Therapeutic eye mask with sliding eyepod

Abstract

An exemplary wearable mask includes a first cover portion, the first cover portion including a first front and a first back opposite the first front. The first front is configured to contact a first portion of the user's body when the wearable mask is worn, and the first back is configured to face away from the first portion when the wearable mask is worn. The first cover portion further includes a first opening, a second opening, and a first passage extending from the first opening to the second opening. The wearable mask further includes a strap extending through the first passage. The first cover portion is movably attached to the strap.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Cross - reference to Related Applications This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 512,109, filed on July 6, 2023, with the title "THERAPEUTIC EYE MASK WITH SLIDING EYE PODS", the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0002] Various embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a therapeutic eye mask having one or more sliding eye pods, and more particularly to a therapeutic eye mask having one or more sliding eye pods capable of delivering thermotherapy to a user's treatment site.

Background Art

[0003] Eye diseases are quite common in the general population and can include, among other things, diseases such as dry eye syndrome, blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), conjunctivitis, etc. Many of these diseases may be effectively treated by improving blood flow, which can help reduce inflammation. However, many conventional therapeutic eye masks are not designed to fit adjustably and stably over the eye area of various users, causing problems in delivering therapeutic treatments for reducing the above - mentioned diseases.

Summary of the Invention

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a wearable mask, the wearable mask comprising: a first front and a first back facing away from the first front, the first front being configured to contact a first part of the user's body when the wearable mask is worn, and the first back being configured to face away from the first part when the wearable mask is worn; a first opening and a second opening; a first passage extending from the first opening to the second opening; and a strap extending through the first passage, the first cover portion being movably attached to the strap.

[0005] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a wearable mask, wherein at least a first cover portion is slidably adjustable along the length of a strap for repositioning to a desired part of the user's body.

[0006] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a wearable mask, wherein the first cover portion is substantially elliptical, oblong, polygonal, angled, or non-circular in shape.

[0007] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a wearable mask, and the strap includes an adjustment mechanism that allows the user to adjust the length of the strap.

[0008] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a wearable mask, and the adjustment mechanism includes one or more of the following: snaps, ties, hook-and-loop fasteners, or other releaseable attachment mechanisms.

[0009] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a wearable mask, which is a therapeutic eye mask for thermal compression treatment and / or drug delivery to the user's eyes.

[0010] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a wearable mask, wherein the first cover portion includes an internal pouch containing a filler, the internal pouch being made of a moisture-permeable material and configured to deliver heat and / or moisture, and the filler being configured to absorb and release heat and / or moisture through the moisture-permeable material as soon as it is heated.

[0011] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a wearable mask, the wearable mask further includes a second cover portion including a second front and a second back opposite the second front, the second front being configured to contact a second part of the user's body when the wearable mask is worn, and the second back being configured to face away from the second part when the wearable mask is worn, the second cover portion further includes a first opening and a second opening, and a second passage extending from the first opening to the second opening, the strap extending through the second passage.

[0012] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a wearable mask, wherein the second cover portion is fixedly attached to a strap.

[0013] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a wearable mask, wherein a second cover portion is movably attached to a strap.

[0014] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a wearable mask in which the position and / or spacing of one or both of the first and second cover portions along the length of the strap is movable or slidably adjustable, for the purpose of maintaining a first length or spacing between the first and second cover portions and / or allowing the spacing between the first and second cover portions to be adjusted to fit a particular user.

[0015] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a wearable mask, wherein the first length is approximately 1 to 36 inches, and the first length is shorter than the length of the strap.

[0016] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a wearable mask, wherein the first cover portion is detachably attached to a strap.

[0017] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a therapeutic mask, the therapeutic mask comprising: a plurality of cover portions, each of the plurality of cover portions having a front and a back opposite to the front, the front being configured to contact a first part of the user's body when the therapeutic mask is worn, and the back being configured to face away from the first part when the therapeutic mask is worn; an outer cover and an inner pouch, the inner pouch containing a filler configured to deliver heat when heated; a plurality of cover portions including a first opening and a second opening, and a passage extending from the first opening to the second opening; and a strap extending through the first passage, to which at least one of the plurality of cover portions is movably attached.

