Resuscitation Mask Cuff Adhesive Seal with Removable Tape Backing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional CPR masks struggle to maintain an effective seal without manual pressure, wasting valuable time during emergency procedures, and existing adhesive solutions are not suitable for repeated use on different patients.
Innovation Solution
A CPR mask kit featuring a resuscitation mask with dual-sided adhesive tape around the soft cuff, including removable tape backings for easy application and reuse, along with replacement tape seals for maintaining the mask's readiness for future use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual pressure is applied to maintain seal, then sealing effectiveness is improved, but time efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of manual pressure application with an adhesive chemical system. The adhesive tape forms a chemical bond with the patient's skin to create the seal, eliminating the need for continuous manual pressure and allowing the first responder to perform breaths without occupying hands or attention on the seal.
2Ease of operation
If adhesive attachments are used for securing mask, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the adhesive system into two independent components: a reusable mask with adhesive tape already applied to the cuff, and separate removable tape backings. This allows the mask body to be reused while the adhesive component can be easily replaced by removing the old backing and attaching a new one, combining ease of operation with full adaptability for repeated use on different patients.
3Productivity
If reusable adhesive tape is applied to mask cuff, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the adhesive backing from the mask manufacturing process and makes it a separate, user-applied component. The mask is sold without adhesive backing pre-attached, and users apply removable tape backings themselves. This simplifies the manufactured mask while enabling repeated use through simple user maintenance, improving productivity without permanently increasing device complexity.
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
Facilitates quick and effective sealing during CPR, allowing for repeated use on different patients and simplifying the reuse process, thereby optimizing time efficiency in emergency situations.
Implementation Method 1
a two-sided adhesive tape layer with a first side affixed to the bottom cuff and a second side having a removable tape backing
Data Source
AI summary
A mask kit includes a resuscitation mask with an adhesive tape around the soft cuff. The adhesive tape layer is a dual-sided tape affixed to the bottom cuff and having a removable tape backing affixed thereto. The kit further includes replacement tape seals, each replacement tape seal having a two-sided adhesive tape with removable tape backing on both sides. Usage of the kit involves removing the tape backing on the mask cuff, affixing the cuff with adhesive layer to the patient’s face, and performing CPR or another medical procedure on a patient using the mask. After usage, the mask is cleaned and one removable tape backing of a replacement tape is seal is removed. The adhesive layer of the replacement tape seal is affixed to cover the used adhesive layer on the cuff of the mask. The mask is then returned to the kit ready to use a next time.