Adjustable treatment mask

Abstract

The invention discloses a treatment mask with a plurality of light emitting diodes. The treatment mask adapts to the face of the user. Light of a particular color and intensity is projected to a facial area of a user for facial treatment. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are covered by a layer of transparent silica gel material to avoid direct contact of the LEDs with the facial skin of the user. The treatment mask has a communication module to control the intensity, frequency, and color of the light emitting diodes when used by a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a treatment device. Specifically, the present invention relates to a therapeutic full-face light therapy mask for providing light therapy to a user's skin. Another and more specific aspect of the present invention relates to a treatment mask having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) for providing a multi-wavelength spectrum of various intensities to a user's skin. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, various devices are known for skin treatment, skin rejuvenation, and other cosmetic treatment purposes. These devices are capable of providing significantly enhanced biological and / or therapeutic effects. Therefore, the use of light therapy to improve the characteristics of the skin is widely accepted. However, various devices available for applying electrical energy to the skin have significant structural and functional drawbacks.

[0003] Currently, most known light therapy devices provide light energy to the skin through a light therapy tube that is in direct or indirect contact with the surface of the user's skin. If the light emitting tube is in direct contact with the user's skin, this process may be very uncomfortable for the user and may cause skin irritation after prolonged contact. The therapeutic benefits of the above-mentioned devices basically occur within the area where the light emitting tube is in contact with the skin. In addition, for devices that provide indirect contact between the light tube and the skin through an intermediate layer, due to light loss in the intermediate layer, the light distribution cannot achieve the desired light intensity. As a result, the beneficial light therapy becomes unevenly distributed and ineffective for the user.

[0004] Some light therapy devices do not have a battery and thus require a power interface to connect to an external power source, which is not always convenient or possible.

[0005] The light therapy masks known in the prior art cannot communicate with external devices to perform multiple functions.

[0006] The light therapy mask products sold on the market have a fixed size and are handheld devices. It has been proven that these handheld masks are not very satisfactory in providing optimal or desired light dispersion. Another option is to see a doctor for mild treatment, which is neither convenient nor affordable.

[0007] During treatment, a hands-free treatment experience is always better than a device that requires long-term handholding to maintain a specific position. Many components have been conceived for mounting and fixing a mask device through various wires, straps, wrappings, and ropes, which cause these support and mounting components to press against the user's head or the back neck area. It is always necessary to minimize the scope of such mounting and support components and reduce their impact on the user, thereby improving the user's comfort during treatment. Users always rely on lightweight light therapy mask products and use the least amount of support devices during treatment. Since users' faces have different shapes and sizes, the mask should also be able to be adjusted according to the user's facial shape and size so as to effectively apply the mask to the required areas of the user's face. In addition, currently available devices for facial treatment require the use of a separate patch that must be attached to the user's eye area to block the light from the light-emitting tubes inside the mask.

[0008] Therefore, for a long time, there has been a need for an improved light therapy mask that can easily irradiate light on the area around the eyes while preventing any possible damage to the user's eyes. Summary of the Invention

[0009] Therefore, it is very necessary to alleviate the inherent disadvantages and deficiencies of the prior art. The following are several objectives of the present invention: An object of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic mask that provides light therapy for various diseases of the user's facial skin; Another object of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-use therapeutic mask; Another object of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic mask that can be placed on the user's face and can emit light of different colors and intensities based on user input; Another object of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic mask that prevents the light-emitting tubes from directly contacting the user's skin; Another object of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic mask that is comfortable to use and does not require handholding to maintain a specific position when in use by the user; Another object of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic mask that allows the treatment light to uniformly irradiate the user's facial skin; Another object of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic mask that can be connected to an external device with a software application to control multiple parameter characteristics of the light without removing the mask from the user's face; Another object of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic mask with a rechargeable power unit inside; Another object of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic mask that prevents light near the user's eye area to avoid light damage or irritation to the patient's or user's eyes; Another object of the present invention is to provide a treatment mask that allows the user to do other things while undergoing light therapy; and, Another object of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic facial mask that utilizes a multi-wavelength spectrum with variable intensity to stimulate the formation and development of collagen and eliminate acne-causing bacteria on the user's facial area. Other objects, aspects, features, and goals of the present invention will be better understood from the detailed description of the present invention.

[0010] It should be understood that the disclosure of the present invention is not limited to the specific systems and methods described herein, as there may be multiple possible aspects of the present invention that are not explicitly stated herein. It should be understood that the terms used in the specification are for the purpose of describing a particular version or embodiment only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure of the present invention..

[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, an adjustable treatment mask is disclosed. The adjustable treatment mask includes a mask body having an interior and an exterior, a flexible circuit board including a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), a control unit, and a transparent silicone material sheet.

