Hydrogen gas inhaler

The hydrogen gas inhalation device addresses the limitations of existing devices by enabling stable and efficient hydrogen gas generation through a container and core design, allowing simple operation and repeated use, suitable for portable inhalation.

JP7803533B2Active Publication Date: 2026-01-21JAPAN ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2022086543
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-05-27
Publication Date
2026-01-21
Estimated Expiration
2042-05-27

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Technical Problem

Existing hydrogen gas inhalation devices are cumbersome, require complex operations, and cannot generate a sufficient amount of hydrogen gas in a short period for convenient, portable use.

Method used

A hydrogen gas inhalation device with a container, lid, and core design that allows for stable hydrogen gas generation by spraying water onto a nonwoven fabric package containing a hydrogen gas generator, featuring a suction pipe insertion hole, sloped portions, and a flange-supported core for easy operation and efficient gas generation.

Benefits of technology

Enables stable and efficient generation of a large amount of hydrogen gas in a short time with simple operation, suitable for portable use, and allows for repeated inhalation without requiring water immersion steps.

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Abstract

To provide a hydrogen gas suction tool capable of being carried, and stably generating a large amount of hydrogen gas with simple operation for suction of the hydrogen gas.SOLUTION: There is provided a hydrogen gas suction tool comprising: a container formed of a bottomed cylindrical trunk part and a mouth part, a lid body fitted to the mouth part, and a core stored in the container. In the hydrogen gas suction tool, water is scattered to a nonwoven fabric package including therein a hydrogen gas generator, for allowing a user to suck the generated hydrogen gas, the mouth part of the container has a cross sectional area greater than that of the trunk part, and a step part is formed on a boundary between the mouth part and the trunk part of the container. The lid body has a hole into which a suction pipe can be inserted. The core is formed in a cylindrical shape with an open upper end and a lower end as a bottom, a flange part is formed on the upper end edge of the core, and the core is supported to the step part at the flange part and is suspended from the container. On the bottom part of the lower end of the core, a hole into which the suction pipe can be inserted, a recess, and a hole through which the hydrogen gas can pass to the bottom of the recess, are formed. In the recess, an aroma ball is fitted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a hydrogen gas inhalation device, and more particularly to a hydrogen gas inhalation device that is suitable for carrying around. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, there has been growing interest in taking in hydrogen gas to maintain and improve health. Inhaling hydrogen gas into the body is said to remove active oxygen species such as hydroxyl radicals, which are deeply involved in many diseases such as aging, cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure, and it is being incorporated into advanced medical treatments.

[0003] Hydrogen gas is a gas that can be easily produced by electrolysis of water, and Patent Document 1 describes an invention for a suction device that inhales hydrogen gas generated by electrolysis of water. This suction device is small enough to be carried around in a bag or the like, and has many parts, such as a built-in battery that supplies power for electrolysis, a control means for controlling the power supply, and a mesh electrode plate connected to a titanium electrode in the electrode section, which makes the operation related to hydrogen gas generation complicated and inevitably expensive. Since this suction device is made small so that it can be carried around, it is limited in terms of electrode area and battery capacity, and can only generate a relatively small amount of hydrogen gas in a short period of time.

[0004] Meanwhile, Patent Document 2 describes an invention for a small, lightweight, and portable hydrogen gas inhaler that is not based on water electrolysis. This device has a cylindrical case that houses a tubular nonwoven fabric with closed front and rear ends and a hydrogen gas generator made of magnesium powder, citric acid powder, and powdered cellulose. The front end of the cylindrical case is filled with a water-retaining material, and the rear end is filled with a water-absorbing material. This cartridge is attached to the holder of the inhaler, and hydrogen gas is inhaled.

[0005] In the hydrogen gas inhalation device described in Patent Document 2, when the tip of the cartridge containing the hydrogen gas generator is immersed in water stored in a container or cup for a few seconds and then pulled out, the water is retained in the water-retaining material packed into the tip of the cartridge. This retained water then permeates the interior of the hydrogen gas generator due to the water-absorbing effect of the powdered cellulose, and the magnesium and citric acid react to generate hydrogen gas. When the generated hydrogen gas begins to be sucked through the suction port of the holder, water is supplied to the hydrogen gas generator from the water-retaining material at the tip of the cartridge, and the reaction continues, generating hydrogen gas for a predetermined period of time.

