WO2007045041A1 - Masque facial / aide au sommeil multifonction - Google Patents

Masque facial / aide au sommeil multifonction Download PDF

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WO2007045041A1
WO2007045041A1 PCT/AU2006/001557 AU2006001557W WO2007045041A1 WO 2007045041 A1 WO2007045041 A1 WO 2007045041A1 AU 2006001557 W AU2006001557 W AU 2006001557W WO 2007045041 A1 WO2007045041 A1 WO 2007045041A1
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face mask
sleeping aid
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Barry James Dixon
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F9/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting-in contact lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
    • A61F9/04—Eye-masks ; Devices to be worn on the face, not intended for looking through; Eye-pads for sunbathing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F11/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the ears or hearing sense; Non-electric hearing aids; Methods or devices for enabling ear patients to achieve auditory perception through physiological senses other than hearing sense; Protective devices for the ears, carried on the body or in the hand
    • A61F11/06—Protective devices for the ears
    • A61F11/08—Protective devices for the ears internal, e.g. earplugs
    • A61F11/12—External mounting means

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  • the present invention relates to a multipurpose/multifunction face mask/sleeping aid and in particular but not exclusively to an aid which incorporates one or more of detachable and replaceable eye pads, ear plugs and pads and a nasal feature/comppnent.
  • the present invention aims to provide sleeping aid which can safely assist and aid people to sleep and to stay soundly asleep, especially in hospitals.
  • sleeping aid By assisting people to sleep naturally, the usage of habit-forming central nervous systems depressants such as Tamazepan can be reduced.
  • the present invention provides a multipurpose face mask/sleeping aid which has the benefits of supplying consumers with a more functional and comfortable aid in one convenient package to promote sleep and relaxation by blocking out light and noise, and preferably replacing unpleasant odours with sleep enhancing aromas.
  • the present invention in another aspect, provides a sleeping aid which can safely and hygienically hold, store and dispense prescribed and non-prescribed medications and essential aromas, both as solids, absorbed liquids and sprays, and to contain those medications within the desired anatomical areas/locations to maximize their benefits.
  • a multipurpose face mask/sleeping aid comprising: a. a primary face mask for wearing over the eyes; b. a head strap for securing said face mask to the head of a user; and c. one or more components associated with said primary face mask for blocking light, noise and/or unpleasant odours.
  • the one or more components suitably comprise eye pads/patches, ear plugs and ear pads/patches and a nasal component typically in the form of a cone or cap which can be located over the nose of a user.
  • the above mentioned special design features make the face mask/sleeping aid fat more efficient at blocking out light, noise and odours and provide more comfort and certainty of the benefits of regular, uninterrupted deep sleep.
  • the eye pads/patches and nasal caps are suitably releasable attached to the face mask via Vclcro touch and grip material or other releasable fastener and the ear plugs and pads are suitably attached to the head strap so as to be capable of free movement thereof
  • three of the four replaceable components being eye pads, ear plugs and the nasal feature are adapted to hold, store and dispense medications.
  • Each of these three components suitably has an absorption section to accommodate this design feature.
  • Figure 1 show the face mask/sleep aid according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 illustrates the manner in which the face mask/sleep aid is worn by a person
  • a face mask/sleep aid comprising a primary member face mask which embodies the following replaceable attachments: a. a pair of replaceable eye pads/patches that add to comfort of the mask and guarantees the blocking of all peripheral light These replaceable eye pads have an absorbent centre that can hold and dispense lubricants to the eyes, and are attached to the inside of the face mask by Velcro or other releasable fastener arrangement, b. a pair of replaceable ear plugs and supplementary ear pads. The prime task of the ear plugs and pads is to block all noise to the patient/consumer.
  • aUo embody a specific absorbent tip facility that can hold and dispense ear drops and other medications by pressing and compressing the ear plugs.
  • the ear plugs are comfortably held in place by replaceable ear pads.
  • the plugs and pads are looped and slide along the head strap to position them at the ears.
  • the ear plugs do not work their way out of the ear as they are retained in position by the head strap, c.
  • a nose/nasal feature suitably in the form of a hollow cap of cover which locates over the nose and which has a specific lower inside portion adjacent to the nostrils that is absorbent or contains an absorbent pad which allows the inhalation of various medications., essential oils and other aromatherapy substances carried thereon that aid relaxation and sleep especially in od ⁇ urous hospital wards and other unpleasant odour environments.
  • the nose/nasal feature is replaceable and attached to the primary mask via Velcro or other releasable fastener means as shown.
  • FIG. 1 shows the form of the improved face mask/sleep aid according to the present invention where numbered arrows illustrate and identify the various components.
  • the aid comprises a primary face mask 1 formed of any pliable material such as of a fabric or plastics material and preferably of a dark colour.
  • a pair of eye patches 2 are detachably secured to the inside of the face mask by touch and grip material such as Velcro provided around their periphery. The eye patches 2 are thus replaceable.
  • the eye patches 2 have a central absorption portion 4
  • a pair of hollow ar pings 5 are mounted on supporting ear pads 6, the ear pads 6 being provided with loops 7 for a purpose which will be described below to allow for perfect positioning at the ears
  • the tips 8 of the ear plugs 5 are absorbent or include an absorbent material.
  • the ear plugs 5 additionally include an internal membrane 8 to direct the medications into the ear
  • a nose/nasal cover.10 typically in the lbim of a cap is shaped to be positioned over the nose and extend over the nostrils.
  • the inner lower side of the cover 10 carries or comprises an absorbent material 11 for carrying medicinal inhalants.
  • the cover 10 may comprise a relative stiff material such as plastics or may be a fabric type material which can either be relative stiff or flexible.
  • the nose/nasal cover 10 is detactiably secure to a lower central portion of the face mask at 12 by Velcro touch and grip material or other fastening arrangement.
  • An pair of elastic head straps 13 are connected to opposite sides of the face mask 1 and terminate in Velcro end portions 14. This enables the straps 13 to interconnected and looped around the head and provide for comfortable fit to the wearer.
  • the straps 13 extend through the ear pad loops 17 so that the ear pads 6 and plugs 5 are captured to the straps 13 but free for movement therealong.
  • the ear plugs and pads 5 and 6 can be detachable by disconnected the end portions 14 of the straps 13 and sliding them beyond the end portions 14 of the straps 13 due to the looped connections 7 as shown at A. to allow their replacement.
  • Figure Z illustrates the face mask/sleep aid as worn by a person, the face mask 1 being positioned so that the patches 2 are located over the eyes and the ear plugs 5 supported on the ear pads 6 are held within the ears by means of the elasticized head straps 13 which extend around nthe head and across the ears.
  • the nose cap or cover 10 is located over the nose of the person,
  • Varies medications or other substances can be applied to the absorbent parts of the respective plugs or patches as required to promote sleep and/or reduce the effect of unpleasant aromas.
  • the aid of the invention has unlimited practical commercial and private uses in a very wide cross section of markets.
  • the examples which follow are to help describe the invention and some useful applications, but its uses are by no means limited to these.
  • Primary prevention should be easily and cheaply available in a simple invention to ail consumers, 80% of whom suffer a sleep disorder with the resulting documented health problems.
  • the cost to the tax payer of a hospital bed for the day is between $800 and $1000.
  • This invention provides a perfect vehicle for consumers to take both prescribed and non-prescribed natural remedies in a pleasant and comfortable environment .
  • the invention allows a very simple, hygienic, cheap, one-off, convenient product for consumers to aid relaxation and sleep.
  • This invention has reusable materials that can be washed and sterilized. Replacement components will be readily available in packet multiples. Complementary medication will also be available in solids, creams,, liquids and sprays at the same point of sale. This invention has unlimited beneficial uses in a very wide cross-section of markets as outlined.

