Worn object

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a worn object that enables a user wearing the worn object to receive contact acupuncture and an acupressure effect. [Solution] A worn object 1 worn on a human body comprises a worn object main body 2 that covers a predetermined body surface range where acupuncture points are present, and projections P1 to P10, P13, P14 disposed in positions overlapping the acupuncture points and projecting from a back surface side of the worn object main body 2 toward the body surface range. The worn object main body 2 includes non-woven fabric 8 overlapping the projections P1 to P10, P13, P14 from a front surface side. The non-woven fabric 8 overlaps an outer fabric 6 and an inner fabric 7 in a state of being interposed between the outer fabric 6 and the inner fabric 7.

Description

Wear

[0001] The present invention relates to an article of wear that is worn on the human body to cover a predetermined area of ​​the body surface.

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Masks are known as wearable articles that are worn on a human body (user) to cover a predetermined area of ​​the body surface. Masks are worn on the user's face to cover at least a portion of the face.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-85135

[0004] The human body has multiple acupressure points (meridian points). Acupressure points are the points where nerves overlap, and by pressing and stimulating these points, the effects of contact acupuncture and acupressure can be achieved.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an article of wear that allows the user to enjoy the effects of contact acupuncture and acupressure.

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, a first aspect of the present invention is an attachment to be worn on the human body, comprising an attachment body that covers a predetermined body surface area where acupoints are present, and a protrusion that is positioned so as to overlap the acupoint and protrudes from the back side of the attachment body toward the body surface area.

[0007] A second aspect of the present invention is the wearable article of the first aspect, wherein the wearable article main body has a nonwoven fabric that overlaps the protrusions from the surface side.

[0008] In a third aspect of the present invention, the wearable article of the second aspect is characterized in that the wearable article body has an outer fabric and an inner fabric made of woven fabric. The inner fabric has a back surface to which the protrusions are fixed. The nonwoven fabric is sandwiched between the outer fabric and the inner fabric and overlaps the outer fabric and the inner fabric.

[0009] A fourth aspect of the present invention is the wearable article of the third aspect, wherein the outer fabric and the inner fabric are woven fabrics made of fibers into which collagen peptides have been kneaded.

[0010] A fifth aspect of the present invention is the wearable article of the first aspect, wherein the wearable article main body is made of a biodegradable material.

[0011] A sixth aspect of the present invention is the wearing article of the first aspect, wherein the wearing article main body is a mask main body of a mask worn on a human face. The predetermined body surface area covered by the mask main body includes a lower face region where the human mouth is located and an upper neck region where the throat is located. The acupoints include neck acupoints present in the upper neck region. The protrusions include neck protrusions positioned to overlap the neck acupoints.

[0012] A seventh aspect of the present invention is the wearable device of the sixth aspect, wherein the acupressure points on the neck side include Lianquan and Renying.

[0013] An eighth aspect of the present invention is the attachment of the sixth aspect, wherein the acupoints further include facial acupoints located in the lower face region, and the protrusions further include facial protrusions positioned so as to overlap the facial acupoints.

[0014] A ninth aspect of the present invention is the wearing article of the eighth aspect, wherein the projections protrude higher from the mask body on the neck side than on the face side.

[0015] A tenth aspect of the present invention is the wearing article of the eighth aspect, comprising left and right first string-like portions extending from upper portions of the left and right edges of the mask body, left and right second string-like portions extending from lower portions of the left and right edges of the mask body, and left and right string insertion members through which the first and second string-like portions are movably inserted. The left and right first string-like portions, the left and right second string-like portions, and the left and right string insertion members form annular left and right ear loops between the left and right edges of the mask body. The mask is worn on the face by hooking the left and right ear loops over the left and right ears. By moving the string insertion members relative to the first string-like portions, the length of the first string-like portions from the edges of the mask body to the string insertion members increases or decreases. By moving the string insertion members relative to the second string-like portions, the length of the second string-like portions from the edges of the mask body to the string insertion members increases or decreases.

[0016] An eleventh aspect of the present invention is the attachment of the tenth aspect, wherein the string insertion member has a first string insertion hole through which the first string-like portion is inserted, and a second string insertion hole through which the second string-like portion is inserted.

