ES1247750U - REUSABLE HYGIENIC PROTECTION MASK WITH INTERCHANGEABLE FILTER (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Reusable hygienic protection mask with an interchangeable filter characterized by being formed from a main body (2), made up of a cup-shaped part that covers the user's mouth area, and a removable cover (3), both of washable, and at least one interchangeable disposable filter (4) that is coupled between said body (2) and the lid (3); said filter (4) being made up of an element in the form of a disk or tablet of dimension suitable to be coupled between the body (2) and the cover (3) where both parts have respective grids (5). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

REUSABLE HYGIENIC PROTECTION MASK WITH

INTERCHANGEABLE FILTER

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as expressed in the statement of the present specification, refers to a reusable hygienic protection mask with an interchangeable filter that contributes, to the intended function, advantages and characteristics, which are described in detail below.

The object of the present invention lies in a reusable hygienic protection mask that has the particularity of having a structural configuration that, advantageously, in addition to being washable even in the dishwasher, allows the use of an easily interchangeable filter, being shaped to starting from a main body with mouth cover with a removable cover in which a disposable filter of the classification and unattached protection is incorporated.

FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

The field of application of the present invention falls within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of personal protection devices against particles and contagion by viruses and bacteria, focusing particularly on the field of masks.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Currently, there are mainly two types of oral hygiene protection masks: surgical masks, made up of by a protective cloth surface, which can be flat or pleated, and which is tied with ribbons, but that does not usually include any type of additional filter; and filtering or self-filtering masks, usually made of cloth or plastic, incorporating at least one microparticle filter with different degrees of protection (FFP1, FFP2, FFP3). These masks can also incorporate a valve, but the filter is usually not interchangeable.

Likewise, industrial protection masks or masks that include compartments for incorporating a filter, usually made of carbon, are known. However, in addition to having a more complex constitution and therefore more expensive economically, they are not intended for hygienic protection against contagion by viruses or bacteria, not only as protection against inhalation of dust particles, smoke or other toxic substances in work or emergency situations.

The objective of the present invention is, therefore, to provide the market with a new type of hygienic protection mask against contagion by viruses and bacteria that, being simple in nature and low in economic cost, can serve as a universal means of protection for any user for a long time. time, allowing its reuse as many times as necessary by simply washing it and replacing the filter, so that, in the event of a pandemic such as that caused by COVID-19, the need for massive use by all people to go out to Any site for long periods of time is not compromised by the shortage of supply that can be produced to cover this need with limited use masks such as surgical masks or filter masks that currently exist.

On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, it is It should be noted that, at least on the part of the applicant, the existence of any other reusable hygienic protection mask with an interchangeable filter, which has the same or similar technical and structural characteristics as the one claimed here, is unknown.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The reusable hygienic protection mask with interchangeable filter that the invention proposes is configured as the ideal solution to the aforementioned objective, with the characterizing details that make it possible and that distinguish it conveniently included in the final claims that accompany the present description.

Specifically, what the invention proposes, as previously pointed out, is a reusable hygienic protection mask that has the particularity of having a removable structural configuration formed by a body and a cap that, advantageously, in addition to being washable, even in the dishwasher allows the use of an interchangeable filter.

Preferably, the main body of the mask, made up of a cup-shaped part that covers the mouth area of the user, is made of hypoallergenic plastic material, preferably of the TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) type, preferably hypoallergenic soft silicone.

Preferably, the lid is also made of the same material, although it is preferably more rigid.

With this, the mask can be worn for hours without produce friction or irritation, can be washed after each use, with soap and water, alcohol or even inside the dishwasher without suffering any deformation. It can also be manufactured in different colors and even incorporate distinctive graphic elements.

For its part, the filter is preferably disposable, compatible with the IIR classification of a surgical mask, made up of a disk or pill-shaped element and of a size suitable for being coupled between the body and the mask cap, of so it will be replaced by a new one after each use.

The filter is preferably a particle filter made up of a double external filtering and hydrophobic splash-proof layer that is heat-sealed around its perimeter and an intermediate layer that provides rigidity and filtration.

Optionally, the filter can consist of an anti-condensation filter, without ruling out the possibility of including both types of filter at the same time, that is, anti-particle filter and anti-condensation filter.

Advantageously, the mask can be distributed commercially either separately or together as a kit of several filters of the same type or both types, these being also subsequently available independently as a spare accessory.

In any case, both the area of the main body of the mask on which the cap is incorporated by interposing the filter, and the cap itself have respective grids to allow air to pass through both parts as well as the filter.