[0012] The mask body is substantially concave to accommodate the user's face and has separate openings for the eyes, nostrils, and mouth so that the user can see and breathe normally during treatment. The flexible circuit board is located between the interior of the mask body and the transparent silicone material sheet. The exterior of the mask body has a forehead cover, left and right cheek covers, and a chin cover for improving the aesthetics of the treatment mask and providing support for the mask body. The forehead cover houses a mounting bracket that is connected to the exterior of the mask body by screws, thereby forming a hollow portion with the forehead cover. The hollow portion houses a set of rechargeable batteries and the control unit. A button is prominently provided on the forehead cover, and the user can select different colors of light for skin care. The treatment mask is provided with a charging port for charging the battery by directly inserting an adapter into an external power outlet or by a universal serial bus (USB) cable or any other suitable charging medium.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present invention, the control unit has a communication module that allows wired or wireless communication with similar electronic communication devices including but not limited to mobile devices, notebooks, or computers.

[0014] The software application is installed in an electronic communication device and establishes a connection with the treatment mask via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Near Field Communication (NFC). The software application allows the user to select the desired color, frequency, and wavelength of the light without removing the mask from his / her face.

[0015] To use the treatment mask, the user must put on the mask on his / her face by tightening the straps that are removably attached to the forehead cover and the left and right cheek covers of the treatment mask. The straps are made of elastic material and can be adjusted according to the size and shape of the user's face. The user can use the buttons protruding from the forehead cover to change the color, intensity, frequency, and wavelength of the LED light, or the user can use the application installed in his / her electronic communication device to change the color, intensity, frequency, and wavelength of the light. Once the user has selected a specific color, frequency, intensity, and wavelength, the treatment process is initiated by the treatment mask. After the treatment is over, the light-emitting diodes stop emitting light, thus turning off the treatment mask.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, the user can select any color as needed, including but not limited to red, blue, purple, and white, because each color has its own beneficial effects on the user's skin.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present invention, the flexible circuit board can be provided with red, blue, and green (RBG) LED tubes to increase the brightness of the treatment mask.

[0018] According to yet another aspect of the present invention, the outer edge of the transparent silicone material sheet in the area near the user's eyes is made opaque by painting or by any other suitable method to prevent light from shining into the user's eyes. This prevents any possible impact on the user's normal vision and allows the user to perform other normal tasks during the treatment.

[0019] Regarding the present invention, the following description is illustrative in nature and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the above-described illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features, other aspects, embodiments, and features will be disclosed with reference to the following detailed description and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The drawings illustrate the best mode for carrying out the present invention, as described below. The present invention can be more clearly understood from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same letters and numbers represent corresponding parts in the various figures of the drawings, where: Figure 1 is an exploded view of the components of an adjustable treatment mask according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a front view of an adjustable treatment mask according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 Rear view of an adjustable treatment mask according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 Side view of an adjustable treatment mask according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 Top view of an adjustable treatment mask according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0021] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals represent like components throughout the several views.

[0022] The detailed description of the embodiments and the drawings illustrate specific exemplary embodiments in which the present disclosure may be practiced. These embodiments are described in detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present disclosure. It should be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and other changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the embodiments described in detail below should not be taken as limiting, and the scope of the present disclosure is defined by the claims. However, the embodiments of the claims may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

[0023] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be discussed below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the detailed description given herein with respect to these drawings is for illustrative purposes only, since the present disclosure extends beyond these limited embodiments. For example, it should be understood that, in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize that, in addition to the specific implementation choices in the embodiments described and illustrated below, there are many alternative and suitable ways to implement any given detailed functionality according to the needs of a particular application. That is, there are many modifications and variations of the present disclosure, too numerous to list herein, but all within the scope of the present disclosure. Additionally, where appropriate, singular words should be read as plural and vice versa, and masculine should be read as feminine and vice versa, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply that the two are mutually exclusive.

[0024] It should be further understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the specific methods, compounds, materials, manufacturing techniques, uses, and applications described herein, as these may vary. It should also be understood that the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It must be noted that the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" as used herein and in the appended claims include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to "an element" is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. Similarly, a reference to, for example, "a step" or "a means" is a reference to one or more steps or means and may include sub-steps and subordinated means. All conjunctions used should be understood in their broadest sense. Thus, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the word "or" should be understood to have the definition of a logical "or" rather than that of a logical "exclusive or". Structures described herein should also be understood to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed as approximate language should be interpreted as such, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. Preferred methods, techniques, devices, and materials are described herein, but any methods, techniques, devices, or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein may be used in the practice or testing of the present disclosure. Structures described herein should also be understood to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to embodiments of the invention shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Refer to Figures 1 to 5 A treatment mask 100 as shown. The treatment mask 100 is in the shape of a human face and has different openings in the areas of the eyes, nostrils, and mouth, so that the user can see, breathe, and speak normally when using the treatment mask 100 and can comfortably fix it on the user's face. The treatment mask 100 includes a mask body 110 having an inner portion 113 and an outer portion 114, a flexible circuit board 120 having a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 121 facing the inner portion 113 of the mask body 110, a control unit 150 connected to the outer portion 114 of the mask body, and a transparent silicone material sheet 130 facing the inner portion 113 of the mask body 110 and covering the flexible circuit board 120. The mask body 110 is made of a rigid material.