[0006] The hydrogen gas inhalation device described in Patent Document 2 has a cartridge containing a hydrogen gas generator that is about 5 cm long, and the holder is also about 7 cm long, so it can be carried in a bag, handbag, or clothing pocket. However, in this invention, hydrogen gas is generated by immersing the tip of the cartridge in water stored in a container or cup for a specified period of time and then pulling it up.However, because the hydrogen gas generation reaction occurs from the tip of the cartridge to the rear end, great care must be taken in operations such as how the tip of the cartridge is immersed in water and how it is tilted, making it somewhat difficult to stably generate hydrogen gas to be inhaled.In addition, it takes time for the hydrogen gas generation reaction to be completed from the tip to the rear end of the cartridge, making it impossible to inhale a relatively large amount of hydrogen gas in a short period of time. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6464385 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6436325 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] In view of these circumstances, the present invention aims to provide a hydrogen gas inhalation device that can be carried in a bag or handbag, that generates hydrogen gas stably with simple operation, and that can inhale a relatively large amount of hydrogen gas in a short period of time. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following means. [1] A hydrogen gas inhaler having a container consisting of a cylindrical body and a mouth with a bottom, a lid that fits into the mouth, and a core that is housed in the container, capable of inhaling hydrogen gas generated by spraying water onto a nonwoven fabric package containing a hydrogen gas generator made of magnesium, citric acid, and cellulose, wherein the mouth of the container has a larger cross-sectional area than the body, a step is formed at the boundary between the mouth and the body of the container, the lid has a hole through which a suction pipe can be inserted, and the core is cylindrical with an open top end and a closed bottom at the bottom. a flange formed at the edge of the upper end, which is suspended and held by the stepped portion of the container; a hole through which a suction pipe can be inserted, a recess, and a hole at the bottom of the recess through which hydrogen gas can pass, which hole is formed at the bottom of the lower end of the core, the suction pipe is stored in the hole through which the suction pipe can be inserted, and a suction ball is placed in the recess; and when hydrogen gas is to be sucked in, the suction pipe is inserted into the hole formed in the lid and brought into contact with the recess formed at the bottom of the lower end of the core to suck in hydrogen gas. [2] A hydrogen gas suction tool as described in [1], characterized in that a sloped portion is provided at a location other than the depression at the bottom of the lower end of the core, a hole is formed in the sloped portion through which the suction pipe can be inserted, and a hole is further formed at the lowest part of the sloped portion through which the sprayed water can be discharged. [3] A hydrogen gas inhalation device according to [1] or [2], characterized in that a gap is formed between a portion of the flange portion of the core and the container, and a water pack is inserted through the gap and stored therein. [4] A hydrogen gas inhalation device according to [1] or [2], characterized in that a gap is formed between the core and the container, a water pack is inserted through the gap and stored, and a nonwoven fabric packaging body containing a hydrogen gas generator is stored at the bottom of the container. [5] A hydrogen gas inhalation device according to [1] or [2], characterized in that the depression containing the incense ball of the core is covered with a piece of sponge. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] The hydrogen gas suction device of the present invention is small and can be carried in a bag or handbag because it is composed of a container, lid, core, and suction pipe, etc., and can be stored in a bag or handbag. The nonwoven fabric package containing the hydrogen gas generator is placed in the container, water is sprayed onto it to generate hydrogen gas, and the suction pipe stored in the container is then inserted into a hole formed in the lid to inhale the hydrogen gas. This allows for simple operation to generate and inhale hydrogen gas, and the scent of the incense ball is transferred to the hydrogen gas during inhalation, giving the user a real feeling of inhalation. Furthermore, because hydrogen gas is generated by spraying water onto the nonwoven fabric package containing the hydrogen gas generator made of magnesium, citric acid, and cellulose, hydrogen gas can be generated reliably and stably, and a relatively large amount of hydrogen gas can be generated in a short period of time. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] The front view (a) and side view (b) of the overall appearance of the hydrogen gas suction device are shown. [Figure 2] The front view (a) and side view (b) of the hydrogen gas inhalation device container are shown. [Figure 3] 1A and 1B show a longitudinal cross-sectional view and a top view of the lid of the hydrogen gas suction tool, respectively. [Figure 4] The figure shows a longitudinal cross section of a hydrogen gas suction device. In (a), the suction pipe is inserted and stored through a hole in the core, and in (b), it is inserted and stored through a hole in the lid. [Figure 5] The longitudinal cross section (a) and top view (b) of the core are shown. [Figure 6] This shows a depression formed at the bottom of a core suspended in a container, containing an incense ball, covered with a piece of sponge. [Figure 7] 1 is a photograph substituted for a drawing showing an example of a nonwoven fabric package containing a hydrogen gas generator. [Figure 8] This is a photograph in place of a drawing showing a stick-type water pack. [Figure 9] This is a photograph in place of a drawing showing a water pack that is different from the stick type. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] An embodiment of the hydrogen gas suction tool of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Hereinafter, the hydrogen gas suction tool will be simply referred to as the "suction tool." The overall appearance of the suction tool is shown in Figure 1. The suction tool 1 has a container 2 and a lid 3, and a core 4 is placed inside the container 2 (see Figure 4). As will be described later, the container 2 contains a nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing a hydrogen gas generator, and when inhaling hydrogen gas, the hydrogen gas generated by spraying water onto the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator can be inhaled through the suction pipe 5, which consists of a tube.

