Liquid material observer and liquid material observer set

Abstract

The present invention relates to a liquid material observer and a liquid material observer set, the liquid material observer comprising: a lens; and a liquid substance holder having a through-hole in which the lens is installed, and including a body portion, in which a double-sided tape is installed to surround the upper surface of the lens and a release sheet is adhered to the entire upper surface of the double-sided tape, and a handle portion, which extends from a portion of the body portion; and a tightly fitting cover which is formed to cover the entire body portion, has a through-hole for supplying light to the lens, and includes a cover plate rotatably coupled to one end of the body portion and a cover handle extending from a portion of the cover plate, wherein an upper surface portion of the lens surrounded by the double-sided tape is a region on which a liquid substance is placed, and a user identifies the liquid substance, placed on the upper surface portion of the lens, via the lower surface of the lens.

Description

Liquid substance observer and liquid substance observer set

[0001] The present invention relates to a liquid substance observer that enables the observation of a liquid substance, and more specifically, to a disposable liquid substance observer and a liquid substance observer set that enables the visual observation of a liquid substance.

[0002] First of all, the term "liquid substance" below is defined to include all kinds of bodily fluids contained within the human body, such as saliva, blood, semen, sweat, urine, and tears, and in a broader sense, to include various kinds of similar liquid substances, including organic and inorganic compounds used in scientific research such as medicine, bio, water quality, and environment.

[0003] Infertility testing for men involves observing sperm count, morphology, and motility. To undergo these tests, men visit specialized medical institutions to request sperm analysis and assess their health and physical condition based on the results. However, visiting a specialized institution for an examination requires taking time out of a busy work schedule and navigating inconvenient and complex procedures.

[0004] To resolve this inconvenience, as disclosed in Korean Registered Patents No. 10-2435175 and No. 10-2288223, personal test kits have been developed and distributed, and individuals are performing sperm tests on themselves using these personal test kits.

[0005] However, there is a growing demand from individuals to easily assess the condition of their sperm without consuming significant cost or time. In other words, there is an increasing need to understand the state of their sperm to some extent simply by visually inspecting it at a low cost, without having to analyze details such as sperm count, morphology, or motility.

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a liquid substance observer and a liquid substance observer set that enable a user to easily and at a low cost observe and verify various liquid substances, such as their own sperm.

[0007] A liquid substance observer according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above objective comprises: a lens; a liquid substance holder comprising a body portion having a through groove formed therein, wherein the lens is installed in the through groove, and a double-sided tape is installed to surround the upper surface of the lens and a release liner is adhered to the entire upper surface of the double-sided tape, and a handle portion extending from a part of the body portion; and a sealing cover formed to cover the entire body portion, having a through hole formed therein for supplying light to the lens, a cover plate rotatably coupled to one end of the body portion, and a cover handle extending from a part of the cover plate, wherein the upper surface portion of the lens surrounded by the double-sided tape is an area where the liquid substance is placed, and a user can check the liquid substance placed on the upper surface portion of the lens through the lower surface of the lens.

[0008] A liquid substance observer according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a mounting portion protruding downward along the edge of the body portion.

[0009] The above cover plate may have at least one first fastening part formed therein, and the above liquid material holder may have at least one second fastening part formed therein that is fastened to the first fastening part.

[0010] The above double-sided tape may be formed on all or part of the body portion, excluding the upper surface of the lens.

[0011] A liquid substance observer set according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above objective may include: a lens; a stick for collecting a liquid substance; a liquid substance holder comprising a body portion having a through groove formed therein, wherein the lens is installed in the through groove, and a double-sided tape is installed to surround the upper surface of the lens and a release liner is adhered to the entire upper surface of the double-sided tape, and a handle portion extending from a part of the body portion; a sealing cover formed to cover the entire body portion, having a through hole formed to supply light to the lens, a cover plate rotatably coupled to one end of the body portion, and a cover handle extending from a part of the cover plate; an observer case comprising a body having a receiving space formed to accommodate the liquid substance holder with the lens installed therein and the sealing cover, and a case flange formed in an annular shape along the rim of the lower surface of the body; and a cover container having a cover portion covering the body of the observer case and a cover flange formed in an annular shape at the bottom of the cover portion to correspond to the case flange.

