JP7352270B2 - mask - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to masks.

Patent Document 1 proposes that a sanitary mask be made fashionable by adding colors or decorations.

JP2006-263408A

Users of sanitary masks may desire to have their faces resemble those of celebrities or to reduce the outline of their faces as part of their fashion sense. However, since the mask proposed in Patent Document 1 uses a commercially available sanitary mask, the appearance of the user's face does not have the shape desired by the user.

According to one embodiment, the mask has a shape-retaining property capable of retaining the shape of the outer surface in a predetermined shape, and has a mask body whose inner surface covers at least a portion of the area below the nostrils of the user's face. , a pair of ear hooks connected to each side of the mask main body, and the ear hooks extend at least in the range from the joint with the mask main body to the ear contact position where they contact the user's ears. It has shape retention properties that allow the mask body to maintain its position relative to the user's head.
Further details will be explained in the embodiments below.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of a mask according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a mask according to the first example. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a mask according to the first example. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a mask according to the second example. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the structure of the inner layer. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of the structure of the inner layer. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of another example of the mask according to the first example. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an example of the structure of the first layer and the inner layer. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the structure of the first layer and the inner layer.

[1. Overview of mask]
(1) The mask included in this embodiment has a shape-retaining property that allows the outer surface to maintain a predetermined shape, and has an inner surface that covers at least a portion of the area below the nostrils of the user's face. It comprises a mask main body and a pair of ear hook parts connected to each side of the mask main body, and the ear hook parts are arranged at least from the joint with the mask main body to the ear contact position where they contact the user's ears. It has a shape-retaining property that can maintain the position of the mask body relative to the user's head.

The mask included in this embodiment is, for example, a sanitary mask that covers at least a portion of the user's face from the nostrils down and does not cover the eyes. Since the mask body has a shape-retaining property capable of maintaining the shape of the outer surface in a predetermined shape, the shape of the outer surface of the mask body can be made into the shape desired by the user. Thereby, the appearance of the face shape of the user wearing the device can be brought closer to the shape desired by the user. Since the outer surface of the mask body has a predetermined shape, the mask body needs to be positioned at the intended position on the user's head. In this regard, since the ear hook part has shape-retaining properties at least in the range from the joint with the mask body to the ear abutment position where it abuts the user's ear, the mask can be attached to the user's head. The position of the main body can be maintained. In addition, since the ear hook part has shape retention at least in the range from the joint with the mask body to the ear contact position, it is more aesthetically pleasing than when rubber or strings that do not have shape retention are used. You can improve your style and increase your fashion sense.

(2) Preferably, the pair of ear hooks are configured to sandwich the user's head. This allows the mask body to be stably supported on the user's head.

(3) Preferably, the ear hook portion includes an adjustment portion that adjusts the angle formed with the mask body. By having the adjustment section, the above-mentioned angle can be adjusted to suit the user. This allows the mask to be more stably supported by the user's head.

(4) Preferably, the mask body is provided with an abutting portion on the inner surface that abuts a portion other than the user's ear and supports the mask body along with the ear abutting position. This allows the mask body to be stably supported on the user's head.

(5) Preferably, the contact portion includes a nose contact portion that contacts the user's nose. As a result, the mask main body is stably supported by the user's head and is also supported by the user's face in a well-balanced manner.

(6) Preferably, the abutting portion includes a chin abutting portion that abuts the user's chin. This allows the mask body to be more stably supported by the user's head.

(7) Preferably, the mask body is provided with a stretchable part having stretchability. This makes it easier for the mask body to conform to the shape of the user's face, and as a result, the mask body can be supported more stably.

(8) Preferably, the stretchable section includes a first stretchable section that is stretchable in the left-right direction. As a result, the mask body is more stably supported by the user's head, and by positioning the first elastic part near the position along the user's nasal dorsum, the user's cheeks are tightened. It is possible to correct the shape of the face so that the bridge of the nose becomes higher.

