Facial mask storage body

Abstract

Provided is a mask storage body capable of smoothly taking out each of a plurality of sheet parts constituting a mask impregnated with a skin care agent. A mask storage body (100) is provided with a mask (1) impregnated with a skin care agent, and a storage body (30) for storing the mask. The surface film has a first sheet part (11) and a second sheet part (12) configured so as to be separable from the first sheet part via a cutting part (15). The surface film is provided with a first non-overlapping region (21), which is a region of the first sheet section that does not overlap the second sheet section in the thickness direction in the folded state, and a second non-overlapping region (22), which is a region of the second sheet section that does not overlap the first sheet section in the thickness direction in the folded state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a mask holder for storing skin care products and masks.

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a face mask for skin care. The face mask comprises a mask made of non-woven or woven fabric and a skin care agent applied to the mask. In order to improve the fit to the face, the face mask is configured to be separable into multiple components (e.g., a component that covers the upper part of the face and a component that covers the lower part of the face).

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-101861 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Like the face mask in Patent Document 1, face masks infused with skincare agents are typically stored in a pouch or similar storage unit before use. The wearer removes the skincare-infused mask from the storage unit and applies it to their face. However, due to the skincare agent, the overlapping surfaces of the masks are difficult to peel off, making it hard to wear each mask separately. There is a concern that if peeling off the masks is time-consuming, the skincare agent may spill out.

[0007] The present invention was made in view of the following problem, and provides a mask holder that allows for the smooth removal of multiple pieces constituting a mask impregnated with a skin care agent.

[0008] The first structure of the mask holder includes a mask impregnated with a skin care agent and a holding body for storing the mask. The mask has a first sheet portion and a second sheet portion configured to be separable from the first sheet portion via a cutting portion. The mask is stored in the holding body in a folded state, folded with the crease as a base point. The mask has a first non-overlapping region, which is a region of the first sheet portion that does not overlap with the second sheet portion in the thickness direction in the folded state, and a second non-overlapping region, which is a region of the second sheet portion that does not overlap with the first sheet portion in the thickness direction in the folded state.

[0009] The second structure of the mask holder includes a mask impregnated with a skin care agent and a holding body for holding the mask. The mask has a first sheet portion and a second sheet portion configured to be separable from the first sheet portion via a cutting portion. The mask is held in the holding body in a folded state, folded with creases as reference points. The mask has at least one of a first non-overlapping region and a second non-overlapping region. The first non-overlapping region is a region of the first sheet portion that does not overlap with the second sheet portion in the thickness direction in the folded state, and the second non-overlapping region is a region of the second sheet portion that does not overlap with the first sheet portion in the thickness direction in the folded state. In the folded state, at least a portion of the cutting portion is disposed in a region that does not overlap with either the first or second sheet portion in the thickness direction.

[0010] The third structure of the mask holder includes a mask impregnated with a skincare agent and a main body for storing the mask. The mask has a third sheet portion and a fourth sheet portion separate from the third sheet portion. The mask is stored in the main body in a folded state, folded with a crease as a base point. The crease of the mask in the folded state does not have a crease that would fold the third sheet portion and the fourth sheet portion together. In the folded state, the mask has a layered area where the third sheet portion and the fourth sheet portion overlap in the thickness direction.

[0011] The fourth structure of the mask holder includes a mask impregnated with a skin care agent and a main body for storing the mask. The mask has a third sheet portion and a fourth sheet portion separate from the third sheet portion. The mask is stored in the main body in a folded state, folded with creases as reference points. The mask has at least one of a third non-overlapping region and a fourth non-overlapping region. The third non-overlapping region is a region of the third sheet portion that does not overlap with the fourth sheet portion in the thickness direction in the folded state, and the fourth non-overlapping region is a region of the fourth sheet portion that does not overlap with the third sheet portion in the thickness direction in the folded state. The main body has an opening region forming an opening for inserting or removing the mask in the folded state. The mask in the folded state has a layered region where the third sheet portion and the fourth sheet portion overlap in the thickness direction. At least one of the third non-overlapping region and the fourth non-overlapping region is located closer to the opening region than the layered region. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the mask storage body of the first embodiment.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a top view of the unfolded state of the face mask according to the first embodiment.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the folding method of the face mask according to the first embodiment.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the method of removing the face mask according to the first embodiment.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a face mask in its folded state.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the folding method of a modified example of the face mask according to the first embodiment.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating the folding method of a modified example of the face mask according to the first embodiment.

[0019] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the mask holder of the second embodiment.

[0020] Figure 9 This is a top view of the unfolded state of the face mask according to the second embodiment.

[0021] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the folding method of the face mask according to the second embodiment.

[0022] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating the folding method of a modified example of the face mask according to the second embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0023] (1) Overview of the implementation method

[0024] Based on the description in this specification and the accompanying drawings, at least the following matters become clear.

[0025] The invention of Method 1 is a mask holder with a first structure. The mask holder has a mask impregnated with a skincare agent and a holding body for holding the mask. The mask has a first sheet portion and a second sheet portion configured to be separable from the first sheet portion via a cutting portion. The mask is held in the holding body in a folded state, folded with the crease as a base point. The mask has a first non-overlapping region, which is a region of the first sheet portion that does not overlap with the second sheet portion in the thickness direction in the folded state, and a second non-overlapping region, which is a region of the second sheet portion that does not overlap with the first sheet portion in the thickness direction in the folded state. According to this method, the wearer can grasp at least one of the first and second non-overlapping regions and remove only one of the first and second sheet portions. Therefore, multiple sheet portions can be smoothly removed individually without removing the entire mask from the holding body.

[0026] The invention of method 2 is a mask holder with a second structure. The mask holder has a mask impregnated with a skincare agent and a holding body for holding the mask. The mask has a first sheet portion and a second sheet portion configured to be separable from the first sheet portion via a cutting portion. The mask is held in the holding body in a folded state, folded with creases as reference points. The mask has at least one of a first non-overlapping region and a second non-overlapping region. The first non-overlapping region is a region of the first sheet portion that does not overlap with the second sheet portion in the thickness direction in the folded state, and the second non-overlapping region is a region of the second sheet portion that does not overlap with the first sheet portion in the thickness direction in the folded state. In the folded state, at least a portion of the cutting portion is disposed in a region that does not overlap with either the first or second sheet portion in the thickness direction. According to this method, since a non-overlapping cut area is provided that does not overlap with either the first or second piece, it is easy to apply the force when pulling on either the first or second piece to the non-overlapping cut area, making it easy to separate the cut portion. Therefore, when the wearer holds and pulls on either the first or second non-overlapping area, the cut portion can be easily separated, and only one piece can be smoothly removed. Thus, multiple pieces can be smoothly removed individually without removing the entire mask from the storage body.

[0027] According to a preferred embodiment, for the invention of embodiment 3, the invention of embodiment 1 or 2 has the following feature: At least a portion of the cut portion is located on the outer surface of the mask in the folded state. According to this embodiment, since the cut portion is located on the outer surface of the mask, compared to a structure where the cut portion is disposed between sheets stacked along the thickness direction, it is easier to apply force when pulling the sheets to the cut portion, and it is easier to separate the cut portion more smoothly. Therefore, multiple sheets can be smoothly removed individually without removing the entire mask from the storage body.

[0028] According to a preferred embodiment, for the invention of embodiment 4, in any of embodiments 1 to 3, the following feature is included: The cut portion is at least partially disposed in a region that does not overlap with the crease in the folded state. According to this embodiment, by providing the cut portion in a region that does not overlap with the crease, the pulling force of the wearer easily acts as a force to separate the cut portion, allowing for easy separation of the cut portion in the folded state. Therefore, multiple pieces can be smoothly removed individually without removing the entire mask from the storage body.

[0029] According to a preferred embodiment, for the invention of embodiment 5, any one of embodiments 1 to 4 has the following feature: In the folded state, the entire area of ​​the cut portion is disposed in a region that does not overlap with either the first or second piece in the thickness direction. According to this embodiment, since the entire area of ​​the cut portion does not overlap with either the first or second piece, a pulling force applied to either the first or second piece can be easily applied to the entire area of ​​the cut portion. Therefore, the cut portion can be separated more smoothly, and multiple pieces can be smoothly removed individually without removing the entire mask from the storage body.

[0030] According to a preferred embodiment, for the invention of embodiment 6, any one of embodiments 1 to 5 has the following features: The crease has a cutting crease that folds a cut area including the cut portion in the mask and a non-cut area not including the cut portion in the mask. In the folded state of the mask, the cut area and the non-cut area, which are folded around the cutting crease, are not folded together. According to this embodiment, since the cut area and the non-cut area are not folded together, the cut area and the non-cut area can easily move relative to each other in the folded state, and the cut portion can be easily separated in the folded state. Therefore, multiple pieces can be smoothly removed separately without removing the entire mask from the storage body.

