Dynamic Face Mask With Adhesive Edge And Moisture Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current face masks are not designed for extended use, leading to skin irritation and dryness, moisture buildup, odor creation due to bacteria, and frequent manual adjustments during speaking, which can lead to contamination risks.
Innovation Solution
A face mask with an adhesive top edge, a moisture reduction system, and dynamic edges that expand and retract with jaw movement, incorporating skin care agents and anti-microbial materials to prevent air leakage, fogging, and bacterial growth, while minimizing manual adjustments and contamination risks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of stationary object
If a conventional face mask is worn for extended periods, then it provides continuous protection, but it causes skin irritation and dryness due to rubbing against the cheeks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different materials to different regions of the face mask. The interior surface includes skin care agents (moisturizers, anti-inflammatories) in areas that contact the skin, while other areas use standard filtration materials. This localized differentiation allows the mask to provide protection while caring for the skin in contact zones.
Solution Approach 2:
The face mask combines multiple materials including filtration layers, skin care agents, anti-microbial agents, and adhesive materials into a single composite structure. This composite approach enables the mask to simultaneously provide filtration, skin protection, moisture management, and secure fit without requiring separate components.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If a conventional face mask is worn during talking, then it provides continuous protection, but moisture and saliva buildup creates odor and bacteria growth
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts moisture and saliva away from the interior surface that contacts the wearer's skin and breath. Hydrophilic materials are positioned to absorb and redirect moisture to areas where it can be managed without creating odor or bacterial growth conditions on the skin-contact surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates anti-microbial agents that can prevent or eliminate bacteria growth on the mask surface. While the mask itself may be reusable, the anti-microbial properties provide ongoing protection against odor and contamination, effectively resetting the mask's hygiene state with each use.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a static face mask is worn, then it provides stable coverage, but jaw movement pulls the mask downward requiring frequent manual adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static mask structure into a dynamic one that can adapt to jaw movement. The side edges are designed to expand and contract with jaw motion, allowing the mask to maintain proper positioning during talking and eating without requiring manual readjustment. This dynamic behavior preserves coverage stability while eliminating the need for frequent user intervention.
4Shape
If a face mask with static edges is worn, then it maintains a fixed shape, but speaking causes the mask to move downward creating contamination risk from hand contact
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the side edges dynamic rather than static, allowing them to expand and contract with jaw movement. This prevents the mask from being pulled downward during speaking, eliminating the need for manual readjustment and the associated contamination risk from hand contact with the exterior surface.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The face mask effectively prevents air leakage, reduces skin irritation, minimizes moisture buildup and odor, and reduces the need for manual adjustments, providing a safer and more comfortable extended-wear solution.
Implementation Method 1
an adhesive and a moisture reduction system can prevent a user's eyewear from fogging
Implementation Method 2
The middle layer can comprise a hydrophilic material for superior moisture absorbency
Implementation Method 3
The plurality of elongated depressions can comprise a hydrophobic material for superior moisture transfer
Implementation Method 4
an elastomer along each of the face mask left edge and right edge wherein the elastomer enables the face mask left edge and right edge to expand and contract
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a mask with an odor management mechanism comprising one or more channels, one or more edges with a skin adhesive, or anti-microbial material. Also disclosed herein is a mask with a liner infused with one or more skin.