(9) Preferably, the stretchable part includes a second stretchable part having vertical stretchability. As a result, the mask body can be stably supported by the user's head, and the user can easily open and close the mouth while wearing the mask. Moreover, by placing the second elastic part below the mask main body, the user's chin can be tightened and the face shape can be corrected to make the user's face smaller.

(10) Preferably, at least a portion of the ear hook portion has elasticity in the longitudinal direction. Thereby, the size of the ear hook part in the longitudinal direction can be adjusted to match the size of the user's face. As a result, the position of the mask body relative to the user's face is held more stably.

(11) Preferably, the mask body has a multilayer structure including a first layer forming an outer surface and a second layer that is detachable inside the first layer. By removably providing the second layer inside the mask, the second layer can be easily replaced. This allows you to maintain hygiene and beauty.

(12) Preferably, the first layer is formed of a material that has shape retention properties, and the second layer is formed of a material that is more flexible than the first layer. As a result, when the user wears the mask, the inner side that contacts the face has flexibility, making it possible to improve the wearing comfort.

(13) Preferably, the first layer has a transparent portion at least in part. This allows the inside of the mask to be seen through from the outside. Therefore, for example, the user of the mask can view part of his or her face from the outside. Note that when the transmitting portion has an opening, breathability for the user of the mask can also be ensured.

(14) Preferably, at least one surface of the opposing surfaces of the first layer and the second layer is formed with an uneven shape. Thereby, even if the first layer and the second layer of the mask are in close contact with each other, a path for air to pass through is ensured within the mask, so that breathability for the user of the mask can be ensured.

(15) Preferably, the mask body has a shape corresponding to the shape of the face covered by the inner peripheral surface.
(16) Preferably, the outer surface of the mask body has an image corresponding to the region of the face covered by the inner surface. The shape corresponding to the shape of the face and/or the image corresponding to the part of the face may be, for example, an ideal face shape and/or image of a celebrity or the like. For example, when an image of a celebrity's face is applied to the outer surface of the mask body, the shape of the outer surface of the mask body is preferably formed based on the skeleton of the celebrity's face. Thereby, the user of the mask can easily change the appearance of his/her own face after wearing the mask to the shape and/or image of the mask body. For example, by wearing a mask that has a mask body that imitates desired makeup, decorations such as painting, or a deformed facial shape, the user can adjust the appearance of their own face shape by applying makeup, etc. It is possible to easily create a desired facial shape that is different from normal without having to worry about it.

[2. Example of mask]
<Mask explanation>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of a mask 100 according to this embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, a mask 100 includes a mask body 10 for covering a user's face F, and a pair of ear hooks 20 connected to both sides of the mask body 10, respectively. FIG. 1 shows how a user wears a mask 100, and in FIG. 1, the left and right directions are set as the X direction, the top and bottom directions as the Z direction, and the front and back of the paper as the Y direction. The X direction corresponds to the left and right (horizontal) direction of the user wearing the mask 100, the Z direction corresponds to the vertical (height) direction of the user, and the Y direction corresponds to the front and back direction of the user.

A pair of sides of the mask 100 parallel to the Z direction in the XZ plane are defined as both sides of the mask body 10. Further, the surface of the mask body 10 on the side that covers the user's face is defined as an inner surface 12, and the surface on the opposite side is defined as an outer surface 11.

The mask body 10 is made of a material that has a shape-retaining property that allows the outer surface 11 to maintain a predetermined shape. Shape retention to the extent that it is possible to maintain a predetermined shape refers to shape retention to the extent that even when deformed by stress, the shape returns to the shape before deformation when the stress is released. Examples of the shape-retaining material include synthetic resin, urethane resin, silicone resin, metal, and cardboard.