[0031] According to a preferred embodiment, for the invention of embodiment 7, in any of embodiments 1 to 6, the following features are included: The storage body has an opening area forming an opening for inserting or removing the folded mask. The folded mask has an overlapping area where the first sheet and the second sheet overlap in the thickness direction. At least one of the first non-overlapping area and the second non-overlapping area is located closer to the opening area than the overlapping area. According to this embodiment, the wearer can easily grasp at least one of the first non-overlapping area and the second non-overlapping area and pull out the first sheet or the second sheet. Therefore, multiple sheets can be smoothly removed individually without removing the entire mask from the storage body.

[0032] According to a preferred embodiment, for the invention of embodiment 8, in any of embodiments 1 to 7, the following features are present: The storage body has an opening region forming an opening for inserting or removing the mask in the folded state. In the region divided into three equal parts for the mask in the direction of insertion or removal, the maximum thickness of the opening-side region located on the side of the opening region is thinner than the maximum thickness of other regions. According to this embodiment, the thicker portions in other regions are more easily secured to the inner surface of the storage body, the opening-side region is easily pulled out from the opening, and the first or second piece is easily and smoothly pulled out.

[0033] According to a preferred embodiment, in the invention of embodiment 8, embodiment 9 has the following feature: the cutting portion is at least partially disposed between the position of the maximum thickness of the opening-side region and the position of the maximum thickness of the other regions in the direction of insertion / removal. According to this embodiment, when the opening-side region is grasped and pulled out from the opening side of the storage body, the thicker portions in the other regions can be engaged with the inner surface of the storage body and force can be applied to the cutting portion, allowing for easy separation of the cutting portion.

[0034] According to a preferred embodiment, for the invention of embodiment 10, in any of embodiments 1 to 9, the following feature is present: the resistance value when pulling the folded mask out from the storage body is higher than the separation strength of the cut portion. According to this embodiment, the cut portion can be separated during the pulling out of the mask, and one of the first and second pieces can be removed.

[0035] The invention of method 11 is a mask holder with a third structure. The mask holder has a mask impregnated with a skincare agent and a main body for holding the mask. The mask has a third sheet portion and a fourth sheet portion separate from the third sheet portion. The mask is stored in the main body in a folded state, folded with respect to a crease. The crease of the mask in the folded state does not have a crease that would fold the third and fourth sheet portions together. According to this method, since there is no crease that would fold the third and fourth sheet portions together, the third and fourth sheet portions can be separated in the folded state where both the third and fourth sheet portions are folded, thus allowing multiple sheet portions to be smoothly removed individually without removing the entire mask from the main body.

[0036] The invention of method 12 is a mask holder with a fourth structure. The mask holder has a mask impregnated with a skincare agent and a holding body for holding the mask. The mask has a third sheet portion and a fourth sheet portion separate from the third sheet portion. The mask is held in the holding body in a folded state, folded with creases as reference points. The mask has at least one of a third non-overlapping region and a fourth non-overlapping region, wherein the third non-overlapping region is a region of the third sheet portion that does not overlap with the fourth sheet portion in the thickness direction in the folded state, and the fourth non-overlapping region is a region of the fourth sheet portion that does not overlap with the third sheet portion in the thickness direction in the folded state. The holding body has an opening region forming an opening for removing and inserting the mask in the folded state. The mask in the folded state has a layered region where the third sheet portion and the fourth sheet portion overlap in the thickness direction. At least one of the third and fourth non-overlapping regions is located closer to the opening region than the stacked region. According to this method, since at least one of the third and fourth non-overlapping regions is located closer to the opening region than the stacked region, when the wearer inserts a finger into the opening side of the storage body and grasps a portion of the folded mask to pull it out, the wearer can easily grasp at least one of the third and fourth non-overlapping regions and pull out the third or fourth piece. Therefore, multiple pieces can be smoothly removed individually without removing the entire mask from the storage body.

[0037] According to a preferred embodiment, in the invention of embodiment 12, embodiment 13 has the following features: One of the third and fourth non-overlapping regions is positioned closer to the opening region than the stacked region. The other of the third and fourth non-overlapping regions is positioned on the opposite side of the opening region than the stacked region. According to this embodiment, by holding the non-overlapping region on the pulling side and pressing the other non-overlapping region, the third and fourth sheets can be smoothly separated and removed. Therefore, the third or fourth sheet can be removed without removing the entire sheet from the storage bag.

[0038] According to a preferred embodiment, for the invention of embodiment 14, in any of embodiments 11 to 13, the following features are present: The mask in the folded state has a layered region where the third sheet and the fourth sheet overlap in the thickness direction. In the layered region, the third sheet and the fourth sheet have adjacent boundaries in the thickness direction. Only the third sheet is disposed on one side of the thickness direction relative to the boundary. Only the fourth sheet is disposed on the other side of the thickness direction relative to the boundary. According to this embodiment, since only the third sheet is disposed on one side of the thickness direction relative to the boundary and only the fourth sheet is disposed on the other side, one of the third sheet and the fourth sheet can be easily moved relative to the other, allowing the third sheet and the fourth sheet to be smoothly separated and removed. Therefore, the third sheet or the fourth sheet can be removed without removing the entire sheet from the storage bag.

[0039] According to a preferred embodiment, for the invention of embodiment 15, in any of embodiments 11 to 14, the following features are present: The storage body has an opening region forming an opening for inserting or removing the folded mask. In a region divided into three equal parts in the direction of insertion or removal of the folded mask, the maximum thickness of the opening-side region located on the side of the opening region is thinner than the maximum thickness of other regions. According to this embodiment, the thicker portions in other regions are more easily secured to the inner surface of the storage body, the opening-side region is easily pulled out from the opening, and the third or fourth piece is easily and smoothly pulled out.

[0040] (2) Mask storage body of the embodiment

[0041] Hereinafter, the mask holder 100 of the embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in the following description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals will be used to label the same or similar parts. However, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic diagrams, and the proportions of the dimensions may differ from reality. Therefore, specific dimensions should be determined by referring to the following description. Additionally, the drawings may contain parts with different dimensional relationships or proportions. The mask holder 100 includes the concept of a mask holder 100X with a mask 1X according to the first embodiment and a mask holder 100Y with a mask 1Y according to the second embodiment. Hereinafter, the description of the mask holder 100 refers to both the mask holder 100X and the mask holder 100Y, and the description of the mask 1 refers to both the mask 1X and the mask 1Y. Figure 1 The diagram schematically shows the mask storage body 100X according to the first embodiment. Figure 8 The diagram schematically illustrates the mask storage body 100Y of the second embodiment.

[0042] The mask holder 100 comprises a mask 1 impregnated with a skincare agent and a main body 30 for holding the mask 1. For example... Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, the mask 1 has mutually orthogonal vertical directions L, width directions W, and thickness directions T. The vertical direction L is defined as the direction of projection when the midline of the face of the wearer (who is envisioned as the wearer of the mask 1) is projected onto the mask 1. The view of the mask 1 from above in the thickness direction T is called "top view," the shape obtained in top view is called "planar shape," and any direction within the plane encompassing the vertical direction L and the width direction W is called a "planar direction." "Skin side" refers to the side of the mask 1 that is relatively close to the wearer's skin in the thickness direction T when wearing the mask 1, and "non-skin side" refers to the side of the mask 1 that is relatively far from the wearer's skin in the thickness direction T when wearing the mask 1. The term "along" the vertical direction L or the width direction W includes directions within a range of ±30° relative to the vertical direction L or the width direction W. Furthermore, the end of a component or the like in a certain direction (e.g., vertical direction L, width direction W) refers to a range of dimensions less than 1 / 3 (preferably 1 / 4) of the overall length of the component or the like in that direction, extending from its end edge in that direction. For example, the end of the width direction W of the face mask 1 refers to a range of widths extending from its end edge in the width direction W of the face mask 1, which is 1 / 3 of the maximum length of the face mask 1 in the width direction W.

[0043] The face mask 1 is formed from one or more layers of nonwoven or woven fabric. There are no particular limitations on the material used for the woven or nonwoven fabric; examples include chemical fibers, natural fibers, and combinations thereof. For example, thermoplastic resin fibers can be used as chemical fibers. The face mask 1 may be elastic. Examples of elasticity include a maximum point elongation of 110% to 180% in the conveying direction during manufacturing of the sheet constituting the face mask 1, and a maximum point elongation of 150% to 350% in the cross-sectional direction during manufacturing of the sheet constituting the face mask 1.