[0018] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a therapeutic mask, wherein each cover portion is substantially elliptical, oblong, polygonal, angled, or non-circular in shape.

[0019] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a therapeutic mask, and the strap includes an adjustment mechanism that allows the user to adjust the length of the strap.

[0020] In some embodiments, the technology described herein relates to a therapeutic mask, and the adjustment mechanism includes one or more of the following: snaps, ties, hook-and-loop fasteners, or other releaseable attachment mechanisms.

[0021] In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a therapeutic mask, and the plurality of cover portions includes a first cover portion and a second cover portion, and the first cover portion and the second cover portion are movably adjustable along the length of the strap to maintain a first length between the first cover portion and the second cover portion based at least in part on the location of one or more treatment sites of the user.

[0022] In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a therapeutic mask, and the plurality of cover portions includes a first cover portion and a second cover portion, the first cover portion is movably attached to the strap, and the second cover portion is fixedly attached to the strap.

[0023] In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a therapeutic mask, and the strap includes a flexible elastic material.

[0024] Further objects and advantages of the disclosed embodiments are described in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the description, or can be learned by the practice of the disclosed embodiments. The objects and advantages of the disclosed embodiments are realized and achieved by the elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

[0025] Of course, the above summary description and the following detailed description are for illustration and explanation only and do not limit the disclosed embodiments as claimed.

[0026] Referring to the following drawings, a better understanding of the various aspects of the present disclosure will be possible. Each component in the drawings is not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather emphasizes to clearly illustrate the principles of the present disclosure. Further, in the drawings, like reference numerals indicate corresponding elements throughout the plurality of figures.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0027] [Figure 1] An exemplary wearable mask having a pair of eye cover portions according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. [Figure 2] Shown is an eye cover portion removed from the wearable mask shown in FIG. 1, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] Shown is a front view of the wearable mask shown in FIG. 1, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] to [Figure 5] Shown is a front view of the first back surface of the first eye cover portion of the wearable mask shown in FIG. 1, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] Shown is a perspective view of the wearable mask shown in FIG. 1, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0028] Various embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a therapeutic eye mask having a sliding eyepod, and more particularly to a therapeutic eye mask having a sliding eyepod capable of delivering thermotherapy (i.e., hyperthermia and / or cryotherapy) to a user's treatment site. Various eye diseases may require medical care or relaxation care, or they may be useful. For example, blepharitis is a common progressive disease in which inflammation occurs in the eyelid (the eyelid swells), and the eyelid margin near the base of the eyelashes is covered with oily particles and bacteria. This disease can cause eye irritation, itching, redness, dry eyes, and a prickling or burning sensation.

[0029] In the United States, an estimated 40.9 million people aged 18 and over wear contact lenses. Contact lens wearers often complain of dry eye symptoms and exhibit signs of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), such as glandular atrophy, thinning of the lipid layer, and instability of the tear film. Contact lens wearers may also suffer from other eye conditions, such as chalazion, styes, conjunctivitis, and eye strain. However, these conditions are not limited to contact lens wearers; the general population, or even former patients who have undergone eye surgery, can also experience the aforementioned conditions.

[0030] Many of the treatment eye masks currently available are not designed to fit stably and adjustablely to the user's eye area, thus hindering effective therapeutic procedures. For example, conventional eye masks and ophthalmic compression cloths may not fit stably to the eye and / or lack adjustable eye coverings, which can lead to them not fitting well to certain segments of the population.

[0031] In the context of the above summary, one or more embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a wearable mask including a first cover portion or an iPod. The first cover portion may include a first front and a first back opposite the first front. The first front may be configured to contact a first portion of the user's body when the wearable mask is worn, and the first back may be configured to face away from the first portion when the wearable mask is worn. The first cover portion may further include a first opening, a second opening, and a first passage extending from the first opening to the second opening. The wearable mask may further include a strap extending through the first passage, and the first cover portion may be movably or slidably attached to the strap, thereby allowing selective adjustment of the position of the first cover portion on the strap.