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Abstract

L’invention concerne un masque facial / aide au sommeil multifonction, comprenant un masque facial principal (1) à porter sur les yeux, un ruban serre-tête (13) servant à fixer le masque facial principal (1) sur la tête d’un utilisateur, et un ou une pluralité de composants associés au masque facial principal (1) servant à bloquer la lumière, le bruit et/ou les odeurs désagréables, le ou la pluralité de composants comprenant des tampons ou des caches (4) pour les yeux, des boules Quiès (5) et un couvre-nez (10). Les tampons ou caches (4) pour les yeux, les boules Quiès (5) et le couvre-nez (10) peuvent incorporer des parties absorbantes renfermant des substances à administrer, telles que des substances médicinales ou des huiles.
PCT/AU2006/001557 2005-10-21 2006-10-23 Masque facial / aide au sommeil multifonction WO2007045041A1 (fr)

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WO2011137463A2 (fr) * 2010-04-29 2011-11-03 William Hugh Alexander Christie Aide au voyage
CN103405308A (zh) * 2013-07-18 2013-11-27 芜湖乐锐思信息咨询有限公司 一种安神助眠眼罩
WO2014025836A1 (fr) 2012-08-07 2014-02-13 David Sternlight Masque oculaire
GB2522924A (en) * 2014-02-11 2015-08-12 Steven Lionel Harris Device for resisting the formation of wrinkles
KR101753668B1 (ko) * 2015-10-29 2017-07-05 정준기 숙면용 안대

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WO2011137463A2 (fr) * 2010-04-29 2011-11-03 William Hugh Alexander Christie Aide au voyage
WO2011137463A3 (fr) * 2010-04-29 2011-12-22 William Hugh Alexander Christie Aide au voyage
WO2014025836A1 (fr) 2012-08-07 2014-02-13 David Sternlight Masque oculaire
CN104519842A (zh) * 2012-08-07 2015-04-15 卡布公司 眼罩
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CN103405308A (zh) * 2013-07-18 2013-11-27 芜湖乐锐思信息咨询有限公司 一种安神助眠眼罩
GB2522924A (en) * 2014-02-11 2015-08-12 Steven Lionel Harris Device for resisting the formation of wrinkles
GB2522924B (en) * 2014-02-11 2015-12-23 Steven Lionel Harris Anti-wrinkle device
KR101753668B1 (ko) * 2015-10-29 2017-07-05 정준기 숙면용 안대

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