The outer surface 11 of the mask body 10 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's face F covered by the inner surface 12. In addition to or in place of the shape, the outer surface 11 of the mask body 10 may be provided with an image corresponding to the part of the user's face F covered by the inner surface 12. Furthermore, when the outer surface 11 of the mask body 10 is decorated with an image of the face of a specific person (for example, a celebrity, etc.), the shape of the outer surface 11 of the mask body 10 is formed based on the facial skeleton of the specific person. may have been done.

In the case of FIG. 1, the mask main body 10 is assumed to cover the range from slightly below the root of the user's nose NR to the tip of the lower jaw CHI. In this case, the outer surface 11 of the mask body 10 has a three-dimensional nose shape at a position 41 corresponding to the user's nose N on the inside, and a three-dimensional cheek shape at a position 42 corresponding to the user's cheek CHE. Further, on the outer surface 11, a nose image 43 is printed at a position 41 on the inside corresponding to the user's nose root NR, and a lip image 45 is printed at a position 44 corresponding to the user's lips L.

The ear hook part 20 has a form similar to a temple part of glasses, has a connection part 20A with the mask main body 10 at one end, has an ear contact part 22 at the other end, and has an ear contact part 22 at the other end. They are attached to both sides of the mask body 10 so as to extend from the body 10 in an increasing direction in the Y direction (+Y direction). The ear abutting part 22 is, for example, a so-called modern or tip cell shape that hangs from above the auricle AU, as shown in the figure. As another example, the ear contact portion 22 may include a portion having frictional force, such as rubber. Thereby, the ear abutting portion 22 comes to stably abut against the auricle AU.

Note that the structure of the ear contact portion 22 is not limited to the illustrated shape. That is, the shape is not limited to a shape that extends from above the auricle AU, but may be a shape that extends from below the auricle AU toward the rear and extends from the rear of the auricle AU toward the front.

At least a portion between the connecting portion 20A and the ear contact portion 22 is formed of a shape-retaining material that can maintain the position of the mask body relative to the user's head. The shape-retaining material forming the ear hook portion 20 may be a rigid material such as synthetic resin, metal, animal skeleton, animal horn, etc., or the shape-retaining material forming the mask body 10 described above may be used. It may be the same as the material that has the properties. Thereby, the position of the mask body 10 relative to the user's face is stably maintained.

The distance between the pair of ear hooks 20 is smaller than the width of the user's head. The user here refers to a person who is expected to use the mask 100. The width of the user's head is the average value, median value, etc. of the width of the head of the person who is assumed to use the mask 100. People who are expected to use the mask 100 include, for example, people in a predetermined age group, people of a specific gender, and people in a specific region. Thereby, when the mask 100 is worn by the user, the both ear hooks 20 sandwich the user's face F from both sides in the X direction. Thereby, the mask 100 is supported in the X direction relative to the user's head.

The connecting portion 20A of the ear hook portion 20 is provided with an adjustment portion 21 for adjusting the angle α formed between the longitudinal direction of the ear hook portion 20 and the mask body 10 in the XY plane. The adjustment part 21 is, for example, a screw with an angle adjustment function. The angle α can be adjusted by the adjustment part 21 so that the distance between the pair of ear hook parts 20 is smaller than the width of the user's head. As a result, when the mask 100 is worn by the user in this state, an inward elastic force is generated in the both ear hooks 20 in the X direction. Thereby, the ear abutting parts 22 of the both ear hook parts 20 abut against the user's face F, and apply a force s in the X direction to each of them. As a result, the user's face F is held between both ear hooks 20 in the X direction from both sides, and the mask 100 is supported in the X direction relative to the user's head.

The mask body 10 covers at least a portion of the user's face F from the nostril NO. As an example, the mask body 10 covers the range from slightly below the root of the user's nose NR to between the tip of the mandible CHI and the lower lip LL (geniolabial groove MS) (first example), and the nostrils. One example is one that covers the area from just below NO to mandibular CHI (second example).

