KR101564656B1 - Salt mask - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a salt mask and, more particularly to a salt mask wherein salt is provided in the mask to allow external air to pass through the mask while external air in a state of containing a salt component is supplied to a respiratory organ and thus, respiratory diseases and contamination can be prevented. The present invention comprises: a main body for covering a respiratory organ; and a mask provided at both sides of the main body and having a band for surrounding ears or a head wherein the main body is provided with salt. The salt mask according to the present invention allows dried salt aerosol to be introduced through a respiratory organ and therefore, a mucous membrane of a nose is disinfected and a clean respiratory system is created. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent diseases through a respiratory organ and contamination can be prevented and in addition, salt aerosol is introduced simply by an act of wearing a mask and therefore, there is an effect of ensuring an ease-of-use and providing an inexpensive price.

Description

Salt mask {Salt mask}

More particularly, the present invention relates to a salt mask, and more particularly, to a mask which is provided with a salt so that when the wearer breathes, external air passes through the mask and is supplied to the respirator in a state containing a salt component, To a salt mask.

In general, salt has long been used for the purpose of treating respiratory and skin diseases. In ancient Greece, we already knew the value of salt therapy and understood that it was also used as an expectorant. Hippocrates has frequently used salt for cures, and has specifically referred to the inhalation of vapors from salt water to stabilize the respiratory system. The ancient Indian ayurveda and yoga culture also relied on salt inhalation therapy to cleanse the nose and neck.

The effect of this salt treatment is also documented in a book published by Polish doctor Felix Boczkowski in 1843. Dr. Wieliczka is a doctor in salt mine. Boczkowski observed that the incidence of respiratory-related diseases in salt miners was significantly lower. He expressed the presence of air in the salt mine and separated it with the tendon microparticles, and found that these were good for respiratory and lung diseases.

Since then, research has been carried out and the salt treatment has been recognized as non-invasive, non-invasive, drug-free and without side effects, and registered as part of the drug system in Russia and Romania. Salt therapy has played an important role in solving health problems, especially for patients with respiratory or skin diseases.

A brief review of this salt treatment is based on the basic principle that exposure to micro-organisms in natural salt mines (caves) is first exposed. These micro-organisms contain negatively ionized dry particulate salt aerosols. The treatment of mental therapy is to spend 2-3 hours a day in salt mines or caves 2-3 times a month.

Salt Therapy consists of Salt Mine Therapy, Salt Room Therapy and Salt Inhaler Therapy.

Salt Mine Therapy is a method of treating respiratory diseases (saline treatment) by inhaling fine rock salt particles in rock salt caves or salt mines. This treatment is associated with a unique microclimate in rock salt caves and mines. The main therapeutic factor is dry sodium chloride aerosol with particles of 2-5 μm in size, which is produced by convective diffusion of fine salt particles from natural rocks or rock salt walls of mines. The patient will stay in the rock salt cave for 12 hours a day to inhale the fine salt powder. This is because the main therapeutic factor, dry sodium chloride, does not come out much. Cave therapy is a time and space constraint where the patient must stay in the cave for a long time, and it is difficult for the general public to use or popularize it.

Salt Therapy has been supplemented by the disadvantages of salt mine therapy, which had to be treated for a long time in salt mines. Salt mines and caves have dry salt aerosols that are practically necessary for our respiration, but their concentrations are low and we have to stay for a long time to absorb them. So, a device called Halogenerator is developed, which makes it possible to make only dry salt aerosols that are practically necessary for treatment. Salt therapy is the treatment of delivering salt aerosols through an artificially created salt chamber. Recent studies have shown that exposure to an artificial space with aerosolized dry salt for a very short period of time can relieve or eliminate common cold symptoms such as sores, sores, coughs and headaches. In addition to delivering salt aerosols through the device, this treatment also reproduces the micro-organisms in the salt mines through advanced monitoring equipment, thereby enhancing the efficiency of treatment. However, there is a problem that this treatment also has to go to the salt room directly in the busy reality.