[0044] The face mask 1 is infused with a skin care agent. The skin care agent may be pre-stored in the storage body 30 along with the face mask 1, or it may be applied to the storage body 30 during use, thereby infiltrating the face mask 1. In either case, the face mask 1 is configured to be removed from the storage body 30 while still infused with the skin care agent. There are no particular restrictions on the material of the skin care agent, as long as it is suitable for skin care; known skin care agents can be used. For example, hydrophilic skin care agents can be cited as skin care agents.

[0045] The mask 1 can be configured to cover the wearer's entire face, having an eye-related area 2 for the eyes, a nose-related area 3 for the nose, and a mouth-related area 4 for the mouth. The eye-related area 2 can be formed as a slit at the position corresponding to the wearer's eyes. Alternatively, the eye-related area 2 can be formed as an opening at the position corresponding to the wearer's eyes to expose the eyes; there are no particular limitations as long as the structure can form an opening at the position of the eyes. The nose-related area 3 can be formed as a slit at the position corresponding to the wearer's nose to cover the nose and expose the nostrils when the mask 1 is worn on the wearer. Alternatively, the nose-related area 3 can be formed as an opening at the position corresponding to the wearer's nose to expose the nostrils; there are no particular limitations as long as the structure covers the nose and exposes the nostrils. The mouth-related area 4 is formed as an opening approximately the size of the mouth at the position corresponding to the wearer's mouth. Alternatively, the mouth-related area 4 can be formed as a slit at the position corresponding to the wearer's mouth; there are no particular limitations as long as the structure can form an opening at the position of the mouth.

[0046] Alternatively, the mask 1 may have ear loops for attaching to the wearer's ears. Furthermore, in a configuration where the mask 1 does not cover the entire face, it may not have at least one of the eye-corresponding area 2, the nose-corresponding area 3, and the mouth-corresponding area 4. Alternatively, as with the mask 1Y of the second embodiment, in a configuration with separate sheet parts, at least one of the eye-corresponding area 2, the nose-corresponding area 3, and the mouth-corresponding area 4 may be formed using the gaps between the sheet parts, and at least one of the eye-corresponding area 2, the nose-corresponding area 3, and the mouth-corresponding area 4 may not be present.

[0047] The storage body 30 stores the folded face mask 1. The storage body 30 may have a lateral direction H extending from the opening, a longitudinal direction V orthogonal to the lateral direction H and the direction in which the face mask 1 is taken out and placed, and a thickness direction orthogonal to both the lateral direction H and the longitudinal direction V. Alternatively, the thickness direction of the storage body 30 and the thickness direction T of the face mask 1 may be the same. In this embodiment, the longitudinal direction V of the storage body 30 is along the vertical direction L of the face mask 1, and the lateral direction H of the storage body 30 is along the width direction W of the face mask 1. However, in other embodiments, the longitudinal direction V of the storage body 30 may be along the width direction W of the face mask 1, and the lateral direction H of the storage body 30 may be along the vertical direction L of the face mask 1.

[0048] The storage body 30 can either store the skincare product and the face mask 1 together, or it can be configured to store only the face mask 1 and apply the skincare product during use. In this embodiment, the storage body 30 stores the face mask 1 and the skincare product, sealing them together before use. The storage body 30 can be bag-shaped, having an opening for removing and inserting the face mask 1 (see reference). Figure 4 The opening region R35 of the storage body 30. The opening region R35 may be the area forming the opening 35, having an opening forming part 37 such as a slit for forming the opening 35. The wearer opens the storage body 30 through the opening forming part 37 to form the opening 35, and takes out and puts in the mask 1 through this opening 35. The storage body 30 may be approximately rectangular in shape when viewed from above. The opening region R35 may be provided along at least one of the four sides of the rectangular shape. Furthermore, the storage body 30 is not limited to a generally rectangular shape, but can adopt various shapes such as a circle or a heart shape. The width of the opening region R35 of the storage body 30 (the length in the orthogonal direction relative to the direction in which the mask 1 is taken out and put in) is only required to be the width of the folded mask 1 (the length in the orthogonal direction relative to the direction in which it is taken out and put in) or more, preferably the width of the folded mask 1 + 10 mm or more. Alternatively, the length of the lateral direction H of the opening 35 can be the same as or greater than the length of the adjacent side (the side extending along the longitudinal direction V). Specifically, the length of the lateral direction H of the opening 35 can be 60 mm or more and 160 mm or less.

[0049] The face mask 1X of the first embodiment will be described in detail. Figure 2 This is a top view of the unfolded state of the mask 1X. Figure 3 This is an example diagram illustrating how the mask 1X is folded. Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating how to remove the 1X face mask. Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the folded mask 1X. Figure 5 (A) is along Figure 3 The cross-sectional view along line AA is shown in (D). The mask 1X is configured to be separable into multiple regions (sheets) via the cutting portion 15 in a folded state. Furthermore, the mask 1Y of the second embodiment is pre-separated into multiple regions, each region consisting of separate sheet portions. The mask 1X has a first sheet portion 11 and a second sheet portion 12 configured to be separable from the first sheet portion 11 via the cutting portion 15. The first sheet portion 11 and the second sheet portion 12 are configured to be connected when the cutting portion 15 is not cut, and to be separated when the cutting portion 15 is cut, and can be used separately. Figure 2 In the unfolded state shown, the region on one side bounded by the cut-off portion 15 constitutes the first piece 11, and the region on the other side bounded by the cut-off portion 15 constitutes the second piece 12. Figure 3In (A), the first part 11 and the second part 12 are marked with different slashes.

[0050] According to the face mask 1X of the first embodiment, when worn, the first piece 11 and the second piece 12 can be worn separately, which allows each piece to be worn in a more suitable position compared to the case where the first piece 11 and the second piece 12 are worn as a single unit. Furthermore, when worn, even if the wearer moves their mouth or jaw to a certain extent due to conversation, yawning / sneezing, eating, etc., each piece can move along with the facial movement, thus easily maintaining a continuous fit to the face. In addition, the face mask 1X of the first embodiment is configured to be separable into two pieces via a pair of cutting portions 15 that separate in the width direction W. However, in a variation of the first embodiment, the face mask 1X can be configured to be separable into two pieces via one cutting portion 15, or it can be configured to be separable into three or more pieces via multiple cutting portions 15. For example, it may have a first piece, a second piece that can be separated from the first piece via a first cutting portion, and a third piece that can be separated from the first piece via a second cutting portion.

[0051] The cut section 15 is not particularly limited in structure as long as it is not separated before the wearer operates it and can be separated by the wearer's operation. For example, the cut section 15 can be composed of discontinuously arranged slits (tear lines), or it can be composed of a low unit area weight section where the fiber's unit area weight is lower than the surrounding area, or it can be a welded section where the fibers are pressed and fused in the thickness direction T and separated by the difference in stiffness with the surrounding area.

[0052] Face mask 1X from Figure 2 The unfolded state shown is when the item is folded up around the crease FL, and the item is stored inside the storage body 30 in its folded state. There can be one or more creases FL. (See reference...) Figure 3 An example of how the Face Mask 1X is folded will be explained. Face Mask 1X is folded from... Figure 3 The unfolded state shown in (A) is folded with the first vertical crease FL1 extending in the vertical direction L at the center of the width direction W of the mask 1X as the base point. Figure 3 (B) shows the mask 1X folded with the first vertical crease FL1 as the base point. Next, starting from the state where it is folded with the first vertical crease FL1 as the base point, it is folded with the second vertical crease FL2, which extends along the vertical direction L at the center of the width direction W of the mask 1X in this state, as the base point. Figure 3(C) shows a face mask 1X folded up with the second upper and lower crease FL2 as the base point. In the folded state with the second upper and lower crease FL2 as the base point, a pair of cut portions 15 overlap and are arranged along the width direction W. Next, starting from the folded state with the second upper and lower crease FL2 as the base point, the area located above the cut portions 15 in this state is folded up with the first width crease FW1 extending along the width direction W as the base point. Figure 3 (D) shows the mask 1X folded up with the first width crease FW1 as the base point.

[0053] The folding state of this embodiment is Figure 3 As shown in (D), the mask 1X is folded with the first upper and lower crease FL1, the second upper and lower crease FL2, and the first width crease FW1 as base points. However, it is also possible, in a variation of the first embodiment, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the folded state of the mask 1X is a state where it has been folded in other ways. These other folding methods will be explained in detail later.

