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.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.COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT【課題】カップ麺を茹でる際に蓋を押さえ、時間を計測する砂時計をコンパクトなサイズで実現する。【解決手段】砂時計にカップ麺の蓋の外周部分の一部を押さえる腕木状の板を追加し、カップ麺の横又は上に置いて使用する。【選択図】図2