KR20220033778A - Nose mask - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nose mask which allows inhalation of purified air through a filter inserted into the nose. The nose mask (100) of the present invention comprises: a pair of nose insertion members (110) made of a cylindrical shape with a C-shaped cross-section, and inserted closely into the nostrils; a filter (120) provided at an open lower part of the nose insertion member; a connection member (130) connecting each of the nose insertion members; and a mask member (140) fixed to the connection member and covering a periphery part of the mouth. Therefore, the present invention is capable of having an effect of greatly increasing a convenience.

Description

Nose mask

The present invention relates to a nose mask that allows the purified air to be inhaled through a filter inserted into the nose.

Recently, with climate change such as yellow dust or fine dust, the frequency of use of masks is rapidly increasing for various reasons, such as a change in awareness of public hygiene and a response to special situations such as the spread of infectious diseases.

Since the mask worn by the general public has a structure that allows outside air to easily flow through the gap between the curved face and the face when worn, great care must be taken to wear it. It happens frequently.

In addition, the conventional mask causes a rise in the temperature of the face in summer and causes discomfort such as fogging of glasses in winter.

In particular, on days when yellow dust and fine dust levels are high, or in special quarantine situations such as Corona 19, you have to wear a mask most of the time except for bedtime and meal times, so the pain from accumulated fatigue and discomfort has reached a serious level. There is an urgent need to take countermeasures.

In order to solve this problem, a "nose mask" capable of inhaling purified air through a filter inserted into the nose is known through Domestic Utility Model No. 20-0204721.

1 is a state diagram of a general nasal mask, as shown in the figure, the nose mask includes a band-shaped part 10 having an adhesive part 14 coated with an adhesive on its upper surface, and a pair of protrusions inserted into the nostrils. The insertion part 12 is provided and it is composed of a filter member 20 provided on the upper surface of the band-shaped part 10, and the adhesive part 14 is inserted into the nose while the protruding insertion part 12 is inserted into the nostril. It is intended to be used by attaching it to both sides of the

However, the conventional nose mask as described above is effective in that it can solve the problems with the general mask at once, but breathing through the outside air passing through the band-shaped part 10 and the filter member 20 Since this structure is made, there is a problem that it is difficult to breathe.

In addition, since the conventional nose mask cannot prevent the inflow of unfiltered external air into the body through the mouth, a supplement is also required.

Domestic Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0204721

The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and to provide a nasal mask that facilitates breathing and prevents the inflow of unfiltered external air through the mouth.

In order to achieve the above object, the nose mask of the present invention has a cylindrical shape with a "C" cross-section and includes a pair of nasal insertion members that are closely inserted into the nostrils, and a filter provided under the open lower part of the nasal insertion members; , a connecting member for connecting each nose insertion member, and a mask member fixed to the connecting member to cover the peripheral portion.

In addition, a ring member for connecting the connecting member and the mask member may be further provided.

In addition, it is preferable that a wire member for maintaining the shape of the mask member along the upper end and both ends of the mask member is provided through sewing.

In addition, the nose insertion member may have a vent hole formed in the vertical direction.

On the other hand, it is preferable that the outer surface of the nose insertion member is coated with a flexible material.

The nose mask of the present invention configured as described above is very convenient in use because the outside air is completely filtered by the filter provided in the nose insertion member inserted into the nose, and no phenomenon such as fogging of glasses occurs at the same time, Since the mask member is connected to the nose insertion member through the mouth, there is an effect of preventing harmful substances contained in the air from entering the body through the mouth.

In addition, the present invention is manufactured because the mask body is formed in a minimum size that can cover only the periphery of the mouth except for the nose and cheeks, so the rejection caused by wearing the mask is minimized, and at the same time, the area is smaller than that of the conventional mask and no earring straps are required. There is an effect that the cost can be significantly lowered and the convenience can be greatly improved.

1 is a state diagram of a general nose mask in use.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a nose mask according to the present invention.
Figure 3 is a front view of the use state of the nose mask according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a side view of the use state of the nose mask according to the present invention.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the nose mask according to the present invention, a view showing the state before and after being inserted into the nostril.
Figure 6 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the nose insertion member constituting the present invention.

