrease in the holding force against the pot P.

[0063] <Modified Example 1 of Embodiment 2> FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of a liquid dripping preventer according to Modified Example 1 of Embodiment 2. The liquid dripping preventer 1 of this example is mainly different from Embodiment 2 in that at least one of the plurality of absorption sheets is stacked with a shift in angle.

[0064] The liquid dripping preventer 1 in this example has a main body 2 composed of a plurality of the above absorption sheets 21 stacked on top of each other, and as an example, two sheets are stacked as shown in the illustration. The absorption sheet 21 has a flower shape in terms of its outer shape here. The main body 2 can be configured in a multi-layered flower shape by stacking flower-shaped absorption sheets 21 having a plurality (four in the illustration) of petals while shifting the angles (rotating 45 degrees in the illustration) with the mounting portions 210 aligned. The main body 2 in this example also has the center of the mounting portion H provided with a shift upward from the center of the flower shape, and, similar to the above, the lower portion of the mounting portion H is longer than the upper portion.

[0065] The liquid dripping preventer 1 in this example can also be configured to change color according to the components or temperature of the absorbed liquid, as in Modification Example 1 of Embodiment 1 as an example. When pouring tea or the like, the water absorption region F that has absorbed the liquid spreads like a broken line, and the flower shape can be enjoyed even more.

[0066] The liquid dripping preventer 1 in this example can further enhance the decorativeness even more in addition to the functional effects of Embodiment 2 above.

[0067] As the flower shape, the liquid dripping preventer 1 can be, for example, a rose, a tulip, a cherry blossom, a sunflower, etc. If a plurality of flower-shaped ones imitating seasonal flowers are prepared for the liquid dripping preventer 1, it can be enjoyed according to the season throughout the year.

[0068] The liquid dripping preventer 1 in this example may also imitate a tutu skirt that is the costume of a ballerina. For example, a folding portion imitating a tuck may be provided on the absorption sheet 21. The liquid dripping preventer 1 may be provided with a portion imitating a bodice as a decorative part in addition to the tutu skirt portion, or may further be provided with a portion imitating a ballerina as a decorative part.

[0069] <Modification Example 2 of Embodiment 2> FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a dripping prevention device according to Modification 2 of Embodiment 2, (a) is a front external view, (b) is a bottom schematic view, (c) is a front external view of a first auxiliary sheet, (d) is a front external view of a second auxiliary sheet of an example, and (e) is a front external view of a second auxiliary sheet of another example. The dripping prevention device 1 of this example is mainly different from Embodiment 2 and its modifications in that at least one of the plurality of absorption sheets has a different planar area.

[0070] The main body 2 of this example includes the absorption sheet 21 and an auxiliary sheet having a smaller planar area than this. Here, the absorption sheet 21 is also referred to as a base sheet. The auxiliary sheet is formed in a sheet shape in the same manner using the same material as the base sheet 21, and is overlapped so that the mounting portions of the sheets coincide with the base sheet 21. As an example, the main body 2 includes two auxiliary sheets, a first auxiliary sheet 22 and a second auxiliary sheet 23.

[0071] As shown in FIG. 10(c), the first auxiliary sheet 22 has, as an example, a substantially circular shape and has a mounting portion 220 that is a through hole having the same size and shape as the mounting portion 210. When the water absorption property of the material has a directionality, the first auxiliary sheet 22 is preferably formed in a substantially elliptical shape. The center of the mounting portion 220 of the first auxiliary sheet 22 is provided above the center of the sheet so that the amount of water absorbed in the lower portion 222 is larger than that in the upper portion 221.

[0072] As shown in FIG. 10(d), the second auxiliary sheet 23 has a convex arc-shaped outer edge and a concave arc-shaped mounting portion 230, and is formed in a substantially crescent shape as a whole. The outer edge of the second auxiliary sheet 23 is concentric with the outer periphery of the first auxiliary sheet 22, and the mounting portion 230 has the same size and shape as a part of the arc of the mounting portion 220 of the first auxiliary sheet 22. The second auxiliary sheet 23 of this example has, as an example, only a lower portion 232 below the horizontal line D as shown in the figure.