[0012] A liquid substance observer set according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a mounting portion protruding downward along the edge of the body portion.

[0013] The above cover plate may have at least one first fastening part formed therein, and the above liquid material holder may have at least one second fastening part formed therein that is fastened to the first fastening part.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is manufactured with a minimal configuration, which is inexpensive to purchase, and has the advantage of allowing one to easily and quickly observe liquid substances, such as one's own sperm, through the lens after placing and closing the liquid substance on the top of the lens.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a liquid substance observer set according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a liquid substance observer set according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of an observer case according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of an observer case according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a liquid substance observer mounted on an observer case according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a liquid substance observer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the usage state of a liquid substance observer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a liquid material holder in a liquid material observer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of a liquid material holder in a liquid material observer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a portion in which a liquid substance is placed in a liquid substance placement stand according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Identical or similar components regardless of drawing symbols are assigned the same reference number, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. Furthermore, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of related prior art could obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, such detailed description will be omitted.

[0026] Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0027] A singular expression includes a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0028] In this application, each step described may be performed regardless of the order listed, except where it must be performed in the order listed by a particular causal relationship.

[0029] In this application, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0030] The present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a liquid substance observer set according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, the final productized form of the liquid substance observer set (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention may be such that a liquid substance observer (200, see FIG. 6) is mounted in an observer case (110), and a cover container (120) is placed over the observer case (110) on which the liquid substance observer (200) is mounted to seal the liquid substance observer (200).

[0032] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a liquid substance observer set according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, a liquid substance observer set (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an observer case (110), a cover container (120), a stick (130), a liquid substance holder (140), a lens (150), and a sealing cover (160).

[0033] The observation case (110) may include a body having a receiving space formed therein for mounting a liquid material holder (140), a lens (150), and a sealing cover (160), and a case flange (113) formed in an annular shape along the lower edge of the body to prevent deformation of the observation case (110). Additionally, a portion of the case flange (113) may be formed to protrude so that the protruding portion can be used as a handle when the cover container (120) is removed from the observation case (110). Here, the receiving space may be formed as a plurality of grooves formed in a plurality of layers.

[0034] The cover container (120) may include a cover portion covering the body of the observer case (110) and a cover flange formed in an annular shape at the lower part of the cover portion to correspond to the case flange (113). When the cover container (120) is detached from the observer case (110), it can be used as a container capable of holding a liquid substance.

[0035] The stick (130) is in the shape of a rod overall, and can be collected by applying a liquid substance to one end.

[0036] The liquid material holder (140) may be configured such that a fastening groove is formed for fastening the lens (150), and the user can place the liquid material on the lens (150) using a stick (130), and a handle may be provided so that the user can observe the liquid material.

[0037] The close-fitting cover (160) can serve as a cover to cover the area where the liquid material is placed on the liquid material holder (140) so that the liquid material placed on the liquid material holder (140) does not flow down. To this end, the close-fitting cover (160) is hinge-coupled to the liquid material holder (140) and rotates around the hinge axis so that it can move away from the liquid material holder (140) or be in close contact with the liquid material holder (140).

[0038] Here, the liquid substance holder (140), lens (150), and close cover (160) can be assembled together to form a liquid substance observer (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Hereinafter, an observer case (110) will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and FIG. 4. FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of an observer case according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of an observer case according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the observation case (110) is a receiving space formed in the body and can form two grooves that form two layers with different heights. A stick groove (111) is formed in the lower layer of the two grooves, and a main body groove (112) can be formed in the upper layer formed above the lower layer.

[0041] The stick groove (111) is formed in correspondence with the shape of the stick (130) so that the stick (130) can be fitted and coupled, and a part of the stick groove (111) is formed as a first detachment groove (111a) that is larger than the thickness (width) of the stick (130) so that the user can easily detach (separate) the stick (130) from the stick groove (111) with a finger.