Salt Inhaler Therapy is currently highly active in the treatment of salt mines, caves, salt rooms, and in cases where it can not be treated through a portable salt inhaler. Currently, lower respiratory tracts, mainly dry powder inhalers that deliver drugs to the lungs with large surfaces and thin membranes to deliver drugs for the whole body, increase the mucociliary clearance of the mucous cilia in the nose There are various inhalers, such as liquid salt spray, which are used to make the drug particle size and nature optimized for delivery to the lower respiratory tract. For example, particles with a range of 1-5 mu m are effective in delivering powder to the lungs. However, even this inhaler is very inconvenient in cost, efficiency and usability.

In addition to this, there are equipments used in hospitals, and methods used by individuals at home. For example, a method of delivering aerosolized liquid salt spray by more complex medical equipment is often used in intensive care settings. These sprays are used to increase the mucociliary clearance of the mucus cilia in the nose. However, liquid salt spray is not suitable for relieving or eliminating symptoms of common cold patients in terms of size and cost because the salt concentration in the solution is very dilute. Therefore, there is a need for a method of easily and easily inhaling dry salt powder to deliver a higher concentration of salt to the respiratory tract than a liquid salt spray.

It has also been known for a long time that by wiping with a salt solution, some symptoms of the cold, mainly sore throat, can be alleviated or eliminated. Indeed, some studies have shown that salvage or healing by salt rinse is equivalent to the effects of sore throat spray and lozenge available without a doctor's prescription. However beneficial the brushing of the brine is, it is generally inconvenient to use such a therapy.

On the other hand, the mask currently in operation is a surgical mask for the prevention of infections during medical treatment, treatment or surgery in a health mask for protecting the respiratory system against infection of the respiratory system, odor and smoke, , Sand dust, dust mask to prevent the inflow of fine dusts and respiratory protection, mask for protection against respiratory infection from infectious diseases, and industrial dust mask to protect the respiratory system from fine dust in the industrial field. However, these masks are for prevention and do not reduce treatment, infection or contamination. Therefore, it is necessary to add the function of the salt mask to the existing mask.

Announcement No. Special 1979-0000813

Accordingly, the present invention has been developed in order to solve the problems as in the prior art, and in order to protect the human body from contamination sources such as bacteria penetrating into the respiratory apparatus, the dried salt aerosol when the outside air is sucked through the mask, And to provide a salt mask to be introduced.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a salt mask comprising: a body for covering a respiratory apparatus;

In addition, the main body forms a space therein, and the salt is stored in the space.

In addition, the main body is sewed so as to be divided into a plurality of spaces, and salt is stored in each of the divided spaces.

In addition, the space of the main body is divided into an upper space and a lower space, and the salt is contained in either the upper space or the lower space or both spaces.

In addition, a horizontal partition member, which is in close contact with the user's nose and mouth, is provided in the main body so that the inner space of the main body is divided into upper and lower portions when worn.

In addition, a bag-like pad having a built-in salt therein is detachably attached to and detached from the main body for covering the respiratory apparatus.

The attachment / detachment means may be a zipper or a velcro.

In addition, the main body is provided with a check valve which opens only when external air is introduced, and the salt is provided in the air passage of the check valve.

The main body may further include a check valve that is opened only when the air is exhausted.

In addition, the main body has a check valve, and the check valve has a space in which the salt can be embedded, which is formed in the upper part and the lower part so as to communicate with the air passage, And the open / close plate of the built-in position is located inside the inner body, and the open / close plate is placed in the space where the salt is absent, thereby opening / closing the air passage.

In addition, in the mask provided with the purifier, the purifier may contain salt.

In addition, the salt is fine particles having a size of about 1 to 10 mu m of dried salt, and is stored in a pouch-shaped pad.

In addition, the salt is characterized by further comprising a non-woven fabric between the pad and the salt.

