Hygienic mask

Abstract

To provide a disposable paper hygienic mask which can be used for usual meals that last for prescribed time such as large-group meals even while wearing the hygienic mask.SOLUTION: A mask body 1 includes: an approximately U-shaped opening 8 in which an upper end provided in an approximately center portion is opened; and a paper flap 2 which closes the opening 8 so that it can freely be opened and closed. A rotary shaft type flap opening / closing mechanism 3 is provided at a lower end of the flap 2. A handle 3c of the flap opening / closing mechanism 3 is rotated by either or both hands to open / close the flap 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a sanitary mask, and more particularly to a disposable paper sanitary mask suitable for use when dining with a large group of people, such as at a dinner party. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, a mask has a mask body that covers the mouth and the area around the mouth of the user, and ear loops that are provided on the left and right sides of the mask body and are hung over the user's ears. Such masks are usually used to protect against pollen, etc., or when you have a cold.

[0003] Traditionally, various materials such as fibers and antibacterial materials have been used in sanitary masks to prevent or capture viruses and bacteria from entering the human body.

[0004] Over the past decade, various infectious diseases have spread around the world, including respiratory infections caused by the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) in 2002-2003, the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in 2012-2013, and the recent worldwide outbreak of COVID-19, which has caused respiratory diseases such as pneumonia, causing serious damage to society and the economy on a global level. For this reason, the development of an effective sanitary mask that can deal with this has become an urgent task.

[0005] These respiratory diseases are primarily transmitted by droplets containing viruses and bacteria, and simply by close contact between people, viruses and bacteria (collectively referred to as pathogens below) are dispersed everywhere through respiratory droplets expelled when a patient coughs or sneezes, making them highly contagious and highly likely to cause widespread, mass infections. However, contact and interaction between people is unavoidable.

[0006] In order to effectively prevent the spread of pathogens, it is necessary to effectively block droplets, which are the main infection vectors of pathogens, making sanitary masks the best choice and playing an essential role in epidemic prevention.

[0007] In addition to the threat of infectious diseases caused by the above-mentioned pathogens, people are also facing serious air pollution problems. Large amounts of harmful pollutants brought about by the development of industrial society are floating in the air, causing serious air pollution problems. Sanitary masks have now become a daily protective item as a measure against these airborne pollutants.

[0008] In order to address the above issues, it is necessary to design a mask that has effective filtering and antibacterial or bactericidal functions in order to strengthen the protective effect of sanitary masks, solve sanitary problems, and increase resistance to infectious diseases and external pollutants. Medical surgical masks are available that have an extremely high filtering efficiency, i.e., a high blocking ability for pathogens contained in droplets (diameter about 5 μm) scattered by coughing and sneezing.

[0009] Currently, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, examples of "new lifestyles" are being recommended. For example, basic infection prevention measures for each individual include "maintaining physical distance (so-called social distancing), wearing masks, and washing hands," while basic lifestyle measures for daily life include "avoiding the three Cs (crowded places, close contact, and closed spaces)" and cough etiquette. Among these, wearing a mask plays an important role, and it is especially required to wear a mask in places where people gather.

[0010] One of the problems with wearing a mask is how to handle it when eating and drinking with many people, such as at a dinner party. Usually, when eating and drinking, the mask is handled by, for example, removing it, lowering the entire mask under the chin, or removing one strap (ear strap) and leaving the mask hanging over the ear with the other strap. However, when removing the mask, there are various issues to be addressed, such as how to store the removed mask while eating and drinking, how to deal with the situation where it becomes difficult to distinguish the front and back of the mask if the entire mask is casually lowered under the chin, and how to deal with the situation where the mask gets in the way of eating and drinking or looks bad if it is hung over one ear.

[0011] Taking note of this point, a mask has been disclosed that has an opening in the mask, allowing the wearer to eat and drink while wearing the mask (see Patent Document 1). The mask in Patent Document 1 is provided with a lid piece that can be opened and closed to cover the opening in an open state from the front side of the mask body, and when the wearer wants to eat or drink, the lid piece is opened to remove the cover for the opening, and the wearer can eat or drink through the opening. However, Patent Document 1 states that an opening large enough to pass small foods (such as candy, gum, biscuits, crackers, etc.) is sufficient and that a large opening is not necessary. Also, since the lid piece is left free once opened, it is difficult to accommodate normal eating that continues for a certain period of time.

[0012] Other proposals include one that has a hole in the center of the mask body and a lid that can be opened and closed using a hook-and-loop fastener (see Patent Documents 2 and 3), one that similarly has a zippered opening (see Patent Document 4), and a hook-and-loop type using a hook and eye member (see Patent Document 5). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0013] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-2430 A [Patent Document 2] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 64-959 [Patent Document 3] JP 2012-192154 A [Patent Document 4] Utility Model Registration No. 3228247 [Patent Document 5] Utility Model Registration No. 3228351 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0014] The present invention has been made in consideration of the problems with the conventional technology described above, and aims to provide a disposable paper sanitary mask that can be worn while eating a normal meal that continues for a certain period of time, such as at a large dinner party. [Means for solving the problem]