[0013] Container 2 is shown in Figure 2. As shown in this figure, container 2 has a cylindrical body 21 with a bottom and a mouth 22, and the cross sections of body 21 and mouth 22 are similar in shape. The cross-sectional area of ​​mouth 22 is larger than that of body 21, and a step 23 is formed at the boundary between the body and mouth. The container is made strong by forming the step portion 23, and is not easily deformed even when gripped. As will be described later, the core 4 is suspended on the step portion 23.

[0014] A lid 3 is fitted to the opening 22 of the container 2. As shown in FIG. 3, a hole 31 is formed in the lid 3, through which a suction pipe 5 can be inserted. As will be described later, when sucking hydrogen gas, the suction pipe 5 is inserted into the hole 31. The diameter of the hole 31 is equal to the outer diameter of the suction pipe 5, so that no gap is formed between the outer periphery of the suction pipe 5 and the hole 31. This prevents hydrogen gas from easily leaking between the outer periphery of the suction pipe 5 and the hole 31 when sucking hydrogen gas. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the hole 31 is formed near the edge of the lid 3, but the location is not limited to this position. A recess (no drawing number) is formed in the lid 3 to make the lid 3 less likely to deform, but this recess is not necessary. In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 4, the lower outer edge of the lid 3 is inserted into and fitted to the inner periphery of the mouth 22 of the container 2, but the reverse is also possible. In addition, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other suitable arrangement may be used as long as there is no gap between the container 2 and the lid 3 and they are detachable.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 4, the core is housed in the container 2 in a suspended state. As shown in FIG. 5, the core 4 is a cylindrical body having an open upper end and a closed lower end. A flange portion 41 is formed on the edge of the open upper end of the core 4, and this flange portion 41 is supported by the step portion 23 of the container 2, so that the core 4 is stored in the container 2 in a suspended state.

[0016] Since the core 4 is simply supported by the stepped portion 23 and held suspended on the container 2, the core 4 can be easily removed from the container 2. Before sucking in hydrogen gas, the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator can be placed on the bottom of the body 21 of the container 2 with the core 4 removed and stored. When water is sprayed onto the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator, hydrogen gas is generated.

[0017] The bottom 42 at the lower end of the core 4 is formed with a hole 42a through which the suction pipe 5 can be inserted and a recess 42b in which an incense ball (aromatic ball) 6 can be placed. The bottom of the recess 42b is formed with a hole 42c through which hydrogen gas can pass. Furthermore, the bottom 42 at the lower end of the core 4 is formed with a discharge hole 42d to prevent the water sprayed when hydrogen gas is sucked in from stagnating. Therefore, in the embodiment shown in Figure 4, the bottom 42 of the core is closed except for the three holes: hole 42a through which the suction pipe 5 can be inserted, hole 42c through which hydrogen gas can pass, and hole 42d for discharging the sprayed water.

[0018] When hydrogen gas is sucked in, suction pipe 5 inserted into hole 42a is pulled out, but discharge hole 42d does not have to be provided because the water sprayed when hydrogen gas is sucked in will also drip from hole 42a through which suction pipe 5 can be inserted. If hole 42d is provided, it is desirable to provide a sloped portion at a location other than depression 42b on bottom 42 at the lower end of core 4, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, and to form hole 42d for discharging sprayed water at the lowest part of this sloped portion.

