ES1278335U - REUSABLE MASK (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Reusable mask (1) comprising a one-piece textile material body (10), in which a front part (2) and two interior parts are differentiated, an upper part (3) that rests on the nose and a lower one (4) that rests on the chin and two lateral straps (5) in the shape of a handle that pass behind the ears to hold the mask on the user's face; one of the ends of each strip (5) is fixed to the corner of the upper fold (12). The end of each strip (5) that remains loose passes into the mask (1) through the corner of the lower fold (13) without fixing, being fastened inside the mask with a knot (6) in the strip (5). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

REUSABLE MASK

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The purpose of this utility model application is the registration of a reusable double-fabric mask with an interior pocket for suitable filter elements of the user's choice that can also be complemented with a cover and that, due to its design, presents advantages not resolved by the masks. that are currently available.

This invention belongs to the hygiene sector, specifically to that of personal hygiene and protection.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Given the current health crisis that recommends or even forces the population to use masks in a more or less prolonged way, it is essential to meet their requirements for comfort of use and protection.

One of the fundamental problems is that the use of other masks allows the entry and exit of air through the top and side, unless they are placed very tightly. In this case, its use causes discomfort behind the ears due to the adjustment rubbers. If the rubber bands are left loose to avoid this effect, the masks lose a large part of their protective capacity, for various reasons: the mask does not close well on the sides and / or on the top, the mask is lowered, eventually leaving the nose is exposed and, as a consequence of this, the user has to be putting on the mask continuously with the consequent danger of contagion by contact of the hands with the outer part of the mask.

On the other hand, the exhaled mist that escapes through the upper part clouds the glasses graduated or sun that the user can wear, especially when talking, with the discomfort and danger that reduced vision entails.

Additionally, and unlike other devices, the construction of the mask object of this report does not require rubber or metal parts for its perfect fit, allowing the manufacture of ecological versions of it.

There are also many people who are presenting skin irritation, dermatitis and massive appearance of pimples and acne in the area of friction of the masks, especially when they are synthetic and are worn tight to fit well, an extreme that would be resolved using hypoallergenic textiles.

Although it is true that there are multiple masks, with different characteristics available to users, almost all of greater technical complexity and with more expensive manufacturing procedures, they only solve some of the aforementioned aspects (ES 2759492 T3 mask for spectacle users, ES 1247 750 U mask with interchangeable filter, ES 1248 904 U safety mask, among others).

After reviewing the current state of the art, the applicant is not aware of the existence of a device that meets all the structural characteristics equal or similar to those presented in this specification.

In summary, the present invention arises from the need to offer a reusable, washable and / or easily sanitizable mask, with an interchangeable filter, without plastic or metallic elements, of simple manufacture and affordable cost, comfortable for the user even when used for time. long-lasting, customizable, safe to store, and won't fog up your glasses.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The mask presented consists of a one-piece textile material body, comprising a front part, two interior parts, an upper one that rests on the nose and a lower one that rests on the chin, and two shaped side strips. handle that they pass behind the ears to hold it on the wearer's face, without it moving when gesturing, speaking or with movement.

The mask is made with a double layer, presenting an opening for the placement of a filter suitable for the protection needs of each user. Its design is specially designed so that a surgical mask can also be inserted inside as a filtering element, thus avoiding its contact with the skin and offering an easily accessible and affordable filter solution for the general public.

The upper inner part covers the nose and its edge runs along the user's face, glued to it, below the front part of the mask to the side edge. In the same way, the lower inner part wraps around the chin and runs along the face of the wearer glued to it under the front part of the mask to the side edge. Its design makes the textile material twist from the nose to the side and from the chin to the side, thus attaching it to the face and allowing a perfect fit without additional metallic or plastic elements.

In this way, there are no free gaps that allow dust, germs or other pathogens to enter the contour of the mask, nor does it allow mist to escape to mist the user's glasses when breathing or talking with the mask on, reducing, in addition, the chances of infecting other people.

For this, it is not necessary for the mask to be tightly fitted against the face with the strips, thus avoiding damage and discomfort to the ears or the mask rubbing against the skin.

In the inner pocket created by the double layer of the textile material used, a filter material will be placed in accordance with the current or future recommendations of the health authorities (synthetic, water-repellent, bactericidal, waterproof fabrics, TNT, triple-layer filters, virucidal, bactericides, surgical masks, multilayer filters, etc.) that will cover the entire interior surface of the mask.

The material used to manufacture the mask will be washable and / or sanitizable and / or sterilizable using the methods recommended at all times by the authorities. sanitary (washing in a washing machine, sanitizing in the oven, with steam in the microwave, bath in alcohol and subsequent drying, etc.) in order to be able to reuse the mask unlimited times just by changing the filter element and thus reduce the economic impact that the recommended or mandatory use of masks by the population.

The design without folds on the front allows personalization with drawings, logos, badges of educational centers or sports clubs, embroidery, photographs, etc. at the user's choice.

The mask can be complemented with a cover made of plastic material with a fold and three open edges that is held with two rubber bands to house the mask inside and guarantee its hygienic use and storage.