The features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Prior to this, the terms or words used in the present specification and claims are based on the technical idea of the present invention based on the principle that the inventor can appropriately define the concept of the term in order to best describe his invention. It must be interpreted with a corresponding meaning and concept.

In addition, the terms or words used in the specification and claims are used only to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

For example, the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, terms such as “comprises” or “comprising” or “having” are intended to designate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but one or more It should be understood that this does not preclude the possibility of addition or existence of other features or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In addition, when a part of a layer, film, region, plate, etc. is said to be "on" another part, this includes not only the case where it is "directly on" another part, but also the case where there is another part in between. Conversely, when a part of a layer, film, region, plate, etc. is said to be "under" another part, this includes not only cases where it is "directly under" another part, but also a case where another part is in between.

In addition, terms including an ordinal number, such as "first", "second", etc. used herein may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited by the terms, and the terms are It is used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

Hereinafter, in describing an embodiment of the present invention in detail with reference to the drawings, the same reference numerals are used for the same components, and only different parts are mainly described so as not to overlap as much as possible for clarity.

2 is a perspective view of a nose mask according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a front view of the nose mask according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is a side view of the nose mask according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is inserted into the nostril As a view showing the state before and after, as shown, the nose mask 100 of the present invention includes a nose insertion member 110 , a filter 120 , a connection member 130 , and a mask member 140 .

The nasal insertion member 110 has an open upper and lower cylindrical shape and is inserted in close contact with the nostril.

In addition, the nose insertion member 110 has a “C”-shaped cross section.

Therefore, when the nose insertion member 110 is inserted into the nostril, the "C"-shaped cross section is pressed into the nostril and contracted to facilitate insertion into the nostril.

On the other hand, in consideration of the structure of the nostril that narrows upward, it is preferable that the nose insertion member 110 has a conical shape that becomes narrower toward the upper side so that it is fitted in the nostril in a comfortable state.

In addition, the nose insertion member 110 is preferably made of a soft elastic material harmless to the human body, such as silicone.

In addition, the outer surface of the nose insertion member 110 may be coated with a flexible material.

The coating is preferably a silicone hydrogel coating or a polyolefin coating.

In this case, as the flexibility and elasticity of the outer surface of the nose insertion member 110 are further improved due to the characteristics of the material, the nose insertion member 110 closely adheres along the curve of the inner surface of the nostril, so the nose insertion member 110 The inflow of external air through the gap between the and inner surface of the nostril is prevented, and foreign body sensation and pain can be minimized when worn, and the nose insertion member 110 is not easily separated from the nostril.

On the other hand, it is preferable that the vent hole 111 formed in the vertical direction is formed in the nose insertion member 110 .

In this case, fine air flows between the nasal insertion member 110 and the inner surface of the nostril through the ventilation hole 111, so that the nasal mucosa, which is in close contact with the nasal insertion member 110 for a long time, cannot contact the air. It can prevent various diseases.

A filter 120 is provided at the open lower portion of the nasal insertion member 110 to filter out various foreign substances contained in the air flowing into the human body through the nostrils.

Each nose insertion member 110 is connected through a connection member 130 .

The connecting member 130 may be made of a flexible material such as polyolefin, but it is preferable to be made of a material having appropriate strength while having ductility such as wire.

In this case, the wearer can freely adjust the position of the nasal insertion member 110 by opening or closing the connecting member 130 like tongs according to the nostril spacing and shape, and the nose insertion member 110 is It is possible to closely support the nose insertion member 110 inside the nostril so as not to be easily separated from the nostril.

On the other hand, only when the connection member 130 is made of a wire, it is preferable to be coated with a flexible material such as soft silicone or polyolefin that is harmless to the human body.

A mask member 140 is fixed to the connection member 130 .