[0054] Next, based on Figure 4 The method for removing face mask 1 will be explained. For example... Figure 4 As shown in (A), the face mask 1X is folded and stored in the storage body 30 before use. The wearer operates the opening forming part 37 of the storage body 30, etc. Figure 4 As shown in (B), the opening 35 is formed in this way. When using the mask 1X, hold the mask 1X soaked in skin care product and remove the mask 1X from the storage body 30. At this time, as shown in (B), Figure 4 As shown in (C), the face mask 1X of the present invention is configured to be smoothly separated into multiple sheets and each sheet can be removed. The structure for separating into multiple sheets and smoothly removing them generally includes a first structure to a fourth structure. The first and second structures are provided in the face mask 1X of the first embodiment and will be described in the first embodiment. The third and fourth structures are provided in the face mask 1Y of the second embodiment and will be described in the second embodiment.

[0055] In the mask holder 100X of the first structure, the mask 1X in the folded state has a first non-overlapping region 21 where the first sheet portion 11 does not overlap with the second sheet portion 12 in the thickness direction T, and a second non-overlapping region 22 where the second sheet portion 12 does not overlap with the first sheet portion 11 in the thickness direction T. Figure 3In (D), the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22 are marked with different oblique lines. The first non-overlapping region 21 is the region of the first piece 11 that does not overlap with the second piece 12 in the thickness direction T when folded. The second non-overlapping region 22 is the region of the second piece 12 that does not overlap with the first piece 11 in the thickness direction T when folded.

[0056] According to the mask storage body 100 of the first structure, the wearer can pull out the folded mask 1X stored in the storage body 30 by grasping it, and can remove only one of the first piece 11 and the second piece 12. For example, when removing the mask 1X from the storage body 30, when the overlapping area 25 of the first piece 11 and the second piece 12 is touched (see reference 100), the mask 1X can be removed. Figure 6 When the mask is grasped and removed, the first piece 11 and the second piece 12 are removed together. However, because of the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22, the wearer can grasp at least one of the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22 to remove one of the first piece 11 and the second piece 12. The wearer can wear the piece that was removed first, and can then remove and wear the remaining pieces. Furthermore, because of both the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22, by grasping one non-overlapping region (e.g., the first non-overlapping region) and pressing the other non-overlapping region (e.g., the second non-overlapping region), only one piece can be smoothly removed. Therefore, multiple pieces can be smoothly removed separately without removing the entire mask 1X from the storage body 30.

[0057] In the second structure of the mask holder 100X, the mask 1X in the folded state has at least one of a first non-overlapping region 21 and a second non-overlapping region 22. In the first structure, both the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22 are present; conversely, in the second structure, at least one of the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22 is present. In the second structure, the mask 1X in the folded state also has a cut non-overlapping region 19, which is a cut portion 15 that does not overlap with either the first sheet portion 11 or the second sheet portion 12 in the thickness direction T. The cut non-overlapping region 19 is the region of the cut portion 15 that does not overlap with either the first sheet portion 11 or the second sheet portion 12 in the thickness direction T in the folded state.

[0058] According to the second structure of the mask storage body 100, the wearer can pull out only one of the first piece 11 and the second piece 12 by grasping the folded mask 1X stored in the storage body 30. In the folded state stored in the storage body 30, the first piece 11 and the second piece 12 are connected together. Therefore, in order to remove only one of the first piece 11 and the second piece 12, it is necessary to separate one piece by cutting the cutting portion 15. The folded mask 1X is provided with a cut non-overlapping region 19. Since the cut non-overlapping region 19 does not overlap with either the first piece 11 or the second piece 12, it easily withstands the force when pulling on either the first piece 11 or the second piece 12, and is easy to separate. Therefore, when the wearer grasps and pulls one of the first non-overlapping regions 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22, the cut portion 15 can be easily separated, and only one piece can be smoothly removed. Thus, multiple pieces can be smoothly removed individually without removing the entire mask 1X from the storage body 30.

[0059] Alternatively, the first structure of the mask holder may also include a cut-off non-overlapping region 19. Alternatively, the second structure of the mask holder may also include both a first non-overlapping region 21 and a second non-overlapping region 22. Hereinafter, preferred structures will be described for the first and second structures of the mask holder 100X. The first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22 preferably have areas for holding when removing each piece after separation via the cut-off portion 15, and preferably have a length of 10 mm or more, which is the width of a typical adult's index finger.

[0060] Alternatively, the non-overlapping cut area 19 can be provided throughout the entire area of ​​the cut portion 15 in the folded state. According to this structure, since the entire area of ​​the cut portion 15 does not overlap with either the first piece 11 or the second piece 12 in the thickness direction T, a pulling force applied to either the first piece 11 or the second piece 12 can be easily applied to the entire area of ​​the cut portion 15. Therefore, the cut portion 15 can be separated more smoothly and easily, and multiple pieces can be smoothly removed individually without removing the entire mask 1X from the storage body 30. In this embodiment, the entire area of ​​the cut portion 15 does not overlap with either the first piece 11 or the second piece 12, and the non-overlapping cut area 19 is formed throughout the entire area of ​​the cut portion 15.

[0061] Alternatively, the cut-off portion 15 may be located on the outer surface of the mask 1X in the folded state. Figure 5 (A) is along Figure 3The cross-sectional view along line AA shown in (D). The outer surface of the folded mask 1X is the two surfaces of the folded mask in the thickness direction T, and includes... Figure 5 The first outer surface 17 and the second outer surface 18 are the surfaces of the mask. It is sufficient that at least one of the first outer surface 17 and the second outer surface 18 has a cutting portion 15. In this embodiment, the mask 1X is stacked in multiple layers in the folded state, and the tear line serving as the cutting portion 15 is also stacked in multiple layers. It is possible that at least a portion (at least one layer in the multiple layers) of the cutting portion 15 is disposed on the outer surface of the mask 1X in the thickness direction T in the folded state. According to this structure, since the cutting portion 15 is located on the outer surface of the mask, compared to a structure where the cutting portion 15 is disposed between sheets stacked along the thickness direction T, it is easier to apply force to the cutting portion 15 when pulling the sheets, and it is easier to separate the cutting portion 15 more smoothly. Therefore, multiple sheets can be smoothly removed separately without removing the entire mask 1X from the storage body.

[0062] The cut portion 15 may be at least partially disposed in a region that does not overlap with the crease FL in the thickness direction T when viewed from above in the folded state. This crease includes all creases in the folded state. For example, in this embodiment, at least a portion of the cut portion 15 may be provided that does not overlap with the first upper and lower creases FL1, the second upper and lower creases FL2, and the first width crease FW1 in the thickness direction T. For example, there is a situation where, when the cut portion 15 overlaps with the crease, the pulling force is more likely to function as a force to unfold the crease, but less likely to function as a force to separate the cut portion 15. Therefore, there is a concern that the mask 1X needs to be temporarily unfolded to separate the cut portion 15. However, by providing the cut portion 15 in a region that does not overlap with the crease, the pulling force of the wearer can easily function as a force to separate the cut portion 15, allowing the cut portion 15 to be easily separated in the folded state. Therefore, multiple pieces can be smoothly removed separately without removing the entire mask from the storage body. Furthermore, preferably, the entire area of ​​the cut portion 15 is disposed in a region that does not overlap with the crease. According to this structure, when the first piece 11 or the second piece 12 is pulled in the folded state, it is easy to apply force to the entire cut portion 15.

[0063] It could also be, such as Figure 3As shown, in the folded state of the mask 1X, there is no overlapping region 25 where the first sheet 11 and the second sheet 12 overlap in the thickness direction T. That is, the entire area of ​​the first sheet 11 constitutes the first non-overlapping region 21, and the entire area of ​​the second sheet 12 constitutes the second non-overlapping region 22. According to this structure, since there is no overlapping portion between the first sheet 11 and the second sheet 12, the force for pulling one of the first sheet 11 and the second sheet 12 can be easily applied to the cutting portion 15, and the cutting portion 15 can be easily separated. In addition, even after the cutting portion 15 is separated, no surface tension is generated between the surfaces at the overlapping portion of the first sheet 11 and the second sheet 12, and one of the first sheet 11 and the second sheet 12 can be smoothly removed.

[0064] It could also be, such as Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown in the modified example, the mask 1X in the folded state has an overlapping region 25. The overlapping region 25 is thinner than the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22. Therefore, the wearer can easily grasp the position of the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22 by touch based on the thickness of the mask 1X in the folded state. Even in situations where visual recognition of the interior of the storage body 30 is difficult to ensure, it is easy to properly hold the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22. Alternatively, in the top view of the folded state, the area of ​​the overlapping region 25 can be 50% or less of the total area of ​​the mask. Since the area ratio of the overlapping region 25 is less than half of the total area, the surface tension of the surfaces where the first piece 11 and the second piece 12 abut in the overlapping region 25 does not become excessively large, allowing the first piece 11 and the second piece 12 to be smoothly separated.

