WO2022070217A2

WO2022070217A2 - Anti-coronavirus intranasal mask

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Publication number: WO2022070217A2
Application number: PCT/IR2020/050042
Authority: WO
Inventors: Meisam AKHLAGHDOUST; Alireza ZALI; Atousa HASHEMI; Neusha ARANG; Fatemehzahra HASHEMI; Ilia MEHRIZI; Poorya DAVOODI
Original assignee: Akhlaghdoust Meisam; Zali Alireza; Hashemi Atousa; Arang Neusha; Hashemi Fatemehzahra; Mehrizi Ilia; Davoodi Poorya
Priority date: 2020-10-01
Filing date: 2020-11-15
Publication date: 2022-04-07

Abstract

Coronaviruses can be transmitted to others through droplets that are spread by coughing or exhaling from the mouth and nose of a Covid-19 infected person. The most effective way to protect yourself and others is wearing a mask. Studies report that prolonged wearing of face masks can result in some airway and skin allergies. Regular use of face masks in low-density populated areas or hot environments can be frustrating and the cause of dyspnea. Lack of recognition in identity, face and even a smile or various facial expressions can lead to future psychological problems. Wearing face masks is impossible and difficult in the environments such as hair-salons and restaurants where a person has to remove his mask that makes the person more exposed to the virus. This invention has 5 layers of inhalation and exhalation air filtration which is inserted into the nasal cavities by two spiral cones.

Description

Title of Invention Anti-Coronavirus Intranasal Mask Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can infect animals and humans. Many of the known Coronaviruses cause a range of respiratory infections in humans, which range from the common cold to more serious illnesses such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The newly discovered Coronavirus is the cause of Covid-19 disease. The newly discovered Coronavirus causes Covid-19 infectious disease. The emerging virus and its aftermath illness were unknown until the recent outbreak in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The disease can be transmitted to others through droplets which are spread by coughing or exhaling from the mouth and nose of a Covid-19 infected person. These droplets spread to the equipment and surfaces around the patient. To date, studies have represented that the main method of transmission of the Covid-19 virus is through contact with the respiratory droplets. The main route of transmission of the disease is through respiratory droplets that are spread by the cough of the infected person in the environment.

Technical Field A HUMAN NECESSITIES. A61 MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE. Human demands, sub-section of health and hygiene, technical problems and statement of invention's purposes. According to the World Health Organization, the most effective way to protect yourself and others from Covid-19 is to wear a mask and keep a distance of at least 1 meter (6 feet) from people who cough or sneeze. However, the growth of excreta and infectious waste such as Covid 19 masks as well as the lack of masks around the world is one of the health problems ahead. It is also necessary to use a mask for the presence of people in the community. Studies show that prolonged use of face masks can lead to some respiratory and skin allergies. Also, continuous utilizing of face masks to be present in low-density populated places or in hot environments, can be frustrating and the cause of respiratory problems (shortness of breath). Lack of recognition of identity, face, and even smiles or different facial expressions (mimicry), etc. can lead to legal problems as well as future psychological and psychological problems. According to the studies by the World Health Organization, psychological problems have more than doubled during Covid-19 pandemic. Wearing face masks in the environments such as hair salons or restaurants where a person has to remove his mask is impossible and difficult that makes the person exposed more to the virus. Due to the many mentioned problems caused by anti-viral face masks, the need for lightweight multi use and environmental-friendly masks with high protection would seem necessary.

Background Art Numerous domestic and international patents in the field of breathing masks exist to this day. Various fields such as herbal mask (registration number 67161), modern thermal mask (55217), cardiopulmonary resuscitation mask (88190), antibacterial protective mask against medical gases and medical center radioactive vapors (82506), combined mask of respiratory distress (81242) and Smart diving mask (47306) and .... But the Anti-Coronavirus Intranasal Mask has not been observed until the present invention. Several cases of nasal or antimicrobial masks were found in freepatentonline and google searches that the mechanism, design and purpose of which are different from the method and design of the present invention. Oral Respiratory Mask (CN105056363A), Nasal Mask (US7451764B2), Small Nasal Mask (US20090194107A1), Nose Pillow with Flexible Branches for Nasal Mask (EP2679267A1), Nasal Masks for cpap and snoring and shortness of breath during sleep (WO2016154676A1), Zika virus preventer and treatment mask (WO2017210262A1) (CN106102863A).