[0019] 4(a), hole 42a formed in the bottom of the lower end of core 4 is used to store suction pipe 5 in container 2, and also serves as a hole through which water passes to be sprayed onto nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing a hydrogen gas generator when hydrogen gas is being sucked in, as will be described later. Suction pipe 5 is long enough to fit inside container 2 with lid 3 fitted, and when hydrogen gas is not being sucked in, suction tool 1 can be carried with suction pipe 5 inserted and stored in hole 42a.

[0020] The hole 42c through which hydrogen gas can pass, formed in the bottom 42 at the lower end of the core 4, is located at the bottom of the recess 42b in which the incense ball (fragrance ball) 6 is placed. As will be described later, when hydrogen gas is inhaled, the hydrogen gas generated from the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator passes through this hole 42c, then passes around the outer periphery of the incense ball 6, and is sucked in by the suction pipe 5 inserted into the hole 31 in the lid and abutting the recess 42b (see Figure 4(b)). At this time, the scent of the incense ball 6 is transferred to the hydrogen gas, which has the effect of making the inhaler feel as if they are inhaling hydrogen gas. Furthermore, in the early stages of hydrogen gas generation, the smell of the metal (Mg) in the hydrogen gas generator may be transferred to the hydrogen gas, but the incense ball 6 also has the effect of mitigating this smell.

[0021] The incense ball 6 has a diameter of about 5 mm, and the inner diameter of the recess 42b in which the incense ball 6 is placed is also about the same. The diameter of the hole 42c through which hydrogen gas passes is also sufficient, with a diameter of about 1 to 3 mm. There is a minute gap between the incense ball 6 and the recess 42b, and extremely small hydrogen gas molecules can pass through this gap, so the inhalation of hydrogen gas is not hindered.

[0022] It is desirable that the inner diameter of the suction pipe 5 is approximately the same as or slightly larger than the inner diameter of the cross section of the opening of the recess 42b. Also, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, it is desirable to cover the opening of the recess 42b with a plate-shaped piece of sponge 7 and then apply suction by contacting the suction pipe from above. This allows the suction pipe 5 to contact the recess 42b without shifting position.

[0023] As shown in Figure 4(b), when the suction tool 1 is held upright, the recess 42b is formed so as to be located directly below the hole 31 in the lid 3. This makes it easier for the suction pipe 5 to stably abut against the recess 42b when suctioning hydrogen gas. Here, the recess 42b is formed near the edge of the bottom 42 of the core 4, just as the hole 31 is formed near the edge of the lid 3, but this position is not limiting, and both the hole 31 and the recess 42b may be formed closer to the center.

[0024] As shown in Figure 5(b), the cross-sectional shape of the cylindrical portion of core 4, which is a cylindrical body with a bottom, is irregularly shaped, being constricted near the center. The flange portion 41 formed at the top end of core 4 also does not have a constant flange width; the flange width is narrow in some portions of the cylindrical portion (the lower portion in Figure 5(b)) and wide in other portions (the upper portion in Figure 5(b)). In some of the narrow flange width portions, flange portion 41 is not supported by step portion 23 of container 2, forming a gap between container 2 and flange 41 of core 4. Water pack 9 can be inserted into this gap. In this way, water pack 9 can be inserted through the gap formed between container 2 and flange portion 41 of core 4, which is supported by step portion 23 and suspended from container 2, and water pack 9 can be stored in container 2. The length of flange portion 41, which forms a gap between itself and container 2, is desirably within one-third of the overall circumferential length of flange portion 41. Within this range, core 4 can be stably suspended from container 2.

[0025] The water pack 9 is sized so that the top end of the stored water pack 9 slightly protrudes from the gap between the container 2 and the flange portion 41. This allows the water pack 9 stored in the container 2 to be easily removed when inhaling hydrogen gas, and then by opening it, water can be sprayed from above the container 2 onto the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator stored below the core 4 inside the container 2. It is desirable that the water pack 9 be stick-shaped so that it can be easily stored in the gap, as shown in Figure 8.

