Mask

Abstract

To provide a mask capable of suppressing adhesion of pollen, house dust or the like to a face when sleeping, and allowing a user to sleep at ease without panic when waking up.SOLUTION: The mask 1 includes a mask body 2 at least a part of which has air permeability and filterability and which is provided with pleats 4, a transparent window 6 attached to an 2a of an opening formed in the mask body 2, and a mounting means 3a for mounting the mask body 2 on a face.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mask that prevents pollen, house dust, etc. from adhering to the face. [Background technology]

[0002] Hay fever is caused by plant pollen coming into contact with mucous membranes such as the nose and eyes, resulting in symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and conjunctivitis.

[0003] Masks have traditionally been used to protect against hay fever, colds, viruses, and the like. Masks include a mask body, at least a portion of which is breathable and filtration-resistant, and attachment means, such as ear straps, for attaching the mask body to the face (see Patent Document 1). The mask body filters pollen, house dust, viruses, and the like floating in the air, preventing these from being inhaled through the nose and mouth. Attachment means, such as ear straps, are used to improve the seal between the mask body and the wearer's face. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-095455 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, conventional masks only cover the nose and mouth, not the eyes. This means they cannot prevent pollen, house dust, and other particles from adhering to the mucous membranes of the eyes while sleeping. When pollen gets on the mucous membranes of the eyes, people with hay fever cannot get a good night's sleep, and rubbing their eyes due to itching can worsen conjunctivitis.

[0006] Conventional masks that cover the entire face can prevent pollen, house dust, etc. from adhering to the mucous membranes of the eyes. However, this can lead to panic when you wake up in the event of an earthquake or other disaster and cannot see what is in front of you.

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a mask that can prevent pollen, house dust, etc. from adhering to the face while sleeping, allowing the wearer to sleep safely without panicking when waking up. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problems, one aspect of the present invention is a mask comprising: a mask body, at least a portion of which is breathable and filtration-resistant and has folds; a transparent window attached to an opening formed in the mask body; and an attachment means for attaching the mask body to the face, wherein when the folds of the mask body are unfolded, the transparent window covers the eyes and the mask body covers the nose and mouth. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, the mask body and transparent window completely cover the face, preventing pollen, house dust, and other particles from adhering to the face while sleeping. Furthermore, the mask body does not have a visor or other device attached to it that covers the eyes, allowing for safe sleep even if the person sleeps in an awkward position. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a front photograph of a mask according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the mask according to the present embodiment is worn. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the mask of the present invention can be embodied in various forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. The present embodiment is provided with the intention that the disclosure of the specification will be sufficient to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the invention.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 1, the mask 1 according to this embodiment comprises a breathable and filtration-resistant mask body 2 and wearing means 3a, 3a for wearing the mask body 2 on the face. The mask body 2 has folds 4. When folded along the folds 4, the mask body 2 is rectangular in front view and generally sheet-like. A sealing portion that does not have breathability or filtration properties may be provided on at least one of the upper edge, left and right side edges, and lower edge of the mask body 2. The sealing portion is provided to improve sealing with the wearer's face.

[0013] The mask body 2 includes, for example, an outer layer, which is the outer layer of the mask body 2, and an inner layer that comes into contact with the wearer's face. The outer layer is breathable and filtration-resistant, preventing pollen, house dust, viruses, and the like from passing through the outer layer. The outer layer is made of, for example, a nonwoven fabric. The inner layer is also breathable and filtration-resistant, preventing pollen, house dust, viruses, and the like from passing through the outer layer. The inner layer is also made of, for example, a nonwoven fabric. Since the inner layer comes into contact with the wearer's face, it is desirable that the surface of the inner layer be formed to be comfortable. At least one intermediate layer is provided between the outer and inner layers. The intermediate layer has substantially the same configuration as the outer layer. The outer, intermediate, and inner layers are bonded to one another. The bonding is performed along the upper edge, lower edge, and side edge, and an adhesive portion 5 is formed around the outer periphery of the mask body 2. The bonding can be performed, for example, by welding, pressure bonding, sewing, adhesive, UV bonding, or the like.

[0014] The configuration of the mask body 2 is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be, for example, made up of a single layer, or may be made up of a urethane mask body using polyurethane, or may be made up of a cloth mask body made up of overlapping cotton fabric.