[0017] According to the present invention, a user can enjoy the effects of contact acupuncture and acupressure by wearing the attachment.

[0018] Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an unfolded state of a mask according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing the mask in a state in which the mask body of Fig. 1 is folded in half. Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the mask body and protrusions of Fig. 3. Fig. 7 is a diagram showing the mask body of Fig. 1 as viewed from the back side. Fig. 8 is a diagram showing the positions of acupressure points present on a person's face and neck. Fig. 9 is a diagram showing a first wearing state of the mask of Fig. 1. Fig. 10 is a diagram showing a second wearing state of the mask of Fig. 1. Fig. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of a mask according to a modified example of the present invention. Fig. 2 is another diagram showing the configuration of a mask according to a modified example of the present invention.

[0019] A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a mask 1 to be worn on a person's (user's) face is illustrated as an example of an article to be worn. In the following description, up, down, left, and right correspond to the up, down, left, and right of the face when worn on the face, and front and back refer to the front side (opposite the user's side) and back side (toward the user's side) of the mask body 2.

[0020] 1 and 2, the mask 1 is a so-called hygienic mask and includes a mask body (wearable object body) 2, left and right first string portions 3, left and right second string portions 4, and left and right string insertion members 5. The mask body 2 has a generally rectangular shape in a plan view with the left and right central portions bulging forward when unfolded, and as shown in FIG. 3, is composed of a front fabric 6 and a back fabric 7 made of woven fabric, and a nonwoven fabric 8 that is more rigid than the front fabric 6 and the back fabric 7. The mask body 2 has a three-layer structure in which the nonwoven fabric 8 is sandwiched between the front fabric 6 and the back fabric 7 and overlaps the front fabric 6 and the back fabric 7.

[0021] The materials for the outer fabric 6, inner fabric 7, and nonwoven fabric 8 are not limited, and any material can be used. For example, if the outer fabric 6 and inner fabric 7 are woven with fibers (e.g., rayon) into which collagen peptides have been kneaded, the collagen peptides are less likely to fall off even after washing, and the antibacterial and deodorizing effects of the collagen peptides can be continuously obtained. The collagen peptide kneaded into the fibers is preferably 100% natural, such as extracted from fish scales. Furthermore, using biodegradable materials for the outer fabric 6, inner fabric 7, and nonwoven fabric 8 can reduce the burden on the environment.

[0022] 1 and 2 , the first string-like portions 3 and the second string-like portions 4 are, for example, long, narrow cloth strips that extend from the upper and lower parts, respectively, of the left and right edges of the mask body 2. One end of each of the left and right first string-like portions 3 is sewn to the upper parts of the left and right edges of the mask body 2, and one end of each of the left and right first string-like portions 3 is sewn to the upper parts of the left and right edges of the mask body 2.

[0023] The cord insertion member 5 is made of, for example, cloth sewn into a tubular shape and has a first cord insertion hole 11 and a second cord insertion hole 12 at the top and bottom. The first cord-like portion 3 is movably inserted through the first cord insertion hole 11 of the cord insertion member 5, and the second cord-like portion 4 is movably inserted through the second cord insertion hole 12. A first retaining portion 13 having a size that prevents the first cord-like portion 3 from passing through the first cord insertion hole 11 is provided at the other end of the first cord-like portion 3, and a second retaining portion 14 having a size that prevents the second cord-like portion 4 from passing through the second cord insertion hole 12 is provided at the other end of the second cord-like portion. The first retaining portion 13 prevents the cord insertion member 5 from coming off the first cord-like portion 3, and the second retaining portion 14 prevents the cord insertion member 5 from falling off the second cord-like portion 4. The first and second retaining portions 13, 14 have a predetermined weight, and can prevent the other ends of the first and second string-like portions 3, 4 from becoming unstable, such as wobbly, when the mask 1 is worn. The first and second retaining portions 13, 14 can be made of wood, for example. The first and second retaining portions 13, 14 may also be made of other materials having a predetermined weight, such as metal or plastic, in addition to wood.

