<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sandglass for pressing a lid when instant noodles are boiled and measuring a time with a compact size. ??<P>SOLUTION: An arm shaped plate for pressing a part of an outer peripheral part of the lid of the instant noodle container is added to a sandglass and placed in the side or an upper part of the instant noodle container for use. ??<P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT ??