Air permeable mask

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a mask providing oxygen and removing water vapor in which a functional layer for oxygen production, moisture removal and better air quality is embedded; the functional layer can be inserted between an outer layer and an inner layer of the mask, taken as an inner layer or a sole layer, or held in a receiving pocket or attach / adhere to an innermost side of the mask; the functional layer comprises metal peroxide, metal superoxide, metal oxide and nonmetal oxide to remove water vapor and provide oxygen; the metal peroxide is selected from the group consisting of magnesium peroxide, potassium peroxide, sodium peroxide and calcium peroxide; the metal superoxide comprises potassium superoxide or sodium superoxide; the metal oxide is selected from the group consisting of magnesium oxide, calcium oxide and sodium oxide; the nonmetal oxide can be silicon dioxide.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present disclosure relates to a health mask, particularly an air permeable mask providing oxygen and removing water vapor.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Oxygen, the natural resource available in environment, is basic instinct of human being to live. However, ambient air quality as well as demand and supply of oxygen in a human body have been changed with variable living conditions and life styles which imperil health of modern people, for example, “chronic hypoxia syndrome” with symptoms including inertia, weakness, memory loss, upset, difficulty in sleeping, reactivity weakened and attention deficit[0005]Sunlight, air and water are three essential elements for lives. In this regard, air implies oxygen which is critical to functions of a human body and inhaled through breathing. Oxygen diffused into capillaries through alveolar membranes of pulmonary alveoli attaches to hemoglobin of red blood cells. Oxy...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes an air-permeable mask that has a layer for producing oxygen and removing water vapor. This layer can be embedded between the outer and inner layers of the mask or be a separate, replaceable pocket. The functional layer is made of an oxide, such as magnesium peroxide, potassium peroxide, or calcium peroxide, which removes water vapor and provides oxygen. The mask can be made of various materials such as cotton, gauze, paper, surgical masks, activated carbon, or N95 respirators. The technical effect is to provide an air-permeable mask that combines the functions of oxygen production and moisture removal.

Problems solved by technology

However, ambient air quality as well as demand and supply of oxygen in a human body have been changed with variable living conditions and life styles which imperil health of modern people, for example, “chronic hypoxia syndrome” with symptoms including inertia, weakness, memory loss, upset, difficulty in sleeping, reactivity weakened and attention deficit

In contrast, when blood is short of oxygen, organs in the human body are prone to dysfunction and disease.

Symptoms of chronic hypoxia may include, for example, hand numbness, skin pallor, vertigo, blurred vision, poor creativity, blurred thinking, and similar signs of compromised performance.

Moreover, some people exhibit chronic fatigue symptoms which may be attributed to hypoxia-related dysfunction.

Without adequate oxygen to metabolize sufficient glucose to support relevant physiologic performance of the body, excess lactic acid build up after exercise cause muscle soreness.

In addition to oxygen deficit, humid environment may also be detrimental to health.

For example, east coast is characteristic of high relative humidity all year around which discomforts residents in summer time particularly.

In contrast to 60%, the relative humidity best for human being, the humidity, 100%, in east coast during the rainy season, making walls and clothing moldy, and jeopardizing health.

In addition, humidity may cause excessive leeching of harmful chemicals from building materials which may then contaminate the surrounding environment.

Thus, inhabitants of perpetually high humidity environments may suffer from disorders.

Humid environment has further been found to have a debilitating impact on blood pressure.

In addition, high humidity may also increase the risk of stroke of a patient suffering from cardiovascular disease in humid weather.

Wearing mask can filter the dust and bacteria from inhaled air but sometimes induce discomfort by mask contact.

Unfortunately, however, when a mask is worn for an extended time, it causes discomfort.

Moreover, poor air quality resulting from accumulated exhaled carbon dioxide and water vapor is exhaled inside of the mask reduces the amount of oxygen inhaled by the mask user as compared to breathing the surrounding open space.

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