Summary of Invention Coronaviruses known so far cause a range of respiratory infections in humans. The disease can be transmitted to others through droplets that are spread by coughing or exhaling from the mouth and nose of a Covid-19 infected person. The most effective way to protect yourself and others from Covid-19 is to wear a mask. Studies represent that prolonged wearing of face masks can result in some airway and skin allergies. Likewise, regular use of face masks in low- density populated areas or hot environments can be frustrating and the cause of shortness of breath. Lack of recognition in identity, face and even a smile or various facial expressions can lead to future psychological problems. Wearing face masks is impossible and difficult in the environments such as hair salons and restaurants where a person has to remove his mask that makes the person more exposed to the virus. The present invention has 5 layers of inhalation and exhalation air filtration which is inserted into the nasal cavities by two spiral cones. No- environmental pollution, easy accessibility and practicality and the possibility of usage in the most low-traffic areas are the benefits of this invention.

Technical Problem Studies show that prolonged use of face masks can lead to some respiratory and skin allergies. Also, continuous utilizing of face masks to be present in low-density populated places or in hot environments, can be frustrating and the cause of respiratory problems (shortness of breath). Lack of recognition of identity, face, and even smiles or different facial expressions (mimicry), etc. can lead to legal problems as well as future psychological and psychological problems. According to the studies by the World Health Organization, psychological problems have more than doubled during Covid-19 pandemic. Wearing face masks in the environments such as hair salons or restaurants where a person has to remove his mask is impossible and difficult that makes the person exposed more to the virus. Due to the many mentioned problems caused by anti-viral face masks, the need for lightweight multi use and environmental-friendly masks with high protection would seem necessary. Solution to Problem The present invention is a lightweight intranasal mask made of medical anti-allergic latex that has two cones with spiral grooves to be placed in each of the nasal cavities. In each of the spiral cones there are a large number of one-way cylindrical pores for the airway. The diameter of each cylinder is approximately 5 microns, so that in the center of the cone, one-way cylindrical paths carry inhaled air to the nasal airway, and on the other side, one-sided air cylinders carry exhaled air to the outside of the nose. In both directions (inhaled and exhaled cylinders) anti-viral filtration takes place, which is placed in five layers in the outer body of the nasal mask. Inhalational cylinders contain some distilled water to moisten the airway and prevent dryness inside the nose by using its capillary feature. The 1 cc liquid tank inside the mask is located in the body of the mask. The five-layer filters of the mask are 3 cm long, 1 cm wide and 2 mm in diameter that Layers from outside to inside respectively: cotton anti-dust layer, Non woven layer, electrostatic layer, melt blown layer and activated carbon layer with high density. The body consists of mask filters made of silicone or light carbon, which has pores for the entry and exit of inhaled and exhaled air into the filter and nose. Moreover, the hinged lid of the mask also allows opening and replacing the filters. In the body of the mask, there is a hole for injecting distilled water to moisten the air cylinders, which can be supplied with water by ordinary syringes. The filters must be replaced after two hours of use, and also the water in the tank needs to be recharged after six hours of use. Breathing cones with a spiral cover are made of very soft and anti-allergic silicone and have a diameter of 5 microns, which allows them to be inserted and used in the nose, and also prevents any ambient air from entering the nose.

Advantageous Effects of Invention The present invention allows the use of masks in different places of the society, including swimming pools, hair salons, restaurants and etc. It also allows a person to have oral breathe easily when traveling in more secluded environments and to use nasal breathing when confronted with suspected people. The invention is very lightweight and comfortable and while protecting the person from the virus, it allows people to enjoy their faces and smiles. Also, due to the small size of the respiratory filters, it creates less pollution for the environment. The present invention greatly reduces the possibility of transmitting the virus from an infected person to the environment because of the unilateral exhalation cylinders and filtration of exhaled air by mask layers. This is a beneficial measure through declining the epidemic.