[0032] Referring to the drawings, Figure 1 shows an exemplary wearable mask 1600 having two eye cover sections, Figure 2 shows an eye cover section removed from the wearable mask 1600, and Figure 3 shows a front view of the wearable mask 1600 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. Figures 1-3 are not exhaustive; that is, in some cases other components not shown in Figures 1-3 may be included or relied upon. Similarly, in some cases one or more components shown in Figures 1-3 may be omitted. Furthermore, Figures 1-3 are not necessarily drawn to any particular correct scale or size. The wearable mask 1600 may be a therapeutic mask usable for treating various parts of a user's body. For example, the wearable mask 1600 may be used as a therapeutic eye mask that delivers compression heat treatment or wet heat therapy to the eyes of a user (e.g., human or animal) via a sliding eye pod or sliding eye cover section. In addition, the wearable mask 1600 may be used as a therapeutic mask to deliver compression heat treatment or moist heat therapy to any other part of the body. In a non-limiting example, the wearable mask 1600 may be used for mastitis, in which case each eye cover portion may be used individually on each of the user's breasts to deliver moist heat therapy.

[0033] The wearable mask 1600 may include a first eye cover portion 1620 (e.g., a sliding eyepod), a second eye cover portion 1720 (e.g., a sliding eyepod), and a strap 1624 extending through the first eye cover portion 1620 and the second eye cover portion 1720, respectively. The strap 1624 is a fastening strap for securing the wearable mask 1600 to a desired location on the user. In this context, the strap 1624 includes an adjustment mechanism 1608 (Figure 3), which is in particular a hook-and-loop fastener, snap, clip, button, etc., which allows the user to adjust the length of the strap 1624 to secure the wearable mask 1600 to a desired location, for example, to comfortably fit around the user's head and secure the eye cover portion over the user's eyes. The strap 1624 is also used to provide a mechanism for sliding or moving the first eye cover portion 1620 and / or the second eye cover portion 1720 by approximately the length of the strap 1624 (e.g., horizontal length). The strap 1624 may include, for example, a strip of fabric or other flexible material, and optionally include an elastic material with some degree of stretchability so as to be elastically secured to the user's head or other body part.

[0034] One or both of the first eye cover portion 1620 and the second eye cover portion 1720 include various openings and passages that allow the strap 1624 to extend between them or pass through them. For example, as shown in Figure 2, the first eye cover portion 1620 includes a first opening 1636 extending along a first edge of the first eye cover portion 1620 and a second opening 1638 extending along a second edge of the first eye cover portion 1620. The second edge is located on the opposite side of the first edge, and the openings 1636 and 1638 are arranged to form a first passage, slot, or channel 1640, which allows the strap 1624 to pass completely through the first eye cover portion 1620 through the first opening 1636 and the second opening 1638. Similarly, the second eye cover portion 1720 includes a first opening 1736 and a second opening 1738 extending along the first edge of the second eye cover portion 1720, and a second opening 1738 extending along the second edge of the second eye cover portion 1720, the second edge being located opposite the first edge. The openings 1736 and 1738 are arranged to form a second passage, slot, or channel 1740, which allows the strap 1624 to pass completely through the second eye cover portion 120 through the first opening 1736 and the second opening 1738.

[0035] Continuing to refer to Figure 2, the first eye cover portion 1620 and the second eye cover portion 1720 each include a front (not shown) configured to contact a portion of the user's body when the wearable mask 1600 is worn. Furthermore, the first eye cover portion 1620 and the second eye cover portion 1720 each include a back opposite the front and configured to face away from that portion of the user's body when the wearable mask 1600 is worn. The front, i.e., the inner surface, may consist of a smooth or soft material without coloring or printing, while the outer surface, i.e., the back, may consist of a durable or rough textured material with brand lettering or a logo, or other coloring, or markings engraved or otherwise inscribed. For example, instructional information may be engraved or otherwise inscribed on one or both sides (for example, "Face this side to your body" may be printed on the inner surface or the front).