The salt mask according to the present invention can prevent disease and pollution through the respiratory system by sterilizing the mucous membrane of the nose and creating a clean respiratory system since the dry salt aerosol flows through the respiratory system and the salt aerosol is introduced only by simply wearing the mask It is very convenient to use, and the price is cheap.

In addition, there are many kinds of dusts, such as dusts in the desert, volcanic ash in the volcanic eruption area, dust on the construction site or the terrorist site, heavy rains or hail due to climate change, hospital workers always in a poor environment, It has the effect of being able to use it anywhere, anytime because it allows the children and adults and patients who are vulnerable to facilities and transferring subway stations and medicines to respond promptly.

Furthermore, because it uses natural salt (salt such as rock salt), it is not supplied with any chemical substance, power source is not available, people who can not use the medicine because of weak immunity, There is an effect.

1 is a front view showing a salt mask according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA;
3 is a front view showing a salt mask according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along BB line.
5 is a sectional view showing a salt mask according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a front view showing a salt mask according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a front view showing a salt mask according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a front view showing a salt mask according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention;
9 and 10 are sectional views of the CC line.
11 is a front view showing the salt mask according to the seventh embodiment;
12 is a cross-sectional view taken along DD line;
13 is an exemplary view showing a salt mask according to an eighth embodiment;

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the salt mask according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a salt mask according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA, FIG. 3 is a front view showing a salt mask according to a second embodiment of the present invention, 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a salt mask according to a third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a front view showing a salt mask according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a cross- FIG. 5 is a front view showing a salt mask according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

1 and 2, the salt mask according to the present invention is provided with a salt 30 in a main body 10 covering the respiratory apparatus. The body 10 has a structure in which a space 11 is formed and the salt 30 is stored in the space 11.

3 and 4, the main body 10 may be sewn 12 or high-frequency or low-frequency bonded to be divided into several spaces 11, and the salt 30 may be attached to each of the divided spaces 11 Can be stored. By storing the salt 30 by dividing the space 11 as described above, the salt 30 is prevented from being scattered to one side of the space 11, and the salt 30 is evenly distributed to the main body 10. Here, the sewing can be formed by designing a desired shape.

As shown in FIG. 5, the salt 30 may be formed by storing fine particles of the salt in the bag-shaped pad 31. The pad 31 should be made of at least a material that prevents salt from leaking out, but there must be a passage through which the dry salt aerosol can enter the respiratory tract. These materials can be PC, wool, non-woven fabric, paper and so on. Among them, those with the blocking effect of dust, which is the primary pollutant, are adopted. Of course, other materials can be used. The pad 31 thus formed is finished in the form of high frequency, low frequency or sewing to facilitate storage and use. The pad 31 in which the salt is stored is inserted into the space 11 of the main body 10 and used. When the salt 30 is formed of the pad 31, there is an advantage that the salt in the pad 31 can be easily replaced or replenished by separating the pad 31 from the main body 10 when the salt is contaminated or insufficient.

6, the space 11 of the main body 10 is vertically divided into an upper space 11a and a lower space 11b, and one of the upper space 11a and the lower space 11b The salt 30 is stored in one space 11 and used. This saves the salt 30 in the upper space 11a when the air is blown into the nose and spits into the mouth and conversely stores the salt 30 in the lower space 11b when the air is blown into the mouth and spit into the nose. Therefore, when you breathe, the salt aerosol enters the respiratory tract together with the air, and when it spits, it is discharged through the place without the salt (30). This is because if the salt 30 contains water, the amount of aerosol produced is reduced, so that there is no salt 30 in the air spitting area.