[0065] Alternatively, at least one of the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22 may be located on the side closer to the opening region R35 than the overlapping region 25. When using the mask, the wearer inserts their fingers from the opening 35 side of the storage body 30, grasps a portion of the folded mask 1X, and pulls the mask 1X out. At this time, at least one of the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22 is located on the side closer to the opening region R35 than the overlapping region 25. Therefore, the wearer can easily grasp at least one of the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22 and pull out either the first piece 11 or the second piece 12. Furthermore, the thickness of the overlapping region 25 is greater than the thickness of the first non-overlapping region 21 and also greater than the thickness of the second non-overlapping region 22. Therefore, the resistance values ​​of the outer surface of the overlapping area 25 and the inner surface of the storage body become relatively large. When at least one of the first non-overlapping area 21 and the second non-overlapping area 22 is grasped and pulled out, the overlapping area is easy to get stuck in the storage body, and the first piece 11 or the second piece 12 can be pulled out smoothly.

[0066] Alternatively, one of the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22 may be positioned closer to the opening region R35 than the overlapping region 25, while the other of the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22 may be positioned on the side opposite to the opening region R35 than the overlapping region 25. According to this method, by holding the non-overlapping region (one of the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22) on the pulling side and pressing the other non-overlapping region (the other of the first non-overlapping region 21 and the second non-overlapping region 22), the first sheet portion 11 and the second sheet portion 12 can be smoothly separated and removed. Therefore, either the first sheet portion 11 or the second sheet portion 12 can be removed without removing the entire mask from the storage bag.

[0067] The folded mask 1X has a region divided into three equal parts in the direction of removal and insertion from the storage body 30. The removal and insertion direction, in a top view of the mask storage body 100X, is a direction orthogonal to the direction extending from the opening 35; in this embodiment, it is the longitudinal direction V of the storage body 30 and the vertical direction L of the mask 1. The maximum thickness of the opening-side region located on the opening region R35 side may be thinner than the maximum thickness of other regions. Alternatively, the maximum thickness of the opening-side region located on the opening region side may be thinner than either the maximum thickness of the region or the maximum thickness of the region. The opening-side region is one of the regions divided into three equal parts of the mask, and the maximum thickness of the opening-side region is the thickness of that region of the mask in the folded state. According to this structure, the thicker portions in other regions are easily secured to the inner surface of the storage body, the opening-side region is easily pulled out from the opening 35, and the first piece 11 or the second piece 12 is easily pulled out smoothly. Preferably, the cutting portion 15 may be at least partially disposed between the position of the maximum thickness of the opening-side region in the insertion / removal direction and the position of the maximum thickness of other regions. According to this structure, when the mask is pulled out from the opening 35 side of the storage body 30 by holding the opening-side region, the thicker portion in other regions can be held against the inner surface of the storage body 30 and force can be applied to the cutting portion 15, making it easy to separate the cutting portion 15.

[0068] It is possible that the resistance value when pulling the folded mask 1X out of the storage body 30 is higher than the separation strength of the cutting portion 15. According to this structure, it is possible to prevent the mask 1X from being pulled out of the storage body 30 as a whole without separation, to separate the cutting portion 15 during the pulling process, to leave one of the first piece 11 and the second piece 12 inside the storage body 30, and to remove one of the first piece 11 and the second piece 12. The resistance value when pulling the folded mask 1X out of the storage body 30 and the separation strength of the cutting portion 15 are measured when the mask is impregnated with a skincare agent at a concentration of 1200% by weight or more and 2400% by weight per unit weight (dry basis).

[0069] In measuring the resistance value when the folded mask 1X is pulled out from the storage body 30, an opening 35 is formed in the storage body 30, and a reinforcing strip is attached along the upper end (the end on the opening side) of the mask 1X. The reinforcing strip is attached to each of the two outer surfaces of the mask in the thickness direction in a manner that the length direction of the reinforcing strip is along the width direction W of the mask. In addition, a reinforcing strip is attached along the lower end of the storage body (the end on the side opposite to the opening). The reinforcing strip is attached to each of the two outer surfaces of the storage body 30 in the thickness direction in a manner that the length direction of the reinforcing strip is along the transverse direction H of the storage body 30. The part with the attached reinforcing strip becomes the gripping part of the chuck of the Autograph testing machine. The chuck of the Autograph testing machine is installed to hold the reinforcing strip of the storage body and the reinforcing strip of the mask, respectively, and a tensile test is performed. The chuck spacing can be appropriately changed according to the dimension of the longitudinal direction V of the storage body, but for example, it can be set to 80 mm. The tensile speed can be set to 100 mm / min.

[0070] The separation strength of the cut portion 15 of the mask 1X can be measured while the mask 1 is removed from the storage body 30. The area of ​​the mask including the cut portion 15 is cut to a width of 40 mm × a length of 50 mm, and reinforcing strips are attached to both ends in the longitudinal direction. At least a portion of the cut portion 15 is positioned between the reinforcing strip on one end and the reinforcing strip on the other end. The chucks of the Autograph testing machine are mounted to clamp the reinforcing strips on one end and the other end, respectively, and a tensile test is performed. The chuck spacing can be appropriately varied according to the longitudinal direction V dimension of the storage body, but can be set to, for example, 80 mm. The tensile speed can be set to 100 mm / min. In the case of multiple cut portions, the measured tensile strength multiplied by the number of cut portions (e.g., twice the number if there are two cut portions) is taken as the separation strength.

[0071] Alternatively, in a tensile test where at least a portion of the cut portion 15 separates while at least a part of the mask is contained within the housing 30, it can be determined that the resistance value when pulling the folded mask 1X out of the housing 30 is higher than the separation strength of the cut portion 15. On the other hand, in a tensile test where the entire mask is pulled out of the housing 30 before the cut portion 15 separates, it can be determined that the resistance value when pulling the folded mask 1X out of the housing 30 is lower than the separation strength of the cut portion 15.

[0072] If the resistance when pulling the folded mask 1X out of the storage body 30 is too high, the mask will be difficult to pull out, resulting in poor operability when wearing it. On the other hand, if the resistance when pulling the folded mask 1X out of the storage body 30 is too low, the mask 1X will be pulled out of the storage body 30 before it can be separated. From this point of view, the resistance when pulling the folded mask 1X out of the storage body 30 can be 0.5N or more and 1.2N or less. In addition, when measuring the separation strength of the cut portion itself, with the mask removed from the storage body, reinforcing strips are attached to the upper and lower ends of the mask, and chucks are installed at the upper and lower ends of the reinforcing strips, and a tensile test is performed. Preferably, the separation strength of the cut portion 15 is lower than the resistance when pulling the folded mask 1X out of the storage body 30, and the wearer can easily separate it. The cutting strength in the case of separation during pulling is less than 1.2N. If the cutting strength is less than 1.2N, the mask remains inside the storage body (the side opposite to the opening), making it difficult to remove during use. Furthermore, if the mask 1 is removed from the storage body without separating during the pulling process, the separation strength of the cut portion is 5N or more. For example, the separation strength of the cut portion 15 could be 6N or more and 7N or less.

[0073] Next, based on Figure 6 and Figure 7 Other folding methods of the face mask according to the first embodiment will be described. Figure 6 (A) is a diagram showing the creases of mask 1X in modified example 1, with the mask in its unfolded state. Figure 6 Figure (B) shows the folded state of the mask 1A of Modified Example 1. In the folded state, the mask 1A of Modified Example 1 is folded by the first upper and lower creases FL1 and the second upper and lower creases FL2, which are positioned in the same locations as in the above embodiment. In the mask of Modified Example 1, unlike the above embodiment, it is folded only by the first upper and lower creases FL1 and the second upper and lower creases FL2, and not by the first width crease FW1. The mask 1A of Modified Example 1 has a first non-overlapping region 21 and a second non-overlapping region 22, and the cut portion 15 is located on the outer surface of the mask 1A. The mask 1A of Modified Example 1 possesses the first structure and the second structure described above.

