Face mask

Abstract

A face mask has a mask main body, horizontal nose bridge material, vertical shapeable material and two loops. The mask body includes an outer layer formed by panels of breathable material such as fabric, a shapeable nose bridge material and an inner layer formed by panels of breathable material such as fabric, installed with a vertical shapeable material at the central portion. The mask structure has a three dimensional curving profile which creates a larger breathing chamber between the user's face and the mask. The mask's unique profile provides an improved wearing and breathing experience, making it more comfortable than the conventional face masks. Additional layers such as filters can be inserted optionally between the outer layer and inner layer to increase the protection and serve different purposes of use required by the user. The vertical shapeable material can also help secure the position of the inserted layers.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a face mask with a structure that creates a larger chamber between the inner surface of the mask and the face of the user.Description of Related Art[0003]There are a variety of face masks and protective devices known in the art whose design and performance characteristics vary in accordance with the field of application and approved standards. Generally known as face masks, facemasks, simple face masks, surgical masks or respirators, these protective masks and devices are produced in different sizes and shapes, made of different types of materials and fabrics provided with different types of wearing or attachments, and formed with one or several filtering layers in order to achieve different levels of protection and purposes of use.[0004]The major functions of a face mask are to prevent harmful substances in the air inhaled by the user wh...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention introduces a new face mask design that features a vertical shapeable material at the central portion of the mask, in addition to a shapeable nose bridge material. Users can gently bend and shape the vertical material outward to create a C shape configuration, which makes the mask fit different users' faces better and creates a larger chamber between the mask and the user's face, mouth, and nose. This design also prevents water vapor from condensing or accumulating on the mask's inner layer surface and moisturizing it, making breathing easier and more comfortable than using conventional face masks. The moldable C shape mask fits most face profiles by simple bending steps and different sizes are provided for different users' face shapes. Overall, the invention provides a more comfortable and customizable face mask design for improved respiratory protection.

Problems solved by technology

In order to make the mask works effectively, fitting properly on the user's face is important, because leakage affects the protection level of the mask.

The water vapour in the breathed-out air and saliva tends to condense or accumulate on the mask's inner surface and moisturize the inner layer material, which easily makes it uncomfortable to wear and potentially reduces the filter layer performance, especially when the wet surface is in direct contact with the user's face, skin, mouth and nose.

The narrow space between the face mask and user's face, mouth and nose also reduces the air-flow area especially during inhalation which makes the inner layer material of the mask might draw toward the user's face, mouth and nose, resulting in difficult breathing.

The inserted additional filter in such mask might move around, be folded or not stay stable inside the mask when wearing it for a period of time, which easily makes it uncomfortable to wear and potentially reduces the filtration performance.

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