2 and 3 are schematic diagrams of a mask 100 according to a first example, and FIG. 2 is a side view of a user wearing the mask 100, with the YZ plane viewed in the -X direction. FIG. FIG. 3 is a top view of the user wearing the mask 100, and is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, in the mask 100 according to the first example, the mask main body 10A covers the range from a position slightly below the root of the user's nose NR to the geniolabial groove MS. In the mask body 10A, a position 41 corresponding to the user's nose N has a three-dimensional nose shape, a position 42 corresponding to the cheek CHE has a three-dimensional cheek shape, and a position 44 corresponding to the lips L has a three-dimensional lip shape. are doing. The shape of the mask body 10A does not need to match the user's face shape. If the shape does not match the user's face, when the user wears the mask 100, the entire mask body 10A may not come into close contact with the user's face F, as shown in FIG.

A nose contact part 16, such as a nose pad, is arranged near the center of the upper side of the mask body 10A at a position 47 that is expected to contact the user's nose root NR (FIG. 3). . The nose contact part 16 is made of a soft material such as a resin such as silicone or cloth, and is in close contact with the root of the user's nose NR. Thereby, the mask 100 is supported at least in the Y direction with respect to the user. In addition, the hatching given to the nose contact part 16 in FIG. 3 shows that the material of the nose contact part 16 is different from the material of the mask main body 10A.

In the mask 100 according to the first example, at least two points, the nose contact part 16 provided on the mask body 10 and the ear contact part 22 of the ear hook part 20, contact the user's face F. Thereby, the mask 100 is supported on the user's head at two points: a point P above the auricle AU and a point Q at the nasal root NR. At this time, in addition to the force s in the X direction, a force p in the direction of extension (longitudinal direction) of the ear hook 20 toward the mask main body 10A acts on the point P. Further, a force q approximately in the +Y direction acts on the point Q. The mask 100 is supported on the user's head by forces s, p and q acting on points P and Q, respectively.

Preferably, the mask main body 10A is provided with a first expandable portion 15 that expands and contracts in the first direction D1. The first direction D1 is a direction that coincides with or approximately coincides with the horizontal direction (X direction). The first elastic part 15 is, for example, a region made of a rubber material and extending in the Z direction. As a result, the mask main body 10A extends in the X direction along the shape of the user's face F due to the tensile force of the ear hooks 20 acting on the mask main body 10A from both sides in the Y direction, and the mask main body 10A is extended in the X direction along the shape of the user's face F. Stably supported. Note that the hatching applied to the first stretchable part 15 in FIGS. 1 and 3 indicates that the material of the first stretchable part 15 is different from the material of the mask main body 10.

More preferably, the first elastic part 15 is provided near a position along the user's nasal dorsum ND, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. In this case, when the pulling force by the ear hook part 20 is smaller than the pulling force by the first elastic part 15, the first elastic part 15 extends approximately evenly on the left and right sides along the shape of the user's face F, and the mask The main body 10A is supported on the user's head in a well-balanced manner without changing its shape. When the tensile force of the ear hook part 20 of the first elastic part 15 is larger than the tensile force of the first elastic part 15, from the outside (side near the ear) to the center (nose) shown in FIG. A force u directed toward acts on the face F of the wearer. This has the effect of correcting the shape of the user's face by tightening the cheeks and raising the bridge of the nose.

The mask main body 10A according to the first example may cover at least a portion of the range from a position slightly below the root of the user's nose NR to the geniolabial groove MS. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a modification of the mask 100 according to the first example. The mask main body 10A according to the modification shown in FIG. 7 has an opening 18 provided around the nose N in a range from a position slightly below the root of the user's nose NR to the geniolabial groove MS. Therefore, the mask main body 10A covers a portion other than the peripheral portion of the nose N within the range from a position slightly below the root of the user's nose NR to the geniolabial groove MS.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a mask 100 according to a second example. FIG. 4 is a side view of the user wearing the mask 100, and is a schematic view of the YZ plane viewed in the −X direction. Referring to FIG. 4, in the mask 100 according to the second example, the mask body 10B covers the range from just below the user's nostril NO to the lower jaw CHI. A position 44 of the mask body 10B corresponding to the user's lips L has a three-dimensional lip shape, and a position 46 corresponding to the lower jaw CHI has a three-dimensional jaw shape.