[0036] Specifically, the first eye cover section 1620 includes a first back panel 1628, and the second eye cover section 1720 includes a second back panel 1728. Each back panel 1628 and 1728 may include an outer cover that facilitates the movement of the strap 1624 passing through the passages 1640 and 1740. For example, the first back panel 1628 includes a first outer cover 1630, and the second back panel 1728 includes a second outer cover 1730. The outer covers 1630 and 1730 are substantially identical and may be made of lightweight, highly durable, and flexible materials such as foam and polyester to assist in delivering and retaining wet heating through the fronts of each eye cover section 1620 and 1720. The materials and structure of the front and back panels 1628 and 1728, including the outer covers 1630 and 1730, will be described in detail in the following paragraphs.

[0037] Referring next to Figure 3, the first eye cover portion 1620 and / or the second eye cover portion 1720 are slidably attached to the strap 1624. For example, in one embodiment, the first eye cover portion 1620 and the second eye cover portion 1720 may be slidably attached to the strap 1624 to allow selective repositioning of the eye cover portions along the strap 1624 to adjust the distance between the first eye cover portion 1620 and the second eye cover portion 1720 to fit each user with varying distances between their eyes. For example, the eye cover portions 1620 and 1720 may be repositioned or slidably adjusted as indicated by the directional arrows 390 and 392. In another embodiment, only one of the first eye cover portion 1620 or the second eye cover portion 1720 may be slidably adjustable relative to the strap 1624 as indicated by the directional arrows 390 and 392. Specifically, the first eye cover portion 1620 may be slidably adjustable relative to the strap 1624, while the second eye cover portion 1720 may be permanently attached to or sewn to a predetermined location on the strap 1624, or the first eye cover portion 1620 and the second eye cover portion 1720 may be reversed.

[0038] As shown in Figure 3, the user can adjust the length or gap 403 between the first eye cover portion 1620 and the second eye cover portion 1720. As described above, in one embodiment, this adjustment process may involve physically sliding only the first eye cover portion 1620 along the length of the strap 1624 (e.g., the horizontal length) as indicated by the directional arrow 390, while simultaneously fixing the second eye cover portion 1720 to the strap 1624. For example, the first eye cover portion 1620 may hold a first position indicated by a solid contour representation, and after moving or sliding a certain distance from the first position along the length of the strap 1624, the first eye cover portion 1620 may hold a second position indicated by a dotted contour representation drawn to the left of the solid contour representation. In another embodiment, the user may adjust the length 403 by physically moving or sliding both eye cover portions 1620 and 1720 along the length of the strap 1624 as indicated by the directional arrows 390 and 392. In yet another embodiment, the user may adjust the length 403 by physically moving or sliding only the second eye cover portion 1720 as indicated by the directional arrow 392, while simultaneously leaving the first eye cover portion 1620 fixedly attached to the strap 1624. The user may want to adjust the length 403 to better fit the interocular spacing or the spacing of other treatment sites. In exemplary embodiments, the length or spacing 403 may be adjustable between approximately 0 and 36 inches, and in further exemplary embodiments, it may be adjustable between approximately 0.5 and 2 inches and over less than the total length of the strap 1624. This adjustment mechanism can accommodate individuals in the population whose interocular spacing may be wider or narrower than average. The sliding mechanism of the eye cover section 1620 and / or 1720 can accommodate a wide range of people in the population who require customization features to apply the wearable mask 1600 for medical purposes.

[0039] The eye cover sections 1620 and 1720 are independent structures, each capable of independently conforming to the user's respective eye area. For example, each of the eye cover sections 1620 and 1720 may have a radially curved lower or bottom shape and a substantially rectangular upper or top shape, defining an overall U-shape. In some embodiments, each of the eye cover sections 1620 and 1720 may have a substantially elliptical, oblong, polygonal, angled, or non-circular shape. Optionally, an upper mounting strip 1625 may be sewn along the top edges of each of the eye cover sections 1620 and 1720. Alternatively, the eye cover sections 1620 and 1720 may be combined into a single panel or mask configured to extend over both of the user's eyes. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the eye cover sections 1620 and 1720 may be formed from a continuous layer or thin layer.

