ES1059841U

ES1059841U - Visual differentiating means. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1059841U
Application number: ES200500560U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Juan Carlos Ortega Guerrero
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2005-03-10
Filing date: 2005-03-10
Publication date: 2005-06-16
Anticipated expiration: 2015-03-10
Also published as: ES1059841Y

Abstract

Visual differentiating device, intended, mainly in establishments and meetings where a certain number of people usually congregate, making drinks in identical or similar containers, to seek such differentiation by coupling to said container a different visual differentiating device for each one of users who are in the closest environment, characterized by comprising an annular body (1), preferably of relatively small axial length with respect to its diameter, which has a lateral opening (2) that gives it a certain flexibility for allow its adaptation to the container (3), in which the said annular body (1) is located externally surrounding the body of the container (3) which can be for example a glass, a cup or the foot thereof, a cup or the handle of this, etc., the annular body (1) being suitably sized for its adaptation to each case. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Dispositivo diferenciador visual.Visual differentiating device.

Object of the invention

El presente Modelo de Utilidad se refiere, tal como indica el enunciado, a un dispositivo diferenciador visual destinado esencialmente a su uso en el sector de la hostelería, concretamente en discotecas, pubs, bares y en general en todos aquellos sitios donde haya aglomeración de consumidores de bebidas en vasos o copas, pudiendo así mismo, utilizarlo todas aquellas personas que deseen poner un distintivo personalizado a su consumición.This Utility Model refers to such as stated in the statement, to a visual differentiating device intended primarily for use in the hospitality sector, specifically in discos, pubs, bars and in general in all those places where there is an agglomeration of beverage consumers in glasses or cups, being able to use it all those people who wish to give a personalized badge to their consummation.

Más concretamente, la invención viene a procurar tal diferenciación visual al recipiente, es decir, el vaso, copa, taza, etc., en que se sirve la consumición al usuario, de la del resto de clientes que eventualmente se hallen a su alrededor consumiendo bebidas semejantes en recipientes idénticos o muy similares, mediante el acoplamiento al mismo de un dispositivo diferenciador visual que obviamente será distinto para cada uno de los usuarios que se encuentren en el entorno más próximo, evitando con ello posibles confusiones.More specifically, the invention comes to seek such visual differentiation to the container, that is, the glass, cup, cup, etc., in which the consumption is served to the user, of the other customers that eventually are around consuming similar drinks in identical containers or very similar, by coupling a device to it visual differentiator that will obviously be different for each of users who are in the closest environment, avoiding with it possible confusion.

Background of the invention

Ocurre con frecuencia, en establecimientos en los que se consumen bebidas que se suelen servir en vasos, copas o recipientes de índole parecida, y en los que puede llegar a congregarse un gran número de personas realizando consumiciones en idénticos recipientes al nuestro de bebidas o combinados de aspecto parecido, que al depositar el vaso, por ejemplo en la barra, nos resulte difícil identificar cual es el nuestro, al intentar recuperarlo, para seguir bebiendo.It occurs frequently, in establishments in drinks are consumed that are usually served in glasses, glasses or containers of a similar nature, and in which it can reach congregate a large number of people making drinks in identical containers of ours for drinks or combined appearance similar, that when depositing the glass, for example in the bar, we it is difficult to identify which is ours, when trying Recover it, to continue drinking.

Ello puede llevarnos a preferir perder el resto de consumición que aún nos quedaba, o arriesgarnos a contraer algún tipo de germen, si el vaso que escogemos pertenece a otro consumidor potencialmente portador del mismo.This may lead us to prefer losing the rest of consumption that we still had, or risk contracting some type of germ, if the glass we choose belongs to another Potentially bearer consumer.

En referencia al estado de la técnica, cabe señalar, que el peticionario del presente modelo de utilidad desconoce la existencia de un dispositivo diferenciador visual semejante al que preconiza la presente invención, el cual, tal como se describirá, elimina los inconvenientes mencionados y proporciona un sistema práctico y sencillo para la finalidad propuesta.In reference to the state of the art, it is possible point out that the petitioner of this utility model unknown the existence of a visual differentiating device similar to that advocated by the present invention, which, as will be described, eliminates the aforementioned inconveniences and provides a practical and simple system for the proposed purpose.

Explanation of the invention.