[0024] The left and right first string-like portions 3, the left and right second string-like portions 4, and the left and right string insertion members 5 form left and right annular ear loops 10 between the left and right edges of the mask body 2. The mask 1 is worn on the user's face by hanging the left and right ear loops 10 over the left and right ears. The mask 1 can be worn in two different positions: a first wearing state (see FIG. 6 ) in which the upper edge of the mask body 2 is located directly below the user's nostrils, the lower edge of the mask body 2 is located directly below the user's throat, and the mask body 2 covers the mouth; and a second wearing state (see FIG. 7 ) in which the mask body 2 covers the user's nostrils and mouth, and the lower edge of the mask body 2 is located at the outer edge of the chin.

[0025] By moving the cord insertion member 5 relative to the first string-like portion 3, the length of the first string-like portion 3 from the edge of the mask body 2 to the cord insertion member 5 (length above the ear loop) increases or decreases, and by moving the cord insertion member 5 relative to the second string-like portion 4, the length of the second string-like portion 4 from the edge of the mask body 2 to the cord insertion member 5 (length below the ear loop) increases or decreases. The total length of the ear loop portion 10 is the sum of the length above the ear loop and the length below the ear loop, so by moving the cord insertion member 5 relative to the first string-like portion 3 and / or second string-like portion 4, the total length of the ear loop portion 10 can be adjusted to increase or decrease. Furthermore, when the left and right ear hook portions 10 are worn on the left and right ears, a pulling force is applied from the first string-like portion 3 and the second string-like portion 4 to the string insertion member 5 in a direction that intersects with the insertion direction (the direction in which the first string insertion hole 11 and the second string insertion hole 12 pass through), making it difficult for the string insertion member 5 to move relative to the first string-like portion 3 and the second string-like portion 4, and the worn state is maintained stably.

[0026] Furthermore, by shortening the overall length of the ear loops 10 while the string insertion members 5 are positioned behind the ears and wearing the mask 1, the string insertion members 5 that abut against the backs of the ears are less likely to move relative to the ears. Because the string insertion members 5 have the first string insertion holes 11 through which the first string portions 3 are inserted and the second string insertion holes 12 through which the second string portions 4 are inserted, pulling the other end of the first string portions 3 while the string insertion members 5 abut against the backs of the ears shortens the length above the ear loops while maintaining the length below the ear loops. This increases the force with which the upper portion of the mask body 2 is pressed against the user. Conversely, pulling the other end of the second string portions 4 shortens the length below the ear loops while maintaining the length above the ear loops. This increases the force with which the lower portion of the mask body 2 is pressed against the user. That is, the strength with which the mask body 2 is pressed against the user can be increased or decreased separately for the upper and lower portions of the mask body 2 .

[0027] The mask body 2 in the first wearing state covers a range (first body surface range) including the lower face region where the user's mouth and chin are located and the upper neck region where the throat is located (more specifically, the upper anterior throat region) (see FIG. 6 ). The mask body 2 in the second wearing state, which is positioned upward from the first wearing state, covers a range (second body surface range) including the middle face region where the user's nostrils are located and the lower face region where the mouth and chin are located (see FIG. 7 ).

[0028] As shown in Fig. 5, there are a number of acupoints A (A1 to A14 in this embodiment) on the human face and neck (more specifically, the anterior throat). The acupoints A are areas where nerves overlap, and known acupoints on the face include Shuikō (water channel) A1, the left and right Heliō (he liō) A2, Chengzhō (chengzhō) A3, the left and right Jiachengzhō (jiachengzhō) A4, the left and right Jūliō (ko liō) A5, the left and right Chōliō (ken liō) A6, the left and right Xiaguan (xia guan) A7, the left and right Cheosha (chōsha) A8, the left and right Daying (da ying ... Known acupressure points on the neck (more specifically, the anterior throat side) include Lianquan A13 and the left and right Renying A14. Shuigao A1, Chengjiang A3, and Lianquan A13 are located on the midline of the face and neck (more specifically, the anterior throat), while Heliang A2, Jiachenjiang A4, Juliang A5, Qianliang A6, Xiaguan A7, Zhuosha A8, Daying A9, Dicang A10, Keshuren A11, Sibai A12, and Renying A14 are located symmetrically on the left and right sides of the midline. In Figure 3, the acupoints on the midline (Shuigou A1, Chengjiang A3, Lianquan A13) and the acupoints to the right of the midline (Heliang A2, Jiachenjiang A4, Juliang A5, Yanliang A6, Xiaguan A7, Zhuosha A8, Daying A9, Dicang A10, Keshuren A11, Sibai A12, Renying A14) are illustrated, and the acupoints to the left of the midline are not illustrated.