[0040] Figures 4 and 5 show front views of the first rear surface 1628 of the first eye cover portion 1620 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. Although Figures 4 and 5 depict the first rear surface 1628 of the first eye cover portion 1620, the following description also applies to the second rear surface 1728 of the second eye cover portion 1720. Figures 4 and 5 are not exhaustive; that is, in some cases, other components not shown in Figures 4 and 5 may be included or relied upon. Similarly, in some cases, one or more components shown in Figures 4 and 5 may be omitted. Furthermore, Figures 4 and 5 are not necessarily drawn to any particular correct scale or size. The first eye cover portion 1620 may further include an intermediate layer 1132 between the inner pouch 1136 and the outer cover 1630. The intermediate layer 1132 is mainly formed of a moisture-permeable material. In an exemplary embodiment, the intermediate layer 1132 surrounds and contains the inner pouch 1136. In another embodiment, the intermediate layer 1132 covers only a portion of the inner pouch 1136. The inner pouch 1136 may be configured to contain a filler 1140 (Figure 5) capable of retaining moisture and distributing heat. For example, the filler 1140 may include synthetic porous crystalline granular aluminosilicate zeolite (e.g., hydrophilic natural or synthetic zeolite, also known as molecular sieve material) or other material having similar properties. The filler 1140 may also include a large variety of individual solid beads or granules that absorb and release moisture while substantially maintaining their shape and consistency as individual solids. For example, the user may place the wearable mask 1600 in a microwave oven to heat or activate the filler 1140, thereby delivering moist heating through the front of the first eye cover portion 1620. In another exemplary embodiment, the eye cover portion may self-heat (e.g., by an exothermic reaction) to activate the filler and deliver moisture and / or thermotherapy to the user's body part to be treated.

[0041] The filler 1140 may further contain other inert additives and physical matrices, provided that they do not affect the antimicrobial and hydrative effects of the filler 1140. The hydrophilic zeolite granules or beads are configured to repeatedly absorb and release moisture while remaining substantially unchanged in shape or form. Optionally, the filler 1140 may contain granular materials such as activated alumina, silica gel, bentonite, or hydrophilic zeolite, or molecular sieve material, loosely contained in a pouch or other sealed container. In another embodiment, the filler 1140 may contain capsules or packets of non-granular materials (e.g., gels, liquids), powders, or other materials. The packing material 114 also optionally contains a metallic agent or other antimicrobial agent, such as, for example, silver, copper, copper oxide, gold, magnesium oxide, aluminum oxide, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, cobalt, nickel, zirconium, molybdenum, tin, lead, and / or other metals, metal oxides, metal ions, metal particles, or metal nanoparticles, and alloys, mixtures, or combinations thereof deposited therein. For example, loading of silver or other metals into the packing material 1140 can be achieved by an ion exchange process, in which a solution containing atomic silver (or a silver composition) is immersed in or passed through a bed of packing granules. An ion exchange column method may be performed, in which an aqueous solution containing atomic silver or a silver composition is passed through a column bed of packing granules, and the eluate may be passed through the bed again, or may be passed through the bed again with additional silver.