De esta forma, tal como se ha mencionado anteriormente, con la presente invención se ha ideado un dispositivo diferenciador visual destinado a proporcionar dicha distinción a los recipientes (vasos, copas, tazas...) de un consumidor u otro en un entorno en el que se produce la confluencia de un número considerable de consumidores de bebidas de aspecto similar en recipientes igualmente parecidos.In this way, as mentioned previously, with the present invention a visual differentiating device intended to provide said distinction to the containers (glasses, cups, cups ...) of a consumer or other in an environment where confluence occurs of a considerable number of consumers of aspect drinks similar in similar containers.

Para ello, el dispositivo está concretamente constituido por un cuerpo preferentemente flexible y de forma anular, cuya longitud axial es relativamente pequeña respecto a su diámetro, y que presenta una abertura lateral destinada a favorecer su adaptación a las dimensiones del recipiente que pretende diferenciar.For this, the device is specifically constituted by a preferably flexible and shaped body annular, whose axial length is relatively small with respect to its diameter, and that presents a lateral opening destined to favor its adaptation to the dimensions of the intended container differentiate.

De este modo, el cuerpo anular, se sitúa exteriormente rodeando el cuerpo del vaso, la parte ancha de la copa o el pié de la misma, o el asa de una taza, estando el dispositivo dimensionado adecuadamente para su adaptación a cada caso.In this way, the annular body is situated outwardly surrounding the body of the vessel, the wide part of the cup or the foot of it, or the handle of a cup, being the suitably sized device for adaptation to each case.

La invención, por su sencillez, admite la realización del cuerpo anular constituyente de la misma, en una muy amplia gama de materiales tales como celulosa, polietileno, caucho, etc. ya que se puede constituir tanto como un dispositivo diferenciador visual de tipo económico y barato, de un solo uso, que se dispense junto con la consumición, tal como se hace, por ejemplo, con un posa-vasos o una servilleta, o se puede constituir como un dispositivo diferenciador visual de tipo más personalizado, de carácter más duradero y resistente, pudiendo quedarse en posesión del mismo el consumidor para posteriores consumiciones o para otros lugares, incluso llevarlo siempre consigo.The invention, for its simplicity, admits realization of the constituent annular body thereof, in a very wide range of materials such as cellulose, polyethylene, rubber, etc. since it can be constituted as much as a device economic differentiator of economic and cheap type, of a single use, that it is dispensed together with the consumption, as it is done, by for example, with a cup holder or a napkin, or it can constitute as a visual differentiating device of type more personalized, more durable and resistant, being able to remain in the consumer's possession for later drinks or for other places, even take it always with him.

Otra de sus posibles aplicaciones de uso, está en las fiestas infantiles, por ejemplo cumpleaños, siendo de gran ayuda para que los pequeños puedan identificar con facilidad cual, de la cantidad de vasos de papel iguales que suelen haber en dichas celebraciones, es el suyo, dando además una pincelada simpática a la fiesta mediante divertidas formas diferentes y coloridas con las que el niño se sentirá identificado mientras consume su refresco.Another of its possible applications of use, is in children's parties, for example birthdays, being great help so that children can easily identify which one, of the same amount of paper cups that usually exist in these celebrations, it's yours, also giving a nice brushstroke to the party through fun different and colorful shapes with the that the child will feel identified while consuming his soda.

En el caso de una realización preferida de carácter personalizado, el dispositivo diferenciador visual está constituido por un cuerpo anular de estructura metálica y recubierto de plástico o caucho y adicionalmente provisto total o parcialmente de zonas con fotoluminiscencia, recogiendo así mismo la posibilidad de instalarle un circuito luminoso, con un sencillo funcionamiento de batería, manteniéndose sujeto al recipiente mediante simple presión o pudiendo estar provisto de un mecanismo o sistema de cierre de tipo convencional, tal como un pasador o semejante.In the case of a preferred embodiment of custom character, the visual differentiating device is constituted by an annular body of metallic structure and coated with plastic or rubber and additionally provided totally or partially from areas with photoluminescence, also collecting the possibility of installing a luminous circuit, with a simple battery operation, staying attached to the container by simple pressure or may be provided with a mechanism or conventional type closure system, such as a pin or similar.

En otra versión preferida de la invención, de tipo más económico y perecedero, el cuerpo anular está constituido por un material flexible, preferentemente desechable y en orden a mantener el medioambiente, de una composición biodegradable, siendo de fácil colocación y posterior comodidad en su desprendimiento del recipiente presentando la posibilidad de sujetarse al recipiente mediante una banda interiormente autoadhesiva.In another preferred version of the invention, of most economical and perishable type, the annular body is constituted by a flexible material, preferably disposable and in order to maintain the environment, of a biodegradable composition, being of easy placement and subsequent comfort in its detachment from the container presenting the possibility of attaching to the container through an internally self-adhesive band.