In the case of the upper and lower divided salt masks, a horizontal partition member (not shown) may be provided in the main body 10 to be in close contact with the nose of the user and the mouth. Since the inner space of the main body 10 is partitioned up and down when worn, the partition member does not transmit moisture to the salt 30 when breathing out.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the salt mask according to the present invention can attach and detach the salt 30 wrapped in the pad 31 to the main body 10 of the general mask. The pad 31 may further include a nonwoven fabric 33 between the pad 31 and the salt. The pad 31 is detachably attached to and detached from the detachment means 32 by means of a zipper or a velcro. Of course, it should be noted that other attachment / detachment means 32 may be used.

9 is a cross-sectional view of the CC line, FIG. 9 is a state in which external air is introduced, and FIG. 10 is a state in which internal air is discharged. FIG. 8 is a front view showing a salt mask according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. Respectively.

As shown in these figures, the salt mask according to the present invention is applied to a mask provided with a check valve (40), in which salt is installed in a check valve (40) into which air flows.

The check valve (40) is provided for each of an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet check valve 40 is composed of an inner body 41, an outer body 42, and an opening / closing plate 43. The inner body 41 and the outer body 42 are formed with a plurality of air passages 44 communicating with each other and the edges are connected to each other to form a space 45 between the two bodies 41 and 42. Here, the body 10 is integrated with the body 10 by assembling the body 10 with the end of the body 10 interposed therebetween. An opening / closing plate 43 is provided on the inner side of the inner body 10. The opening / closing plate 43 is formed in an area that can selectively block the air passage 44 of the inner body 10, and a central portion thereof is fixed to the inner body 41. The opening and closing plate 43 is formed of a soft material having an elastic restoring force. In addition, the salt 30 is inserted into the space 45 formed between the two bodies 41 and 42.

Since the check valve for air discharge 40 does not require the salt 30, it is provided with a plurality of air passages 44 through the main body 10 and an opening / closing plate 43 Is attached to the outside of the main body 10. That is, the air inlet check valve 40 is provided on the inside of the main body 10 and the air discharge check valve 40 is provided on the outer side of the main body 10 with the opening / closing plate 43 The check valve 40 provided in the check valve 40 is bent to open the air passage 44 so that the outside air flows into the check valve 40. When the check valve 40 is opened, The air passage 44 is opened and the air inside is blown out. If you breathe in this process, the air will be introduced and the salt aerosol will be generated through the salt (30), and it will flow into the respiratory system.

Since the salt mask 30 having the structure as described above is provided with the salt 30 on the check valve for introducing air 40, it is possible to introduce the salt aerosol into the respirator together with the air when breathing, The opening and closing plate 43 of the check valve 40 is closed and the opening and closing plate 43 of the air discharge check valve 40 is opened so that the air is discharged so that moisture is not delivered to the salt 30, , And can breathe out without regard to nose or mouth.

11 is a front view showing the salt mask according to the seventh embodiment, and Fig. 12 is a sectional view taken along the line D-D. As shown in these drawings, the main body 10 is provided with a check valve 40 on its upper and lower sides, in which a space 45 in which salt can be embedded is divided into upper and lower portions, So that the salt 30 can be installed.

The check valve 40 has an internal body 41 having a plurality of air passages 44 and an external body 42 as described above and includes a space 45 in which the salt 30 can be embedded, Are formed on the upper part and the lower part, respectively. Here, the space 45 is positioned at the nose and the mouth when worn. The salt 30 is embedded in the upper space 45 or embedded in the lower space 45 depending on the user and the opening and closing plate 43 in which the salt 30 is embedded is positioned inside the inner body 41, 30) is not provided, the opening / closing plate 43 is placed in the space 45.

If the space 45 in which the salt 30 can be embedded in the check valve 40 is divided into the upper and lower portions, the salt 30 can be installed at the user's desired position, .

FIG. 13 is an exemplary view showing a salt mask according to an eighth embodiment. In the case of a mask having a purifier 50, a salt 30 is installed in the purifier 50 to allow the salt aerosol to be sucked will be.