In another order of things, it should be noted that, in the preferred embodiment, the The cap is fitted on the main body of the mask and is fixed by means of a press fit, for example through lugs provided on the inside of the cap, which are inserted into holes provided correspondingly on the front part of said main body, so that The placement and removal of said cover to change the filter can be done quickly and easily, without using any type of tool, but providing a secure hold for the intended use.

Finally, it is important to mention that the mask has elastic bands of adjustable length to allow an adequate hold on the head of each user, according to preference or need.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, the present specification is attached, as an integral part thereof, to a plan in which, by way of illustration and not limitation. the following has been represented:

Figure 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an example of the reusable hygienic protection mask with interchangeable filter object of the invention, represented with all its parts assembled, the general external configuration of the assembly being appreciated; and

Figure number 2.- Shows a perspective view of the example of the mask of the invention, according to the example shown in Figure 1, in this case represented with its different parts disassembled, the configuration thereof being appreciated.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the adopted numbering, an example of non-limiting embodiment of the reusable hygienic protection mask with interchangeable filter of the invention can be seen, which includes what is described in detail then.

Thus, as observed in said figures, the mask (1) of the invention is distinguished by being formed from a main body (2), made up of a cup-shaped part that covers the user's oral area, and a removable cover (3), both of which are washable, and, at least, a disposable and interchangeable filter (4) that is coupled between said body (2) and the cover (3).

Preferably, the body (2) is made of hypoallergenic plastic material, preferably of the TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) type, preferably hypoallergenic soft silicone. This material allows the body (2) of the mask to be semi-permanently adapted to the contour of the face by heating the body (2), adjusting it to the desired shape and subsequent rapid cooling of the body (2) to fix the shape desired.

Preferably, the cover (3) is also made of the same material as the main body (2) or somewhat harder.

Preferably, the filter (4) is made up of an element in the form of a disc or tablet and of a dimension suitable for being coupled between the body (2) and the cover (3) where both parts have respective grids (5).

Preferably filter (4) is a particulate filter. Optionally, the filter (4) is an anti-condensation filter, and, in another embodiment, the mask (1) incorporates two filters (4), one for particles and the other for condensation housed between the body (2) and the cover ( 3).

Preferably, the cap (3) is fitted on the main body (2) of the mask (1) by means of a pressure fit, for example through lugs (not visible in the figures) provided on the inside of the cap (3 ) that fit snugly into holes (6) provided correspondingly in the front of the main body (2).

Preferably, for fastening the mask (1) it has two elastic bands (7) of adjustable length through loops (8) provided on the edge of the main body (2) for adjustable fastening of the same. The fit of this hygienic mask avoids fogging of the same when using glasses, unlike cloth masks.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way to put it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the matter understands its scope and the advantages derived from it.

Claims (10)

1. - Reusable hygienic protection mask with an interchangeable filter characterized by being formed from a main body (2), made up of a cup-shaped part that covers the user's mouth area, and a removable cap (3), both washable in character, and at least one disposable and interchangeable filter (4) that is coupled between said body (2) and the lid (3); said filter (4) being made up of an element in the form of a disk or tablet of dimension suitable to be coupled between the body (2) and the cover (3) where both parts have respective grids (5). 2. - Reusable hygienic protection mask with an interchangeable filter, according to claim 1, characterized in that the body (2) is made of hypoallergenic plastic material. 3. - Reusable hygienic protection mask with an interchangeable filter, according to claim 2, characterized in that the body (2) is made of hypoallergenic soft silicone. 4. - Reusable hygienic protection mask with an interchangeable filter, according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the cap (3) is made of the same material as the main body (2). 5. - Reusable hygienic protection mask with interchangeable filter, according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the filter (4) is a particle filter. 6. - Reusable hygienic protection mask with interchangeable filter, according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the filter (4) is an anti-condensation filter. 7. - Reusable hygienic protection mask with interchangeable filter, according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it incorporates two filters (4), one for particles and the other for condensation housed between the body (2) and the cap (3) . 8. - Reusable hygienic protection mask with interchangeable filter, according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the cap (3) is fitted on the main body (2) of the mask (1) by means of pressure adjustment. 9. - Reusable hygienic protection mask with interchangeable filter, according to claim 8, characterized in that the cap (3) is coupled to the body (2) through lugs provided on the inside of the cap (3) that fit snugly into holes (6) provided in correspondence in the front part of the main body (2). 10. - Reusable hygienic protection mask with an interchangeable filter, according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, for attaching the mask (1), it has elastic bands (7) of adjustable length through loops ( 8) provided on the edge of the main body (2) for adjustable fastening of the same.