[0042] The main body groove (112) can be formed in correspondence with the shape of the liquid substance holder (140) so that the main body, i.e., the liquid substance observer (200), can be fitted. This main body groove (112) can be formed with a fitting groove (112a) that allows the body part (141) of the liquid substance holder (140) to be fitted, and a second detachment groove (112b) that is connected to the fitting groove (112a) and allows the handle part (142) of the liquid substance holder (140) to be fitted, with a portion being larger than the thickness (width) of the handle part (142). At this time, the second detachment groove (112b) can allow the user to easily detach (separate) the liquid substance observer (200) from the main body groove (112) with their finger.

[0043] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a liquid substance observer mounted in an observer case according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, when the liquid substance observer (200) is supplied as a product, the stick (130) is inserted into the stick groove (111), and then the liquid substance holder (140) and the contact cover (150) are hinge-coupled and inserted into the main body groove (112) in a state of close contact with each other.

[0044] Below, the liquid substance observer and the sealing cover (160) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10.

[0045] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a liquid substance observer according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the usage state of a liquid substance observer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the liquid substance observer (200) may include a liquid substance holder (140), a lens (150), and a sealing cover (160).

[0047] One end of the liquid material holder (140) and one end of the close cover (160) can be connected by a hinge joint (A). Accordingly, the close cover (160) can rotate up to a set angle, such as 90 degrees or 180 degrees, relative to the hinge joint (A), thereby allowing the body portion (141) of the liquid material holder (140) to be covered or opened.

[0048] The close-fitting cover (160) may have a cover plate (161) and a cover handle (162) formed by extending from the cover plate (161) to the handle portion (142) of the liquid material holder (140), and the cover plate (161) may have a first fastening portion (163) and a through hole (164) formed therein.

[0049] The cover plate (161) is intended to cover the entire body portion (141) of the liquid material holder (140), and it is preferable that it have the same shape and size as the body portion (141) of the liquid material holder (140). However, the size and shape of the cover plate (161) are not limited thereto, and it may be of a size or shape capable of covering the body portion (141) of the liquid material holder (140).

[0050] The cover handle (162) is used when the user rotates the close cover (160) and may be formed to be shorter than or equal to the handle portion (142) of the liquid material holder (140). Additionally, the cover handle (162) may have a beveled or stepped surface facing the liquid material holder (140) so that the user can easily detach the cover handle (162) from the liquid material holder (140) with their fingers.

[0051] The first fastening part (163) is for close fastening between the close cover (160) and the liquid material holder (140), and can be fastened to the second fastening part (141c) of the liquid material holder (140). The first fastening part (163) may be composed of at least one or more, but may be omitted depending on the case.

[0052] The through hole (164) is for supplying light to the lens (150) and can be formed so as to be positioned directly above the lens (150) while the sealing cover (160) is in close contact with the liquid material holder (140).

[0053] Hereinafter, a liquid substance holder (140) will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a liquid substance holder in a liquid substance observer according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of a liquid substance holder in a liquid substance observer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the liquid material holder (140) may include a body part (141), a handle part (142) connected to the body part (141), and a mounting part (143).

[0055] The body portion (141) may be configured to allow a liquid substance to be placed therein and a lens (150) to be installed so that the liquid substance can be observed through the lens. To this end, a double-sided tape (141b) may be installed on a portion or the entire area of ​​the body portion (141), excluding the area where the lens (150) or the lens (150) and the second fastening portion (141c) are installed on the upper surface. That is, the double-sided tape (141b) may be installed to surround the upper area of ​​the lens (150). Additionally, a release liner (141a) may be adhered to and installed on the double-sided tape (141b).

[0056] Here, the release liner (141a) can be removed from the double-sided tape (141b) by the user after the user places the liquid substance in the area where the lens (150) is installed using the stick (130). When the release liner (141a) is removed in this way, the double-sided tape (141b) is exposed, and accordingly, when the adhesive cover (160) is attached to the liquid substance holder (140), the double-sided tape (141b) adheres to the adhesive cover (160) so that the placed liquid substance does not flow down.

[0057] The handle portion (142) is formed in a shape that extends longitudinally from the body portion (141), and a protrusion (142a) is formed on the upper surface that contacts one end of the cover handle (162) of the close-fitting cover (160), and a hanging groove (142b), which is a through hole that can be hung on a nail or a hook, may be formed near the end. Additionally, a plurality of anti-slip protrusions (142c) to prevent slipping may be formed on the back surface of the handle portion (142).