[0074] Figure 6 (C) is a diagram showing the creases of mask 1B in modified example 2, with the mask in its unfolded state. Figure 6Figure (D) shows the folded state of the mask 1B of Modified Example 2. After being folded by the first vertical crease FL1 and the second vertical crease FL2, which are positioned in the same locations as in the above embodiment, the mask 1B of Modified Example 2 is folded by the first width crease FW1, which is located at the center in the vertical direction. In the mask of Modified Example 2, the position of the first width crease FW1 differs from that in the above embodiment; the first width crease FW1 is located lower (towards the cut portion) than in the above embodiment. The mask of Modified Example 2 has a first non-overlapping region 21 and a second non-overlapping region 22, and the cut portion 15 is located on the outer surface of the mask 1B. The mask of Modified Example 2 has a first structure and a second structure.

[0075] Figure 6 (E) is a diagram showing the creases of mask 1C in modified example 3, with the mask in its unfolded state. Figure 6 Figure (F) shows the folded state of the mask 1C of Modified Example 3. In the mask 1C of Modified Example 3, after being folded by the first upper and lower folds FL1 and the second upper and lower folds FL2, which are positioned in the same locations as in the above embodiment, it is folded by the first width fold FW1, which is positioned along the cut portion 15. In the mask of Modified Example 3, the position of the first width fold FW1 is different from that in the above embodiment; the first width fold FW1 is located lower (above the cut portion) than in the above embodiment. The mask of Modified Example 3 has a first non-overlapping region 21, and the cut portion 15 is located on the outer surface of the mask 1C, but it does not have a second non-overlapping region 22. The mask of Modified Example 3 has a second structure but does not have a first structure.

[0076] Figure 7 (A) is a diagram showing the creases of mask 1D in modified example 4, with the mask in its unfolded state. Figure 7 Figure (B) shows the folded state of the mask 1D of Modified Example 4. The mask 1D of Modified Example 4 is folded by a first vertical crease positioned in the same location as in the above embodiment. The mask 1D of Modified Example 4 is not folded with reference to any other crease extending in the vertical direction L, nor with reference to any crease extending in the width direction W. The mask 1D of Modified Example 4 has a first non-overlapping region 21 and a second non-overlapping region 22, and the cut portion 15 is located on the outer surface of the mask 1D. The mask 1D of Modified Example 4 has a first structure and a second structure.

[0077] Figure 7 (C) is a diagram showing the creases of mask 1E in modified example 5, with the mask in its unfolded state. Figure 7Figure (D) shows the folded state of the mask 1E of Modified Example 5. The mask 1E of Modified Example 5 is folded by a first width crease FW1 extending in the width direction. The mask 1E of Modified Example 5 is not folded with a crease extending in the vertical direction L as a base point. The mask 1E of Modified Example 5 has a first non-overlapping region 21 and a second non-overlapping region 22, and the cut portion 15 is located on the outer surface of the mask 1E. The mask 1E of Modified Example 5 has a first structure and a second structure.

[0078] Figure 7 (E) is a diagram showing the creases of mask 1F in modified example 6, with the mask in its unfolded state. Figure 7 Figure (F) shows the folded state of the mask 1F of Modified Example 6. The mask 1F of Modified Example 6 is folded by a first width crease FW1 extending in the width direction, and then folded by a second width crease FW2 extending in the width direction W. The mask 1F of Modified Example 6 is not folded with a crease extending in the vertical direction L as a base point. The mask 1F of Modified Example 6 has a first non-overlapping region 21 and a second non-overlapping region 22, and the cut portion 15 is located on the outer surface of the mask 1F. The mask 1F of Modified Example 6 has a first structure and a second structure.

[0079] Alternatively, in the mask 1X of the first embodiment, the crease FL may have a cutting crease that folds a cutting region R15, including the cutting portion 15, in the mask 1X and a non-cutting region R16, which does not include the cutting portion, in the mask 1X. The cutting region R15 is the region including the cutting portion, for example, in Modification 5 (…). Figure 7 (C) and variation 6 ( Figure 7The region below the first width crease FW1 in (E). The non-cut region R16 is the region other than the cut region R15, and is a region excluding the cut portion 15, for example, a region above the first width crease FW1. The cut crease is a crease used for folding with the cut region R15 and the non-cut region R16 overlapping, for example, the first width crease FW1. Preferably, in the folded state of the mask, the cut region R15 and the non-cut region R16, which are folded with the cut crease as the base point, are not folded together. In Modification 6, after being folded with the first width crease FW1 as the base point, the cut region R15 and the non-cut region R16 are folded together with the second width crease FW2 as the base point. When folded in this way, the crease created by folding the cut area R15 and the non-cut area R16 together makes it difficult for the cut area R15 and the non-cut area R16 to move relative to each other, and the cut portion 15 within the cut area R15 is difficult to separate in the folded state. In contrast, as in Modified Example 5, by not folding the cut area R15 and the non-cut area R16 together, the cut area R15 and the non-cut area R16 can move relative to each other in the folded state, and the cut portion 15 can be easily separated in the folded state. Therefore, multiple pieces can be smoothly removed separately without removing the entire mask 1X from the storage body 30.

[0080] Next, based on Figures 8-10 The mask storage body 100Y of the second embodiment will be described. Figure 8 The diagram schematically illustrates the mask storage body 100Y of the second embodiment. Figure 9 This is a top view of the unfolded state of the face mask 1Y according to the second embodiment. Figure 10 This diagram illustrates an example of the folding method of the face mask according to the second embodiment. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for structures identical to those in the first embodiment described above, and descriptions are omitted. In the face mask 1X of the first embodiment, the first sheet portion 11 and the second sheet portion 12 are connected before use and configured to be separable via the cutting portion 15 during use. In contrast, in the face mask 1Y of the second embodiment, the third sheet portion 13 and the fourth sheet portion 14 are separate, and are stored separately in the same storage space within the storage body 30. The face mask 1Y is stored in the storage body 30 folded with the crease FL as the base point. The face mask 1Y can be stored in the storage body 30 along with the skincare agent, just like the face mask 1X, or it can be stored separately in the storage body and used after being soaked in the skincare agent.

[0081] Face mask 1Y from Figure 9The unfolded state shown is when the item is folded up around the crease FL, and the item is stored inside the storage body 30 in its folded state. There can be one or more creases FL. (See reference...) Figure 10 An example of the folding method of face mask 1Y will be explained. The third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 of face mask 1Y are respectively from... Figure 10 The unfolded state shown in (A) is folded with the first vertical crease FL1 extending along the vertical direction L at the center of the width direction W of the mask 1Y as the base point. Figure 10 (B) shows the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 folded up with the first vertical crease FL1 as the base point. Next, the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 are folded up from the state folded up with the first vertical crease FL1 as the base point with the second vertical crease FL2 extending in the vertical direction L at the center of the width direction W of the mask 1Y in this state. Figure 10 (C) shows the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 folded together with the second upper and lower creases FL2 as the base point. With the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 folded together with the second upper and lower creases FL2 as the base point, they are separated. Next, the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14, folded together with the second upper and lower creases FL2 as the base point, are overlapped in the thickness direction. Figure 10 (D) shows the state in which a portion of the third piece 13 and a portion of the fourth piece 14 are overlapped.

[0082] The folding state of this embodiment is Figure 10 In the state shown in (D), the mask 1Y is folded with the first upper and lower folds FL1 and FL2 as base points, and a portion of the third piece 13 and a portion of the fourth piece 14 are stacked together. However, it is also possible, in a variation of the second embodiment, such as Figure 11 As shown, the folded state of mask 1Y is a state where it has been folded in other ways. These other folding methods will be explained in detail later.

[0083] The mask 1Y of the second embodiment includes a third structure and a fourth structure among four structures for smooth removal by separating it into multiple pieces. In the mask storage body 100Y of the third structure, the crease FL of the folded mask 1Y does not have a crease that folds the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 together. The crease FL of the mask 1Y is a first vertical crease FL1 and a second vertical crease FL2, and both are creases that fold only the third piece 13 or only the fourth piece 14. According to the mask storage body 100Y of the third structure, the wearer can remove only one of the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 by holding and pulling out the folded mask 1Y stored in the storage body 30. When using the mask 1Y, it is pulled out by holding a portion of the mask 1Y. In this case, for example, if there is a crease that folds the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 together, the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 cannot move relative to each other due to this crease, and it is necessary to separate the third piece 13 and the fourth piece after temporarily unfolding them. According to this structure, since there is no crease that folds the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 together, the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 can be separated when the third piece is folded and the fourth piece 14 is folded. Therefore, multiple pieces can be smoothly removed one by one without removing the entire mask 1Y from the storage body 30.