A chin contact portion 17, such as a chin pad, is arranged near the center of the lower side of the mask body 10B at a position 46 corresponding to the lower jaw CHI of the user. The chin contact part 17 is made of a soft material such as resin such as silicone or cloth, and is in close contact with the lower jaw CHI of the user. In addition, the hatching given to the chin contact part 17 in FIG. 4 shows that the material of the chin contact part 17 is different from the material of the mask main body 10B.

In the mask 100 according to the second example, at least two points, the chin contact part 17 provided on the mask body 10B and the ear contact part 22 of the ear hook part 20, contact the user's face F. Thereby, the mask 100 is supported on the user's head at two points: a point P above the auricle AU and a point R above the mandible CHI. At this time, in addition to the force s in the X direction, a force p in the direction of extension (longitudinal direction) of the ear hook 20 toward the mask main body 10A acts on the point P. Further, a force r directed toward point P acts on point R. The mask 100 is supported on the user's head by forces s, p and force r acting on points P and R, respectively.

Preferably, the mask body 10B is provided with a second expandable portion 14 that expands and contracts in the second direction D2. The second direction D2 is a direction that coincides with or approximately coincides with the vertical direction (Z direction). The second elastic portion 14 is, for example, a region made of a rubber material and extending in the X direction. By providing the second stretchable portion 14, the mask body 10B stretches in the Z direction along the shape of the user's face F due to the tensile force exerted by the ear hook portion 20, making it easier to be supported by the user's head. . Furthermore, opening and closing of the mouth becomes easier while wearing the mask 100. Note that the hatching applied to the second stretchable part 14 in FIGS. 1 and 4 indicates that the material of the second stretchable part 14 is different from the material of the mask main body 10B.

The mask main body 10B may be provided with a first elastic part 15 that expands and contracts in the lateral direction (X direction), similar to the mask main body 10A. Preferably, the first elastic portion 15 is provided below the mask body 10B. In this case, a force in the X direction from the mandible CHI toward the auricle AU acts on the face F of the wearer, which tightens the user's mandible CHI and corrects the face shape to make the face smaller. is obtained.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1, the ear hook portion 20 may be provided with an expandable portion 23 that expands and contracts in the third direction D3. The third direction D3 is a direction that coincides with or approximately coincides with the longitudinal direction (Y direction). Thereby, the length from the ear contact portion 22 to the mask main body 10 can be varied depending on the user. As a result, the closeness of the mask body 10 to the user's face F increases, and it comes to be reliably supported by the user's head. Note that the hatching applied to the stretchable part 23 in FIG. 1 indicates that the material of the stretchable part 23 is different from the material of the ear hook part 20.

Preferably, in either example, at least one inner layer 30 is provided on the inner surface 12 side of the mask body 10. In other words, the mask body 10 has a multilayer structure (in this example, a two-layer structure) including the inner layer 30 that is the second layer and the first layer 10a that overlaps with the inner layer 30. The outside of the first layer 10a constitutes an outer surface 11, and the inside constitutes an inner surface 12.

The inner layer 30, which is the second layer, is made of a material that is more flexible than the material that forms the first layer 10a. A material having higher flexibility than the material forming the first layer 10a is, for example, a woven fabric such as gauze or a non-woven fabric. As a result, when the user wears the mask 100, the inner surface that contacts the face F has flexibility, making it possible to improve the wearing comfort. The inner layer 30, which is the second layer, has pores that allow air to pass through without allowing pollen particles (particle size: 3 μm) and microparticles harmful to living organisms (particle size: 0.1 μm to 5 μm) (droplets containing viruses) to pass through. Since the mask 100 has a plurality of particles (not shown) (sized to block substances with a particle diameter of 0.1 μm), it does not interfere with the user's breathing when the mask 100 is worn.