[0058] The mounting portion (143) may protrude downward along the edge of the body portion (141). Taking FIG. 9 as an example, the mounting portion (143) may be formed to protrude downward along the edge of the body portion (141) to a part of the handle portion (142), in a clockwise direction from one end and a counterclockwise direction from the other end, respectively, based on the hinge joint portion. This mounting portion (143) allows the liquid substance holder (140) to be stably positioned when the liquid substance observer (200) is placed on a floor, a desk, or a smartphone.

[0059] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a portion in which a liquid substance is placed in a liquid substance placement stand according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 10, a double-sided tape (141b) is not formed in the upper region of a lens (150) installed through a body portion (141), and a double-sided tape (141b) may be installed around the upper region of the lens (150). Accordingly, the upper region of the lens (150) may become a liquid substance placement area (c) due to the thickness of the double-sided tape (141b).

[0060] The technical features disclosed in each embodiment of the present invention are not limited to that embodiment only, and as long as they are not mutually incompatible, the technical features disclosed in each embodiment may be combined and applied to different embodiments.

[0061] Therefore, in each embodiment, the technical features are described primarily, but as long as the technical features are not mutually incompatible, they may be combined and applied together.

[0062] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and the attached drawings, and various modifications and variations may be possible from the perspective of those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should be defined not only by the claims of this specification but also by equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. Lens; A liquid material holder comprising a body portion having a through groove formed therein, a lens installed in the through groove, a double-sided tape installed to surround the upper surface of the lens and a release liner attached to the entire upper surface of the double-sided tape, and a handle portion extending from a part of the body portion; and It includes a cover plate rotatably coupled to one end of the body portion and a cover handle extending from a part of the cover plate, formed to cover the entire body portion and having a through hole for supplying light to the lens, and a close cover. The upper surface portion of the lens surrounded by the above double-sided tape is an area where a liquid substance is placed, and A liquid substance observer that allows a user to check a liquid substance placed on the upper surface portion of the lens through the lower surface of the lens.

2. In Paragraph 1, A liquid substance observer further comprising a mounting portion protruding downward along the edge of the body portion.

3. In Paragraph 1 or 2, The above cover plate has at least one first fastening part formed therein, and The above liquid material holder is a liquid material observer having at least one second fastening part formed therein that is connected to the first fastening part.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above double-sided tape is a liquid substance observer formed on all or part of the body portion excluding the upper surface of the lens.

5. Lens; A stick for collecting liquid substances; A liquid material holder comprising a body portion having a through groove formed therein, a lens installed in the through groove, a double-sided tape installed to surround the upper surface of the lens and a release liner attached to the entire upper surface of the double-sided tape, and a handle portion extending from a part of the body portion; A close-fitting cover formed to cover the entire body portion and having a through hole for supplying light to the lens, a cover plate rotatably coupled to one end of the body portion, and a cover handle extending from a part of the cover plate; An observer case comprising a body having a receiving space formed therein for mounting the liquid material holder on which the lens is installed and the close-fitting cover, and a case flange formed in an annular shape along the rim of the lower surface of the body; and A liquid substance observer set comprising a cover portion covering the body of the observer case and a cover container having a cover flange formed in an annular shape at the bottom of the cover portion to correspond to the case flange.

6. In Paragraph 5, A liquid substance observer set further comprising a mounting portion protruding downward along the edge of the body portion.

7. In Paragraph 5 or 6, The above cover plate has at least one first fastening part formed therein, and The above liquid material holder is a liquid material observation device set having at least one second fastening part formed to be connected to the first fastening part.

8. In Paragraph 5 or 6, A liquid substance observer set comprising: the above receiving space includes two grooves forming two layers having different heights, wherein a stick groove into which the stick is inserted is formed in the lower layer of the two grooves, and a main body groove into which a liquid substance observer made of the lens, the liquid substance holder, and the close-fitting cover is inserted is formed in the upper layer formed above the lower layer.

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