[0042] Various ion exchange schedules known in the art may be applied so that silver or other metals are retained within the packing material 1140. For example, the final weight content of atomic silver or a silver composition, or other metals or antimicrobial agents may be as high as 20 percent of the final loaded packing granules. In exemplary embodiments, the loaded packing granules produced by ion exchange may exhibit high retention of silver or other metals even after subsequent exposure to fluid and microwave irradiation. The packing granules may contain a blend of both metal-loaded zeolite and metal-unloaded (i.e., metal-free) zeolite, or other substances that retain silver or other metals. Preferably, the presence of atomic silver or other metals does not interfere with the useful properties of the packing granules (e.g., moisture desorption, absorption, and / or adsorption properties, which would be desirable when used in eye masks or compression fabric systems). Due to the hydrophilicity of exemplary forms of zeolite packing materials, a considerable amount of moisture content within them is available, and this moisture content is readily replenished by the absorption of moisture in the form of water vapor from the atmosphere or ambient environment under standard room temperature and indoor conditions. The moisture absorbed in this manner may be sufficient for wet heating delivery applications, or it may be supplemented with manually added water to ensure a microwave-responsive moisture content in the eye mask or pressure-setting cloth system. The silver or other metal composition used may, but is not limited to, metal compounds and metal salts (e.g., silver chloride and silver nitrate).

[0043] Optionally, the presence of silver or other metals in the filling granules can impart antimicrobial properties to the wearable mask 1600. The filling granules loaded by ion exchange are preferably capable of retaining silver or other metals, even though microwave heating may be required in the use of the eye mask or compression fabric system. Furthermore, retaining silver or other metals in the filling granules ensures antimicrobial performance in a wet heat therapy compression fabric that is reusable and potentially washable as needed. In exemplary embodiments, silver or other metals may be incorporated into the cover material (e.g., outer cover 1630) and / or other parts of the wearable mask 1600, in addition to or instead of the filling granules. Alternatively, one or more nonmetallic antimicrobial materials and / or drugs may be optionally incorporated into the filling material 1140, the eye cover sections 1620 and 1720, and / or other parts of the wearable mask 1600.

[0044] Additionally, the first eye cover portion 1620 may include a moisture barrier panel 1134 that surrounds or covers at least a portion (e.g., the back) of the inner pouch 1136. The moisture barrier panel 1134 is configured to prevent moisture from escaping from the back surface 1628 of the first eye cover portion 1620, thereby directing the wet heat therapy toward the front or inner surface of the first eye cover portion 1620 and applying it to the user's treatment site (i.e., in the user's treatment direction) by activating the filler 1140.

[0045] In exemplary embodiments, the outer covers 1630 and 1730, the inner pouch 1136, and the intermediate layer 1132 may be made of a lightweight, highly durable, and flexible material such as foam or polyester. This material may be configured to allow wet heating to reach the user's face, but to limit the amount of moisture released from the filler 1140. In some embodiments, the outer covers 1630 and 1730, the inner pouch 1136, and / or the intermediate layer 1132 may be formed of open-cell thermoplastic polyurethane foam with a thickness of approximately 2 mm. In another example, the outer covers 1630 and 1730, the inner pouch 1136, and / or the intermediate layer 1132 may be 2 lb / ft3 It may be made of polyester polyurethane foam (pounds / cubic foot) and 3 / 8” thick. This foam layer may include polyester fabric laminated on one or more surfaces.

[0046] Alternatively, the outer covers 1630 and 1730, the inner pouch 1136, and / or the intermediate layer 1132 may be made of polyester, rayon, spandex, silk, polyethylene, neoprene, ECA, ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), other plastic films, and / or other natural and / or synthetic fabrics or materials having the same or substantially equivalent properties and functions. For example, one or more layers of the outer covers 1630 and 1730, the inner pouch 1136, and / or the intermediate layer 1132 may be made of polyester felt or closed-cell foam (e.g., polyurethane foam and / or thermoformable foam). Alternatively, the outer covers 1630 and 1730 may be made of a different woven material than the inner pouch 1136 and the intermediate layer 1132. The wearable 1600 may optionally include a material having thermal insulation or thermal permeability properties, which acts on the temperature transmitted from the mask 1600 to the user's eyes to further ensure safety. Optionally, a recessed area may be formed in or near the center of the eye cover portion, which is done by sewing or other means between the front and back panels, to reduce heat transfer to the corneal region of the eye.