With this, the needs that give rise to the present invention are covered, offering clear advantages for the user in terms of comfort (it has no plastic or metallic parts, does not damage the ears and avoids skin reactions, its use does not cloud the glasses) , in terms of aesthetics (customizable with different drawings, embroidery, prints, prints), economically (reusable, washable and / or easily sanitizable), in terms of protection (perfect fit to the face without leaving gaps, interchangeable filter of any type, possibility of using surgical masks as a filter, possibility to store it hygienically in a cover, avoids the danger of compromised vision due to fog in the glasses), as well as production (simple and affordable manufacturing) and special needs ( possibility of manufacturing ecological, vegan, hypoallergenic models, etc.)

BRIEF 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, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, in which, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented. following:

Figure 1.- Perspective view of the mask as it would be placed on the user's face.

Figure 2.- Front view of the mask as it would be placed on the user's face. Figure 3.- Front view in plan with the mask closed

Figure 4.- Rear view in plane with the mask closed

Figure 5.- Rear view in plane with the lower part open, the fastening strips are visible inside

Figure 6.- Scheme of the route of the strips in which the knot that allows to adjust the length of the strips inside the mask is observed

Figure 7.- Lateral vertical section in which the arrangement of the textile material and the filter is observed.

Figure 8.- Rear view opening the two layers that reveals the location of the filter Figure 9.- Plastic cover to store the mask when it is not being used

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

An example of an execution of the mask (1) presented in this report is presented below. It is made up of a rectangle of textile material (10), cut according to a table of measurements that includes the different sizes for women, men or children and adolescents.

The bottom edges (8) can be finished with a fine hem sewn towards the wrong side of the fabric. They can also be heat-sealed, laser cut, with bias or live, depending on the type of textile material (10) used for the body of the mask (1), or finished using any other suitable method to avoid deterioration of the textile material (10 ) in the cut.

The rectangle of textile material (10) is folded in half thus creating a double layer, forming a pocket (7) in which, once the mask (1) is finished mounting, any type of filter (11) can be placed that will cover the entire internal surface of the same (see figure 7 and figure 8).

First, the lower edge (8) is folded inwards, which is left with an opening that gives access to the pocket (7). Then the upper edge (9) is also bent inward so that the lower edge (8) is covered. Once the textile material (10) has been folded in this way, they are incorporated into the corners of the upper fold (12) on both sides the two fastening strips (5) made of a semi-elastic material that does not require finishing. Both sides of the mask (1) are fixed so that the strips (5) are also fixed in the corners of the upper fold (12) and a step in the corners of the lower fold (13) to pass the loose end of the strips (5) towards the inside of the mask (1) (see figures 5 and 6).

Once the free ends of the strips (5) have been passed into the mask (1), a knot (6) is made at the end of each strip (5) that will determine its length according to the physiognomy of each user ( see figure 6).

By placing the mask (1) with the upper part without opening (3) resting on the nose, the front part (2) between the nose and the chin and the lower part with opening (4) under the chin, the construction itself it forces the textile material (10) to stick to the shape of the face without leaving gaps and without the need for the strips (5) to exert force (see figures 1 and 2).

The mask (1) will preferably be made of hypoallergenic cotton or similar fabric to avoid skin reactions and facilitate washing at 60 degrees in a domestic washing machine, being able to use any other type of fabric depending on the characteristics of the user to whom it is addressed (gender of knitted or other elastic or non-elastic fabrics, made of natural or synthetic fibers), as long as they allow washing and / or sanitizing and / or sterilization using the methods, temperatures and products recommended by the health authorities at all times.

The mask (1) can be complemented with a cover (14) comprising a folded plastic or cardboard (15) and two rubber bands (16), which are held by lateral slits (17) made on both sides, to house the mask inside and guarantee hygienic use and storage of the same (figure 9).

Claims (6)

1. Reusable mask (1) comprising a one-piece textile material body (10), in which a front part (2) and two interior parts are differentiated, an upper part (3) that rests on the nose and a lower one (4) that rests on the chin and two lateral straps (5) in the shape of a handle that pass behind the ears to hold the mask on the user's face; one of the ends of each strip (5) is fixed to the corner of the upper fold (12). The end of each strip (5) that remains loose passes into the mask (1) through the corner of the lower fold (13) without fixing, being held inside the mask with a knot (6) in the strip (5). 2. Reusable mask (1) according to claim 1 where the double arrangement of the textile material (10) forms an inner pocket (7) to locate a filter (11). 3. Reusable mask (1) according to claims 1 and 2 wherein the filtering element or filter (11) is a surgical mask. 4. Reusable mask (1) according to any of the preceding claims in which the materials used are of ecological and / or hypoallergenic and / or vegan origin. A reusable mask (1) according to any one of the preceding claims in which the front part includes a print, a serigraph, an embroidery or an application of a logo, image, spelling or name. 6. Reusable mask (1) according to any of the preceding claims with a folded plastic or cardboard cover (14) secured with rubber bands or tapes, to store the mask (1) inside.