The inner layer 30 is removably attached to the inner side (inner surface 12) of the first layer 10a. 5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the structure of the inner layer 30. 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining the structures of the first layer 10a and the inner layer 30, which is the second layer. Referring to the figure, the area overlapping with the inner layer 30 of the mask body 10 is a first layer 10a, and the inner surface 12 is provided with a mounting portion 12a for detachably holding the inner layer 30. The attachment part 12a is, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener, an adhesive tape, a hook, or a clip. Thereby, the inner layer 30 can be attached to and detached from the mask body 10. Since the inner layer 30 is removable from the mask body 10, the inner layer 30 can be easily replaced, and hygiene and aesthetics can be maintained. Note that the hatching applied to the mounting portion 12a in FIGS. 5 and 6 indicates that the material of the mounting portion 12a is different from that of the first layer 10a and the inner layer 30.

Preferably, the mounting portion 12a is provided so that when the mask 100 is worn by the user, the inner layer 30 is removably attached to a position corresponding to the user's lips L and/or nostril NO. This allows the inner layer 30 to have a filtering effect, and the mask 100 can be expected to be effective in preventing dust and infectious diseases such as colds. In this case, the inner layer 30 may be permeable to perfume or a drug such as a disinfectant.

Preferably, the outer surface 11 of the mask body 10 has a transparent portion 13 . In the example of FIG. 1, the transparent part 13 is arranged in the mask body 10 at a position where it is assumed to cover the user's cheek. Note that the hatching applied to the transparent portion 13 in FIG. 1 indicates that the material is different from that of the mask body 10.

5 and 6 also each show an example of the configuration of the transparent section 13. The transmission part 13 has an opening 13a, for example (FIG. 5). As another example, the transparent portion 13 includes a region 13b made of a transparent material (FIG. 6). Thereby, the inside of the mask body 10 can be seen from the outside. Therefore, for example, the user of the mask 100 can view part of the face F from the outside. Note that when the transparent portion 13 has the opening 13a (FIG. 5), breathability for the user of the mask 100 can also be ensured.

When the inner layer 30 is attached to the inside of the mask body 10 and the transparent part 13 is arranged at a position overlapping with the inner layer 30, as shown in FIGS. The inner layer 30 is visible through the portion 13. Therefore, in this case, at least the surface of the inner layer 30 on the side of the mask body 10 is preferably decorated with colors, patterns, or the like. Thereby, the decoration applied to the surface of the inner layer 30 is visible from the outside of the mask body 10, and the decoration visible from the outside of the mask body 10 can be easily changed by replacing the inner layer 30.