[0084] In the fourth structure of the mask holder 100Y, the mask 1Y in the folded state is provided with at least one of a third non-overlapping region 23 and a fourth non-overlapping region 24. In the third non-overlapping region 23, the third piece 13 does not overlap with the fourth piece 14 in the thickness direction, and in the fourth non-overlapping region 24, the fourth piece 14 does not overlap with the third piece 13 in the thickness direction. Figure 10 In (D), the third non-overlapping region 23 and the fourth non-overlapping region 24 are marked with different diagonal lines. The third non-overlapping region 23 is the region of the third piece 13 that does not overlap with the fourth piece 14 in the thickness direction T when folded. The fourth non-overlapping region 24 is the region of the fourth piece 14 that does not overlap with the third piece 13 in the thickness direction T when folded. The folded mask 1Y of the fourth structure has a layered region 27 in which the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 overlap in the thickness direction. At least one of the third non-overlapping region 23 and the fourth non-overlapping region 24 is located on the side closer to the opening region R35 than the layered region 27.

[0085] According to the fourth structure of the mask storage body 100Y, the wearer can pull out the folded mask 1Y stored in the storage body 30 by grasping it, and can remove only one of the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14. For example, if the overlapping area 27 of the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 is grasped and removed when removing the mask 1Y from the storage body 30, the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 are removed together. However, at least one of the third non-overlapping area 23 and the fourth non-overlapping area 24 is provided on the side closer to the opening area R35 than the overlapping area 27. When the user inserts a finger into the opening 35 of the storage body 30 and grasps a portion of the folded mask 1Y to pull it out, the wearer can easily grip at least one of the third non-overlapping region 23 and the fourth non-overlapping region 24, and can pull out the third piece 13 or the fourth piece 14. Furthermore, the thickness of the overlapping region 27 is greater than the thickness of both the third non-overlapping region 23 and the fourth non-overlapping region 24. Therefore, the resistance between the outer surface of the overlapping region 27 and the inner surface of the storage body 30 becomes relatively large. When grasping and pulling out at least one of the third non-overlapping region 23 and the fourth non-overlapping region 24, the overlapping region 27 easily gets stuck inside the storage body 30, making it easy to smoothly pull out the third piece 13 or the fourth piece 14.

[0086] Alternatively, the third structure of the mask holder may also include a stacking region 27. The folded mask 1Y has the stacking region 27, thus being stored within the holder body in a state where the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 are integrated within the stacking region 27. Therefore, the wearer can recognize that the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 are used together, and can use each piece simultaneously. Furthermore, in the fourth structure of the mask holder, at least one of the third non-overlapping region 23 and the fourth non-overlapping region 24 may be located on the side closer to the opening region R35 than the stacking region 27. Additionally, in the fourth structure of the mask holder, there may be no crease for folding the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 together. Hereinafter, preferred structures will be described for the third and fourth structure mask holders 100Y.

[0087] Alternatively, one of the third non-overlapping region 23 and the fourth non-overlapping region 24 may be positioned closer to the opening region R35 than the stacked region 27, and the other of the third non-overlapping region 23 and the fourth non-overlapping region 24 may be positioned on the side opposite to the opening region R35 than the stacked region 27. For example, it may be as follows: Figure 10As shown in (D), the third non-overlapping region 23 is positioned above the opening region R35 of the stacked region 27, and the fourth non-overlapping region 24 is positioned below the opening region R35 of the stacked region 27. According to this method, by holding one of the non-overlapping regions (the third non-overlapping region 23 and the fourth non-overlapping region 24) on the pulling side and pressing the other non-overlapping region (the other of the third non-overlapping region 23 and the fourth non-overlapping region 24), the third sheet 13 and the fourth sheet 14 can be smoothly separated and removed. Therefore, the third sheet 13 or the fourth sheet 14 can be removed without removing the entire sheet from the storage bag.

[0088] Alternatively, in the folded state of the mask, the third sheet portion 13 and the fourth sheet portion 14 have adjacent boundaries in the thickness direction in the stacking region 27. Only the third sheet portion 13 is disposed on one side of the thickness direction relative to this boundary, and only the fourth sheet portion 14 is disposed on the other side. That is, in the folded state of the mask, the fourth sheet portion is not held by the third sheet portion in the thickness direction in the stacking region 27, and the fourth sheet portion 14 is not held by the third sheet portion 13 in the thickness direction. According to this method, since only the third sheet portion 13 is disposed on one side of the thickness direction relative to the boundary, and only the fourth sheet portion 14 is disposed on the other side, one of the third sheet portion 13 and the fourth sheet portion 14 can be easily moved relative to the other, allowing for smooth separation and removal of both. Therefore, either the third sheet portion 13 or the fourth sheet portion 14 can be removed without removing the entire sheet from the storage bag.

[0089] In a top view of the folded state, the area of ​​the stacked region relative to the total area of ​​the mask is less than 50%. Since the area ratio of the stacked region 27 is less than half of the total area, the surface tension of the surfaces where the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 abut in the stacked region 27 will not increase excessively, allowing the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 to separate smoothly.

[0090] The folded mask 1Y has a region divided into three equal parts in the direction of removal and insertion from the storage body 30. The removal and insertion direction, in a top view of the mask storage body 100Y, is orthogonal to the direction extending from the opening 35; in this embodiment, it is the longitudinal direction V of the storage body 30 and the vertical direction L of the mask 1Y. The maximum thickness of the opening-side region located on the opening region R35 side may be thinner than the maximum thickness of other regions. Alternatively, the maximum thickness of the opening-side region located on the opening region side may be thinner than either the maximum thickness of the region or the maximum thickness of the region. According to this structure, the thicker portions in other regions are easily secured to the inner surface of the storage body, the opening-side region is easily pulled out from the opening 35, and the third piece 13 or the fourth piece 14 is easily pulled out smoothly.

[0091] It is possible that the resistance value when pulling the folded mask out from the storage body 30 is higher than the shear force of the third and fourth pieces in the stacked area. The resistance value when pulling the folded mask out from the storage body 30 and the shear force of the third and fourth pieces in the stacked area are measured with the mask impregnated with skin care agent at a concentration of 1200% to 2400% by weight per unit weight (dry basis). An opening 35 is formed in the packaging body, and a reinforcing strip is attached along the upper end (the end on the opening side) of the mask 1X. The reinforcing strip is attached to each of the two outer surfaces of the mask in the thickness direction in a manner that the reinforcing strip is along the transverse direction H of the mask in the length direction of the reinforcing strip. In addition, a reinforcing strip is attached along the lower end of the storage body (the end on the side opposite to the opening). The reinforcing strip is attached to each of the two outer surfaces of the storage body 30 in the thickness direction in a manner that the reinforcing strip is along the transverse direction H of the storage body 30 in the length direction of the reinforcing strip. The part with the reinforcing strip attached becomes the gripping part of the chuck of the Autograph testing machine. A tensile test is performed by mounting the chucks of an Autograph testing machine separately on the reinforcing bands of the storage body and the mask. The portion gripping the storage body is defined as the portion overlapping one of the third and fourth pieces of the mask, and the portion gripping the mask is defined as the portion overlapping the other of the third and fourth pieces. The chuck spacing can be appropriately varied according to the longitudinal dimension V of the storage body, but can be set to, for example, 130 mm. The tensile speed can be set to 100 mm / min. During the tensile test, when the third and fourth pieces of the mask are separated while at least partially housed within the storage body 30, it is determined that the resistance value when pulling the folded mask 1X out of the storage body 30 is higher than the shear force required for the separation of the third and fourth pieces in the overlapping area. On the other hand, when the mask is pulled out of the storage body 30 before the third and fourth pieces in the stacked area are separated during the tensile test, it is determined that the resistance value when pulling the folded mask 1X out of the storage body 30 is lower than the shear force of the third and fourth pieces in the stacked area. Furthermore, when measuring the shear force of the third and fourth pieces in the stacked area, with the mask removed from the storage body, reinforcing strips are attached to the upper and lower ends of the mask, and chucks are installed at the upper and lower ends of these reinforcing strips before the tensile test is performed. Preferably, the shear force of the third and fourth pieces in the stacked area is lower than the resistance value when pulling the folded mask 1X out of the storage body 30, and the wearer can easily separate them; for example, it can be 1.3N or more and 2.7N or less. Alternatively, in a modified example, the resistance when pulling the folded mask out from the storage body 30 is lower than the shear force of the third and fourth pieces in the stacked area.In this modified example, when one of the third and fourth pieces is pulled, both the third and fourth pieces are pulled out together. Therefore, when one of the third and fourth pieces is pulled out, the other of the third and fourth pieces is pressed from the outside of the storage body 30. As a result, the other of the third and fourth pieces can remain inside the storage body 30, and only one of the third and fourth pieces can be pulled out.