Dado, que el principal objetivo del dispositivo consiste en su carácter diferenciador, deberán ser notablemente variables tanto sus formas como sus colores, pudiendo de igual manera, incorporar marcas comerciales y/o nombres de los establecimientos, en campañas publicitarias etc., así como distintos motivos gráficos y/o alfanuméricos, pudiendo igualmente incorporar elementos diferenciadores adicionales de variadas formas, tales como un círculo, un cuadrado, un triángulo, o cualquier otro tipo de figura de formas más o menos complejas, por ejemplo, animales, flores, caricaturas, etc.Given, that the main objective of the device it consists in its differentiating character, they must be notably variables both their forms and their colors, being able to equal way, incorporate trademarks and / or names of establishments, in advertising campaigns etc., as well as different graphic and / or alphanumeric motifs, and can also incorporate additional differentiating elements of various forms, such like a circle, a square, a triangle, or any other type of more or less complex shapes, for example, animals, flowers, cartoons, etc.

El nuevo dispositivo diferenciador visual representa, por consiguiente, una estructura innovadora de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora para tal fin, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, le dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita.The new visual differentiating device represents, therefore, an innovative structure of structural and constitutive characteristics unknown up to now for this purpose, reasons that together with its practical utility, will provide sufficient grounds to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.

Description of the drawings

Para una mejor interpretación de la invención se acompaña la presente memoria descriptiva de unos dibujos en los que se ilustra, a título de ejemplo no limitativo, una forma de realización del dispositivo diferenciador visual objeto de la invención, según los principios de las reivindicaciones.For a better interpretation of the invention, accompanies the present specification of some drawings in which a form of non-limiting example is illustrated realization of the visual differentiating device object of the invention, according to the principles of the claims.

En dichos dibujos:In these drawings:

Las Figuras 1 y 2, muestran respectivamente sendas vistas en perspectiva frontal y posterior de una realización preferida del dispositivo diferenciador visual, que incorpora motivos gráficos así como un sencillo mecanismo de cierre.Figures 1 and 2 show respectively front and rear perspective views of one embodiment preferred of the visual differentiating device, which incorporates graphic motifs as well as a simple closing mechanism.

La Figura 3, muestra una vista en perspectiva de otra versión del dispositivo diferenciador visual, que incorpora un elemento diferenciador adicional en forma de círculo.Figure 3 shows a perspective view of another version of the visual differentiating device, which incorporates a additional differentiating element in the form of a circle.

La Figura 4, muestra una vista en perspectiva de otra versión de la invención que igualmente incorpora un elemento diferenciador adicional, que en este caso está constituido por una figura en forma de flores incorporando en su interior, como sistema de sujeción, una banda autoadhesiva.Figure 4 shows a perspective view of another version of the invention that also incorporates an element additional differentiator, which in this case is constituted by a figure in the form of flowers incorporating inside, as a system clamping, a self-adhesive band.

Las Figuras 5 a 9, muestran respectivos ejemplos ilustrativos de la ubicación del dispositivo de la invención en diversos tipos de recipiente para los que adopta distintas formas y tamaños adecuados a cada caso.Figures 5 to 9 show respective examples illustrative of the location of the device of the invention in various types of container for which it takes different forms and sizes appropriate to each case.

Description of an embodiment of the invention

A la vista de las comentadas figuras y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en las mismas un ejemplo de realización de la invención que comprende las partes indicadas a continuación.In view of the commented figures and agree with the numbering adopted, you can see in them a exemplary embodiment of the invention comprising the parts indicated below.

De esta forma, tal como se aprecia en la figura 1, el dispositivo diferenciador visual, está constituido por un cuerpo (1) de forma anular, cuya longitud axial es relativamente pequeña respecto a su diámetro, y que presenta una abertura lateral (2) la cual le otorga una cierta flexibilidad para permitir su adaptación al recipiente (3).In this way, as shown in the figure 1, the visual differentiating device, is constituted by a annular body (1), whose axial length is relatively small with respect to its diameter, and which has a lateral opening (2) which gives you some flexibility to allow your adaptation to the container (3).