[0026] In the embodiment shown in Figure 5(b), the flange width was narrowed in some areas of the cylindrical part of the core 4, forming a gap between the container 2 and the flange 41 of the core 4. However, without forming such a gap, the flange part 41 of the core 4 can be supported by the step part 23 of the container 2 at all parts, so that no gap is formed between the container 2 and the flange 41 of the core 4. In this case, the cross-sectional shape of the cylindrical portion of core 4 does not need to be tapered near the center, and the width of flange 41 can be made roughly constant. In this embodiment, a water pack cannot be inserted into the gap between flange 41 of core 4 and container 2, but core 4 suspended from container 2 can be removed and stored in bottom 42 of container 2 by using a water pack 9 with a shorter side length than the stick-shaped pack shown in Figure 9.

[0027] The sprayed water passes through holes 42a and 42d formed in the bottom 42 of the core and drips onto the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator. It is desirable to provide an inclined portion on the bottom 42 of the core, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, and to provide a drainage hole 42d at the lowest portion of the inclined portion, so that the sprayed water does not stagnate. In this way, the suction device 1 of the present invention can generate and inhale hydrogen gas even in places where water cannot be secured by storing the nonwoven fabric packaging body 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator, the water pack 9, and the suction pipe 5 in the container 2.

[0028] The inhaler 1 is thick enough to be gripped by the person inhaling hydrogen gas, and it is desirable for its height to be around 80 mm for portability. There are no particular restrictions on the cross-sectional shape of the container 2, but a roughly rectangular, elliptical, or egg-shaped cross section is preferable for easy gripping. Furthermore, the container 2 is easier to grip if it tapers toward the bottom. The container 2, lid 3, and core 4 of the suction tool 1 can be integrally manufactured by injection molding a resin material, or they may be manufactured from a paper material.

[0029] The water to be sprayed onto the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator can be water from a tap or bottled water, but the water pack 9 contains an appropriate amount of water that is appropriate for the hydrogen gas generation reaction in the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator, which has the advantage of preventing the spraying of too much or too little water.

[0030] FIG. 7 shows an example of a nonwoven fabric package 8 containing a nonwoven fabric containing a hydrogen gas generator. The nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator can be made, for example, by folding a rectangular nonwoven fabric in half and sealing the combined width edges to form a bag, placing the hydrogen generator inside through the opening, and then closing the opening. As the nonwoven fabric, for example, a hydrophilic food-grade nonwoven fabric used in tea bags can be used. When water is sprayed onto the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator, the water easily passes through the nonwoven fabric and permeates the hydrogen gas generator, generating hydrogen gas.

[0031] A mixture containing metallic magnesium and citric acid can be used as a hydrogen gas generator that generates hydrogen gas by spraying water, but as described in Patent Document 2, a mixture of magnesium powder, citric acid powder, and powdered cellulose can also be used. When water is sprayed onto this mixture, the magnesium and citric acid react to generate hydrogen gas. This reaction does not generate oxygen gas, as occurs with the electrolysis of water. Here, the term "granular material" means that the particles constituting the powder include powder-like particles and granular particles with a particle size of about 1 mm or less (see Patent Document 2).

[0032] In the case of a mixture of magnesium powder granules, citric acid powder granules, and powdered cellulose, preventing the materials from separating allows the chemical reaction to continue and hydrogen gas to be generated more stably and efficiently, so it is desirable to use an agglomerated mixture of the three materials consisting of magnesium powder granules, citric acid powder granules, and powdered cellulose. The agglomeration method is also described in Patent Document 2.

[0033] Approximately 3 g of hydrogen gas generators made by mixing magnesium powder, citric acid powder, and powdered cellulose in a mass ratio of approximately 1:3 to 9:1 to 3 are packed into a nonwoven fabric package, and water is sprayed on them to cause a reaction.The reaction continues for about 1 minute, generating a total of approximately 80 ml of hydrogen gas during that time.In this case, approximately 2.5 cc of water is required for the reaction, but to be on the safe side, 3 to 5 cc of water sprayed on the container is sufficient.

[0034] As mentioned above, the hydrogen gas generator only needs to weigh about 3 grams, and the nonwoven fabric packaging body 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator can have a closing margin of about 8 mm, and can be flat, with a length and width of about 50 mm and a thickness of about 8 mm, including the closing margin. The flat nonwoven fabric packaging body 8 containing hydrogen gas is flexible, so that it can be easily placed in contact with the surface of the bottom 42 of the container 2 from which the core 4 has been removed, and stored in the space between the bottom 42 of the core 4 and the bottom of the container 2.