[0027] The flexible circuit board 120 also has the same openings for the eyes, nostrils, and mouth as the mask body 110. The flexible circuit board 120 is located between the mask body 110 and the transparent silicone material sheet 130. In addition, the light-emitting diodes 121 mounted on the flexible circuit board 120 are electrically connected to a rechargeable battery 160.

[0028] The outer part 114 of the mask body 110 is supported by the forehead cover 140, the left cheek cover 141, the right cheek cover 142 and the chin cover 143. The forehead cover 140 and the mask body 110 form a hollow groove, and the hollow groove accommodates the mounting bracket 170 for fixing the control unit 150 and the rechargeable battery 160. The forehead cover 140, the left cheek cover 141, the right cheek cover 142 and the chin cover 143 also enhance the aesthetic appearance of the mask. The mounting bracket 170 is fixed to the mask body 110 by a plurality of screws 171, and the screws 171 are inserted into the corresponding threaded holes 111 on the mask body 110. In addition, the left and right cheek covers (141, 142) are also fixed to the mask body 110 by a set of screws.

[0029] The button 151 protrudes through the forehead cover 140 to provide an input to the control unit 150. The signal lamp 153 also protrudes through the forehead cover 140 to provide signals of battery charging and battery depletion. In addition, the charging port 152 also protrudes through the forehead cover 140 and is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery 160.

[0030] The strap 190 is divided into four strands, two on the left side and two on the right side, to fix the strap 190 to the mask body 110. The two left strands have two circular parts (191, 192) that are respectively fitted into the ports 144 on the forehead cover 140 and the port 146 on the left cheek cover 141. In addition, the two right strands also have two circular parts (193, 194) that are respectively fitted into the port 145 on the forehead cover 140 and the port 147 on the right cheek cover 142. The strap 190 also has an adjusting element 195 to adjust the strap 190 when the user wears it.

[0031] The transparent silicone material sheet 130 also has openings for the eyes, nostrils and mouth so as to be completely aligned with the mask body 110. The left and right edges of the transparent silicone material sheet 130 near the eye regions (131, 132) are made opaque to avoid light damage or irritation to the patient's eyes.

[0032] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 150 may have a communication module that is capable of performing wired or wireless communication with external devices including but not limited to mobile devices, laptops or computers.

[0033] A software application can be installed in the external device and establish a communication connection with the treatment mask 100 via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC). The software application allows the user to select the desired color, frequency, wavelength of the light without removing the treatment mask 100 from his / her face.

[0034] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flexible circuit board 120 may have an LED light tube of the red, blue, green (RBG) type to increase the brightness of the treatment mask 100.

[0035] According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the treatment mask 100 has a set of rechargeable batteries 160, allowing the user to use the treatment mask 100 in a hands-free mode and while on the move.

[0036] The best mode of using the present invention is that, in order to use the treatment mask 100, the user must tighten the treatment mask 100 by means of a strap 190 detachably connected to the forehead cover 140 and the left and right cheek covers (141), thereby wearing the treatment mask 100 on his / her face. The strap 190 is made of an elastic material and can be adjusted according to the size and shape of the user's face. The user can change the color, intensity, frequency, and wavelength of the light-emitting diode 121 by using a button 151 protruding from the forehead cover 140, or the user can change the color, intensity, frequency, and wavelength of the light by means of an application software installed in his / her external device. Once the user has selected a specific color, frequency, intensity, and wavelength, the treatment mask 100 starts the treatment process. After the treatment is over, the light-emitting diode 121 stops emitting light or the treatment mask 100 enters the off mode.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the treatment mask is a full-face treatment mask for reducing wrinkles and acne on the user's facial area. This treatment mask utilizes the multi-wave spectrum of LED lights to stimulate the development and formation of collagen, where the multi-wave spectrum preferably consists of LED lights with wavelengths of 880nm, 660nm, 630nm, and 605nm. The LED lights of these specific wavelengths can effectively eliminate acne-causing bacteria, especially at the wavelength values of 630nm and 415nm. These LED lights are customized dual-chip / spectrum surface mount technology (SMT) medical-grade LED lights. In addition, these LEDs are embedded in transparent silicone material sheets using thermoplastic rubber (TPR) or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). The unique design of this treatment mask lies in its combination of a mask body made of polycarbonate skeleton with an aesthetically pleasing metal shell to provide a unique appearance design. The area for treating the skin is specially designed because the construction and production of this device incorporate a unique silicone injection overlay to protect the flexible printed circuit board (PCB) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), while having extremely high transparency to ensure that the multi-wavelength spectrum irradiates the user's skin surface. This treatment mask device is portable and can operate directly on a 110v / 220v adapter or a rechargeable battery. This therapeutic mask device is adapted to operate in at least one functional mode, namely in a wrinkle treatment mode or an acne treatment mode or a combination of both. The treatment mask device of the present invention incorporates an application software for controlling the light output, treatment times, operation, charging, and automatic shutdown.