[0029] The water groove A1 is located in the center between the nose and lips, slightly above the center between the nose and lips. The ridge A2 is located below the outer edge of the nostril, slightly above the center between the nose and lips. The ridge A3 is located in the center of the depression under the lower lip. The ridge A4 is located about 1.5 cm to the left and right from the center of the depression under the lower lip. The ridge A5 is located at the intersection of a line drawn downward from the pupil when looking straight ahead and a line drawn left and right from the lower edge of the cheekbone. The ridge A6 is located at the intersection of a line drawn straight down from the outer corner of the eye and a line drawn left and right from the lower edge of the cheekbone. The ridge A7 is located in the depression in front of the ear canal, in the area that rises when the mouth is opened. The zygomatic point A8 is located slightly below the jawline, where the muscles bulge when you clench your teeth and are depressed when you open your mouth. The daying point A9 is located in a slightly depressed area when you move your finger forward from the corner of the lower jaw (zor edge) along the bone edge, where you can feel a pulsation when you gently place your finger on it. The chigurumi point A10 is located at the intersection of a line drawn from the corner of the mouth to the left and right and a line extending downward along the nasolabial fold. The guest host's point A11 is located at the upper edge of the center of the cheekbone. The four white point A12 is located directly below the pupil when looking straight ahead, in the slightly depressed area to the left and right of the nostrils. The effects of contact acupuncture and acupressure by pressing and stimulating the acupoints A1-A12 on the face include skin tone improvement, skin beautification, wrinkle reduction, reduction of dark circles and sagging eyes, reduction of puffiness, facial slimming, lifting, correction of facial distortion, and reduction of double chins.

[0030] Lianquan A13 is located on the midline of the anterior jaw, in the superior recess of the laryngeal prominence. Renying A14 is located on the carotid artery pulsation area on the left and right lateral sides of the laryngeal prominence. The effects of contact acupuncture and acupressure by pressing and stimulating acupoints A13 and A14 in the neck (more specifically the anterior throat) include boosting immunity against viruses, etc.

[0031] Of the acupressure points A1 to A12 on the face side, acupressure points A1 to A10 are located in the lower face region covered by the mask body 2 in the first and second wearing states, and acupressure points A11 and A12 are located in the middle face region covered by the mask body 2 in the second wearing state. Acupressure points A13 and A14 on the neck side (more specifically, the anterior throat side) are located in the upper neck region (more specifically, the upper anterior throat region) covered by the mask body 2 in the first wearing state.

[0032] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, multiple protrusions P (P1 to P10, P13, P14) are provided on the back surface of the mask body 2 (the back surface of the lining 7). The protrusions P are, for example, hemispherical power stones, and are fixed with an adhesive such as hot melt (e.g., soft polyurethane hot melt adhesive). When the adhesive is hot melt, it is filled and kept in a sealed container to prevent exposure to outside air, and the temperature is controlled within the range of 40°C to 200°C. The outer diameter L of the protrusions P is, for example, 3 mm to 10 mm, and the protrusion height H of the protrusions P from the mask body 2 is, for example, 2.5 mm to 5 mm. The nonwoven fabric 8 overlaps the protrusions P from the front side (rear) via the lining 7. Note that the shape, size, material, and fixing method of the protrusions are not limited to those described above.

[0033] The protrusions P include face-side protrusions P1-P10 that are positioned to overlap acupressure points A1-A10 in the lower face region when the mask 1 is in a first wearing state, and neck-side (more specifically, anterior throat-side) protrusions P13 and P14 that are positioned to overlap acupressure points A13 and A14 in the upper neck region (more specifically, the upper anterior throat region) (see FIG. 6). In addition, when the mask 1 is in a second wearing state, protrusion P10 overlaps acupressure point A11, and protrusion P5 overlaps acupressure point A12 (see FIG. 7). By increasing or decreasing the overall length of the ear loops 10, the strength with which the mask body 2 is pressed against the body surface (user side) can be increased or decreased, and the strength with which the protrusions P press against the acupressure points A can be adjusted to a desired strength.