The salt 30 is dried and formed into fine particles so that the salt aerosol can easily be generated. As a specific example, a salt having a size of about 1 to 10 mu m can be used. Of course, other sizes may be used. Therefore, salt aerosol is naturally generated when it comes into contact with air, and salt particles charged with anion are dispersed at a high density, and the scattered air is delivered to the lung through the nose and mouth through the breath. The aerosol generated from dry salt is important for humidity and temperature, and the mass concentration of the aerosol is also important. This is to create an environment similar to mine therapy, in which the dry-salt aerosol can be adjusted to a relative air humidity of 40 to 60% and a temperature of 18 to 24 ° C with a concentration of 1 to 16 mg / m 3. This environment creates a comfortable condition for the user and promotes a stable aerosol environment.

If you breathe through a salt mask, the dry salt aerosol will spread at a high concentration in your nostril or mouth and the air in the respiratory air will be coated on the salt. Inhaling the air causes the air to pass through the nasal passages and airways, absorbing moisture, killing the bacteria and cleaning the nose.

Dry salt aerosols have a significant level of negative charge (6 to 10 nk / m 3), and the inner surface of the airway (airway) has some positive charge. Negatively charged dry-salt aerosol particles enter the airways and settle more strongly on the internal surface of the airway, which is positively charged compared to when entering the neutral particles. In addition, the negative charge improves the stability of the aerosol. Therefore, dry salt aerosol activity is more effective than wet salt (moist) aerosol.

The aerosol inhaled through the salt mask of the present invention is preferably 50 minutes per adult, 35 minutes for children, 15 to 20 minutes for infants, and 15 minutes for reuse. Taking large amounts of salt can cause hypertension, which can increase the risk of heart attack, but the salt supplied as a salt mask affects the respiratory system, not the stomach, heart, or kidneys. Also, the recommended salt concentration of 0.5 ~ 10mg / ㎥ is much less than 6g recommended by WTO. So the amount of salt in the respiratory system is small, but the salt that enters the respiratory system kills the bacteria, reduces inflammation, opens the passages and loosens the mucus.

Therefore, there is little risk of bacterial effects or other infections during breathing. Salt is a natural antibacterial substance and it can kill only by contacting most bacteria. While the salt treatment progress evaluation of microbial contamination has been proved to contain a microbial decay of 90-200 per 1m ^3. Respiration using the salt inhalation method solves sinus problems, asthma, colds, allergies, bronchitis, skin diseases, respiratory diseases, viral respiratory infections, eczema, and pollen allergies due to the fine particles of salt in the lungs. This approach does not provide any side effects, unlike steroid inhalers and other medicines.

Thus, the salt mask of the present invention is very effective for children. In countries where salt therapy is used primarily as a medicine, doctors encourage patients to take such natural remedies to avoid prescribing medicines to children or using large amounts of medicines. Children treated with stimulant hormones increase the risk of bone fractures and cracks, and it is important that they be treated, if possible, by means other than drugs. The efficacy of these alternative complementary therapies is measured at 75-98% and can safeguard children from the side effects of irritating medication.

10: main body 11, 45: space
11a: Upper space 11b: Lower space
20: Band 30: Salt
31: pad 32: detachment means
40: check valve 41: inner body
42: outer body 43: opening / closing plate
44: air passage 50:

Claims (12)

1. A salt mask provided with a salt (30) in a main body (10) covering a respirator,
The main body 10 has a check valve 40,
The check valve 40 is formed by joining the edges of the outer body 42 with the inner body 41 having the air passage 44 to form an upper space and a lower space between the two bodies 41 and 42,
The salt 30 is embedded in the upper or lower space 45 according to the user's selection,
In the place where the salt 30 is embedded, the open / close plate 43 is positioned inside the inner body 41,
When the salt 30 is not present, the open / close board 43 is placed in the space 45 so that the open / close board 43 opens and closes the air passage 44,
Wherein a horizontal partition member which is in close contact with the nose of the user and the mouth is provided in the main body 10 so that the space between the main body 10 and the face is divided into upper and lower portions when worn. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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