[0038] Certain embodiments of the present invention have been described above, including the best mode known to the inventor for practicing the present invention. Of course, after reading the above description, variations of the embodiments described herein will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. The inventor expects those skilled in the art to appropriately employ such variations, and the inventor intends to practice the present invention in a manner different from that specifically described herein. Accordingly, the present invention includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in the appended claims as permitted by applicable law. In addition, unless otherwise stated herein or clearly contradicted by the context, the present invention encompasses any combination of all possible variations of the above elements.

[0039] Although specific embodiments and certain structural arrangements have been illustrated and described herein, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various other modifications and implementations can be made in conjunction with the substance and scope of the basic inventive concept, and these modifications and embodiments are not limited to the specific method structures shown and described herein except as determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An adjustable therapeutic mask, characterized in that: it includes a mask body covering the user's facial area, and the mask body includes: an inner part and an outer part, the inner part includes a flexible circuit board, the flexible circuit board includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes facing the inner part of the mask body, and the plurality of light-emitting diodes are configured to emit light radiation with different colors and intensities covering a wide wavelength range; a control unit, the control unit is enclosed in the outer part and is used to control the functions of a plurality of functional units of the therapeutic mask, including the control of the color and intensity of the light; and a transparent silicone sheet, the transparent silicone sheet is used to cover the flexible circuit board, the mask body has openings for eyes, nostrils and mouth, and the openings are on the flexible circuit board and the transparent silicone sheet, so as to comfortably fix the therapeutic mask on the user's facial area, the flexible circuit board is fixed between the mask body and the transparent silicone sheet, facing the inner part, and the mask body is fixed on the user's facial area using a fixing device.

2. The adjustable therapeutic mask according to claim 1, characterized in that: the mask body is made of a rigid material.

3. The adjustable therapeutic mask according to claim 1, characterized in that: the control of the color and intensity is achieved through a set of buttons, and the buttons include buttons mounted facing the outer part.

4. The adjustable therapeutic mask according to claim 1, characterized in that: the control unit and the plurality of light-emitting diodes are powered by a rechargeable battery encapsulated in the mask body.

5. The adjustable therapeutic mask according to claim 1, characterized in that: the light-emitting diodes are spectral-specific dual-chip light-emitting diodes.

6. The adjustable therapeutic mask according to claim 1, characterized in that: the fixing device is a stretchable strap detachably attached to the therapeutic mask.

7. An adjustable therapeutic mask, characterized in that: it includes a mask body covering the user's facial area, and the mask body includes: an inner part and an outer part, the inner part includes a flexible circuit board, the flexible circuit board includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes facing the inner part of the mask body, wherein the plurality of light-emitting diodes are configured to emit light radiation with different colors and intensities covering a wide wavelength range; a control unit, the control unit is enclosed in the outer part and is used to control the functions of a plurality of functional units of the therapeutic mask, including the control of the color and intensity of the light; a communication module, the communication module is encapsulated in the control unit and is used to realize communication between an external device and the therapeutic mask; and A transparent silicone sheet, the transparent silicone sheet being used to cover the flexible circuit board, the mask body having openings for eyes, nostrils and a mouth, the openings being on the flexible circuit board and on the transparent silicone sheet so as to comfortably fix the treatment mask on the facial area of the user, the flexible circuit board being fixed between the mask body and the transparent silicone sheet, towards the inner part, and the mask body being fixed on the facial area of the user using fixing means.

8. The adjustable treatment mask according to claim 7, characterized in that: The user can use a software application installed in the external digital electronic communication device to adjust the color and intensity of the plurality of light-emitting diodes without removing the mask.

9. The adjustable treatment mask according to claim 7, characterized in that: The external device is a digital electronic communication device.

10. The adjustable treatment mask according to claim 7, characterized in that: The light radiation from the light-emitting diodes stimulates the development of collagen in the facial skin of the user, thereby promoting the reduction of wrinkles and facilitating the treatment of mild to moderate acne including inflammatory acne.

11. The adjustable treatment mask according to claim 7, characterized in that: The light-emitting diodes are dual-chip light-emitting diodes, and the dual-peak wavelengths of the emitted light are 880nm / 630nm, 660nm / 605nm and 630nm / 415nm.

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