[0034] The protrusion height H of the protrusions P from the mask body 2 is higher for the protrusions P13, P14 on the neck side (more specifically, the anterior throat side) than for the protrusions P1 to P10 on the face side, and the outer diameter L of the protrusions P is larger for the protrusions P13, P14 on the neck side (more specifically, the anterior throat side) than for the protrusions P1 to P10 on the face side.

[0035] According to this embodiment, when a user wears the mask 1, acupoints A on the user's face and neck (more specifically, the anterior throat side) are pressed by the protrusions P, which can suitably stimulate acupoints A, allowing the user to enjoy the effects of contact acupuncture and acupressure, such as improving immunity and providing beauty benefits. In other words, the mask 1 of this embodiment is worn on the face and has a facial beautifying effect, and also functions as a facial beauty device.

[0036] Since the highly rigid nonwoven fabric 8 overlaps the protrusions P from the surface side, the highly rigid nonwoven fabric 8 can press the protrusions P against the acupressure points A. Furthermore, since the nonwoven fabric 8 overlaps the outer fabric 6 and the inner fabric 7 while being sandwiched between them, the nonwoven fabric 8 functions as a core material for the mask body 2. This allows the rigidity of the mask body 2 to be increased by the nonwoven fabric 8, and the protrusions P can be reliably pressed against the acupressure points A with the desired force.

[0037] The first string-like part 3, the second string-like part 4 and the string insertion member 5 make it possible to adjust the overall length of the ear hook part 10, so that the force with which the protrusion P presses the acupoint A can be adjusted to a desired magnitude.

[0038] Since the strength with which the mask body 2 is pressed against the user can be increased or decreased separately for the upper and lower parts of the mask body 2, in the first wearing state, by increasing the strength with which the lower part of the mask body 2 is pressed against the user, it is possible to reliably press acupoints A13 and A14 on the neck side (more specifically, the anterior throat side), which contribute to increasing immunity against viruses and the like.

[0039] The protrusion height H of the protrusions P from the mask body 2 is higher for the protrusions P13, P14 on the neck side (more specifically, the anterior throat side) than for the protrusions P1 to P10 on the face side, and the outer diameter L of the protrusions P is larger for the protrusions P13, P14 on the neck side (more specifically, the anterior throat side) than for the protrusions P1 to P10 on the face side. Therefore, in the first wearing state, the acupoints A13, A14 on the neck side (more specifically, the anterior throat side), which contribute to increasing immunity against viruses, etc., can be pressed more strongly and reliably than the acupoints A1 to A10 on the face side.

[0040] Furthermore, the synergistic effect of the mask body 2 containing collagen peptides and the protrusions P13, P14 that press the acupoints A13, A14 on the neck side (more specifically, the front throat side) can further enhance immunity against viruses and the like.

[0041] Although the present invention has been described above based on the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the content of the above embodiment, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the scope of the present invention. In other words, all other embodiments, examples, operational techniques, etc. made by those skilled in the art based on this embodiment are naturally included in the scope of the present invention.

[0042] For example, in the above embodiment, the acupoints A1 to A14 of the 14 species are exemplified as targets to be stimulated, but some of these may be targeted, or other acupoints may be targeted.

[0043] In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the first string-like portion 3 and the second string-like portion 4 are provided separately, but instead, a string-like member may be provided in which the other end of the first string-like portion and the other end of the second string-like portion are continuous (the first string-like portion and the second string-like portion are integrally formed).

[0044] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the wearable item is a mask 1, but the wearable item may be something other than a mask (for example, clothing such as socks, gloves, hats, underwear, or belly warmers for adults or children (including infants)).