[0015] A sleeve with a closed O-shaped cross section may be formed at at least one of the upper edge, central portion, and lower edge of the mask body 2, and a long, thin strip may be attached to the sleeve. The strip may be made of, for example, aluminum and is flexibly deformable. The fit can be improved by folding the strip to fit the wearer's face.

[0016] An opening 2a is formed at the top of the mask body 2 by cutting out the opening 2a inside the adhesive portion 5. A transparent or translucent transparent window 6 is attached to the opening 2a. The transparent window 6 is fixed to the periphery of the opening 2a of the mask body 2 by adhesive, for example. The adhesive may be welding, crimping, sewing, adhesive, ultraviolet adhesive, or the like. The transparent window 6 may be detachably attached to the opening 2a with adhesive tape. The transparent window 6 is formed horizontally so that it can cover both eyes. The transparent window 6 is made of a sheet of plastic or paper or the like, and is flexible and can deform together with the mask body 2.

[0017] The mask body 2 has a plurality of folds 4 below the opening 2a to cover the wearer's nose and mouth. The folds 4 are formed by pleating, which involves folding the mask body 2 downward and bonding the left and right side edges of the mask body 2. All of the folds 4 may be folded downward, or some of the folds 4 may be folded upward. Folding some of the folds 4 in the opposite direction can increase the breathing chamber of the mask body 2.

[0018] The attachment means may be, for example, a pair of elastic ear straps 3a, 3a, which are used to improve the seal between the mask body 2 and the wearer's face. The ends of the ear straps 3a, 3a are fixed to the mask body 2 by adhesive bonding. The bonding is as described above. Closed O-shaped sleeves may be formed on the left and right side edges of the mask body 2, and the looped ear straps may be passed through the sleeves. The attachment means may not be ear straps, but may be an adhesive tape attached to the periphery of the mask body 2. In this case, it is desirable that the pressure-sensitive adhesive of the adhesive tape be exposed when the release sheet of the adhesive tape is peeled off, allowing the mask body 2 to be attached to the wearer's face.

[0019] As shown in Figure 2, when the folds 4 of the mask body 2 are unfolded and the ear loops 3a, 3a are placed around the ears to put on the mask 1, the transparent window 6 fixed to the mask body 2 covers the eyes, and the mask body 2 covers the nose and mouth. In this way, the mask body 2 and the transparent window 6 can completely cover the face, preventing pollen, house dust, etc. from adhering to the face while sleeping, allowing for a comfortable sleep. When we actually had a person with hay fever wear the mask, they did not feel any pollen stinging their eyes or adhering to their nose or mouth, and were able to sleep comfortably.

[0020] As shown in Figure 2, the wearer can see ahead through the transparent window 6, allowing them to sleep in peace. Furthermore, since the mask body 2 does not have any equipment such as a visor that covers the eyes, it is safe and the wearer can sleep safely even if they sleep in an awkward position. The way in which the mask 1 is used is up to the wearer, and the mask can be used at times other than when sleeping.

[0021] The mask 1 according to this embodiment further provides the following effects. An opening 2a is provided at the top of the mask body 2, and folds 4 are provided below the opening 2a of the mask body 2, so that the mask body 2 fits the front of the wearer's face and does not give a feeling of pressure. The transparent window 6 is formed horizontally so as to cover both eyes, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the mask 1. Since the mask 1 is disposable, it is clean and hygienic. [Explanation of symbols]

[0022] 1. Mask 2...Mask body 2a...Opening 3a, 3a...Ear loop string (wearing means) 4...Fold 5...Adhesive part 6...Transparent window

Claims

1. A mask body having at least a portion thereof having breathability and filtering properties and having folds; a transparent window attached to an opening formed in the mask body; and a wearing means for wearing the mask body on a face, When the pleats of the mask body are unfolded, the transparent window covers the eyes and the mask body covers the nose and mouth.

2. The opening is provided in an upper portion of the mask body, 2. The mask according to claim 1, wherein the folds are provided below the opening of the mask body.

3. 3. The mask according to claim 1, wherein the transparent window is formed horizontally so as to cover both eyes.

4. 3. The mask according to claim 1, wherein the mask is disposable.

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