FIG. 8 shows an example of a configuration in which the outer surface 31 of the inner layer 30, which is the second layer, is formed in an uneven shape. FIG. 9 shows an example of a configuration in which the inner surface 12 of the first layer 10a and the outer surface 31 of the inner layer 30, which is the second layer, are formed in an uneven shape. As shown in FIG. 8, on the surface where the first layer 10a and the second inner layer 30 face each other, the outer surface 31 of the second inner layer 30 is formed in an uneven shape. As a result, even if the inner surface 12 of the first layer 10a and the outer surface 31 of the inner layer 30, which is the second layer, are in close contact with each other, a path for air to pass through is ensured within the mask body 10. can ensure ventilation for the user. For example, when the materials forming the first layer 10a and the second inner layer 30 are highly flexible, the inner surface 12 of the first layer 10a and the outer surface 31 of the second inner layer 30 are very flexible. Because they tend to stick together, if they stick together, it becomes impossible to secure a path for air to pass through from the permeable portion 13, resulting in poor air permeability. However, if the outer surface 31 of the inner layer 30 that is the second layer is formed in an uneven shape, even if the inner surface 12 of the first layer 10a and the convex portion of the outer surface 31 of the inner layer 30 that is the second layer are in close contact with each other, Since the concave portions of the outer surface 31 are not in close contact with each other, a passage for air can be secured. As mentioned above, the inner layer 30, which is the second layer, has pores that allow air to pass through without allowing pollen (particle size: 3 μm) and microparticles harmful to living organisms (particle size: 0.1 μm to 5 μm) (droplets containing viruses) to pass through. (A particle size that blocks substances with a particle diameter of 0.1 μm) has a plurality of particles (not shown), so air permeability is good and the user can breathe easily.
As shown in FIG. 9, on the opposing surfaces of the first layer 10a and the second inner layer 30, the inner surface 12 of the first layer 10a and the outer surface 31 of the second inner layer 30 have an uneven shape. It is formed. As a result, even if the inner surface 12 of the first layer 10a and the outer surface 31 of the inner layer 30, which is the second layer, are in close contact, a path for air from the transparent part 13 to pass through is ensured within the mask body 10. Therefore, breathability for the user of the mask body 10 can be ensured. Specifically, even if the convex portion of the inner surface 12 of the first layer 10a and the convex portion of the outer surface 31 of the inner layer 30, which is the second layer, come into close contact, the concave portion of the inner surface 12 of the first layer 10a and the second layer Since the recessed portions of the outer surface 31 of a certain inner layer 30 are not in close contact with each other, a passage for air can be ensured. In this way, by forming at least one of the inner surface 12 of the first layer 10a and the outer surface 31 of the inner layer 30, which is the second layer, into an uneven shape, the inner surface 12 and the outer surface 31 are in close contact with each other. Also, since a path for air to pass through is ensured, breathability for the user of the mask body 10 can be ensured. As mentioned above, the inner layer 30, which is the second layer, has pores that allow air to pass through without allowing pollen (particle size: 3 μm) and microparticles harmful to living organisms (particle size: 0.1 μm to 5 μm) (droplets containing viruses) to pass through. (A particle size that blocks substances with a particle diameter of 0.1 μm) has a plurality of particles (not shown), so air permeability is good and the user can breathe easily.

<Effect of mask>
By configuring the mask 100 as described above, the user of the mask 100 can easily change the shape of his or her face after wearing the sanitary mask to the shape formed on the outer surface 11 of the mask body 10. can do. For example, by wearing a mask 100 that has a mask body 10 that has the ideal shape of a celebrity's face, the user can feel the shape of his or her face in the same way as when wearing a normal sanitary mask. The appearance can be easily changed to the appearance of an ideal facial shape. For example, by wearing a mask 100 having a mask body 10 that imitates desired makeup, decoration such as painting, deformed facial shape, etc., the user can actually change the appearance of his/her own face shape using makeup, etc. It is possible to easily create a desired facial shape that is different from the usual one without having to apply.

Since the mask 100 has the shape-retaining ear hooks 20, it becomes easy to specify the positional relationship of the mask body 10 with respect to the user's head and to support it. By positioning the mask body 10 at a specific position relative to the user's head when worn, the shape of the mask body 10 can be maintained at an appropriate position relative to the user's face F.

In addition, since the mask 100 has the shape-retaining ear hooks 20, the appearance is improved and fashionable compared to the case where the mask 100 has the ear hooks 20 that do not have shape-retaining properties such as rubber or strings and utilize elasticity. You can increase your sexuality.

Furthermore, by providing the elastic parts 14 and 15 on the mask main body 10 and/or providing the elastic part 23 on the ear hook part 20, the mask main body 10 can be brought into close contact with the user's face F, As a result, the shape of the mask body 10 can be more stably held at an appropriate position relative to the user's face F.

In addition, depending on the position and/or elastic force of the elastic parts 14 and 15, it is possible to expect the effect of correcting the shape of the face, such as raising the bridge of the nose or raising the jaw line.