Brief Description of Drawings 0021shows the front view of the Anti-Coronavirus Intranasal Mask. No. 1 indicates the exhalation air pores and No. 2 indicates the inhalation air pores. No. 3 shows the spiral cone. No. 4 is the injection site for distilled water. No. 5 shows the body of intranasal mask. 0023specifically shows the spiral cone. No. 6 is the entrance and exit of the airways into the nasal airway. No. 7 indicates the winged appendix of cone for proper placement in the nose. No. 8 is capillary pores for moistening the airways. Number 9 is one-way cylinders for inhaled and exhaled air. Number 10 is the tips of conical fins.

Fig.l 0025front view of the Anti-Coronavirus Intranasal Mask 0027lateral view of the spiral cone.

Description of Embodiments To use the Anti-Coronavirus Intranasal Mask, it is enough to insert the cones in the nasal cavities obliquely and in a zigzag motion, then every two to four hours replace the sheet filters of the mask by opening the hinged lid of the body (without removing the mask from the nose). Besides, after six hours, using an ordinary syringe, one cc of distilled water can be injected through its opening. After reaching home, the mask can be removed and placed in a container with lukewarm water for 20 minutes, then removed and dried so that it can be reused for the next day.

Example

Examples All people in swimming pool, restaurant, hair saloon and ...

Industrial Applicability This invention in all daily activities, especially in low-traffic environments (low probability of virus transmission), hair salons, swimming pools, restaurants and etc. considered as one of the main pillars of personal protection and observance of prophylactic health protocols against Coronavirus and other respiratory viruses such as colds, flu, etc.

Patent Literature Numerous domestic and international patents in the field of breathing masks exist to this day. But the Anti-Coronavirus Intranasal Mask has not been observed until the present invention. Several cases of nasal or antimicrobial masks were found in freepatentonline, WIPO and google searches that the mechanism, design and purpose of which are different from the method and design of the present invention. 0033 0035 0037 0039 0041

Claims

5 Claims

[Claim 1] Independent Claim: The claim is that it is a device containing two separate inhalation and exhalation filtration systems which are installed throughout a silicone structure, allowing individuals to place it inside the nasal cavities and provide protection and safe breathing by Antiviral filtration, which consists of the following components:

- Two separate micron systems of inhalation and exhalation

- Body and structure of silicone or light carbon on which different components of this device are installed

- Two cones with spiral edges to be placed inside the nose

- Distilled water injection tank

- Capillary tubes of distilled water ducts to moisten the respiratory tract

- 5-layer filtration in both inhaled and exhaled paths

[Claim 2] According to Claim No. 1, the unilateral respiratory micron cylinders inside the cones of the mask for inhalation and exhalation are designed in such a way that they will filter both inhaled and exhaled air from the virus.

[Claim 3] According to Claim No. 1, the moisturizer inside the nose (capillary tubes of distilled water ducts) which uses its capillary feature, helps to moisten the inhaled air to prevent dryness of the respiratory tract.

[Claim 4] According to claim No. 3, there is a tank containing distilled water inside the silicone body for creating the moisture flow to the capillaries of the distilled water ducts.

[Claim 5] According to Claim No. 1, the outer layer of the intranasal cones is designed into a spiral manner with outward deviation of its edges for proper placement in the nose.

[Claim 6] According to claim 1, 5-layer replaceable filters are located in the silicone body.

[Claim 7] According to claim No. 1, the hinged lid of the mask body allows the mask filters to be replaced every 2 to 4 hours.

[Claim 8] According to claim No. 4, injecting water into the tank containing distilled water embedded in the body of the mask has been provided.

[Claim 9] According to claim No. 1, the ability to wash and reuse the mask is due to its lightweight medical or carbonic silicone material.