[0047] The wearable mask 1600 may be washable for reuse, or alternatively, it may be a disposable product. In exemplary embodiments, the eye cover portions 1620 and 1720 may be made of a material containing nanobeads containing antimicrobial metals, drugs, and / or other therapeutic materials. Optionally, the mask 1600 may be configured to be used in conjunction with drug-containing or therapeutic sheets, pods, or other therapeutic accessories that are placed or held between the eye cover portions 1620 and 1720 and the user's treatment site. For example, the mask 1600 may be configured to deliver and transport replenishment of drugs or therapeutic materials along with wet heating.

[0048] Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a wearable mask 1600 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6 is not exhaustive; that is, in some cases, other components not shown in Figure 6 may be included or relied upon. Similarly, in some cases, one or more components shown in Figure 6 may be omitted. Furthermore, Figure 6 is not necessarily drawn to any particular correct scale or size. The wearable mask 1600 may include thermochromic ink printed on the eye cover portions 1620 and 1720, respectively. For example, the eye cover portions 1620 and 1720 may include a check mark 1302 indicating whether the wearable mask 1600 is safe to wear on the user's face. Preferably, the thermochromic ink includes a temperature range that can be customized with an accuracy of ±1°C. The thermochromic ink may be prepared for screen printing, ultraviolet (UV), and flexographic printing applications. Check 1302 may disappear if the temperature of the thermochromic ink exceeds the recommended application temperature. In another embodiment, one or more thermally responsive indicators of various forms may be provided on the thermotherapy pressure cloth or other therapeutic device to indicate whether the temperature is within or outside a specified range (for example, the indicator may display "TOO HOT / COLD - DO NOT USE" if outside the specified temperature range and / or "SAFE TEMPERATURE FOR USE" if within the specified temperature range), which may be indicated, for example, by printing with thermochromic ink or other thermally responsive coating modes. Alternatively or additionally, thermally responsive color indicators (e.g., green if usable, red if not usable, etc.) may be provided.

[0049] The features, structures, or properties described above may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments, and the features discussed in various embodiments are interchangeable where possible. The following description provides a great deal of specific detail to ensure a complete understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure. However, as those skilled in the art will understand, the technical solutions of this disclosure may be implemented without one or more of these specific details, or other methods, components, materials, etc., may be used. In other examples, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not illustrated or described in detail to avoid ambiguity of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0050] In this specification, relative terms such as “on,” “below,” “upper,” and “lower” are used to indicate the relative relationship between one component and another. These terms are used solely for convenience in this specification, for example, to indicate direction in the examples shown in the drawings. Naturally, if the device is inverted, the “upper” component shown earlier becomes the “lower” component. When one structure is “on” another structure, the former structure can be integrally formed on top of the latter structure, or the former structure can be placed “directly” on top of the latter structure, or the former structure can be placed “indirectly” on top of the latter structure via yet another structure.

[0051] In this specification, terms such as “a,” “an,” “the,” and “said” are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements and components. The terms “comprise,” “include,” “have,” and “contain,” and their variations, are used in an open-ended manner and, unless otherwise specified in the appended claims, shall include other elements, components, etc., in addition to those listed. If a component is described as having “one or more” of those components, it should be understood that the component may be referred to as “at least one” component.

[0052] Terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used simply as labels and do not imply any restriction on the number of objects. When multiple components are illustrated, they may be referred to as the "first" component, the "second" component, and so on, to the extent applicable.

[0053] Disjunctive phrases such as "at least one of X, Y, or Z" are generally understood, unless otherwise specified, to indicate that an item, clause, etc., may be any one of X, Y, or Z, or any combination thereof (e.g., X;Y;Z;X or Y;X or Z;Y or Z;X, Y, or Z; etc.). Therefore, such disjunctive phrases are not generally intended, and should not be intended, to imply that a particular embodiment requires the presence of at least one X, at least one Y, or at least one Z, respectively.

[0054] The embodiments described herein are merely examples of possible implementations provided for a clear understanding of the principles of this disclosure. Various modifications and alterations may be made to the embodiments described herein, provided that they do not substantially deviate from the spirit and principles of this disclosure. All such modifications and alterations are included in the scope of this disclosure herein and are protected by the following claims.