La invención, prevé la posibilidad de incorporar, en orden a asegurar una buena sujeción del cuerpo anular (1) al recipiente (3), como muestra el ejemplo de la figura 1, un mecanismo o sistema de cierre de tipo convencional, tal como un pasador (4), pudiendo incorporar de forma alternativa, como en el caso representado en la figura 4, una banda interior autoadhesiva (5).The invention provides for the possibility of incorporating, in order to ensure a good hold of the annular body (1) when container (3), as shown in the example of figure 1, a closing mechanism or system of conventional type, such as a pin (4), being able to incorporate alternatively, as in the case depicted in figure 4, a self-adhesive inner band (5).

Como se ha mencionado anteriormente, el principal objetivo de la invención está en su carácter diferenciador, ello se consigue mediante la incorporación al antedicho cuerpo anular (1) de distintos colores, estampados, zonas con fotoluminiscencia, motivos gráficos (6), etc., y/o, como puede apreciarse en los ejemplos representados en las figuras 3 y 4, mediante la incorporación de elementos diferenciadores adicionales (7) de formas muy diversas, tales como por ejemplo un círculo, un cuadrado, un triángulo, o cualquier otro tipo de figura de formas más o menos complejas, por ejemplo, animales, flores, caricaturas, etc.As mentioned above, the main objective of the invention is in its differentiating character, it is achieved by incorporating the aforementioned annular body (1) of different colors, prints, areas with photoluminescence, graphic motifs (6), etc., and / or, as can be seen in the examples represented in figures 3 and 4, by incorporation of additional differentiating elements (7) of forms very diverse, such as a circle, a square, a triangle, or any other type of figure of more or less shapes complex, for example, animals, flowers, cartoons, etc.

En otra realización preferida de la invención, no representada, el cuerpo anular (1) incorpora, adicionalmente, la instalación de un circuito luminoso, con un sencillo funcionamiento de batería.In another preferred embodiment of the invention, no represented, the annular body (1) additionally incorporates the installation of a luminous circuit, with a simple operation Of battery.

En las figuras 5 a 9, se puede apreciar como el cuerpo anular (1), se sitúa exteriormente rodeando el cuerpo de un vaso largo (Fig.5), un vaso de plástico para una fiesta infantil (Fig. 6), la parte ancha de una copa (Fig. 7) o el pié de la misma (Fig. 8), o el asa de una taza (Fig.9), estando el dispositivo dimensionado adecuadamente para su adaptación a cada caso.In figures 5 to 9, it can be seen as the annular body (1), is located externally surrounding the body of a long glass (Fig. 5), a plastic cup for a children's party (Fig. 6), the wide part of a cup (Fig. 7) or the foot of it (Fig. 8), or the handle of a cup (Fig. 9), the device being properly sized for adaptation to each case.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, se hace constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental.Describe sufficiently the nature of the The present invention, as well as how to implement it, is it states that, within its essentiality, it may be taken to the practice in other embodiments that differ in detail from the one indicated by way of example, and which will reach also the protection that is collected as long as it is not altered, change or modify its fundamental principle.

Claims

1. Visual differentiating device, destined, mainly in establishments and meetings where a certain number of people are usually congregated making drinks in identical or similar containers, to ensure said differentiation by coupling to said container a different visual differentiating device for each of the users that are in the closest environment, characterized by comprising an annular body (1), preferably of relatively small axial length with respect to its diameter, which has a lateral opening (2) that gives it a certain flexibility to allow its adaptation to the container (3), in which said annular body (1) is located externally surrounding the body of the container (3) which can be for example a glass, a cup or the foot thereof, a cup or the this handle, etc., the annular body (1) being properly sized for adaptation to each case.

2. Visual differentiating device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that, additionally, the annular body (1) incorporates a conventional type closing mechanism or system, for example, a pin (4) and, optionally, a self-adhesive inner band ( 5).

3. Visual differentiating device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that, to distinguish one from another in a nearby environment, the annular body (1) has graphic motifs (6), or colors, or prints, or areas with luminescence, different and / or additional differentiating elements (7) of very different shapes, such as for example circles, squares, triangles, or any other type of figures of more or less complex shapes, such as animals, flowers, cartoons, etc., and may also incorporate marks trade names, custom names or denominations and / or all kinds of alphanumeric graphics.

4. Visual differentiating device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that in a preferred embodiment, not shown, the annular body (1) additionally incorporates the installation of a light circuit, by simple battery operation.