In this case, a ring member 150 for connecting the connecting member 130 and the mask member 140 may be further provided. That is, the connecting member 130 is connected to the upper portion of the ring member 150 , and the mask member 140 is attached to the lower end of the ring member 150 .

In addition, it is preferable that the ring member 150 is configured to be detachably coupled to the connection member 130 .

In this case, it is convenient and economical because it can be used multiple times while replacing the mask member 140 and the nose insertion member 110 using the ring member 150 .

In view of this, the ring member 150 may be made of a wire or an elastic member configured so that one side is opened while being widened when pulled to both sides.

The mask member 140 is formed to have a minimum size that can cover only the periphery of the mouth except for the nose and cheeks, and filters various foreign substances contained in the air flowing into the human body through the mouth.

In this case, for stable wearing of the mask member 140, the mask member 140 may be extended to cover the chin.

In this way, since the mask member 140 covers only the periphery of the mask, the feeling of rejection due to wearing the mask is minimized and the manufacturing cost can be significantly reduced.

Meanwhile, a wire member 160 for maintaining the shape of the mask member 140 along the upper end and both ends of the mask member 140 may be provided through sewing.

In this case, since the mask member 140 can maintain a state in close contact with the periphery by appropriately bending the wire member 160 without a separate face fixing member such as an earring strap, stable wearing is ensured.

In this case, the wire member 160 may be made of a metal material having good bendability.

In addition, it goes without saying that the wire member 160 may also be provided at the lower end of the mask member 140 so as to double the adhesion holding force to the periphery of the mask member 140 .

The nose mask 100 of the present invention configured as described above inserts the nose insertion members 110 into the left and right nostrils, and then closes the connecting member 130 to closely adhere to the inner surface of the nostril, so that it can be worn easily and conveniently. When the edge of the mask member 140 is pressed while the member 140 is placed on the mouth, the wire member 160 is bent in the shape of a face, and the mask member 140 is closely attached to the periphery of the mouth.

Accordingly, the wearer can inhale the purified air through the filter 120 and the mask member 140 provided in the nose insertion member 110 .

In this way, the nose mask 100 of the present invention prevents harmful substances contained in the air from entering the body through the nose by the nose insertion member 110, and a phenomenon such as fogging does not occur at all compared to a general mask. Therefore, the ease of use is very high.

In addition, when facing through the mask member 140, not only splash through the mouth is prevented, but also harmful substances contained in the air through the mouth are prevented from entering the body, and the mask member 140 is removed from the nose and cheeks. And since it is formed in the smallest size that can cover only the periphery of the mouth, the rejection caused by wearing the mask is minimized and the manufacturing cost can be significantly reduced.

6 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the nasal insertion member constituting the present invention, as shown, the filter 120 is preferably detachably coupled to the nasal insertion member 110a in consideration of replacement. Do.

In this case, a slit groove 112 may be formed in a horizontal form at a lower portion of the nose insertion member 110a, and the filter 120 may be configured to be detachably fitted into the slit groove 112 .

Therefore, the present invention is economical because reuse is possible if only the filter 120 is replaced without repurchasing after being used once.

As such, although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can modify it without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It is possible, and such modifications will fall within the scope of the present invention.

100...Nose Mask 110...Nose Insertion Member
111..Ventilation 120...Filter
130...Connecting member 140...Mask member
150...Hook member 160...Wire member

Claims (4)

A pair of nasal insertion members made of a "C"-shaped cross-section in a cylindrical shape to be inserted into the nostril in close contact;
a filter provided at an open lower portion of the nasal insertion member;
a connecting member for connecting each nasal insertion member; and
A nose mask including a mask member fixed to the connection member and covering the peripheral portion. The method of claim 1,
A ring member for connecting the connecting member and the mask member is further provided;
The mask member has a nose mask, characterized in that it is provided with a wire member for maintaining the shape of the mask member along the upper end and both ends through sewing. The method of claim 1,
The nasal insertion member is a nose mask, characterized in that it has a ventilation hole formed in the vertical direction. The method of claim 1,
A nose mask, characterized in that the outer surface of the nose insertion member is coated with a flexible material.

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