[0015] For this reason, the sanitary mask of the present invention is a sanitary mask having a paper mask body that covers the mouth, nose, and face of the wearer, and straps that are provided on both ends of the mask body and fasten the mask body to the wearer's face, the mask body has an opening provided in the approximate center, and a paper flap provided on the surface for freely opening and closing the opening, and a rotating shaft type flap opening and closing mechanism is provided at the lower end of the flap. 、 The flap opening and closing mechanism is composed of a rotating shaft made of a cylindrical paper tube, a holder that holds the rotating shaft in a rotatable manner, and handles provided on both ends of the rotating shaft. The first feature is as follows. The mask body and flaps are made of antibacterial paperboard or paperboard with an antibacterial treatment. The second characteristic is that Effect of the Invention

[0016] The present invention has the following excellent effects. (1) Since the products are made of paper such as cardboard and paper tubes, they can be easily and freely decorated or advertised by printing or attaching stickers, and they also help to solve the problem of waste disposal. (2) A rotating shaft type flap opening and closing mechanism is provided, allowing the flap to be opened and closed instantly. (3) It can be opened and closed with either the left or right hand. (4) With the flap open, you can see what is being cooked and what is in front of you, allowing you to use both hands. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1A is a front view of a sanitary mask according to the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a front view showing the state in which the flap is open. [Diagram 2] 1A and 1B show a sanitary mask according to the present invention, in which (a) is a rear view and (b) is a longitudinal sectional view. [Diagram 3]1A is a perspective view showing a state in which the sanitary mask according to the present invention is used, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view showing a state in which the flap ends are hooked onto the mask body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS EXAMPLES

[0018] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the sanitary mask of the present invention has a paper mask body 1 that covers the mouth, nose, and face of the wearer, and a pair of straps 1a attached to both ends of the mask body 1 to secure the mask body 1 to the wearer's face.

[0019] 1 to 3, the mask body 1 has a generally U-shaped opening 8 with an open upper end provided in the approximate center, and a paper flap 2 that can be freely opened and closed to cover the opening 8. A rotary shaft-type flap opening / closing mechanism 3 is provided at the lower end of the flap 2, and the flap 2 can be opened and closed by rotating a handle 3c of the flap opening / closing mechanism 3 to the left or right or with both hands.

[0020] The flap opening / closing mechanism 3 is composed of a rotating shaft 3a made of a cylindrical paper tube that is glued so as to be wrapped around the lower edge of the flap 2, a cylindrical holder 3b that holds the rotating shaft 3a in a rotatable manner, and handles 3c provided on both ends of the rotating shaft 3a.

[0021] The mask body 1 and the flap 2 are made of antibacterial paperboard or, as shown in FIG. 2(a), antibacterial printing is applied at least to the antibacterial processed portion 6. Other paperboards such as antibacterial paperboard FSC (product name: manufactured by Mitsubishi Paper Mills Co., Ltd.) may also be used. The basis weight and composition of the paper for the mask body are not particularly limited, and for example, nonwoven paper may be used in a single layer or in multiple layers that are bonded together. When using multiple layers, different paper materials may be combined.

[0022] The shape and size of the mask body 1 are not particularly limited as long as they can cover the mouth, nose and the surrounding areas. However, as shown in FIG. 2, it is preferable to provide a flap end retaining piece 1b for keeping the flap 2 closed.

[0023] The mask body 1 formed as described above is provided with an approximately U-shaped opening 8, and the size of the opening is not particularly limited as long as it is formed in approximately the center of the mask body 1 so that the wearer's nose and mouth are exposed when the sanitary mask is worn, and the opening can be formed in a rectangular shape such as a circle, an ellipse, a triangle, or a square.

[0024] In addition, the mask body 1 has left and right folds 1c and a triangular prism-shaped chin rest 4 at the end of the back surface, and if a flexible material such as nonwoven paper 5 is attached to the surface, the mask will feel comfortable when worn.

[0025] The ear straps 1a are provided on both ends of the mask body 1 and are hung on the wearer's ears, thereby attaching the mask body to the face. For the ear straps, known materials such as string- or belt-shaped rubber members made of nylon, polyester, etc. can be used. The method of attachment to the mask body is not particularly limited, and in addition to sewing, bonding, and fusion, the ear straps can be attached by inserting them into insertion parts formed on both ends of the mask body.

[0026] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and combinations are possible within the scope of the claims and the scope of the embodiments, and these modifications and combinations are also included in the scope of the rights. [Industrial Applicability]

[0027] The sanitary mask according to the present invention can be used for the purpose of preventing dust and splashes during dining. In addition, by attaching a print or decorative sticker 7 to the surface of the flap 2, it can also function effectively as an advertising medium for restaurants and other businesses. [Explanation of symbols]

[0028] 1 Mask body 1a Strap 1b Flap end hook 1c Fold 2 Flap 3 Flap opening and closing mechanism 3a Rotating shaft (paper cylinder) 3b Axis holder (paper tube) 3c Handle 4 Chin rest 5. Nonwoven fabric 6 Antibacterial processing part (antibacterial printing) 7 Decorative stickers 8 U-shaped opening

Claims

1. A sanitary mask having a paper mask body that covers the mouth, nose, and face of a wearer, and straps that are provided on both ends of the mask body and fasten the mask body to the wearer's face, the mask body having an opening provided in the approximate center and a paper flap provided on the surface for freely opening and closing the opening, and a rotating shaft type flap opening and closing mechanism provided at the lower end of the flap; A sanitary mask characterized in that the flap opening and closing mechanism comprises a rotating shaft made of a cylindrical paper tube, a holder that holds the rotating shaft in a rotatable manner, and handles provided on both ends of the rotating shaft.

2. The hygienic mask according to claim 1, characterized in that the mask body and flaps are made of antibacterial paperboard or paperboard with an antibacterial treatment.

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