[0073] As shown in FIG. 10(e), the second auxiliary sheet 23 may be formed larger as an example so as to have an upper portion 231 and a lower portion 232.

[0074] The drip prevention tool 1 of this example is also provided such that the center of the mounting portion H is shifted upward from the center of the main body 2 as a whole, and the lower portion of the mounting portion H is formed to be longer than the upper portion thereof, similar to the second embodiment and its modified examples. The drip prevention tool 1 of this example can achieve the same effects as those of the second embodiment and its modified examples with less material.

[0075] Here, in the main body 2, an example is illustrated in which the first auxiliary sheet 22 and the second auxiliary sheet 23 are overlapped on the front surface of the base sheet 21, but one or both of them may be overlapped on the back surface. The main body 2 may be provided with two or more first auxiliary sheets 22 of the same size or different sizes and overlapped. The main body 2 may be provided with two or more second auxiliary sheets 23 of the same size or different sizes as shown in FIGS. 10(d) and (e) and overlapped. The main body 2 may be provided with a plurality of base sheets 21 and overlapped.

[0076] <Embodiment 3> FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of the drip prevention tool according to the third embodiment, (a) a front external view of an example, (b) a bottom schematic view, and (c) a front external view of another example. The drip prevention tool 1 of this form is different from the first and second embodiments and their modified examples in that the main body 2 is generally formed in a ring shape.

[0077] The drip prevention tool 1 of this form has a main body 2 formed in a ring shape with a small outer circumference and a large thickness T. As an example, the main body 2 has a circular outer circumference and a mounting portion H that is a through hole and is circular. Preferably, the thickness K of the annular portion between the outer circumference and the mounting portion H is formed to be smaller than the thickness T.

[0078] The drip prevention tool 1 of this form is simple and small in outer shape in this way. By forming it with the same material as that of the first and second embodiments and their modified examples, it can receive and absorb the liquid dripping along the spout P1 of the pot P or the spout of a container such as a bottle, without soiling the placement portion such as a tablecloth or a table, and one can enjoy tea time or meal time.

[0079] As shown in FIG. 11(c), the main body 2 is preferably provided such that the center of the mounting portion H is shifted upward from the center of the main body 2 so that the absorption amount of the lower portion is increased, and the lower portion of the mounting portion H is configured to be longer than the upper portion. That is, the main body 2 is preferably formed such that the lower portion 202 is longer than the upper portion 201, and the wall thickness K is formed thicker toward the lower side. Thereby, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

[0080] <Modification Example 1 of Embodiment 3> FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of the dripping prevention tool according to Modification Example 1 of Embodiment 3, (a) is a front external view of an example, and (b) is a front external view of another example. The dripping prevention tool 1 of this example is mainly different from the above Embodiment 3 in that a display portion 3 for displaying one or both of characters and patterns is provided on the upper edge of the main body 2.

[0081] As an example, the display portion 3 is for displaying the logo of a food and beverage store. As an example, the display portion 3 is for displaying a message. As an example, the display portion 3 serves a tag-like role of displaying the brand of the tea in the pot or the name of the food or drink in a bottle or the like. For example, when changing the type of tea in the pot, such as afternoon tea, by displaying the brand of the tea, such as "Darjeeling", on the display portion 3, it is possible to know what kind of tea is being drunk.

[0082] <Modification Example 2 of Embodiment 3> FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of the dripping prevention tool according to Modification Example 2 of Embodiment 3, (a) is a front external view of an example, and (b) is a front external view of another example. The dripping prevention tool 1 of this example is mainly different from the above Embodiment 3 in that a decoration portion 4 is provided on the upper edge of the main body 2.

[0083] The anti-dripping device 1, as an example, has a decorative part 4 that imitates the diamond of a ring, which is reminiscent of an engagement ring and is used to assist in making a proposal easier along with the provision of food and drink. The anti-dripping device 1, as an example, has a decorative part 4 that imitates a bird or a butterfly, and it may have a shape such that a bird or a butterfly seems to be perched on the ring.