[0045] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the string insertion member 5 has a first string insertion hole 11 and a second string insertion hole 12 on the top and bottom, and the first string-like portion 3 is movably inserted through the first string insertion hole 11 of the string insertion member 5, and the second string-like portion 4 is movably inserted through the second string insertion hole 12. However, as in the mask 1 according to the modified example shown in Figures 8 and 9, the string insertion member 5 has only one string insertion hole 15, and the required effect can be achieved even if both the first string-like portion 3 and the second string-like portion 4 are movably inserted through this single string insertion hole 15. The string insertion member 5 may be made of wood in addition to the cloth material described above. The string insertion member 5 may be, for example, spherical and have a string insertion hole 15 penetrating through the center.

[0046] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the other end of the first string-like portion 3 is provided with a first retaining portion 13 that is sized so that it will not pass through the first string insertion hole 11, and the other end of the second string-like portion is provided with a second retaining portion 14 that is sized so that it will not pass through the second string insertion hole 12. However, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, knots 3a, 4a may be formed at the other ends of the first string-like portion 3 and the second string-like portion 4 to serve as the first retaining portion 13 and the second retaining portion 14. Forming the knots 3a, 4a can prevent the string insertion member 5 from slipping out. The first retaining portion 13 and the second retaining portion 14 can have various configurations as long as they are sized so that they will not pass through the first string insertion hole 11 and the second string insertion hole 12 and can prevent the string insertion member 5 from slipping out.

[0047] 8 and 9, weight portions 16 having a predetermined weight may be provided on the other end sides of the first string-like portions 3 and the second string-like portions 4. By providing the weight portions 16 on the other end sides of the first string-like portions 3 and the second string-like portions 4, it is possible to prevent the other ends of the first string-like portions 3 and the second string-like portions 4 from becoming unstable, such as wobbly, when the mask 1 is worn. The weight portions 16 may be made of a wooden ring. Furthermore, the weight portions 16 may be made of other materials besides wood, such as metal or plastic.

[0048] 1: Mask (wearable item), 2: Mask body (wearable item body), 3: First string-like portion, 3a: Knot, 4: Second string-like portion, 4a: Knot, 5: String insertion member, 6: Outer fabric, 7: Inner fabric, 8: Nonwoven fabric, 10: Ear loop portion, 11: First string insertion hole, 12: Second string insertion hole, 13: First retaining portion, 14: Second retaining portion, A (A1 to A14): Pressure point, P (P1 to P10, P13, P14): Protrusion, 15: String insertion hole, 16: Weight portion

Claims

[Claim 1] A mask to be worn on a user's face, a mask body that can be worn in a first wearing state in which the mask covers a lower face region including the mouth and chin of a user and an upper neck region, and a second wearing state in which the mask covers a middle face region including the nostrils of the user and the lower face region; A plurality of protrusions protruding from the lining of the mask body; Left and right first string-like portions sewn to upper portions of the left and right edges of the mask body and extending from the upper portions of the edges; left and right second string-like portions sewn to lower portions of the left and right edges of the mask body and extending from the lower portions of the edges; left and right string insertion members through which the first string-like portion and the second string-like portion are movably inserted; Equipped with the left and right first string-like portions, the left and right second string-like portions, and the left and right string insertion members form annular left and right ear loops between the left and right edges of the mask body, By moving the string insertion member relative to the first string portion, the length of the first string portion from the edge of the mask body to the string insertion member increases or decreases, making it possible to adjust the strength with which the upper part of the mask body is pressed against the user's face; By moving the string insertion member relative to the second string portion, the length of the second string portion from the edge of the mask body to the string insertion member increases or decreases, and the strength with which the lower portion of the mask body is pressed against the user's face can be adjusted. the plurality of protrusions include a first protrusion that overlaps an acupressure point present in the lower face region or the upper neck region when the device is in the first wearing state, and a second protrusion that overlaps an acupressure point present in the middle face region or the lower face region when the device is in the second wearing state; When in the first wearing state, the strength with which the first protrusion presses the acupressure points present in the lower face region and the upper neck region can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the length of the first string-like portion or the second string-like portion, A mask characterized in that, when in the second wearing state, the strength with which the second protrusion presses the acupressure points present in the middle region of the face and the lower region of the face can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the length of the first string-like portion or the second string-like portion.