Claims

1. It is a wearable mask, The first cover portion, A first front and a first back opposite the first front, wherein the first front is configured to contact a first part of the user's body when the wearable mask is worn, and the first back is configured to face away from the first part when the wearable mask is worn, A first opening and a second opening, A first passage extending from the first opening to the second opening, The first cover portion includes, A strap extending through the first passage, wherein the first cover portion is movably attached to the strap, and the strap and Wearable masks including [this].

2. The wearable mask according to claim 1, wherein the first cover portion is slidably adjustable along the length of the strap for repositioning to a desired part of the user's body.

3. The wearable mask according to claim 1, wherein the first cover portion has a shape that is substantially elliptical, oblong, polygonal, angled, or non-circular.

4. The wearable mask according to claim 1, wherein the strap includes an adjustment mechanism that allows the user to adjust the length of the strap.

5. The wearable mask according to claim 4, wherein the adjustment mechanism includes one or more of a snap, tie, hook-and-loop fastener, or other releaseable attachment mechanism.

6. The wearable mask according to claim 1, wherein the wearable mask is a therapeutic eye mask for thermal compression treatment and / or drug delivery to the user's eyes.

7. The first cover portion includes an internal pouch for containing a filler, the internal pouch being made of a moisture-permeable material and configured to deliver heat. The filler is configured to absorb and release moisture through the moisture-permeable material immediately upon heating. The wearable mask according to claim 1.

8. A second cover portion including a second front and a second back opposite the second front, wherein the second front is configured to contact a second part of the user's body when the wearable mask is worn, and the second back is configured to face away from the second part when the wearable mask is worn, and the second cover portion further, A first opening and a second opening, A second passage extending from the first opening to the second opening, The second cover portion including It further includes, The strap extends through the second passage. The wearable mask according to claim 1.

9. The wearable mask according to claim 8, wherein the second cover portion is fixedly attached to the strap.

10. The wearable mask according to claim 8, wherein the second cover portion is movably attached to the strap.

11. The wearable mask according to claim 8, wherein the first cover portion and the second cover portion are movably adjustable along the length of the strap to maintain a first length between the first cover portion and the second cover portion.

12. The first length is approximately 1 to 36 inches. The first length is shorter than the length of the strap. The wearable mask according to claim 11.

13. The wearable mask according to claim 1, wherein the first cover portion is detachably attached to the strap.

14. It is a therapeutic mask, Multiple cover parts, where each of the multiple cover parts is The front and the back opposite the front, wherein the front is configured to contact a first part of the user's body when the therapeutic mask is worn, and the back is configured to face away from the first part when the therapeutic mask is worn, An outer cover and an inner pouch, wherein the inner pouch contains a filler configured to deliver heat when heated, the outer cover and the inner pouch, A first opening and a second opening, A passage extending from the first opening to the second opening, The plurality of cover parts, including, A strap extending through the aforementioned passage, wherein at least one of the plurality of cover portions is movably attached to the strap, A therapeutic mask containing [a specific ingredient / technology].

15. The therapeutic mask according to claim 14, wherein each cover portion is approximately elliptical, oblong, polygonal, angled, or non-circular in shape.

16. The therapeutic mask according to claim 14, wherein the strap includes an adjustment mechanism that allows the user to adjust the length of the strap.

17. The therapeutic mask according to claim 14, wherein the adjustment mechanism includes one or more of a snap, tie, hook-and-loop fastener, or other releaseable attachment mechanism.

18. The plurality of cover portions include a first cover portion and a second cover portion, The first cover portion and the second cover portion are movable along the length of the strap to maintain a first length between the first cover portion and the second cover portion, based at least to some extent on the position of one or more treatment sites of the user. The therapeutic mask according to claim 14.

19. The plurality of cover portions include a first cover portion and a second cover portion, The first cover portion is movably attached to the strap, and the second cover portion is fixedly attached to the strap. The therapeutic mask according to claim 14.

20. The therapeutic mask according to claim 14, wherein the strap comprises a flexible elastic material.

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