Note that the mask body 10 is not limited to a specific size or wearing position, as it is sufficient that it does not cover the user's eyes and covers at least a portion of the area below the nostrils, similar to a sanitary mask. In the above explanation, as an example, the mask body 10A covers the range from slightly below the root of the user's nose to between the tip of the mandible CHI and the lower lip LL (geniolabial groove MS), and from just below the nostril NO. A mask main body 10B that covers the range up to the lower jaw CHI is illustrated. As a result, while it can be used as easily as a sanitary mask, the shape of the mask body 10 can be made to have the appearance of a desired area on the user's face, including the area below the nostril NO. can.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications are possible.

10: Mask body 10A: Mask body 10B: Mask body 10a: First layer 11: Outer surface 12: Inner surface 12a: Mounting part 13: Transparent part 13a: Opening 13b: Area 14: Second elastic part 15: First elastic part Part 16: Nose contact part 17: Chin contact part 18: Opening part 20: Ear hook part 20A: Connecting part 21: Adjustment part 22: Ear contact part 23: Expandable part 30: Inner layer (second layer)
31: External surface 41: Position 42: Position 43: Nose image 44: Position 45: Lip image 46: Position 47: Position 100: Mask AU: Auricle CHE: Cheek CHI: Mandible D1: First direction D2: Second direction Direction D3: Third direction F: User's face L: Lips LL: Lower lip MS: Mental labial sulcus N: Dorsum of the nose NO: Nostrils NR: Root of the nose p: Force q: Force r: Force s: Force u: Force α: Angle

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The shape of the outer surface has a shape-retaining property that can maintain at least the three-dimensional shape of the nose in the front-rear direction and left-right direction of the user , and the inner surface covers at least a part of the range below the root of the nose of the user's face. The mask body,
a pair of ear hooks connected to each side of the mask main body,
At least the upper side of the mask body is sloped from the root of the user's nose toward the auricles so as not to cover the eyes;
The ear hook part has a retainer that can maintain the position of the mask main body with respect to the user's head, at least in a range from the joining part with the mask main body to an ear contact position where the ear hook part contacts the user's ear. A mask with shape. The mask according to claim 1, wherein the pair of ear hooks are configured to sandwich the user's head. The mask according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the ear hook portion includes an adjustment portion that adjusts an angle formed with the mask main body. Any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the mask main body is provided with a contact portion on the inner surface that contacts a portion other than the user's ear and supports the mask main body together with the ear contact position. The mask described in paragraph 1. The mask according to claim 4, wherein the contact portion includes a nose contact portion that contacts the user's nose. The mask according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the contact portion includes a chin contact portion that contacts the user's chin. The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the mask main body is provided with a stretchable part having stretchability. 8. The mask according to claim 7, wherein the stretchable part includes a first stretchable part having stretchability in the left-right direction. 9. The mask according to claim 7, wherein the stretchable part includes a second stretchable part having vertical stretchability. Claims 1 to 9, wherein the ear hook part has an extensible part that extends and contracts in the longitudinal direction in at least a part of the range from the joining part with the mask main body to the ear abutting position that abuts the user's ear. The mask according to any one of the above. The mask main body includes a first layer constituting the outer surface, and a second layer that is removably attached to the inside of the first layer.
The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 10, which has a multilayer structure comprising a layer. The first layer is made of a shape-retaining material that can maintain a predetermined shape;
12. The mask according to claim 11, wherein the second layer is made of a material that is more flexible than the first layer. The mask according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the first layer has a transparent portion at least in part. The mask according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein at least one of opposing surfaces of the first layer and the second layer is formed with an uneven shape. 15. The mask according to claim 1, wherein the mask main body has a shape corresponding to the shape of a face covered by the inner surface. The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the outer surface of the mask main body is provided with an image corresponding to the part of the face covered by the inner surface.

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