[0092] Next, based on Figure 11 Other folding methods of the mask 1Y in the second embodiment will be described. Figure 11 (A) is a diagram showing the creases of mask 1G in modified example 7, with the mask in its unfolded state. Figure 11 Figure (B) shows the folded state of the mask 1G of Modified Example 7. In the folded state, the mask 1G of Modified Example 7 is folded by the first upper and lower creases FL1 and the second upper and lower creases FL2, which are positioned in the same locations as in the above-described embodiment. In the mask of Modified Example 7, the overlapping manner of the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 differs from that of the mask 1Y of the second embodiment. The entire area of ​​the fourth piece in the vertical direction L overlaps with the third piece 13. The mask 1G of Modified Example 7 does not have creases that fold the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 together, thus possessing a third structure. Furthermore, in the mask 1G of Modified Example 7, at least one of the third non-overlapping region 23 and the fourth non-overlapping region 24 is located on the side closer to the opening region R35 than the overlapping region 27, thus possessing a fourth structure.

[0093] Figure 11 (C) is a diagram showing the creases of mask 1H in modified example 8, with the mask in its unfolded state. Figure 11 Figure (D) shows the folded state of the mask 1H of Modified Example 8. In the folded state, the mask 1H of Modified Example 8 is folded by the first upper and lower creases FL1, which are positioned in the same location as in the above embodiment. The mask 1H of Modified Example 8 is not folded by the second upper and lower creases FL2, and in the state folded by the first upper and lower creases FL1, a portion of the third sheet 13 and a portion of the fourth sheet overlap. The mask 1H of Modified Example 8 does not have creases that fold the third sheet 13 and the fourth sheet 14 together, thus possessing a third structure. Furthermore, in the mask 1H of Modified Example 8, at least one of the third non-overlapping region 23 and the fourth non-overlapping region 24 is located on the side closer to the opening region R35 than the overlapping region 27, thus the mask 1H of Modified Example 8 possesses a fourth structure.

[0094] Figure 11 (E) is a diagram showing the creases of mask 1J in modified example 9, with the mask in its unfolded state. Figure 11Figure (F) shows the folded state of the mask 1J of Modified Example 9. In the folded state, the mask 1J of Modified Example 9 is folded by a first upper and lower crease FL1 and a second upper and lower crease FL2, which are positioned in the same locations as in the above embodiment. In the mask 1H of Modified Example 9, when folded by the second upper and lower crease FL2, the third piece 13 is folded by a first width crease FW1, after which a portion of the third piece 13 and a portion of the fourth piece overlap. The mask 1J of Modified Example 9 does not have creases that fold the third piece 13 and the fourth piece 14 together, thus possessing a third structure. Furthermore, in the mask 1J of Modified Example 9, at least one of the third non-overlapping region 23 and the fourth non-overlapping region 24 is located on the side closer to the opening region R35 than the overlapping region 27, thus the mask 1J of Modified Example 9 possesses a fourth structure.

[0095] The present invention has been described in detail above using the embodiments described above. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. The present invention can be implemented in modified and altered ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims. Therefore, the description in this specification is for illustrative purposes only and does not have any limiting meaning for the present invention.

[0096] Furthermore, the entire contents of Japanese Patent Application No. 2023-118257, filed on July 20, 2023, are incorporated herein by reference.

[0097] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0098] 100, 100X, 100Y, Mask storage body; 1, 1X, 1Y, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1G, 1H, 1J, Mask; 11, First piece; 12, Second piece; 13, Third piece; 14, Fourth piece; 15, Cutting part; 21, First non-overlapping area; 22, Second non-overlapping area; 23, Third non-overlapping area; 24, Fourth non-overlapping area; 25, Overlapping area; 27, Layered area; 30, Storage body; 35, Opening; R35, Opening area; 37, Opening forming part; L, Up and down direction; W, Width direction; T, Thickness direction.

Claims

1. A facial mask holder, comprising a facial mask impregnated with a skin care agent and a main body for holding the facial mask, wherein, The face mask has a first sheet portion and a second sheet portion configured to be separable from the first sheet portion via a cutting portion. The face mask is stored in the main storage unit in a folded state, with the creases as the base points. The mask has a first non-overlapping region, which is a region in the first sheet portion that does not overlap with the second sheet portion in the thickness direction when folded, and a second non-overlapping region, which is a region in the second sheet portion that does not overlap with the first sheet portion in the thickness direction when folded.

2. A facial mask holder, comprising a facial mask impregnated with a skin care agent and a main body for holding the facial mask, wherein, The face mask has a first sheet portion and a second sheet portion configured to be separable from the first sheet portion via a cutting portion. The face mask is stored in the main storage unit in a folded state, with the creases as the base points. The face mask is provided with at least one of a first non-overlapping region and a second non-overlapping region. The first non-overlapping region is the region of the first sheet portion that does not overlap with the second sheet portion in the thickness direction when folded. The second non-overlapping region is the region of the second sheet portion that does not overlap with the first sheet portion in the thickness direction when folded. In the folded state, at least a portion of the cut portion is disposed in a region that does not overlap with either the first piece or the second piece in the thickness direction.

3. The mask holder according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, At least a portion of the cut portion is located on the outer surface of the mask in the folded state.

4. The mask holder according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The cut portion is at least partially disposed in a region that does not overlap with the crease in the thickness direction in the folded state.

5. The mask holder according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, In the folded state, the entire area of ​​the cut portion is arranged in a region that does not overlap with either the first piece or the second piece in the thickness direction.

6. The mask holder according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The crease has a cutting crease that folds the cut area, including the cut portion, and the non-cut area, excluding the cut portion, in the face mask. In the folded state of the mask, the cut area and the non-cut area, which are folded together with the cut crease as the base point, are not folded together.

7. The mask holder according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The storage body has an opening area that allows the mask to be removed and placed in its folded state. The folded mask has an overlapping area where the first sheet and the second sheet overlap in the thickness direction. At least one of the first non-overlapping region and the second non-overlapping region is located on the side closer to the opening region than the overlapping region.

8. The mask holder according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The storage body has an opening area that allows the mask to be removed and placed in its folded state. In the region where the mask is divided into three equal parts in the direction of removal and insertion, the maximum thickness of the opening-side region located on the opening-side region is thinner than the maximum thickness of the other regions.

9. The mask holder according to claim 8, wherein, The cutting portion is at least partially disposed between the location of the maximum thickness of the opening-side region in the direction of removal and insertion and the location of the maximum thickness of the other regions.

10. The mask holder according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The resistance when pulling the folded mask out from the storage body is higher than the separation strength of the cut portion.

11. A facial mask holder, comprising a facial mask impregnated with a skin care agent and a main body for holding the facial mask, wherein, The face mask has a third piece and a fourth piece separate from the third piece. The face mask is stored in the main storage unit in a folded state, with the creases as the base points. The folded mask does not have creases that allow the third and fourth pieces to be folded together.

12. A facial mask holder, comprising a facial mask impregnated with a skin care agent and a main body for holding the facial mask, wherein, The face mask has a third piece and a fourth piece separate from the third piece. The face mask is stored in the main storage unit in a folded state, with the creases as the base points. The face mask is provided with at least one of a third non-overlapping region and a fourth non-overlapping region. The third non-overlapping region is the region of the third sheet portion that does not overlap with the fourth sheet portion in the thickness direction when folded. The fourth non-overlapping region is the region of the fourth sheet portion that does not overlap with the third sheet portion in the thickness direction when folded. The storage body has an opening area that allows the mask to be removed and placed in its folded state. The folded mask has a layered area where the third and fourth sheet portions overlap in the thickness direction. At least one of the third non-overlapping region and the fourth non-overlapping region is located on the side closer to the opening region than the stacked region.

13. The mask holder according to claim 12, wherein, One of the third and fourth non-overlapping regions is positioned closer to the opening region than the stacked region. The third non-overlapping region and the other of the fourth non-overlapping regions are positioned on the side opposite to the opening region, compared to the stacked region.

14. The mask holder according to claim 11 or 12, wherein, The folded mask has a layered area where the third and fourth sheet portions overlap in the thickness direction. In the stacked region, the third piece and the fourth piece have adjacent boundaries in the thickness direction. The third piece is disposed only on one side of the thickness direction relative to the boundary. The fourth piece is disposed only on the other side of the thickness direction relative to the boundary.

15. The mask holder according to claim 11 or 12, wherein, The storage body has an opening area that allows the mask to be removed and placed in its folded state. The maximum thickness of the opening-side region, which is located on the side of the opening region, is thinner than the maximum thickness of the other regions in the area divided into three equal parts in the direction of removal and insertion of the folded mask.

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