[0084] <Embodiment 4> Although not shown in the drawings, the anti-dripping device 1 of this embodiment is different from the above-described Embodiments 1, 2, 3 and their modifications in that the main body 2 is made of food ingredients.

[0085] The anti-dripping device 1 of this embodiment is configured, as an example, using a material such as rice paper, in a shape similar to that of the above-described Embodiment 1, Embodiment 2, or their modifications. The anti-dripping device 1 not only has an anti-dripping effect but can also be put into the soup and eaten at the end.

[0086] The anti-dripping device 1 of this embodiment is configured, as an example, using a material such as a soft cookie, in a shape similar to that of the above-described Embodiment 1, Embodiment 2, or their modifications. The anti-dripping device 1 not only has an anti-dripping effect but can also be eaten at the end with something soaked in food and drink such as tea.

[0087] The anti-dripping device 1 of this embodiment is configured, as an example, using a material such as marshmallow, in a shape similar to that of the above-described Embodiment 3 or its modifications. The anti-dripping device 1 not only has an anti-dripping effect but can also be eaten at the end with something soaked in food and drink such as tea.

[0088] The anti-drip device 1 of the above-described Embodiment 1 and its modified examples, and Embodiment 2 and its modified examples may be provided (sold and used) in a set of multiple pieces. As an example, the anti-drip device 1 is provided as an anti-drip device set in which a plurality of them are separably laminated. For example, like a set of sticky notes, the anti-drip device 1 is adhesively laminated with a weak adhesive force (low adhesion) near the upper end, for example, and provided as an anti-drip device set. In this case, when using one piece, one can be peeled off, and when using a plurality (for example, three pieces) simultaneously, the third one can be peeled off. By doing so, it is not necessary to scatter them, and the number can be adjusted according to the amount of dripping and used.

[0089] Note that the anti-drip device 1 and the anti-drip device set are suitable for the above-described containers, but it goes without saying that they may also be used for other similar objects. As long as the anti-drip device 1 and the anti-drip device set can achieve the same effect, materials other than the above may be used.

[0090] As described above, the embodiments and their modified examples of the anti-drip device and the anti-drip device set according to the present invention have been described, but these are merely examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The present invention includes forms in which the above-described embodiments and their modified examples are combined, and various other modified examples. Various additions, changes, and partial deletions are possible without departing from the conceptual ideas and spirits of the present invention derived from the content defined in the claims and their equivalents.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0091] 1... Anti-drip device, 2... Main body, 21... Absorbent sheet, 210... Mounting portion, 211... Upper portion, 212... Lower portion, 3... Display portion, 4... Decorative portion, H... Mounting portion.

Claims

1. A drip prevention device that is attached to a cylindrical spout that is provided separately from the opening of a container, It has a sheet-like body made of absorbent material, The main body is provided with a mounting portion that is in close contact with a cylindrical portion between the tip end and the base end of the spout, and is mounted between the tip end and the base end, The main body has a sheet-like absorbent sheet made of paper or nonwoven fabric to absorb liquid dripping down the spout, the absorbent sheet has an upper part which is a part above a horizontal line passing through the center of the mounting part, and a lower part which is a part below the horizontal line and is longer than the upper part, and when the lower part is mounted, the lower part is located below the upper part so that the amount of water absorbed by the lower part is greater than that of the upper part, The body includes: A base sheet which is the absorbent sheet; an auxiliary sheet, which is the absorbent sheet having a plane area smaller than that of the base sheet; A drip prevention device characterized in that the base sheet and the auxiliary sheet are stacked so that the attachment portions of the sheets match.

2. The body changes color depending on the components of the absorbed liquid. The drip prevention device according to claim 1 .

3. The main body has letters and / or patterns that stand out depending on the components of the absorbed liquid. The drip prevention device according to claim 1 .

4. At least one of the upper and lower portions has a character or a logo displayed thereon. The drip prevention device according to claim 1 .

5. The drip prevention device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 is stacked in a detachable manner. A drip prevention tool set.

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