[0035] The nonwoven fabric package 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator and the water pack 9 can be stored in the container 2, and the inhaler 1 can be carried in a bag or handbag, so that hydrogen gas can be inhaled anywhere. Furthermore, if the nonwoven fabric packaging body 8 containing the spare hydrogen gas generator and the water pack 9 are carried in a bag or handbag, hydrogen gas can be repeatedly inhaled using the suction tool.

[0036] Figure 8 shows a stick-shaped water pack 9. This stick-shaped water pack is long (the long side is longer than the short side) and contains water wrapped in a laminated film of polyethylene resin and aluminum foil. If a slit is made in one end, it can be easily torn from the slit and the enclosed water can be sprayed. However, a flat water pack containing water wrapped in a transparent resin film, as shown in Figure 9, can also be used.

[0037] The water pack 9 only needs to contain water equivalent to the amount of hydrogen gas generator. If the hydrogen gas generator is about 3 g, 3 to 5 cc of water will be sufficient, so it can be made large enough to fit into the container 2. In addition, the use of the water pack 9 allows for the spraying of an amount of water commensurate with the amount of hydrogen gas generator, thereby avoiding the spraying of too little water, which would result in insufficient hydrogen gas being generated, or the spraying of too much water.

[0038] Hydrogen gas is generated when water is sprayed from above the core 4 onto the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator placed at the bottom of the container 2. At this time, the sprayed water drips from the holes 42a and 42d of the core 4 and immediately reaches the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator, so the water quickly penetrates the hydrogen gas generator in the nonwoven fabric, causing a reliable reaction and stable generation of hydrogen gas. In this way, the person who inhales hydrogen gas can pull out the suction pipe 5, spray water onto the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator inside the container 2, and then insert the suction pipe 5 into the hole 31 in the lid 3 after attaching it (see Figure 4(b)).

[0039] As already described, by spraying water onto the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing about 3 g of a hydrogen gas generator, it is possible to generate about 80 ml of hydrogen gas per minute. The suction device described in Patent Document 2 generates at most about 80 ml of hydrogen gas in 15 minutes. Furthermore, the suction device described in Cited Document 1 is also a small electrolysis type, and therefore the amount of hydrogen gas generated is thought to be at most a few ml per minute. In this way, the suction device of the present invention can suck a relatively large amount of hydrogen gas in a short time, and can shorten the time spent sucking a predetermined amount of hydrogen gas.

[0040] The reaction between the magnesium in the hydrogen generator and citric acid is exothermic, so when hydrogen is generated inside the container 2, the surface of the container 2 may reach approximately 50°C. This can be addressed by using a container 2 with an insulating effect, such as an embossed one, or by wrapping a cardboard sleeve around a paper cup.

[0041] There is no particular restriction on the size of the suction device 1 as long as it is small enough to be held by a person, but if the hydrogen gas generator packaged in the nonwoven fabric packaging body 8 weighs about 3 g, the height of the suction device 1 with the lid body 3 fitted can be about 80 mm, the cross-sectional length of the mouth 22 of the container 2 can be about 60 mm, and the cross-sectional length of the bottom 42 can be about 40 mm. In this case, the amount of water in the water pack 9 may be about 3 to 5 cc, so the water pack 9 can be sized to fit in the container 2.

[0042] The basic procedure for sucking hydrogen gas from the suction device 1 is shown below in steps 1 to 3. It is assumed that the container 2 of the suction device 1 previously contains a nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing a hydrogen gas generator, a water pack 9, and a suction pipe 5. The nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator is stored by removing the core 4 and placing it on the bottom of the container 2, the water pack 9 is stored in the gap formed between the side of the core 4 and the body 21 of the container 2 or in the bottom 2 of the container 2, and the suction pipe 4 is inserted into a hole 42a formed in the bottom 42 of the core and stored. Note that the procedure for sucking hydrogen gas is not limited to steps 1 to 3.

[0043] <Step 1> The lid 3 is removed from the container 2, and the suction pipe 5 inserted into the hole 42a of the core inside the container 2 is pulled out and removed, and the water pack 9 is also removed from the gap formed between the side of the core 4 and the body 21 of the container 2 or from the bottom of the container 2 by removing the core 4. <Step 2> The water pack 9 is opened, and water is sprayed onto the core 4, which is again suspended in the container 2. The water drips from the holes 42a and 42d formed in the bottom 42 of the core 4, and permeates the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator, generating hydrogen gas. <Step 3> The lid is immediately fitted onto the mouth 22 of the container 2, and the suction pipe 5 is inserted into the hole 31 formed in the lid and brought into contact with the opening of the recess 42b formed in the bottom 42 of the core 4, and hydrogen gas is sucked in.

[0044] As shown in steps 1 to 3, by carrying the suction device 1, which contains the nonwoven fabric packaging 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator, the water pack 9, and the suction pipe 5, it is possible to inhale hydrogen gas even in places where water is not available. Furthermore, if a nonwoven fabric packaging body 8 containing a spare hydrogen gas generator and a water pack 9 are prepared, the container 2 and lid 3 of the suction device 1 used in steps 1 to 3 can be used repeatedly to inhale hydrogen gas.

[0045] By storing and carrying the suction pipe 5, the nonwoven fabric package 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator, and the water pack 9 in the container 2 of the suction device 1, it is convenient to be able to inhale hydrogen gas even in places where water is difficult to obtain. In this case, if the nonwoven fabric package 8 containing the hydrogen gas generator and the water pack 9 are carried as spares in a bag or handbag, hydrogen gas can be inhaled repeatedly with a simple operation. [Industrial Applicability]

[0046] The present invention allows hydrogen gas to be inhaled with a simple operation and the inhaler can be used repeatedly, so it meets the expectations of people who want to inhale hydrogen gas on a daily basis. [Explanation of symbols]

[0047] 1: Hydrogen gas inhaler 2: Container 21: Torso 22: Mouth 23: Step 3: Lid 31: Hole (through which the suction pipe can be inserted) 4: Core 41: Flange part 42: Bottom 42a: Hole (through which the suction pipe can be inserted) 42b: Depression 42c: Hole (through which hydrogen gas can pass) 42d: Drainage hole for sprayed water 5: Suction pipe 6: Fragrance balls 7: Sponge piece 8: Nonwoven fabric packaging containing hydrogen gas generator 9: Water pack

Claims

1. A hydrogen gas inhaler having a container consisting of a cylindrical body with a bottom and a mouth, a lid that fits into the mouth, and a core that is housed in the container, and capable of inhaling hydrogen gas generated by spraying water onto a nonwoven fabric package containing a hydrogen gas generator made of magnesium, citric acid, and cellulose, The mouth of the container has a larger cross-sectional area than the body, and a step is formed at the boundary between the mouth and body of the container, The cover has a hole through which the suction pipe can be inserted. the core is cylindrical with an open upper end and a closed lower end, and a flange portion is formed on the edge of the upper end, and the flange portion is suspended and held by a stepped portion of the container; The bottom of the lower end of the core is formed with a hole through which a suction pipe can be inserted, a recess, and a hole at the bottom of the recess through which hydrogen gas can pass, the suction pipe is housed in the hole through which the suction pipe can be inserted, and a suction ball is housed in the recess, A hydrogen gas suction device characterized in that, when suctioning hydrogen gas, the suction pipe is inserted into a hole formed in the lid body and abutted against a recess formed in the bottom of the lower end of the core to suction hydrogen gas.

2. 2. The hydrogen gas suction tool according to claim 1, wherein an inclined portion is provided at a location other than the depression at the bottom of the lower end of the core, a hole is formed in the inclined portion through which the suction pipe can be inserted, and a hole is further formed at the lowest part of the inclined portion through which sprayed water can be discharged.

3. 3. The hydrogen gas suction tool according to claim 1, wherein a gap is formed between a part of the flange portion of the core and the container, and a water pack is inserted through the gap to store the water pack.

4. 3. The hydrogen gas inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein a gap is formed between the core and the container, a water pack is inserted through the gap and stored therein, and a nonwoven fabric packaging body containing a hydrogen gas generator is stored at the bottom of the container.

5. 3. The hydrogen gas suction tool according to claim 1, wherein the recess of the core containing the incense ball is covered with a piece of sponge.

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